Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1050 Kolla v William
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Kings punishes Areni's body with a nice straight punch.
Kings gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Areni counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kings 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.
Kings wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kings looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Areni pushes past his half guard into mount!
Kings really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Areni is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Kings is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kings manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Areni 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.
Kings wants to control but Areni is keeping busy. #T1#
Kings wants to control the action here but instead Areni manages to pass to full mount!
Areni wants to get back to his feet but Kings is holding on tight.
Kings is trying to escape the mount.
Kings slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kings looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Areni tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kings. #T2#
Kings controlling the position for now.
Kings trying to control here.
Kings is trying to get back to full guard.
Kings trying to control here.
Kings is looking to improve his position. #T3##SUB2#
Kings looking for submissions off his back.
Kings wants to control but Areni is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kings gets full guard.
Areni stopping the sweep attempt from Kings.#SUB2#
Kings had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Areni defends it easily.
Areni wanted to stand there but Kings had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kings looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kings tries to close the distance and clinch but Areni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Kings closes the distance and clinches.
Kings stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Areni misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kings.
Areni swings wildly with an uppercut but Kings uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kings makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kings is looking for a takedown.
Kings blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kings has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Areni avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Areni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kings trying to land knees to the body.
Kings blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Areni misses with the head strike.
Kings throws a head punch that misses.
Areni lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hin Areni dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kings misses with a looping right.
Areni changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kings throws a leg kick #TD#
and Areni counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Kings throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Areni would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kings looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kings wants to hit a sweep here but Areni passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kings there! #T1#
Kings looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Kings manages to reverse the position and now he's in Areni's guard. Nice work there by Kings.
Areni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kings is one step ahead there.
Hin Areni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kings sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Areni's guard. #SUB2#
Kings 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.
Kings blocks the strikes from Areni. #T2#
Kings takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kings blocks the strikes from Areni.
Areni is trying to get back to full guard.
Kings is looking to advance position but Areni won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kings is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Areni missing with punches from the bottom.
Kings throwing shots but Areni is blocking nicely.
Areni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Areni flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Areni tries to roll over but Kings keeps him under control.
Areni missing with punches from the bottom. #T3#
Kings wants to pass the guard but Areni is defending well. #SUB2#
Areni is defending against the submission attempts here by Kings.
Areni punching from the bottom.
Kings frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Kings wants to finish this one by submission but Areni is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kings.
Kings can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Areni is looking to escape.
Areni is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Areni throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T4#
Areni throws a strike from the bottom but Kings uses the opportunity to take his back.#SUB2#
Kings is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Areni has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Areni is in bad spot here.
Areni staying busy and making it hard for Kings to control. #SUB2#
Kings working for a choke but Areni is defending well.
Areni tries to escape but Kings has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Kings patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kings is hanging on to Areni's back as he tries to escape.
Areni manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kings's guard. Nice work there by Areni.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kings looking to control but Areni passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Kings showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Areni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kings looks to throw the jab but Areni is out of range.
Kings misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Areni counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kings won't be happy with that.
Areni working away.
Areni tries to stand but Kings is controlling his head.
Kings is trying to work for a sweep but Areni has mounted him!
Areni wants to get back to his feet but Kings is holding on tight.
Kings wants to hold on but Areni pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings tries to reverse the position but Areni maintains control.
Kings wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Kings looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T1#
Kings tries to escape the position.
Areni avoiding Kings 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Kings's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Areni nearly escaped from the position there.
Areni controlling well, preventing Kings from escaping the position. #T2#
Kings trying to control the position but Areni manages to sink in the hooks.
Kings wants to escape the position.
Areni seems like he's trying to stand.
You can see the frustration on Kings's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kings prevents his opponent from getting back to his feet.
Areni keeps control of the position as Kings tries to break free. #T3#
Areni wants to stand back up.
Areni keeps control of the position as Kings tries to break free.
Kings keeps trying to improve his position.
Areni avoiding Kings 's attempts to control his hands.
Kings keeps the fight on the ground as Areni tries to escape.
Areni is hanging on to Kings's back as he tries to escape. #T4#
Kings trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Areni seems like he's trying to stand.
Areni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kings can do to turn this around?
Areni keeps control of the position as Kings tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Hin Areni showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Areni 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hin Areni!
Hin Areni really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: GAMMA#1042 Karim v Super
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Areni has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from O Malley finds it's way round the side to connect with Areni's head.
O Malley throws a jab but it's blocked by Areni.
Areni half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from O Malley misses.
O Malley misses with a straight left.
O Malley is looking to land body kicks.
O Malley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Areni.
Areni drops down looking for a counter takedown but O Malley sprawls and moves away.
Areni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Areni half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sloppy strikes from O Malley. Those never looked like landing.
Areni changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
O Malley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#It looks like Hin Areni has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Malley misses with an uppercut. Areni saw that one coming.
A cross from O Malley lands.
O Malley throws a head kick but Areni moves out of range.
Areni attempts a counter takedown but O Malley avoids it well and moves away.
Areni slips under a jab from O Malley.#T1#
Areni takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
O Malley lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
O Malley misses the jab.
O Malley looks to throw the jab but Areni is out of range.
Areni feinted with a counter takedown.
O Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
O Malley looks to throw the jab but Areni is out of range.
Areni appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
O Malley misses with a looping left.
O Malley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
O Malley throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Areni counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Areni decides to stand back up. Areni steps back and let's O Malley get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Malley looks to throw the jab but Areni is out of range.
Areni attempts a counter takedown but O Malley avoids it well and moves away.
O Malley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Areni was well out of range. Poor timing from O Malley.#T2#
O Malley missing with a left hand there. Areni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Areni half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
O Malley just misses with a punch to the body.
Areni half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
O Malley missing with a left hand there. Areni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Malley misses with a hook. Areni ducked under it nicely.
O Malley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
O Malley works the jab nicely.
O Malley misses with an uppercut. Areni saw that one coming.
Areni feinted with a counter takedown.
O Malley misses with a looping left.
Areni changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Areni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
O Malley missing with a left hand there. Areni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Areni feinted with a counter takedown.
Sean O Malley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Malley lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
O Malley throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Areni counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for O Malley!
O Malley bucks up and tries to throw Areni off but instead Areni has got his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Areni controlling the positon.
O Malley is trying to stand back up. #T4#
I would not like to be O Malley right now. #SU#
What's going on here? Areni has decided to give up on the ground game despite having his opponent's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean O Malley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hin Areni's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
O Malley scores with a spinning back kick!
O Malley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Areni.
O Malley lands a head kick!
O Malley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Areni is out of range.
Areni slips under a jab.
Areni attempts a counter takedown but O Malley avoids it well and moves away.
O Malley has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Areni is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sean O Malley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Malley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Areni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Areni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Malley.
O Malley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Areni changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni slips under a jab from O Malley.
O Malley throws a body shot but no joy.
O Malley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Areni.
Areni feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
O Malley throws a jab when Areni was well out of range.
Areni attempts a counter takedown but O Malley avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from O Malley misses.
O Malley misses with a hook #TD#
so Areni counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Areni stops O Malley from standing up. #SU#
Areni gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
O Malley throws a hook but Areni blocks it.
Areni attempts a counter takedown but O Malley avoids it well and moves away.
Areni walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
O Malley throws a lazy right hand but Areni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Malley scores with a head kick. Areni tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
The fighters circling - O Malley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Areni feinted with a counter takedown.
O Malley clobbers Areni with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Malley sizes up Areni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
O Malley misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Areni counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Areni gets to his feet. O Malley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A clash of legs there as Areni blocks the low kick.
Areni drops down looking for a counter takedown but O Malley sprawls and moves away.
A shot to the liver by O Malley. Beautiful body shot.
O Malley misses with a straight right.
Areni drops down looking for a counter takedown but O Malley sprawls and moves away.
O Malley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Areni.
Areni appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
O Malley misses with a hook #TD#
and Areni counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3##SU#
Areni decides to return to a standing position.
O Malley throws a hook but Areni avoids it easily.
Areni tries to counter with a takedown but O Malley is quick to defend against it.
O Malley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
O Malley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Malley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sean O Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Malley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
O Malley lands with a right hand.
O Malley throws a hook to the side of Areni's head but Areni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Areni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Malley.
O Malley throws a body punch but Areni moves out of range.
Areni appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
O Malley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Areni ducks under a wild hook from O Malley.#T4#
Areni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Areni appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
O Malley connects with a looping right hand.
O Malley tests Areni's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O Malley lands a nice shot that snaps Areni's head back.
O Malley looks to land a left hand but Areni moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Areni looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Areni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Malley.
Areni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Areni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Malley.
Areni feinted with a counter takedown.
O Malley misses with a hook #TD#
and Areni decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in O Malley's guard.

O Malley has his feet on Areni's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean O Malley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hin Areni's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
O Malley misses with a looping left.
Areni blocks a jab.
Areni slips under a jab.
Areni attempts a counter takedown but O Malley avoids it well and moves away.
Areni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Malley.
Areni changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
O Malley misses with a left hand #TD#
and Areni counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Areni stands and steps away. O Malley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
O Malley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from O Malley misses its intended target.
O Malley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Areni.
Areni changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
O Malley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Malley throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Areni counters with a single leg into guard. O Malley didn't expect that. #T1##SU#
Areni gets to his feet - O Malley follows without any prompting.
O Malley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Areni drops down looking for a counter takedown but O Malley sprawls and moves away.
O Malley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Areni attempts a counter takedown but O Malley avoids it well and moves away.
O Malley misses with an uppercut. Areni saw that one coming.
Areni half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
O Malley catches Areni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sean O Malley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
O Malley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Malley lands a slapping body shot.
O Malley throws a head kick that misses.
Areni on the wrong end of a nice hook.
O Malley missing with a left hand there. Areni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
A head kick misses from O Malley.
Areni half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
O Malley misses the jab.
O Malley misses with an uppercut. Areni saw that one coming.
Jab from O Malley.
A big right from O Malley misses.
A big right from O Malley misses.
A big right from O Malley misses.
Areni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Malley.
Areni attempts a counter takedown but O Malley avoids it well and moves away.
O Malley misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Areni counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Areni gets to his feet. O Malley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
O Malley misses with a hook.
O Malley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Areni. That did some damage!
O Malley throws a looping overhand right but Areni ducks down to avoid it.
Areni changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Areni checks a low kick from O Malley.
A low kick from O Malley is predictable there #TD#
and Areni counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU#
Areni decides to stand up.
O Malley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Areni half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Areni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Malley.
Areni tries to counter with a takedown but O Malley is quick to defend against it.
O Malley throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Areni counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for O Malley!
O Malley pushes Areni away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Areni gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4##SU#
Areni stands up.
Hin Areni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Malley misses with an uppercut.
Areni half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
O Malley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Areni in his tracks.
O Malley throws a looping overhand right but Areni ducks down to avoid it.
Areni drops down looking for a counter takedown but O Malley sprawls and moves away.
O Malley tries a head kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from O Malley. Areni shrugs it off though.
A nice inside leg kick there by O Malley. That's going to slow Areni down.
O Malley misses with a right hand #TD#
and Areni counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Areni.
Hin Areni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Malley has momentary wrist control but Areni slips an elbow through the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean O Malley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got O Malley 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean O Malley!
During a confident post fight interview, Sean O Malley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#1036 Beau v Wrecks
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Fuguego looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Fuguego manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Areni on his heels. He'll look to pass Areni's guard now, I'm sure.
Areni lands a decent punch to the body there.
Fuguego advances position into side control!
Areni misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Fuguego avoids the strikes from the bottom by Areni.
Fuguego avoids the strikes from the bottom by Areni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Areni is looking for a sweep.
Fuguego blocks the strikes from Areni.
Fuguego is chipping away with strikes.
Fuguego wants to control but Areni is keeping him busy.
Areni throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #T1#
Fuguego trying to control the action but Areni is working from the bottom.
Areni is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fuguego lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fuguego grinds an elbow into Areni's temple.
Fuguego scores with punches from side control.
Fuguego scoring with punches from side control.
Areni 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.
Areni throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Fuguego trying to control the action but Areni is working from the bottom.
Fuguego cracks Areni with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Areni tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fuguego wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Areni tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Fuguego avoids the strikes from the bottom by Areni.#T2#
Fuguego cracks Areni with a big elbow.
Fuguego lands a decent elbow from side control.
Areni striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Fuguego cracks Areni with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Areni is looking to regain half guard here but Fuguego keeps moving and retains side control.
Fuguego happy to just control the position for now.
Areni taking a bit of punishment here - Fuguego scoring with strikes.
Areni manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Areni missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fuguego is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Fuguego is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Areni throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T3#
Areni wants to improve his position but Fuguego is controlling well.
Fuguego drops an elbow to the side of Areni's head.
Fuguego seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Areni does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Areni tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Fuguego drops an elbow to the side of Areni's head.
Areni is looking for a sweep. Fuguego is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Areni throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Fuguego slips a nice elbow through Areni's hands, connecting with Areni's forehead.
Areni misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Areni on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Areni tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Fuguego trying to control the action but Areni is working from the bottom.
Areni flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fuguego is trying to control. Areni wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Areni missing with punches from the bottom. #T4#
Areni missing with punches from the bottom.
Fuguego looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fuguego scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fuguego working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Fuguego is trying to control the action in half guard but Areni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fuguego working over Areni with some ground and pound. Areni looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fuguego moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Areni.
Areni misses with a strike from the bottom.
Areni wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Areni tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Areni regains half guard.
Areni is looking to improve his position.
Fuguego is trying to control. Areni wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fuguego blocks the strikes from Areni.
Fuguego is nestled in close to Areni, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Areni punching from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alphonse Fuguego dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fuguego scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Areni.
Areni walks into a stiff left hand from Fuguego.
Fuguego misses with a looping left.
Areni half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fuguego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Areni manages to avoid it.
Fuguego just misses with a punch to the body.
Areni feinted with a counter takedown.
Areni slips a jab and a cross from Fuguego.
Areni appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Fuguego lands an impressive looking overhand right. Areni doesn't seem phased though.
Fuguego takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
Fuguego takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Fuguego misses with a leg kick.
Fuguego lands a slapping body shot.
Alphonse Fuguego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuguego is looking to score with low kicks.
Areni appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fuguego looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Areni appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fuguego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Areni moves away.
Fuguego misses with a hook.
Fuguego throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Areni takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fuguego misses with a body shot.
Areni drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fuguego sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Areni takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fuguego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fuguego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Areni appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fuguego throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Areni counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fuguego wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Fuguego isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Areni stacks Fuguego on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Areni!
Areni wants to stand but Fuguego is controlling his arm.
Fuguego wants to control but Areni postures up.#T3#
Fuguego tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Areni presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuguego tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fuguego is still trying to improve position.
Fuguego keeps trying to improve his position.
Areni is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. #T4#
Fuguego wants to control but Areni is having none of it.
Areni wants to stand but Fuguego is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Fuguego regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuguego is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alphonse Fuguego 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Fuguego throws a hook to the side of Areni's head but Areni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Areni feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Fuguego misses.
Areni feinted with a counter takedown.
Fuguego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fuguego throws a hook but Areni blocks it.
A big left from Fuguego misses.
Areni changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fuguego throws a leg kick #TD#
and Areni counters with a single leg into guard. Fuguego didn't expect that.
Fuguego looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fuguego holds on and takes a little breather.
Fuguego working a defensive guard here.
Alphonse Fuguego has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB2#
Fuguego is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Areni defends well.
Fuguego not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fuguego wants to sweep here but Areni controlling him for the moment.
Fuguego is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Areni takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A jab from Fuguego finds it's way through Areni's defenses.
Areni defending well as Fuguego loads up on a big left hand.
Areni attempts a counter takedown but Fuguego avoids it well and moves away.
A big right from Fuguego misses.
Areni appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuguego. Areni does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Fuguego misses #TD#
and Areni counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fuguego is trying to maintain the position but Areni is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Fuguego has his hands clasped together around Areni's back. He's all about the action.
Fuguego trying to hold on to Areni's head to control him but Areni postures up.
Fuguego tries to get to full guard but Areni has control of the leg.
Areni wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Fuguego looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fuguego shoots in looking for a takedown but Areni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fuguego's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Areni feinted with a counter takedown.
A slow jab from Fuguego misses its intended target.
Areni drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fuguego sprawls and moves away.
Fuguego tries to land a front kick but Areni steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Areni feinted with a counter takedown.
Fuguego throws a leg kick #TD#
and Areni counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fuguego won't be happy with that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuguego tries to improve position but can't.
Areni wants to stand but Fuguego has his arm trapped.
Hin Areni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fuguego is looking to regain half guard here but Areni keeps moving and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hin Areni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fuguego has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alphonse Fuguego!
A relieved looking Alphonse Fuguego 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: GAMMA#1029 Summa v Wilfred
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Areni throws a shot to the body.
Dismantle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Areni takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dismantle.
Dismantle lands a slapping body shot.
Areni takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dismantle misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Areni! But no joy.
Areni lands a jab.
Dismantle tries a low kick but Areni avoids it.
Dismantle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dismantle scores with a hook.
Areni misses the body punch
and Dismantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Areni swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dismantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Areni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dismantle throws out the jab.
Areni wants to counter the offense by Dismantle and move into the clinch position.
Areni 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.
Areni takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Dismantle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Areni blocks a body shot from Dismantle.
Areni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Dismantle.
Dismantle digs a right hand underneath Areni's ribcage. Areni let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Areni breaks from the clinch.
Areni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Areni misses with a left hand
and Dismantle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Areni thinking.
Dismantle blocks a jab.
Areni throws a leg kick that misses.
Dismantle throwing a counter right hand but Areni manages to avoid it.
Dismantle throws an overhand right that lands on Areni's shoulder, as Areni tries to avoid the shot.
Areni misses with a looping left.
Areni throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dismantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Areni lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dismantle takes a step back to recover.
A head kick misses from Dismantle.
Areni lands with a thumping leg kick.
Areni needs to keep his hands up - Dismantle had a free shot at his head there.
Areni just misses with a punch to the body.
Dismantle lands with an uppercut that bounces Areni off the cage and back into range.
Areni jabs at Dismantle's body.
Areni throws a big shot that misses.
Hin Areni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Areni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dismantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Areni.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Areni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mickey Dismantle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Areni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Areni is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dismantle rather than just go for the knockout.
Areni fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Dismantle moves out of range as Areni throws a body kick.
Dismantle throws a looping overhand right but Areni ducks down to avoid it.
Areni misses with an uppercut.
Areni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dismantle manages to avoid it.
Areni lands a leg kick that knocks Dismantle off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Dismantle misses the target.
Dismantle misses with a wild body shot.
Areni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Areni lands with a shot to the body.
Areni shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dismantle but Dismantle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Areni throws a jab when Dismantle was well out of range.
A solid body kick from Areni.
Dismantle motions for Areni to come forward. Dismantle throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Areni looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dismantle throwing a counter right hand but Areni manages to avoid it.
Areni thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dismantle if he has to take too many more of those.
Areni misses with a looping left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Areni darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Dismantle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arenis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A left lands for Dismantle.
Dismantle displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dismantle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dismantle.
Crunch! Areni slams his shin into Dismantle's torso.
Areni connects with a body shot that sends Dismantle's belly button to the back.
Areni just misses with a punch to the body.
Dismantle staying out of range there.
Areni misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dismantle counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Dismantle throws out a leg kick but Areni moves out of range and Dismantle only half commits.
Areni throws a lazy uppercut
and Dismantle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Areni thinking.
A swing and a miss from Areni.
Dismantle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dismantle throws an overhand right that lands on Areni's shoulder, as Areni tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Dismantle.
Dismantle throws a big shot that misses.
Areni tries to counter with a clinch but Dismantle shakes him off and moves away.
Dismantle lands a jab.#T4#
Areni throws a big shot that misses.
Areni shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice body punch from Areni.
Areni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dismantle.
Areni has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dismantle blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Areni. Dismantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Areni throws a body shot but no joy.
Dismantle tried to counter with a leg kick but Areni avoided it.
Dismantle throws a hook but Areni blocks it.
Dismantle moves out of range as Areni strikes.
Areni stuns Dismantle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dismantle connects with a body shot.#CL#
Dismantle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Dismantle - that landed with a thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Areni blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Dismantle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dismantle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Areni misses with a punch to the body.
Dismantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Dismantle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dismantle tries to close the distance and clinch but Areni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dismantle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Areni can do to turn this around?
A big left from Dismantle misses.
Dismantle lands a jab to the nose.
A good leg kick by Areni.
Dismantle swings for the body but Areni moves out of range.
Areni throws a body punch but Dismantle moves out of range.
Dismantle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Areni takes a swing at Dismantle's ribcage but misses.
Dismantle moves in looking to clinch but Areni pushes him off.
Areni lands a nice hook to Dismantle's body. Dismantle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dismantle tries to clinch up.
Mickey Dismantle is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping body kick lands there for Areni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dismantle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Areni counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Areni. Dismantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dismantle jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Areni misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dismantle.
Dismantle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Areni on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dismantle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Dismantle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Areni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dismantle.
Dismantle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dismantle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Areni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dismantle looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dismantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dismantle blocks a jab.
Areni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dismantle scores with a nice head shot.
Areni lands with a straight right. Dismantle didn't see that one coming.
Dismantle throws a leg kick but Areni moved away.
Dismantle scores with a nice strike.
Dismantle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Areni misses with an uppercut.
Dismantle throws a lazy right hand but Areni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dismantle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Areni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dismantle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Areni pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Areni takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Areni.
Areni throws a lazy uppercut
and Dismantle counters with an outside leg kick.
Areni looks to land a left hand but Dismantle moved out of range nicely.
Dismantle throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dismantle lands a nice shot to the body.
Dismantle wants to clinch.
Dismantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dismantle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Areni's hands.
Dismantle blocks a low kick nicely.
Areni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dismantle throws out the jab.
Dismantle moves out of range as Areni strikes.
Dismantle swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Areni counter with a right hand.
Dismantle scores with a shot to the body.
Dismantle throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Dismantle walks into a stiff left hand from Areni.
Areni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dismantle.
Dismantle wants to clinch up but Areni keeps it at a distance.
Areni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dismantle.
An attempted straight right counter from Dismantle misses the target.
Dismantle throws a body shot but no joy.
Areni moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Areni misses with a right hand
and Dismantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab by Dismantle.
Dismantle throws a hook to the side of Areni's head but Areni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Areni missing with a left hand there. Dismantle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Areni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dismantle throws out the jab.
Areni buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Areni has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dismantle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dismantle throws a jab but it's blocked by Areni. #CL#
Dismantle pushes Areni up against the cage in a clinch.
Dismantle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Areni's elbow.
Areni displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dismantle up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Areni is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dismantle is defending well.#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dismantle.
Areni takes a shot to the head.
Dismantle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dismantle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dismantle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Areni backwards.
Dismantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Areni lands with a left to the head.
Areni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Areni has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Areni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Areni tries to work over Dismantle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dismantle has a couple of punches blocked by Areni.
A head punch on the inside from Dismantle fails to land.
Areni trying to control the position but instead, Dismantle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Areni into the cage.
Dismantle misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mickey Dismantle will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
Dismantle sizes up Areni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dismantle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Areni swats away the attempt to clinch by Dismantle.
Jab, jab by Areni - just one landing.
Dismantle tries to bum rush Areni with a series of wild strikes but Areni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dismantle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Areni takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Areni walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Areni looks to score with a jab to the body but Dismantle is just out of range.
Areni lands an overhand right.
A big left from Areni misses.
Areni moves out of range as Dismantle strikes.
Dismantle slips a straight right by Areni.
Areni misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dismantle.
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!
Areni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Areni darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Areni lands a jab to the nose.
Some bone on bone action there as Areni checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dismantle scores with a sloppy right hand. Areni should have avoided that one.
Dismantle takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
Areni misses with an uppercut. Dismantle saw that one coming.
Areni avoids the body shot from Dismantle.
Dismantle connects with the punch.
Dismantle throws a nice outside leg kick.
Areni changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dismantle jabs at Areni's body.
Dismantle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Areni moves out of range as Dismantle throws a body kick.
Dismantle misses with a leg kick.
Dismantle takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Areni.
Hin Areni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dismantle tries to clinch there but Areni circles away. #T2#
Dismantle throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dismantle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Areni.
Areni works the jab nicely.
Dismantle ducks under a wild hook from Areni.
Areni just misses with a punch to the body.
Areni throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dismantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Areni misses with a hook.
Dismantle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A cross from Dismantle lands.
Dismantle tries to clinch
and Areni counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dismantle's knee momentarily.
Dismantle does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dismantle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice straight punches there by Areni. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Areni.
Dismantle misses with a wild body shot.
Areni throws out a counter right but Dismantle avoids it with no problem.
Areni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Dismantle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Areni doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Dismantle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Areni doesn't seem phased though.
Areni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dismantle seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Areni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dismantle.
Dismantle lands with a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Dismantle. That snapped Areni's head back.
Dismantle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dismantle misses with a body shot.
Dismantle lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Areni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Areni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Areni takes a swing at Dismantle's ribcage but misses.
Areni digs a good body shot into Dismantle's ribs.
Areni throws a body punch but Dismantle moves out of range.
Areni moves away from the strike by Dismantle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Areni takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Dismantle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Areni. That did some damage!
Areni is looking to score with low kicks.
Dismantle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dismantle. Areni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Areni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dismantle manages to avoid it.
Dismantle loads up on a big right hand but Areni slips the punch.
Areni's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Areni throws a poor cross that misses
and Dismantle counters with a leg kick.
Areni throws a lazy uppercut
and Dismantle counters with a left to the body.
Areni misses with a body shot.
Dismantle slips under a jab from Areni.
Dismantle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Dismantle does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Areni swings for the body but Dismantle moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Areni. Dismantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Areni throws a body shot but no joy.
Dismantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Dismantle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dismantle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Dismantle!
Mickey Dismantle thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#1024 Karim v Tungsten
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Areni throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
Areni throws a body kick that misses.
River throws a hook but Areni blocks it.
Areni misses with a wild body shot.
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
River takes a shot to the body in his stride.
River misses with a straight right.
Areni 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.
Areni with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good exchange - River coming out on top.
Areni takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Areni throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Areni lands with an overhand left.
River throws a head kick but Areni moves out of range.
Areni scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Areni misses with a looping right.
River looks to land a body kick but Areni moved away.
Areni takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Areni has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by River.
River 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.
River scoring well with a low kick there.
Areni throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and River counters by clinching up.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1##BC#
Areni breaks the clinch.
River lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Areni takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Areni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Areni.
Areni swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River misses with a low kick.
River slips a straight right by Areni.#CL2#
River clinches.
River tries to work over Areni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River gets underhooks to prevent Areni's takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by River. #BC#
Areni breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Areni. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Areni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from River misses.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Areni throws out the jab. #T2#
Areni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
Areni lands a really nice looking cross but River seems unphased.
A jab from River does it's job there.
Areni throws a jab when River was well out of range.
Areni lands with a shot to the body.
Areni looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Charlie River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River scores with a hook to the body. Areni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
River misses with a hook.
Areni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Areni lands with a nice body punch.
Areni throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
Areni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
Jab from Areni.
Areni moves out of range of the strikes.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Areni shoots in looking for a takedown but River manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Areni's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
River connects with a body shot.
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
River blocks a jab.
Areni takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Areni avoids the head kick by River.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Areni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River throws the left hand but Areni avoids the punch easily.
River misses the shot to the body.
River connects with a body shot that sends Areni's belly button to the back.
Areni scores with a nice head shot.
Areni looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River throws a nice looking combination but Areni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Areni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Areni.
Areni throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
Areni misses the shot to the body.
Areni takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
River gets in close and instigates a clinch.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Areni's elbow. #BC#
Areni manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Areni avoids the body shot from River.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A swing and a miss from Areni.
River throws a nice looking combination but Areni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
River lands a front kick.
River throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Areni explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Areni throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Areni takes a jab right on the kisser.
Areni misses with a wild body shot.
River misses with an uppercut. Areni saw that one coming.
River tries a low kick but Areni avoids it.
River is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Areni had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Areni throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
Areni keeps the fight on the outside.
River lands a jab to Areni's midsection.
River throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #TD#
Areni shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie River dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Areni bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
River is not content to let Areni control the position.
The strikes coming from Areni are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
River pushes Areni away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Areni gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ground and pound from Areni seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Areni trying to control the position but River is working away.
Areni working the ground and pound but River is defending the strikes.
Areni throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Areni wants to control but River is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Areni wants to control but River is keeping him busy.
Areni is working River over with some ground and pound from side control.
River is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
River tries to escape but Areni is in control.
Areni has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Areni wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Areni.#T2#
Areni misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
River avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Areni. #SUB#
Areni thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
River really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Areni. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Areni is putting a hurting on River here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Areni trying to control the position but River is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Areni.
Areni creates some space and throws a big elbow, but River sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Areni wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if River can do anything to dispel that myth.
Areni landing a few strikes.
Areni scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at River to see if he's OK.
Areni fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB#
Areni is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, River has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Areni trying to control the action but River is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Areni tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Areni has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Areni wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by River, who protects the arm well.
River takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Areni working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on River's face as Areni controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hin Areni dominated that second round.
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#
River misses with a head kick.
Areni stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by River.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Areni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
Areni scores with a nice strike.
River is looking to clinch.
Areni takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Areni scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheers as River lands an impressive looking overhand right. Areni doesn't seem phased though.
River staying out of range there.
Areni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Areni throws a hook but River blocks it.
Areni looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Areni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
Areni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
Areni with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A thudding body kick lands there by River! #T1#
Areni takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Areni is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
River throws a leg kick but Areni sees it coming and moves out of range.
River blocks a jab.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Areni.
Areni takes a shot right to the bread basket.
River connects with a good right hand that stumbles Areni. Areni circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
River slips a straight right by Areni.
Areni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River scores with a sloppy right hand. Areni should have avoided that one.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Areni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Areni misses with an attempted mid kick.
River avoids the body shot from Areni.
Areni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Areni.
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Areni is out of range.
Areni walks into a jab.#T2#
Areni misses with a wild body shot.
Areni misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River misses with a head kick.
Areni is looking to land body kicks.
Areni throws a sloppy head kick and River moves out of range easily.
Jab by River.
Areni scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Areni. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick there by River.
Areni avoids the body shot from River.
Areni cracks River with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Areni avoids a kick to the body.
Areni is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
River slips under a jab.
River takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Areni, as that shot connected.
River connects with a right hand. Areni shakes it off.#T3#
Areni connects with a body shot that sends River's belly button to the back.#CL2#
River darts in and clinches Areni up against the cage.
Areni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
Areni prevents a body shot from River.
A quick uppercut on the inside from River.
Areni is stalling here.
Areni tries for a takedown. No joy.
Areni lands a hook that snaps the head of River backwards.
Areni looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from River.
River is looking to control Areni's arms but Areni gets an underhook and turns him. Now River has his back to the cage.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Areni controls the action.
River scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud. #T4##BC#
Areni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Areni loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Areni lands a front kick.
Areni takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
Areni is looking to land body kicks.
Areni looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
River is looking to clinch but Areni is avoiding it.
River checks a leg kick.
Areni misses with a leg kick
and River counters with a nice body kick.
River cracks Areni with a good jab.
River with a jab.
Areni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
River connects with a looping right hand.
Charlie River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Areni throws a body shot but no joy.
River fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
River scores with a hook.
River throws a series of punches but Areni avoids them all with ease.
Areni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think River 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GAMMA#1020 Hawk v Karim
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Mantle misses with a hook. Areni ducked under it nicely.
Mantle lands with a good body shot.
Areni has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Mantle misses with a hook.
Mantle jabs at Areni's body.
Mantle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Areni throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mantle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mantle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Areni.
Mantle lands a nice hook to Areni's body. Areni takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mantle just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Areni misses its target.
Hin Areni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Areni delivers a nice body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mantle has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Areni moves out of range as Mantle strikes.
Areni throws a front kick aimed at Mantle's knee but Mantle avoids it well.
Areni just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Areni. Mantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Areni throws a looping overhand right but Mantle ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Areni misses with a wild body shot.
Areni takes a swing at Mantle's ribcage but misses.
Mantle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Areni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Areni scores with a hook.
Areni lands a nice shot that snaps Mantle's head back.
A jab from Mantle finds it's way through Areni's defenses.
Mantle slips a straight right by Areni.
Areni swings widly with a right hand
enabling Mantle to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Areni misses.
Areni lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Areni misses its intended target.
Mantle steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Areni. That one must have hurt.
Mantle lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Areni looks to throw the jab but Mantle is out of range.
Mantle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Areni was well out of range. Poor timing from Mantle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Areni has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Areni there as he acknowledges the shot.
Areni misses with an uppercut. Mantle saw that one coming.
Areni swings for the body but Mantle moves out of range.
Areni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Mantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Areni is just out of range.
Areni throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Areni drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mantle connects with a looping right hand.
Mantle misses with a body shot.
Mantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Areni.
Mantle steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Areni. That one must have hurt.
Areni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mantle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Areni's head backwards.
Areni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
Mantle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Areni is looking to wear down Mantle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mantle staying out of range there.
Areni misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mantle! But no joy.
Areni avoids the body shot from Mantle.
Areni throws a body kick that misses.
Mantle throws a body shot but no joy.
Areni lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Mantle avoids the body shot from Areni.
Areni misses the body punch
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
Mantle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Areni throws a shot from downtown. Mantle moves away and avoids it.
Mantle lands with a good body shot.
Areni misses with a kick to the body.
Areni swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Areni just misses with a punch to the body.
Mantle moves out of range of the body kick from Areni.
Mantle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Areni defends well and Mantle ends up having to push Areni into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Areni delivers a nice body kick.
Areni misses with a straight left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Areni lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mantle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mantle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Areni throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Mantle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Areni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mantle.
Mantle misses with an uppercut.
Areni is looking to counter punch.
Hin Areni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Areni listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Areni throws out a powerful jab.
Areni takes a swing at Mantle's ribcage but misses.
Mantle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mantle jabs Areni right on the nose. Areni blinks but takes it well.
Mantle tests Areni's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Areni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mantle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Areni smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Areni.
A left lands for Mantle.
Areni thuds a left hand into Mantle's body.
Mantle's corner calls for a 1-2. Mantle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Areni throws a low kick but Mantle moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Areni misses the target.
Areni lands a nice hook to Mantle's body. Mantle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mantle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Areni momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Graham Mantle will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Areni throws a body shot but no joy.
Areni lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mantle at a distance.
Areni throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Mantle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mantle jabs at Areni's body.
Areni misses with a straight left.
Mantle moves away from the strike by Areni.
Areni drops his hands momentarily and Mantle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mantle scores with a jab to the body.
Mantle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mantle moves away from the strike by Areni.
Mantle avoids a kick to the body.
Areni swings for the body but Mantle moves out of range.
Mantle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Areni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Areni.
Mantle moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Areni takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mantle moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Mantle ducks right into an uppercut from Areni.
Mantle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Areni gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Mantle.
Mantle scores with a jab. Areni acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mantle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Areni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Areni throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Jab by Areni.
Mantle loads up on a big right hand but Areni slips the punch.
Areni tries to land a front kick but Mantle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Areni throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mantle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Areni takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mantle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mantle avoids the head kick by Areni. #T2#
Areni throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good leg kick by Areni.
Areni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Areni walks into a jab.
Areni throws a body shot but no joy.
Areni misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Mantle counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mantle connects with a nice short shot to Areni's temple.
Areni avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mantle.
Mantle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mantle trying to control the pace.
Areni wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Mantle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Areni tries to kick Mantle off but Mantle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mantle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mantle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mantle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Areni's head.
Mantle throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Areni to regain full guard.
Mantle throwing strikes but missing.
Mantle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Mantle. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
A slow jab from Mantle misses its intended target.
Mantle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Areni misses.
Mantle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Areni misses with a body shot.
A jab from Mantle does it's job there.
Areni pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mantle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mantle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Areni punishes Mantle's body with a nice straight punch.
Mantle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Areni.
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!
Mantle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Areni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Areni throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Areni misses with an attempted mid kick.
Areni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Areni takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mantle avoids a kick to the body.
Mantle connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Mantle looks to throw the jab but Areni is out of range.
Areni throws a body shot but no joy.
Mantle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Areni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Areni takes a jab right on the kisser.
Areni ducks under a wild hook from Mantle.
Areni throws a hook but Mantle avoids it easily.
Mantle avoids the body shot from Areni.
Areni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mantle lands a nice looking body shot.
Areni just misses with a punch to the body.
Areni misses the shot to the body.
Mantle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Areni. Mantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mantle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle throws the left hand but Areni avoids the punch easily.
Areni throws a big shot that misses.
Areni misses with a left hand
and Areni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Areni takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Areni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mantle sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Areni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Areni.
Mantle feints the counter takedown.
Mantle throws a body punch but Areni moves out of range.
Areni slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Areni misses the target.
Mantle lands a head shot.
Areni throws a jab when Mantle was well out of range.
Areni tests Mantle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mantle fails with a takedown attempt.
Areni throws a jab but it's blocked by Mantle.
Areni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mantle.
Mantle lands with a shot to the body.
Areni misses with an uppercut
and Mantle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Areni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Areni takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Areni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mantle. That did some damage!#T2#
Areni fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mantle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Areni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mantle throws a hook to the side of Areni's head but Areni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Areni looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Areni misses with an attempted mid kick.
Areni throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Areni slips a straight right by Mantle.
Areni is looking to counter punch.
Areni just misses with a punch to the body.
Areni scores with a jab.
Areni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Areni drops his hands momentarily and Mantle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Areni smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Areni lands a body shot.
Good shot there by Areni.
Mantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Areni is just out of range.
Mantle moves out of range of the strikes.
Areni throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mantle! But no joy.#T3#
Mantle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Areni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Areni lands with a nice body punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Areni.
Areni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mantle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Mantle closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Areni's guard.
Areni keeping moving, preventing Mantle from controlling successfully.
Areni wants to stand but Mantle is controlling the position.
Mantle controlling from the top position.
Mantle looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Mantle distracts Areni with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mantle trying to control but Areni is working from the bottom.
Mantle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Areni keeping moving, preventing Mantle from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Areni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mantle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mantle cracks a nice hook into Areni's ribs.
Areni misses with a low kick as Mantle jumps back.
Mantle works Areni's body with a nice hook.
Areni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Graham Mantle just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Areni looks to score with a jab to the body but Mantle is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Mantle.
Areni looks to score with a jab to the body but Mantle is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Areni. Mantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Areni on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mantle jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Areni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
Mantle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Areni takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Areni takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mantle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mantle lands a jab to Areni's midsection.
Areni scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mantle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Areni misses with a wild body shot.
Areni throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Mantle there.
Mantle throws a shot from downtown. Areni moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Areni misses with a low kick.
Mantle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A punch lands to the side of Areni 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mantle throws a poor cross that misses
and Areni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Areni needs to keep his hands up - Mantle had a free shot at his head there.
Areni jabs Mantle right on the nose. Mantle blinks but takes it well.
Areni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mantle.
Mantle lands a jab to Areni's midsection.
Mantle just misses with a punch to the body.
Areni attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Areni has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mantle finds it's way round the side to connect with Areni's head.
Mantle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Areni scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mantle in his tracks.
Mantle stuns Areni with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Areni throws a low kick, looking for Mantle's leg but Mantle calmly moves out of range.
Mantle scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Mantle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Areni.
Areni misses with a left hand
enabling Mantle to counter with a crisp jab.
Mantle digs a good hook to Areni's body.
Areni throws an overhand right that lands on Mantle's shoulder, as Mantle tries to avoid the shot.
Areni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Areni misses the shot to the body.
Mantle stuns Areni with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Areni throws a push kick but Mantle slaps the foot to one side.
Mantle is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Areni with a body shot.
Mantle misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Mantle.
Mantle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mantle lands the left hand.
Mantle slips under a jab from Areni.
Areni throws a quick inside leg kick.
Areni swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mantle.#T3#
Mantle throws a body shot but no joy.
Graham Mantle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Areni throws a leg kick but Mantle checks it.
Mantle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Areni's hands.
Mantle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Areni doesn't seem bothered though.
Mantle misses with a body shot.
A cross from Mantle lands.
Areni throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Mantle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mantle throws a shot from downtown. Areni moves away and avoids it.
Areni looks to score with a jab to the body but Mantle is just out of range.
Areni avoids the body shot from Mantle.
Mantle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mantle slips under a jab.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Areni.
Areni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mantle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Mantle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A countering left hand to the body from Mantle misses.
Areni throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mantle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Areni has time to react.
Areni misses with a body kick.
Areni misses with an attempted mid kick.
Areni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Areni.
Areni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mantle connects with a body shot that sends Areni's belly button to the back.
Areni lands a glancing blow to the side of Mantle's head.
Areni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mantle moves away.
Mantle stalks Areni and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Areni's face. Areni staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Areni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Areni misses its target.
Mantle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Areni misses with a body punch
and Mantle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Areni shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle 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#
Areni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Areni throws a wild body kick that Mantle sees coming a mile off.
Areni misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Mantle.
Areni lands with a cross.
Areni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mantle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Mantle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mantle.
Good standup being displayed there by Areni as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
Mantle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Areni throws a push kick but Mantle slaps the foot to one side.
Areni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mantle moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mantle! But no joy.
Areni throws a head kick but Mantle moves out of range.
Areni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Areni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mantle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Areni in his tracks.
Areni with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mantle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice cross by Mantle.
Areni feints and then cracks Mantle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mantle down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Areni.
Areni gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mantle.
Mantle jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mantle looks to land a left hand but Areni moved out of range nicely.
Areni appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Areni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A lazy left from Areni finds it's target.
Areni throws the left hand but Mantle avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mantle avoids the body shot from Areni.
Areni lands a body shot.
Hin Areni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graham Mantle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Areni on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mantle throws a series of punches but Areni avoids them all with ease.
Areni throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Mantle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mantle lands with a straight right. Areni didn't see that one coming.
Areni just misses with a punch to the body.
Mantle misses with a few strikes there.
Mantle lands with a good body shot.
Areni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mantle manages to avoid it.
Areni takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Areni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mantle throws out a powerful jab.
Areni lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mantle swings for the body but Areni moves out of range.
Areni tried to counter with a leg kick but Mantle avoided it.
Areni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Areni. Mantle does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Areni. #TD2#
Areni gets caught napping as Mantle dives in and scores a takedown. Areni manages to retain guard.
Mantle 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.
Mantle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mantle is in close to Areni's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mantle trying to control but Areni is working from the bottom.
Mantle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
Areni keeping moving, preventing Mantle from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Areni throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Areni walks into a straight right hand from Mantle.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Areni.
Mantle is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Areni with a body shot.
Areni takes a swing at Mantle's ribcage but misses.
Mantle slips a straight right by Areni.
Areni misses with a body punch
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Areni walks into a left hand.
Mantle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Graham Mantle.
Well Mantle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graham Mantle!
Graham Mantle is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Graham Mantle made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#1016 Orlando v Bonney
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Areni throws a jab when Markkanen was well out of range.
Markkanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Areni.
Markkanen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Areni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Areni 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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Areni.
Markkanen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Areni misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Markkanen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Areni walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Markkanen throws a hook to the side of Areni's head but Areni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Areni looks to throw the jab but Markkanen is out of range.
Markkanen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Areni stuffs the takedown.
Markkanen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Areni. Markkanen shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Areni has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Markkanen.
Areni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Markkanen's head.
A clash of legs there as Markkanen blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Areni has managed to clinch.
Areni struggles to land a body shot inside as Markkanen controls his hands. #T1#
Areni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Markkanen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Areni tries a body shot but Markkanen blocks it.
Areni blocks an uppercut.
Areni lands with a short shot to the head.
Markkanen wants to get back to striking at distance but Areni won't allow it.
Areni tries to work over Markkanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Areni lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Areni tries to work over Markkanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Areni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Areni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Markkanen's elbow. #TD#
Markkanen pulls Areni into guard.
Areni wants to control from the top but Markkanen keeps moving.
Areni missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Areni looking to sit in guard and control but Markkanen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Markkanen 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.
Areni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Markkanen.
Markkanen looking to sit in guard and control but Areni gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Markkanen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Areni can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Areni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Markkanen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Areni content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Markkanen trying to control the position. #SUB#
Areni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Markkanen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Areni has managed to get both his arms back between Markkanen's legs - danger averted.
Areni lands a couple of digs.
Areni throws a strike but Markkanen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Markkanen 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. #T4#
Areni wants to stand but Markkanen is controlling the position.
Areni keeping moving, preventing Markkanen from controlling successfully.
Markkanen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Areni wants to stand but Markkanen is controlling the position.
Markkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Areni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hin Areni dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Areni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Markkanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Areni fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Markkanen, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Markkanen.
A short right from Markkanen.
Areni misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Markkanen pulls guard.
Areni pushing down on Markkanen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Markkanen has hold of Areni's hands but Areni slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Areni is nestled in close to Markkanen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Areni is keen to just control but Markkanen is a slippery customer.
Areni prevents Markkanen from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Areni.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Areni connects with a nice short shot to Markkanen's temple.
Areni working over Markkanen with some ground and pound. Markkanen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Markkanen is pressing down on Areni's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Areni working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Markkanen's head.
Odin Markkanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Markkanen is trying to control the position but Areni postures up.
Areni with a nice head shot there.
Areni postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Areni in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Areni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Areni postures up in Markkanen's guard and throws a big left but Markkanen blocks it.
Markkanen 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#
Markkanen is pressing down on Areni's thigh, looking to free his foot. Areni is holding on for now.
Markkanen is looking to pass Areni's guard but actually Areni recovers to full guard. #T2#
Markkanen stops Areni from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Markkanen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Markkanen wants to control from the top but Areni keeps moving.
Areni wants to stand up but Markkanen is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Areni fakes the leg kick and cracks Markkanen in the body.
Areni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markkanen.
Markkanen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Areni defends it nicely.
Areni takes a swing at Markkanen's ribcage but misses.
Markkanen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Areni wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Markkanen. Those never looked like landing.
Markkanen throws a solid leg kick but Areni takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Markkanen.
Markkanen avoids the body shot from Areni.
Markkanen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Markkanen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Areni throws the kick towards the body but Markkanen avoids it.
Markkanen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Markkanen misses with a looping right.#T4#
Areni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markkanen moves out of range as Areni throws a body kick.
Markkanen throwing a counter right hand but Areni manages to avoid it.
Markkanen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Areni misses with an uppercut
and Areni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Areni throws a leg kick but Markkanen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Markkanen avoids the body shot from Areni.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markkanen misses with a straight right.
Areni counters with a body kick.
Areni throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Areni throws a wild body kick that Markkanen sees coming a mile off.
Areni misses with an uppercut.
Areni lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hin Areni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Markkanen.
Hin Areni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Areni misses with a straight right.
Areni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Areni goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Areni misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Markkanen. That's going to slow Areni down.
Areni scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Markkanen doesn't seem bothered though.
Markkanen slips a straight right by Areni.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hin Areni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Areni connects with an inside leg kick.
Areni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Markkanen.
Areni checks a leg kick.
Markkanen slips a jab from Areni.
Areni misses the jab.
Areni misses with a low kick.
Markkanen throws a counter high kick but Areni was just alert enough to avoid it.
Markkanen throws an overhand right that lands on Areni's shoulder, as Areni tries to avoid the shot.
Areni darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Areni gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Areni takes a swing at Markkanen's ribcage but misses.
Areni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Markkanen can pounce on him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A combination from Markkanen does no damage.
Markkanen misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen lands a body shot.
Markkanen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Areni. Areni circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Markkanen throws a jab when Areni was well out of range.
Areni takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Areni throws a hook but Markkanen avoids it easily.#CL2#
Markkanen gets tackled into the cage by Areni. Areni maintains the clinch. #T1#
Areni lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Markkanen backwards. #BC#
Markkanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Markkanen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Markkanen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Areni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Areni looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Areni lands a high kick!
Areni misses with a low kick.
Markkanen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Areni.
Areni misses with a hook.
Markkanen thows a leg kick but Areni checks it #TD2#
and Areni decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Markkanen's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Areni postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Areni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Markkanen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Markkanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Areni.
Markkanen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Areni postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Areni trying to control but Markkanen is working from the bottom.
Markkanen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Areni manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Markkanen throwing strikes from guard but Areni blocks nicely.
Markkanen wants to control from the top but Areni keeps moving.
Areni wants to stand and escape but Markkanen is having none of it. #T3#
Markkanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Areni is looking to stand up but Markkanen isn't so interested in that idea.
Markkanen throws a strike but Areni rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Markkanen has momentary wrist control but Areni slips an elbow through the middle.
Areni trying to control but Markkanen is working from the bottom.
Markkanen controls Areni momentarily but Areni frees himself.
Areni wants to control from the top but Markkanen keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Markkanen wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Areni.#CL2#
Areni fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Markkanen, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Areni.
Areni lands a nice uppercut.
Markkanen misses with a body punch.
Markkanen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Areni is leaning against Markkanen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Areni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Areni tries a body shot but Markkanen blocks it.
Markkanen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Markkanen.
Areni misses with a body punch.
Areni swings wildly with an uppercut but Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hin Areni really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
A jab from Markkanen does it's job there.
Areni scores with a nice strike.
Markkanen digs a good body shot into Areni's ribs.
Both fighters circling a little - Areni finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Areni is looking to score with low kicks.
Areni scores with a body shot.
Areni misses the shot to the body.
Areni misses with an attempted mid kick.
Markkanen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Areni momentarily.
Areni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Markkanen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Areni.
A nice leg kick from Markkanen, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Areni. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Areni throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Areni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markkanen tries to counter with a takedown but Areni is quick to defend against it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Markkanen.
Areni lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Markkanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Areni.
Markkanen throws a lazy right hand but Areni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markkanen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Markkanen attempts a counter takedown but Areni avoids it well and moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Areni.
Areni thuds his right hand into Markkanen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Areni misses the body punch #TD#
and Markkanen counters with a single leg into guard. Areni didn't expect that.
Markkanen stops Areni from standing up.
Markkanen throws a big right hand that misses.
Areni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markkanen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Areni is looking to stand up but Markkanen isn't so interested in that idea.
Areni keeping moving, preventing Markkanen from controlling successfully. #T2#
Markkanen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Areni's head.
Markkanen is looking to advance position but Areni has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Areni looking to control but Markkanen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Markkanen is looking to improve his position but Areni isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Areni raining down shots from the mount!
Areni cracks Markkanen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Markkanen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Areni breaks from Markkanen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Areni scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Markkanen?
Markkanen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Areni putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Areni pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC2#Markkanen is rocked!
Areni postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Markkanen looks a forlorn figure.
Oh Markkanen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Areni unloads with some shots from mount but Markkanen bucks and avoids them well.
Markkanen seems to have got his legs back now.
Areni lands a nice shot to the head.
Areni dominating with strikes here.
Areni raining down hammerfists from mount.
Markkanen is trying desperately to improve position.
Areni lands a big shot to the head and Markkanen winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hin Areni!
Hin Areni is the new featherweight champion!
Hin Areni took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: GAMMA#1012 Orlando v Tucker
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
A slow jab from Areni misses its intended target.
Areni avoids the body shot from Dismantle.
A bone on bone clash there as Areni blocks the leg kick.
Dismantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Areni swings for the body but Dismantle moves out of range.
Dismantle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Areni misses with a hook.
Dismantle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Areni's head.
Dismantle digs a good body shot into Areni's ribs.
Areni on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Areni tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dismantle is able to avoid easily.
Areni 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.
Areni tries to land a leg kick but Dismantle saw it coming and moves away.
Areni misses with a lunging right hand
and Dismantle counters with a left to the body.
Dismantle moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dismantle.
Areni clobbers Dismantle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dismantle lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dismantle misses with an uppercut. Areni saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Areni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1##CL2#
Areni moves into range and clinches up with Dismantle.
Dismantle swings wildly with an uppercut but Areni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dismantle prevents a body shot from Areni.
Areni working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Areni breaks the clinch.
Areni misses with a hook. Dismantle ducked under it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Areni checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Areni throws a jab but it's blocked by Dismantle.
Dismantle misses with a series of wild punches.
Dismantle tests Areni's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Areni moves out of range as Dismantle throws a body kick.
Areni throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dismantle.
Dismantle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Areni misses the shot to the body.
Dismantle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Areni lands a nice hook to Dismantle's body. Dismantle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Areni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dismantle.
Areni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dismantle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Areni misses with a straight right.
Areni walks into a stiff left hand from Dismantle.
Areni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dismantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Areni.
Dismantle blocks a jab.
Dismantle lands a nice hook to Areni's body. Areni takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dismantle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Areni.
Areni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Areni takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dismantle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Areni lands a hook that snaps the head of Dismantle backwards.
Dismantle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Dismantle fails to land.
Dismantle tries to work over Areni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Dismantle tries a body shot but Areni blocks it.
Dismantle lands a right hand.
Areni leaning against his opponent.
Areni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Areni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Areni throws out a powerful jab.
Areni is looking to chop away at Dismantle's legs.
Areni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dismantle is looking to clinch but Areni is avoiding it.
Areni throws a low kick, looking for Dismantle's leg but Dismantle calmly moves out of range.
Dismantle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dismantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dismantle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Areni avoids the body shot from Dismantle.
Areni misses with a low kick.
It looked like Dismantle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Areni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dismantle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Areni's hands.
Dismantle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Areni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Areni throws a head kick but Dismantle moves out of range.
Mickey Dismantle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Areni darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Dismantle closes the distance and clinches.
Areni is trying to drag Dismantle to the mat but Dismantle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dismantle pushes Areni back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Areni drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dismantle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Dismantle.
Areni wants a takedown.
Mickey Dismantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hin Areni.
A shot in the inside from Dismantle.
Dismantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dismantle has a couple of punches blocked by Areni.
Areni gets through Dismantle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Areni misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dismantle.
Dismantle struggles to land a body shot inside as Areni controls his hands.
Areni is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dismantle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Dismantle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dismantle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Areni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Areni throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Areni throws a head kick but Dismantle moves out of range.
Dismantle misses with a body shot.
Areni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dismantle counters with a stiff right hand.
Dismantle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dismantle throws an overhand right that lands on Areni's shoulder, as Areni tries to avoid the shot.
Dismantle looks to land a left hand but Areni moved out of range nicely.
Dismantle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dismantle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Areni.
Dismantle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That kick from Areni tenderised Dismantle's leg. Dismantle is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Areni.
Dismantle staying out of range there.
Areni throws an off balance right hand
letting Dismantle counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Areni.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Areni scores with a sloppy right hand. Dismantle should have avoided that one.
Areni throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
A nice leg kick from Areni, right into the meat of the thigh.
Areni scores with a sloppy right hand. Dismantle should have avoided that one.
Areni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dismantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Areni.
Dismantle thumps Areni with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Areni checks a leg kick.
Dismantle slips under a jab from Areni.
Dismantle is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Areni shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Areni missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dismantle looks like he's trying to stand up.
Areni seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Areni is pressing down on Dismantle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dismantle is holding on for now.
Dismantle is not content to let Areni control the position.
Areni working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Areni missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Areni is trying to control the action in half guard but Dismantle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Areni has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dismantle has hold of Areni's hands but Areni slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Areni seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dismantle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dismantle is looking to escape.
Areni throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Areni thows a huge punch but Dismantle dodges it nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice body punch from Areni.
Areni tries to move into range but Dismantle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Areni blocks the leg kick.
Areni just misses with a punch to the body.
Areni cracks Dismantle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dismantle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Areni scores with a jab to the body.
Areni walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Areni throws an overhand right that lands on Dismantle's shoulder, as Dismantle tries to avoid the shot.
Dismantle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Areni swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dismantle tries to bum rush Areni with a series of wild strikes but Areni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dismantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Areni manages to avoid it.
Areni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dismantle.#T4#
Dismantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Areni moves away.
Areni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hin Areni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dismantle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Areni finds it's way round the side to connect with Dismantle's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Areni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dismantle.
Dismantle walks into a jab.
Areni blocks a head kick by Dismantle.
Areni tries to land a leg kick but Dismantle saw it coming and moves away.
Areni swings widly with a right hand
and Dismantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dismantle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dismantle doesn't manage to clinch there - Areni circles away.
A cross from Areni lands.
Areni walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dismantle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dismantle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dismantle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dismantle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Areni gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Areni ducks right into an uppercut from Dismantle.
Areni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dismantle.
Areni doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hin Areni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Areni lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dismantle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dismantle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Areni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dismantle.
Areni loads up on a big right hand but Dismantle slips the punch.
Dismantle fires out a quick counter leg kick but Areni just manages to avoid it.
Dismantle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Areni's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Areni or perhaps it was just good defense by Dismantle, which made it look bad.
Areni shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Areni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dismantle.
Areni swats away the attempt to clinch by Dismantle.
Areni ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dismantle blocks a jab.
Areni misses with an uppercut
letting Dismantle counter with a right hand.
Dismantle looks to land a left hand but Areni moved out of range nicely.
Areni misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Dismantle has managed to clinch. #T1#
Areni throws a punch but it's blocked by Dismantle.
Dismantle is pressed up against the cage. Areni has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dismantle down to the mat. Dismantle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dismantle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Areni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Areni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dismantle looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL#
Dismantle closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Areni.
Areni has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dismantle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mickey Dismantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hin Areni.
Dismantle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dismantle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Areni.
Areni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Areni. #BC2#
Areni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dismantle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dismantle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Areni misses with a body shot.
Areni throws a sloppy head kick and Dismantle moves out of range easily. #T2#
Dismantle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dismantle moves out of range of the body kick.
Areni misses with a straight left.
Jab, jab by Dismantle - just one landing.
Areni is looking to chop away at Dismantle's legs.
Dismantle throws a body punch but Areni moves out of range.
Areni appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dismantle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dismantle cracks Areni with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Areni throws a leg kick
and Dismantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dismantle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Areni.
Dismantle misses the shot to the body.
Areni will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Areni motions for Dismantle to come forward. Areni throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dismantle scores with a hook to the body. Areni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dismantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Areni.
Areni staying out of range there.#T3#
Areni lands a jab.
Dismantle misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Dismantle coming out on top.
Dismantle with the inside leg kick.
Areni scores with a nice head shot.
A cross from Areni lands.
Dismantle missing with a left hand there. Areni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dismantle looks to land a left hand but Areni moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Dismantle darts in and clinches Areni up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Areni.
Areni throws a punch but it's blocked by Dismantle. #BC2#
Areni breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Dismantle misses.
Areni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Areni throws a shot from downtown. Dismantle moves away and avoids it.
Areni throws a leg kick but Dismantle moved away.
Areni throws a lazy right hand but Dismantle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Dismantle gets caught flat footed, as Areni shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Areni working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Areni pushing down on Dismantle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Areni wants to free his trapped foot but Dismantle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dismantle gets back to full guard.
Areni scoring with some ground and pound.
Areni throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dismantle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dismantle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dismantle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hin Areni.
I think Areni 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hin Areni!
Hin Areni managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

Event: GAMMA#1004 Lohmus v Kollaa
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Good leg kick by Areni.
Areni has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cruz finds it's way round the side to connect with Areni's head.
Areni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Areni.
Cruz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Areni takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Areni.
Areni uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cruz has time to react.
Areni lands a nice hook to Cruz's body. Cruz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Areni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Areni.
Cruz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Areni takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Areni.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Areni was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Areni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Areni takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Areni lands a nice shot that snaps Cruz's head back.
Areni throws an off balance right hand
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Areni. #T1#
Areni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Cruz throws a lazy uppercut
and Areni counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cruz's knee momentarily.
Areni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cruz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Areni.
Pablo Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Areni throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz misses with a hook. Areni ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Areni.
Cruz checks a leg kick.
Cruz throws a body punch but Areni moves out of range.
Areni 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.
Cruz takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
Areni scores with a nice right hand.
Areni misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Areni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz looks to land a left hand but Areni moved out of range nicely.
Cruz throws a jab when Areni was well out of range.
Areni throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz's shoulder, as Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Areni scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Areni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Areni tests Cruz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cruz lands a lovely overhand right.
Areni throws a half hearted mid kick.
Areni connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cruz slips under a jab from Areni.
Areni tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cruz swivels and escapes.
Areni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cruz checks a leg kick.
Areni throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick from Areni misses.
Areni throws a big shot that misses.
Areni throws a front kick aimed at Cruz's knee but Cruz avoids it well.
Areni slips a jab from Cruz.
Areni connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cruz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Areni misses with a low kick as Cruz jumps back.#T3#
Areni misses with a right hand
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Areni throws a hook but Cruz blocks it.
Areni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Areni let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Areni misses with an uppercut
and Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Areni defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz walks into a left hand.
Areni darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Areni is looking to slow Cruz down with leg kicks.
Areni thumps Cruz with a low kick.
Cruz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Areni wants to clinch up but Cruz keeps it at a distance.
Areni slips under a jab.
Areni is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz checks a low kick from Areni.#T4#
Areni takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Areni throws a leg kick
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Areni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Areni looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Areni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Areni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cruz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Areni ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big right from Areni misses.
Cruz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Areni cracks Cruz with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Areni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Areni. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Areni walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cruz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hin Areni will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cruz throws a jab when Areni was well out of range.
Hin Areni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Areni connects with a crisp jab.
Areni lands with a shot to the body.
Areni misses with a low kick.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Areni manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Areni misses the target.
Areni staying out of range there.
Cruz misses with a hook. Areni ducked under it nicely.
Cruz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Areni.
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Areni.
Areni ducks right into an uppercut from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Areni misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni cracks Cruz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
Areni looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Cruz misses with a body punch
and Areni counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Areni.
Areni throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Cruz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Areni takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Areni throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Areni lands a nice shot that snaps Cruz's head back.
Cruz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Areni can pounce on him.
Areni drops his hands momentarily and Cruz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cruz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Areni missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Cruz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz digs a good body shot into Areni's ribs.
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
Cruz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cruz might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Areni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Areni lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Areni moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz jabs Areni to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cruz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Areni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Areni throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Areni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
Areni throws out a loose jab but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Areni releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cruz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Areni. That one must have hurt.
A shot to the liver by Areni. Beautiful body shot.
Cruz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Areni counters with a stiff right hand.
Areni fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cruz moves out of range of the body kick from Areni.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Areni.
Areni thumps Cruz with a low kick.
Areni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab.
A jab lands there for Areni.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
Areni throws a hook to the side of Cruz's head but Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Areni is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cruz's half guard.
Areni tries to pass to full mount but Cruz defends it. #T3#
Areni is controlling the pace.
Areni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz is looking to escape.
Areni missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Areni looks to land a strike but Cruz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Areni controls from within his opponent's guard.
Areni looking to sit in guard and control but Cruz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Areni wants to stand up but Cruz is controlling him.
Cruz is looking to stand up but Areni won't let him.
Areni 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.
Cruz prevents Areni from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hin Areni 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Cruz walks into a left hand.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Areni throws a leg kick which misses Cruz's front leg but catches the back leg as Cruz tries to avoid it.
Areni throws a low kick but Cruz moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Cruz gets tackled into the cage by Areni. Areni maintains the clinch.
Cruz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Areni backwards.
Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cruz lands with a left to the head.
Areni can't get the takedown.
Cruz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Areni has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Cruz misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Areni.
Cruz has had enough of the clinch but Areni keeps him there for the moment.
Areni is looking to control Cruz's arms but Cruz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Areni has his back to the cage.
Areni misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Areni.
Areni swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Areni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Areni misses with some punches.
Areni is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Areni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Cruz.
Cruz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Areni's elbow.
Areni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Areni avoids it by throwing Cruz back against the cage. #BC#
Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz throws a hook but Areni blocks it.
Cruz misses with a lunging right hand
and Areni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Areni gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hin Areni is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Areni misses the jab.
Areni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz.
Areni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Areni scores with a leg kick.
Areni misses the shot to the body.
Areni gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Areni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Areni misses.
Cruz throwing a counter right hand but Areni manages to avoid it.
Cruz connects with a single shot there.
Cruz looks to land a left hand but Areni moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cruz.
Areni scores with a body shot.
Good work by Cruz as he checks the leg kick.
Areni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Areni keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Areni scores with a sloppy right hand. Cruz should have avoided that one. #T3#
Cruz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Areni at a distance.
Cruz throws a shot to the body.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Areni throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Areni walks into a jab.
Areni lands a nice hook to Cruz's body. Cruz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Areni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cruz lands with a cross.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Areni.
Cruz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Areni takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Areni lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Areni looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Areni tries for a takedown but Cruz circles away easily
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Areni throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz's shoulder, as Cruz tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Cruz checks the leg kick nicely there.
A quick step to the side and Cruz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Areni lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Areni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Areni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Areni's shoulder, as Areni tries to avoid the shot.
Areni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Areni moves away.
Areni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab.
Cruz checks a low kick from Areni.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Areni.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Areni throws a chopping leg kick but Cruz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Areni misses.
Cruz lands with a shot to the body.
Areni loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch.
Pablo Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good exchange - Areni coming out on top.

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 Pablo Cruz.
I think Areni 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hin Areni!
Hin Areni 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: GAMMA#998 Loris v Jubei
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Markkanen misses with an uppercut
enabling Areni to counter with a crisp jab.
Areni throws a leg kick
and Markkanen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice shot lands for Markkanen.
Areni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Markkanen staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Markkanen.
Markkanen feints and then cracks Areni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Areni down.
Areni pivots, looking for a leg kick but Markkanen is out of range and Areni settles back down.
Areni lands a glancing blow to the side of Markkanen's head.
Markkanen lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markkanen connects with the punch.
Areni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Areni feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Areni drives through and clinches with Markkanen against the cage. #T1#
Areni lands with a left to the head.
Areni lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Markkanen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Markkanen fails to land.
Areni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Markkanen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Areni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Areni stops a takedown attempt from Markkanen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Areni.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Markkanen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Areni working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Areni.
Markkanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Areni.
A head punch on the inside from Markkanen fails to land.
Markkanen blocking some punches.
Areni prevents Markkanen from breaking the clinch.
Areni misses with some punches.
Areni digs a right hand into Markkanen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Markkanen's gas tank.
Markkanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Areni prevents Markkanen from breaking the clinch.
Markkanen lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Markkanen pushes Areni back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Areni working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Areni holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Markkanen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Areni tries to stall but Markkanen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Areni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Markkanen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Markkanen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Areni misses with some punches. #BC2#
Markkanen manages to break the clinch.
Markkanen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been told by Areni's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice jab there from Markkanen.
Markkanen throws a hook but Areni avoids it easily.
Markkanen clobbers Areni with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Markkanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Areni.
Markkanen throws out a powerful jab.
Areni takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Good shot there by Markkanen.
Areni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markkanen blocks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Markkanen.
Areni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markkanen.
Markkanen swings widly with a right hand
and Areni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Markkanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Areni.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Markkanen.
Markkanen fails with the takedown.
Areni scores with a punch to the head.
Areni swings for the body but Markkanen moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Areni. #T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Markkanen as he connects with a hook.
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!
A lazy left from Markkanen finds it's target.
Areni looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Markkanen tries a quick counter leg kick but Areni is wise to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Areni. That's going to slow Markkanen down.
Markkanen throws a solid leg kick but Areni takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Markkanen.
Markkanen scores with a punch to the head.
Markkanen throws a one two combo.
Markkanen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Markkanen misses with a takedown attempt - Areni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Areni tries to counter with a takedown but Markkanen is quick to defend against it.
Hin Areni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Markkanen.#TD2#
Markkanen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Areni was covering up waiting for the punch and Markkanen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Areni wants to stand but Markkanen is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odin Markkanen dominated that round.
That's time! Areni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Areni looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Markkanen keeps Areni at a distance using the push kick.
Markkanen lands with a shot to the body.
Areni connects with a right hand. Markkanen shakes it off.
Odin Markkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markkanen throws an overhand right that lands on Areni's shoulder, as Areni tries to avoid the shot.
Areni changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jab by Markkanen.
Areni lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Markkanen at a distance. #TD2#
Markkanen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Areni's guard.
Areni wants to get back to his feet but Markkanen passes into half guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markkanen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Areni pushes Markkanen off looking to stand but Markkanen dives back in and keeps control. #T1#
Markkanen is keen to just control but Areni is a slippery customer.
Markkanen thows a huge punch but Areni dodges it nicely.
Areni won't allow Markkanen to pass to mount.
Markkanen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Areni defending well though.
Markkanen trying to pass the guard but Areni defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Markkanen connects with a nice short shot to Areni's temple.
Areni slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Areni is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Markkanen is controlling him. #T2#
Areni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Markkanen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Areni not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Markkanen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Markkanen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Areni haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Markkanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Areni wants to stand but Markkanen has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Markkanen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Areni wanted to stand there but Markkanen had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Areni throws a body kick that misses.
Markkanen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Markkanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markkanen throws a hook but Areni avoids it easily.
Areni drops down looking for a counter takedown but Markkanen sprawls and moves away.#T4#
A big right from Markkanen misses.
Sloppy strikes from Markkanen. Those never looked like landing.
Areni is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markkanen. Areni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markkanen throws a lazy right hand but Areni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Areni misses the shot to the body.
Markkanen cracks Areni with an open hand slap.
Markkanen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick from Areni, right into the meat of the thigh.
Areni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Markkanen scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Areni throws a chopping leg kick but Markkanen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Markkanen misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Markkanen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Areni doesn't seem phased though.
Areni takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odin Markkanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Markkanen takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Odin Markkanen has been cut.
Markkanen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Markkanen lands a jab.
Areni scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Markkanen shoots in and drives through. Areni sprawls well.
Areni appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jab from Markkanen.
Markkanen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Markkanen.
Areni has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Markkanen.
Areni scores with the left hand. Markkanen knows he should have avoided that one.
Markkanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Markkanen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Markkanen.
Markkanen shoots in and drives through. Areni sprawls well.#T1#
Areni misses with a kick to the body.
Markkanen with a hook.
Areni staying out of range there.
Areni throwing a counter right hand but Markkanen manages to avoid it.
Areni slips under a jab.
Markkanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Markkanen slips under a jab.
Areni blocks a jab.
Areni is looking to counter punch.
Areni finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Areni looks to land a right hand but Markkanen moved out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Areni as Markkanen shoots in.
Hin Areni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Markkanen.
Markkanen shoots in for a takedown but Areni shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Areni works Markkanen's body with a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Markkanen.
Areni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Markkanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Markkanen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hin Areni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Areni looks to land a left hand but Markkanen moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Markkanen misses.
Markkanen lands with a kick to the temple. Areni shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markkanen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Areni defends well and Markkanen ends up having to push Areni into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A cross from Markkanen lands.
Jab from Areni.
Areni uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Markkanen has time to react.
Areni scores with a leg kick.
Areni throws a big shot that misses.
Areni misses with a hook.
Markkanen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Areni looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Areni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Markkanen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Areni catches Markkanen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Markkanen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Areni avoids the body shot from Markkanen.
A little feinted left hand from Areni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Markkanen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Areni throws out a loose jab but Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markkanen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Areni throws a jab but it's blocked by Markkanen.
Areni is looking to land body kicks.
Markkanen throws an off balance right hand
and Areni counters with a nice body kick.
Markkanen lands a jab to the head.
Markkanen works the jab nicely.
Markkanen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Areni looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Areni wants to slow Markkanen down by chopping away at his legs.
Areni swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Markkanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Areni moves out of range of the leg kick from Markkanen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Markkanen.
Areni walks into a left hand.
Areni throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Areni has taken the fight to the clinch.
Areni taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Areni prevents Markkanen from breaking the clinch.
Areni lands a left hand.
Areni misses with a punch on the inside.
Areni lands a shoulder strike.
Areni misses with a body punch.
Areni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Areni scores with a nice short uppercut.
Areni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Areni misses with a body punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Odin Markkanen!
During a confident post fight interview, Odin Markkanen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#995 Karim v Lovanov
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
One shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Areni defends it nicely.
Areni slaps away a takedown attempt from One, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Areni feinted with a counter takedown.
Areni has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
One shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Areni pinned against the cage. Areni gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hin Areni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of New Breed One.
Areni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
One checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Areni misses the target.
One shoots in looking for a takedown but Areni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing One's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
One looks for a takedown but Areni sprawls well.
Areni throws a hook to the side of One's head but One sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1##TD2#
One shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than One was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
One looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Areni is avoiding damage well.
Areni parries the strikes from One easily there. One is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Areni to escape.
Areni is not content to let One control the position. #SUB2#
One goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Areni rolls with the submission and now he's on top in One's guard! Nice work there by Areni! #SUB2#
One looking for a guillotine here but Areni defends easily.
Areni trying to stand up but can't free himself from One's guard.#T2##SUB2#
One is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Areni defends well.
One looking to control. #SUB2#
One is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Areni defends well.#SUB2#
One is looking for a triangle but Areni pushes his legs off easily.
Areni wanted to stand there but One had control of the position.
One is trying to keep Areni in close. #T3#
Areni wanted to stand there but One had control of the position. #SUB2#
One working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Areni has passed into half guard!
Areni wants to get back to his feet.
One keeps control of the position for the meantime.
It looks like Areni is going to stand back up. #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.
One is trying to get back to full guard.
One keeps trying to improve his position.
One trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
One shoots for a double leg takedown but Areni sprawls well. He's pushed One's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
One shoots in and drives through. Areni sprawls well.
Areni scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
One tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Areni defends well and One ends up having to push Areni into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
One changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Areni tries to avoid it but One manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Areni to the ground. Areni escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
One shoots in for a double leg but Areni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Areni misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hin Areni dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Areni misses with a hook. One ducked under it nicely.
One fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Areni.
Areni misses with a hook. One ducked under it nicely.
One tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Areni misses the shot to the body.
One wants to clinch#TD#
and Areni counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
One is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Areni is aware though and is defending well.
One has a closed guard, preventing Areni from standing up.
Areni trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T1#
Areni content to stall in guard here.
One 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.
Areni wants to get up but he can't break One's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
One has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Areni can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
One trying to keep a closed guard but Areni is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
One takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Areni lands a nice leg kick that just misses One's sensitive parts.
One on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
One on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
One tries to score a power double leg takedown but Areni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten One somewhat.
Areni lands with a shot to the body.
Areni misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by One or perhaps it was just good defense by Areni, which made it look bad.
Hin Areni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of New Breed One.#T3#
Areni misses with a leg kick.
New Breed One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
One fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Areni leaves One with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
One shoots and misses #TD#
and Areni counters with a nice double leg into guard.
One being controlled here, momentarily.
Areni wants to stand but One has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
One can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Areni controls the pace.
Areni wants to stand but One is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Areni got a little sloppy there for a moment and One has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Areni has managed to get both his arms back between One's legs - danger averted.
Areni is looking to stand up but One won't let him.
One wants to sweep here but Areni controlling him for the moment.
Areni scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
One working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Areni doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Areni manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
One has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Areni can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hin Areni dominated that second round.
That's time! Areni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
One gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Areni scores with a nice short uppercut.
One is looking for a takedown.
Areni gets through One's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Areni throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Areni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Areni lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Areni tries a body shot but One blocks it.
Areni lands a body punch.
Areni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni stops a takedown attempt from One.
Areni lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Areni tries to throw a body punch but One avoids it by throwing Areni back against the cage.
Areni looking to slow down the pace here.
Areni lands a shoulder strike.
Areni prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hin Areni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of New Breed One.#T1#
Areni digs a right hand into One's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on One's gas tank.
One takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Areni digs a right hand underneath One's ribcage. One let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Areni softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Areni.
Areni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Areni misses with a punch to the body.
Areni digs a right hand into One's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on One's gas tank.
Areni lands a left hand that snaps the head of One backwards.
A shot in the inside from Areni. #ROC#One is rocked!
Areni swings wildly with an uppercut but One uses good head movement to avoid it.
Areni throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Areni on the inside.
One blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Areni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
One can't get the takedown.
One can't get the takedown.
Hin Areni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Areni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Areni gets underhooks to prevent One's takedown attempt.
Areni pushes One back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hin Areni has scored more points in the clinch so far.
One is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Areni gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Areni gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from One.
One tries to pull guard but Areni forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
One tries for a takedown but Areni manages to get underhooks.
Areni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Areni gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from One. #T3#
One wants a takedown.
One is looking to take this one to the mat.
One blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Areni lands a left hand.
Areni throws a head punch that misses.
One is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Areni gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
One letting Areni take a breather here.
Areni is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Areni as the two fighters clinch.
New Breed One has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
One tries for a takedown. No joy.
Areni digs a right hand underneath One's ribcage. One let out a lung full of air as it connected.
One misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Areni.
One is working for takedown but Areni is calmly controlling the position for now.
One wants to take the fight to the mat but Areni manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
One tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Areni smiles and moves away.
Areni feints and then cracks One's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow One down.
Hin Areni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
One misses with a hook.
One shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Areni pinned against the cage. Areni gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hin Areni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Areni has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:25
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hin Areni!
In his post fight interview, Hin Areni started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA#992 Lovanov v Canada
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Areni throws a body punch but Fortay moves out of range. #TD#
Fortay gets caught flat footed, as Areni shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Areni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fortay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Areni trying to control but Fortay is working from the bottom.
Areni postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Areni 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.
Fortay can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Areni controls the pace.
Areni postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni throws a big right hand that misses.
Areni stopping the sweep attempt from Fortay.
Areni trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Fortay trying to control the position.
Areni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Areni trying to control but Fortay is working from the bottom.
Areni postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Areni distracts Fortay with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Areni looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Areni missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fortay keeping moving, preventing Areni from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Fortay looking for a guillotine here but Areni defends easily.
Areni postures up and lands a big shot to Fortay's brow.
Areni trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Areni stands up over Fortay, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Areni throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fortay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Areni postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Areni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Areni trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fortay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Areni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fortay swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Fortay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Areni defends it easily.#T4#
Areni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fortay is keeping the position for now.
Areni distracts Fortay with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fortay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Fortay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Areni doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Areni manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Areni is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fortay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hin Areni dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fortay scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Areni doesn't seem bothered though.
Fortay misses with a wild body shot.
Fortay lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No joy there for Fortay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fortay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fortay misses the jab.
Areni misses with a looping right.
Fortay takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
Areni takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Areni ducks under a wild hook from Fortay.
Fortay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fortay with a nice cross.
Fortay jabs Areni right on the nose. Areni blinks but takes it well.
Fortay takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortay throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Areni with a nice cross.
Fortay lands an overhand right.
Fortay scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Areni misses with a hook.
Areni takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Areni.
Areni misses the shot to the body.
Fortay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Areni looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fortay swings for the body but Areni moves out of range.
Areni doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Areni misses.
Fortay missing with a left hand there. Areni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fortay throws a body shot but no joy.
Areni looks to land a right hand but Fortay moved out of range.
Areni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fortay misses with an uppercut. Areni saw that one coming.
Areni misses the shot to the body.
Areni swings for the body but Fortay moves out of range.
Areni moves away from the strike by Fortay.
Fortay throws a jab but it's blocked by Areni. #T2#
Areni lands the left hand.
Areni lands a nice hook to Fortay's body. Fortay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortay lands a nice looking body shot.
Areni misses with a low kick.
Fortay jabs Areni right on the nose. Areni blinks but takes it well.
Fortay misses with an uppercut. Areni saw that one coming.
Areni tries to land a front kick but Fortay steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fortay catches Areni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Areni tries to score with a low kick but Fortay moves his leg out of the way.
Fortay throws a hook but Areni blocks it.
Fortay throws an overhand right that lands on Areni's shoulder, as Areni tries to avoid the shot.
Fortay lands with an uppercut that bounces Areni off the cage and back into range.
Tree Fortay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Areni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Areni staying out of range there.
Fortay throws a nice looking combination but Areni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crunch! Areni slams his shin into Fortay's torso.
Fortay feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arenis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Areni shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Areni lands with a nice body punch.
Fortay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fortay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Areni.
Areni tries to work over Fortay's front leg with a kick but Fortay checks it.
Areni misses with a body shot.
Fortay is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Areni with a body shot.
Fortay misses the jab.
Fortay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fortay listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fortay throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Areni counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Areni moves out of range of the strikes.
Areni tries to clinch but Fortay moves out of range.
A big left from Areni misses.
Areni throws the left hand but Fortay avoids the punch easily.
Areni fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Areni there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortay misses with a body shot. #T4#
Areni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fortay. #TD#
Areni shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fortay is trying to defend but Areni finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fortay wants to stand back up but Areni manages to pass into side control.
Fortay prevents Areni from improving position.
Areni scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hin Areni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Areni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fortay keeps working.
The ground and pound from Areni seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tree Fortay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Fortay throws a jab when Areni was well out of range.#CL#
Areni moves into the clinch.
Areni misses with a body punch.
Areni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Areni misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Fortay manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Areni misses the target.
Fortay throws out a counter right but Areni avoids it with no problem.
Fortay tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fortay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Areni. Areni obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick from Areni, right into the meat of the thigh.
Areni throws a body shot but no joy.
Fortay misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortay moves away.
Fortay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Areni.
Good leg kick by Areni.
Areni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fortay misses the shot to the body.
Areni throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Areni works the jab nicely.
Fortay misses with a right hand #TD#
and Areni counters with a shoot takedown. Fortay fights it but they end up in guard.
Fortay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Areni throws an elbow that misses. Fortay uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Areni's guard. Nice move by Fortay!#REVB#
Fortay looking to pass the guard.
Areni is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Areni has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fortay passes Areni's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Areni is looking for a sweep. Fortay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fortay keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Areni is looking to control Fortay's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Areni avoid being mounted?
Fortay is just content to waste time from the top position. Areni takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fortay controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fortay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Fortay wants to control from the top but Areni keeps moving.
Fortay is looking to stand up but Areni won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Areni swings for the body but Fortay moves out of range.
Fortay misses with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Areni.
A right-left combo lands from Fortay.
Areni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Areni throws a body shot but no joy.
Areni avoids the body shot from Fortay.
Areni is looking to wear down Fortay with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Areni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fortay manages to avoid it.#T4#
Nice straight punches there by Areni. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Areni.
A big right from Areni misses.
Fortay throws a big shot that misses.
Fortay takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fortay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Areni.
Fortay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortay thuds his right hand into Areni's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Areni ducks right into an uppercut from Fortay.
Areni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick lands for Areni.
Fortay missing with a left hand there. Areni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fortay scores with a shot to the body.
Fortay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Areni.
Areni lands with a nice body punch.
Areni sizes up Fortay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Areni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortay was well out of range. Poor timing from Areni.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fortay! But no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hin Areni showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Areni 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hin Areni!
After the fight, Hin Areni was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GC 474: Sadaval VS Saunders
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Areni tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Areni lands with a slapping head kick.
Areni misses with a kick to the body.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Areni moves out of range easily.
Jones takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
Areni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Areni moved away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones misses with a head kick.
Areni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Areni pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Areni shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Areni was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Areni wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones tries to buck Areni off but Areni is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Areni landing strikes.
Areni scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jones to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Areni off and has taken his back!
Jones missing with strikes.
Jones doesn't have the hooks in and Areni manages to turn into his guard.
Areni content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Areni defends well.
Areni showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Areni slips an elbow through the middle.#T2##SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Areni distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Areni trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Areni working some strikes from top position.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Jones working for a triangle but Areni defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Areni is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Areni has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Areni is one step ahead there.
Jones trying to control the position.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Areni working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Areni looking to pass the guard.
Areni trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Areni working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Areni's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jones wants to sweep here but Areni controlling him for the moment.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Areni from standing up. #T4#
Areni stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones wants to sweep here but Areni controlling him for the moment.
Areni scoring with punches to the head and body.
Areni stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Areni controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Areni passes into half guard.
Well, if Areni is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hin Areni dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Areni scores with a punch to the head.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Areni throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Areni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Areni is looking to clinch.
Areni thumps Jones with a low kick.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Areni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Areni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Areni was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Areni misses with a straight left.
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Jones thuds a left hand into Areni's body.
Areni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1##CL#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Areni struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Areni can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones tries to stall but Areni uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Areni controls his hands.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Areni avoids the damage to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Areni taking a breather.
Areni stalling against the cage.
Nice body punch from Areni.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Areni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Areni's elbow. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Areni.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Areni.
Areni throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Areni.
Areni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Areni is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Areni has his back to the cage.
Areni lands a body shot.
Jones tries to work over Areni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Areni managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Areni's elbow.
Areni cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Areni presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Areni works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Areni lands a left hand.
Areni lands a nice uppercut.
Areni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Areni works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Areni tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Areni lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Areni taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones avoiding damage.
Areni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Areni avoids the damage to the body.
Areni lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Areni working aggressively here.
Jones tries a body shot but Areni blocks it.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Areni throws a head punch that misses.
Jones misses with some punches.
Areni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Areni avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Areni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Areni content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Areni throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head. #ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Areni blocks an uppercut.
Areni lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Areni lands with a left to the head.
Areni throws a big uppercut that drops Jones! More strikes from Areni and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jones lies dazed against the cage as Areni celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hin Areni!
Hin Areni bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GC 472: Rahl VS Jones
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Goromaru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Areni moves away.
Areni tried to counter with a leg kick but Goromaru avoided it.
Areni misses the jab.
Goromaru appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Areni has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Areni gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goromaru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Areni has picked Goromaru up - he's going for a ride! Areni dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Goromaru is trying to get back to full guard.
Areni is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Areni seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Areni trying to control the action but Goromaru is working from the bottom. #T1#
Goromaru is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Goromaru looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Areni is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Goromaru 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.
Areni looking to ground and pound but Goromaru is blocking nicely.
Goromaru holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Areni tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Areni with shots to the head and body - Goromaru looks very uncomfortable down there. #T2#
Areni unloads with some shots from mount but Goromaru bucks and avoids them well.
Areni connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Goromaru regains half guard.
Areni missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Areni works his way into full mount!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Areni unloading with bombs!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goromaru blocking the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Goromaru is looking to improve his position but Areni isn't that keen on the idea.
Goromaru taking shots to the head.
Areni dominating with strikes here.
Areni unloading with bombs!#ROC#Goromaru is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Areni! Goromaru is hurt baaadly! Areni is firing away with more strikes - Goromaru is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hin Areni!
A very excited looking Hin Areni rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: GC 470: Don VS Madero
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Areni wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Risin is looking to slow Areni down with leg kicks.
Risin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Areni.#CL#
Areni gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Areni lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Risin backwards.
Areni swings wildly with an uppercut but Risin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Risin struggles to land a body shot inside as Areni controls his hands.
Areni misses with a punch to the body.
Areni has Risin pressed against the cage.
Areni fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Risin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Risin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Areni throws out the jab.
Risin with the inside leg kick.
Risin misses with a leg kick.
Areni checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Areni 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.
Areni lands with a cross. #T1#
Areni scores with a nice body kick.
Risin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Risin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Areni. Areni circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Areni shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#It looks like Hin Areni has been cut.
Risin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Risin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Areni checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Areni lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mr Mojo Risin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Risin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from Areni.
Risin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Areni.
Risin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Areni's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Risin tries a low kick but Areni avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Areni misses its target.
We've been informed that Risin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Areni blocks a head kick by Risin.
Risin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Areni. That did some damage!
A jab from Areni finds it's way through Risin's defenses.
Areni shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Risin as he jumps to the side.
Risin unleashes a big counter combination but Areni bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Areni is looking to slow Risin down with leg kicks.
Risin throws a poor cross that misses
and Areni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Areni is defended easily by Risin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hin Areni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Risin defending well as Areni loads up on a big left hand.
Risin lands with a right hand.
Areni feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Risins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Risin punishes Areni's body with a nice straight punch.
Risin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Areni avoids the body shot from Risin.
Areni connects with the punch.
Areni lands a jab to the nose.
Risin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Areni is out of range.
Risin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Areni. That's going to slow Risin down.
Areni fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Risin on the side of the head.#T3#
Areni scores with a body shot.
Areni is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Risin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Areni shoots for a double leg takedown but Risin sprawls well. He's pushed Areni's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An inside leg kick from Areni misses. #TD#
Areni closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Areni trying to control the action but Risin is working from the bottom.
Areni not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Areni thows a huge punch but Risin dodges it nicely.
Areni sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Risin defending well though.
Areni is trying to control. Risin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Areni working over Risin with some ground and pound. Risin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Areni looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Risin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Areni thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Risin's head.
Areni thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Risin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Areni sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Risin defending well though.
Areni winds up and cracks Risin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Areni thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Areni thows a huge punch but Risin dodges it nicely.
Areni sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Risin defending well though.
Risin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hin Areni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hin Areni's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Areni motions for Risin to come forward. Areni throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mr Mojo Risin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Areni moves away from the strike by Risin.
Risin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Areni just misses with a punch to the body.
Areni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Areni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Risin with a jab.
Risin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hin Areni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Risin lunges at Areni with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Areni's hand.
Areni lands an overhand right.
Areni ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Areni fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Risin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Risin throws a shot from downtown. Areni moves away and avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Areni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Risin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Areni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Risin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Areni.
A lazy left from Areni finds it's target.#T1#
Areni ducks under a wild hook from Risin.
Risin moves out of range as Areni throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Risin! But no joy.
Risin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Areni swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Risin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Areni is looking to clinch.
Risin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Risin scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Areni drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Risin throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Risin misses with a body shot.
Risin throws a front kick aimed at Areni's knee but Areni avoids it well.
Areni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Risin throws a jab but it's blocked by Areni.
Areni was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Areni throws a front kick that sends Risin stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Areni checks a leg kick.
As Risin backs away, Areni returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Areni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#TD#
Areni drives through with a takedown into Risin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Areni with a flurry of punches that miss.
Risin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Areni.
Areni looking to pass the guard.
Areni throwing strikes from guard but Risin blocks nicely.
Risin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Areni throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Risin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Areni throws an elbow that misses. Risin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Areni's guard. Nice move by Risin!#REVB##T3##SUB#
Areni escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Risin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Areni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Risin preventing the sweep.
Areni is pulling down on Risin's head to control his posture. #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.
Areni working a defensive guard but Risin passes into half guard. #SUB#
Areni is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Risin pulls his head out easily.
Areni tries to roll over but Risin keeps him under control.
Areni is trying is best to control the position here.
Areni continues to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Areni 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mr Mojo Risin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hin Areni's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Areni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab lands there for Areni.
Risin scores with the left hand. Areni knows he should have avoided that one.
Areni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Risin can pounce on him.
Areni with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Risin tries to land a front kick but Areni steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick lands from Areni.
Areni throws a sloppy body shot
and Risin counters with a thumping low kick.
Risin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Risin tries to score with a low kick but Areni moves his leg out of the way.
Areni appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Areni. Risin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Areni walks into a straight right hand from Risin.
Risin throws a leg kick which misses Areni's front leg but catches the back leg as Areni tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Risin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Areni.
Areni looks to land a right hand but Risin moved out of range.#T1#
Risin misses with a hook. Areni ducked under it nicely.
Risin misses with a kick to the body.
Risin lands a nice hook to Areni's body. Areni takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Areni misses with a hook.
Risin throws a front kick aimed at Areni's knee but Areni avoids it well.
Areni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Risin's head.
Areni stuns Risin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Areni is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Risin.
Risin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Areni defending well as Risin loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Areni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Risin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Areni is able to avoid easily.
Risin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Risin is looking to chop away at Areni's legs. #T2#
Areni does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Areni throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Areni misses with a low kick.
Areni stuns Risin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Risin throws a leg kick but Areni checks it. #TD#
Areni looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Risin!
Risin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Areni advances to mount.
Areni looking to finish with strikes here!
Risin taking shots to the head. #T3#
Areni lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Areni looking to control but Risin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poor strikes thrown by Areni there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Areni scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Risin?
Risin wants to hold on but Areni pushes him away.
Hin Areni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Risin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T4#
Areni looking to finish with strikes here!
Areni sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Areni scoring with strikes but Risin is staying in there.
Areni looking to finish with strikes here!
Areni throws some wild stikes that Risin manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Areni throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Areni with the ground and pound from mount.
Areni putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

And that's the end of the fight!
Hin Areni showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Areni 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hin Areni!
Hin Areni decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: GC 467: Doomsday VS Stardust
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1##CL#
Areni rushes Goromaru and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Areni is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Goromaru can't fight it off and eventually Areni manages to take the fight to the floor. Goromaru looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Areni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Areni looking to sit in guard and control but Goromaru gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Areni 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#
Areni prevents Goromaru from improving his position.
Areni trying to control from half guard but Goromaru is working away.
Goromaru is looking for a sweep. Areni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Areni thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Areni sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goromaru defending well though.
Areni throwing shots but Goromaru is blocking nicely.
Areni 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.
Areni is keen to just control but Goromaru is a slippery customer.
Areni is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Goromaru is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Goromaru has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Areni is working away from the top position though.
Goromaru is refusing to be controlled, as Areni sits in half guard.
Areni throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goromaru blocking the ground and pound attempt from Areni.
Goromaru avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Areni.
Areni missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Areni sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goromaru defending well though.
Areni looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Areni works his way into side control.
Areni scores with punches from side control.
Areni wants to control but Goromaru is keeping him busy. #T3#
Areni sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Goromaru is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Areni has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Areni wants to control the pace but Goromaru is squirming around nicely.
Areni throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Goromaru because Areni loaded up on that one.
Areni can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goromaru is looking to escape.
Areni with good strikes from the mount here!#T4#
Areni fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Goromaru takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Areni's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hin Areni!
Hin Areni 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: GC 456: Garrett VS Garcia
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1##TD#
Areni drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Hassan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hassan tries to circle away but Areni has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hassan.
Areni can't find room to land a body shot as Hassan controls the action.
Areni misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Hassan.
Areni stalling in the clinch but Hassan improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hassan.
A body shot lands from Areni.
Areni misses with a punch on the inside.
Areni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Areni throws a head punch that misses.
Hassan can't find room to land a body shot as Areni controls the action. #BC2#
Hassan manages to break the clinch.
Hassan lands a jab.
Areni misses with a straight right.
Areni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hassan. Hassan obviously looking to wear him down.
Areni is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Areni blocks a head kick by Hassan.
Hassan lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Hassan moves out of range as Areni strikes.
Hassan 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.
Hassan throws a head kick but Areni moves out of range.
Areni drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hassan sprawls and moves away.
Areni tries to clinch but Hassan moves out of range.
Areni tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hassan moves out of range of the body kick.
Areni ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Areni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Areni misses its intended target.
Hassan thuds a left hand into Areni's body.
Areni is looking to clinch but Hassan is avoiding it.
We've been told by Areni's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Areni shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Areni was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Hassan sneaks out the side door and pushes Areni away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hassan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hassan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hassan ducks under a wild hook from Areni.
Hassan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Areni is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Areni clinches up against the cage.
Areni has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hassan after a bit of a struggle.
Areni prevents a body shot from Hassan.
Hassan lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Areni.
Areni has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hassan after a bit of a struggle.
Hassan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hassan pushes Areni back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Hin Areni has been cut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Areni takes a shot to the head.
Hassan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hassan is leaning against Areni and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hassan misses with a body punch.
Areni is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hassan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hin Areni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Areni is breathing heavily.
Hassan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hassan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hassan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hassan lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Hassan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Areni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hassan lands an uppercut.
Hassan scores with a shot to the side of Areni's head. #ROC2#Areni is rocked!
Hassan lands a left hand.
Oh Areni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Areni trying to stall but Hassan improves his position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hassan.
Areni seems to have got his legs back now.
Hassan pushes Areni back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Areni pushes Hassan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Hassan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hassan throws a leg kick which misses Areni's front leg but catches the back leg as Areni tries to avoid it.
Areni misses with a leg kick.
Hassan thuds a left hand into Areni's body.
Hassan scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan tries a head kick but it misses.
Areni was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Areni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
Areni takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hassan thumps Areni with a low kick.
Areni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.#T4#
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Areni slips the punch.
Areni scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big left from Areni misses.
Hassan connects with a solid leg kick.
Areni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Areni 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.
Hassan is looking to stand up but Areni isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Areni content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Areni throwing strikes from guard but Hassan blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Areni throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hin Areni'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#
Areni misses with a body kick.
Hassan looks to score with a jab to the body but Areni is just out of range.
Areni is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hassan scores with a nice strike.
Areni shoots and misses
and Hassan counters with a low kick, right behind Areni 's knee.
A big left from Hassan misses.
Some wild striking there from Areni.
Areni connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hassan's hands.
Hassan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Areni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Areni clinches up against the cage.
Hassan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Areni gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hassan is looking to escape.
Areni takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Hassan tries to kick Areni off but Areni keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2#
Hassan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Abduwali Hassan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hassan cracks Areni with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hassan lands a high kick!
Hassan lands with a straight right. Areni didn't see that one coming.
Areni misses with a looping left.
Hassan lands a head kick!
Areni fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Areni misses.
Areni looks to land a body kick but Hassan moved away.
Good exchange - Hassan coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hassan lands with an overhand left.
Hassan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Areni thows a body kick. Hassan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hassan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hassan lands a right hook to the body.
Hassan checks a leg kick nicely.
Areni ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Areni motions for Hassan to come forward. Areni throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Areni misses with a series of wild punches.
Areni wants to land a leg kick but Hassan is out of range.
Areni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hassan.
Hassan misses with a hook. Areni ducked under it nicely.
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Areni looks to land a left hand but Hassan moved out of range nicely.
Hassan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hassan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Areni takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hassan connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Areni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Areni slips a straight right by Hassan.
Hassan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A swing and a miss from Hassan.
A big right from Hassan misses.
Areni throws a leg kick but Hassan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hassan throws a head kick that misses.
Areni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hassan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hassan takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
Hassan throws a big shot that misses.
Areni moves out of range of the strikes.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Areni ducks down to avoid it.
Areni throws out a loose jab but Hassan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Hassan.
Areni tries to bum rush Hassan with a series of wild strikes but Hassan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Areni misses with a looping right.#T4#
A good leg kick by Areni.
Hassan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Areni.
Hassan sizes up Areni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A left lands for Hassan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan throws a big shot that misses.
Areni shoots in for a takedown but Hassan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Areni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hassan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hassan.
Areni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
And Hassan responds with a good body kick, but Areni manages to step out the way in time.
Hassan throws a head kick but Areni moves out of range.
Hassan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Areni.
Areni cracks a nice hook into Hassan's ribs.
Hassan moves out of range of the leg kick from Areni.
Hassan lands a nice shot that snaps Areni's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Areni slips under a jab from Hassan.
Hassan missing with a left hand there. Areni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hin Areni's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Hassan misses with a hook. Areni ducked under it nicely.
Hassan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Areni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Areni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Areni tries to move into range but Hassan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Areni.
Areni misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Hassan.
A jab from Hassan misses.
Areni swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good shot there by Hassan.
Decent striking displayed by Areni there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan scores with a head kick.
Areni scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Areni.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hassan misses with a hook.
Hassan slips under a jab from Areni.#T1#
Areni has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Areni there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hassan throws a leg kick but Areni moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Areni. Hassan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hassan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Areni misses with a looping right.
Hassan misses with a body kick.
A big left from Areni misses.
Areni doesn't manage to clinch there - Hassan circles away.
A head kick misses from Areni.
Areni takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hassan throws a jab when Areni was well out of range.
Areni moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
Hassan looks to throw the jab but Areni is out of range.
Areni takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Areni defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Good leg kick by Hassan.
Hassan just misses with a punch to the body.
Areni staying out of range there.
Hin Areni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abduwali Hassan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Hassan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hassan throws a jab when Areni was well out of range.
Areni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hassan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Areni.
Hassan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Areni changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hassan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Areni swings widly with a right hand
and Hassan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Areni.
Areni moves forwards but Hassan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Areni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hassan throws a lazy right hand but Areni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Areni looks to land a right hand but Hassan moved out of range.
Hassan lands a body shot.
Areni tried to score with a low kick but Hassan checks it.
Areni shoots in looking for a takedown but Hassan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Areni's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Areni shoots in but Hassan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Hassan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Areni's hands.
Areni missing with a left hand there. Hassan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Areni misses with a leg kick
and Hassan counters with a stiff right hand.
Areni on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hassan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Areni throws a body punch but Hassan moves out of range.
Areni wants to land a leg kick but Hassan is out of range.
Hassan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hassan!
Areni throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like Hassan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hassan lands a leg kick that knocks Areni off balance momentarily.
Areni throws the left hand but Hassan avoids the punch easily.
Areni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Areni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Areni looks to land a left hand but Hassan moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Hassan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Areni misses with a low kick.
Hassan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Areni. Areni circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hassan scores with a jab to the head.
Hassan misses with a left hand #TD#
and Areni counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Hassan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Areni wants to land a leg kick but Hassan is out of range.
Hassan connects with a single shot there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hassan.
Hassan with a hook.
Hassan throws the left hand but Areni avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hassan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hassan! But no joy.
Areni looks to land a right hand but Hassan moved out of range.
Hassan slips a straight right by Areni.
Areni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abduwali Hassan!
Abduwali Hassan very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Threads amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: GC 446: Wolf-Fang VS Draven
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Areni looks to land a combination but Judge avoids it well.
Judge throwing a counter right hand but Areni manages to avoid it.
Areni throws a leg kick
and Judge counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Areni misses with a body shot.
Areni 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.
Judge shoots in for a takedown but Areni shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Judge does it's job there.
Judge 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.
Judge shoots in looking for a takedown. Areni tries to sprawl out of it but Judge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Areni manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Judge slips a straight right by Areni.
Areni throws out a leg kick but Judge moves out of range and Areni only half commits.
Judge was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jab from Areni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice body punch from Judge.
A shot to the liver by Areni. Beautiful body shot.
Areni moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Judge throws a sloppy body shot
and Areni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Judge closes the distance and clinches up with Areni, looking for a takedown. Judge pushes Areni against the cage but Areni circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Judge moves out of range of the leg kick from Areni.
Areni attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Areni misses with a body shot.
Judge loads up on a big right hand but Areni slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Areni. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Areni.
Judge looks to throw the jab but Areni is out of range.
Areni doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Areni takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Judge scores with a nice strike.
Judge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Areni but Areni pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Judge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Areni as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Judge with a lazy takedown attempt
and Areni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Areni throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Areni throws a hook but Judge blocks it.
Judge attempts a counter takedown but Areni avoids it well and moves away.
Judge misses with a body shot.
And Areni tries to counter it with a takedown but Judge pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Areni feints and then cracks Judge's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Judge down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judge. Areni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Judge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Areni manages to avoid it.#TD#
Judge changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Areni looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Areni tries to bench press Judge off him but Judge keeps the position.
Judge tries to move to mount but Areni blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Judge tries for a kimura but Areni is defending well. #SUB#
Judge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Areni avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Judge. #T3#
Areni is pushing Judge's head away, looking to escape. Judge manages to hold on to the position though.
Areni regains half guard.#SUB#
Judge seems to be working for a kimura but Areni defends the submission attempt.
Areni controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Judge tries to pass to full mount but Areni defends it.
Judge passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Judge is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Areni has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Areni! #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Areni advances position into side control!
Judge is trying to improve his position.
Areni trying to control the action but Judge is working from the bottom.
Judge takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Areni moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Areni cracks Judge with a big right hand but Judge just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hin Areni dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Judge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Areni as he jumps to the side.
Judge's jab looks to have found its range, popping Areni under the eye.#TD#
Judge shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Judge not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Judge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Areni defending well though.
Judge controlling the pace.
Areni gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge trying to control but Areni is working from the bottom.
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Areni is retaining full guard.
Judge wants to control from the top but Areni keeps moving. #T1#
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Areni is keeping the position for now.
Areni keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Judge is looking to advance position but Areni has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Areni landing strikes from the mount and Judge is in trouble!
Judge is in all sorts of trouble here.
BOOM! Areni connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Judge tries to hold on but Areni pushes him away.
Judge is in a horrible position here. Areni smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Areni can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Judge is looking to escape.
Judge wants to hold on but Areni pushes him away.#T2#
Areni connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Areni prevents Judge from getting the reversal.
Judge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Areni tries to control but Judge wriggling away.
Areni lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Areni postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Judge looks a forlorn figure.
Judge tries to lock up and control but Areni gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Areni in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Judge tries to lock up and control but Areni gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Areni.
Judge is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Areni in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Areni with shots to the head and body - Judge looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#Judge is rocked!
Areni wants to control the pace but Judge is squirming around nicely.
Judge wants to control but Areni is having none of it.
Judge regains half guard.#SUB#
Judge actively working from the bottom here.
Judge wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Judge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Areni pulls his head out easily.
Judge wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Judge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Areni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Areni slips a nice elbow through Judge's hands, connecting with Judge's forehead.
Areni looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Judge with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Areni is taking a breather. Judge 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#
Judge actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Areni connects with a nice short shot to Judge's temple.
Areni is trying to control the action in half guard but Judge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hin Areni has got the better of the ground game so far.
Areni scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Judge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Judge taking some punishment here, with Areni in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hin Areni 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Areni dives in and scores a takedown into Judge's guard.#SUB#
Judge has his foot on Areni's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Areni works his way back into a safe position though.
Areni wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
Areni postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Areni postures up in Judge's guard and throws a big left but Judge blocks it.
Judge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Areni.
Judge looking for a sweep. Not yet Judge, not yet.
Areni wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
Areni is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Areni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Judge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Areni has managed to get both his arms back between Judge's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Areni trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Judge is controlling Areni's posture.
Areni looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Judge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Areni trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Areni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Areni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hin Areni is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Judge is looking to wear down Areni with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Areni with a jab.
Judge takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Judge looks to score with a jab to the body but Areni is just out of range.
Judge catches Areni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Areni stuffs the takedown.
Judge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hin Areni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Judge darts in looking for a takedown but Areni gets double underhooks and turns Judge into the cage.
Judge is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Areni pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Areni on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Judge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Areni gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Judge. #BC2#
Areni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Areni misses the jab.
A good leg kick by Areni.
Areni ducks under a wild hook from Judge.
Areni connects with a jab.
Areni scores with a jab to the body.
Areni wants to clinch.
Areni shoots for a double leg takedown but Judge sprawls well. He's pushed Areni's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Areni lands a nice looking body shot.
Areni with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Judge throws a hook to the side of Areni's head but Areni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Judge swings for the body but Areni moves out of range.
Judge throws a jab but it's blocked by Areni.
Areni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ricky Judge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Judge misses with a body shot
and Areni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Judge swings widly with a right hand
and Areni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Judge throws a lazy right hand but Areni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Areni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judge throws a jab but it's blocked by Areni.
Good exchange - Areni coming out on top.
Judge takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hin Areni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Areni moves away.
Judge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Areni as he jumps to the side.
Areni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Judge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Judge on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Areni avoids the body shot from Judge.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hin Areni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Areni 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hin Areni!
Hin Areni bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GC 439: Strï¿½lman VS Areni
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Areni takes one on the button.
Strålman tries to clinch but Areni is having none of it.
Strålman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Areni moves away.
Areni jabs Strålman right on the nose. Strålman blinks but takes it well.
We've been told by Strålman's head coaches at Dillo's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strålman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Areni throws a lazy uppercut
and Strålman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Areni throws a low kick but Strålman moves out of range easily.
Strålman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Areni misses with a wild body shot.
Strålman wants to clinch up but Areni keeps it at a distance.
Areni appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Strålman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Areni is out of range.
Strålman darts in trying to clinch
and Areni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman throws a one two combo.
Areni 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.
Areni throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strålman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Strålman works over Areni's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Strålman. That's going to slow Areni down.
Areni throws a lazy uppercut
and Strålman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strålman throws a combination. Areni tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A telegraphed right hand from Areni misses the target.
Strålman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strålman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Areni can pounce on him.
Areni tries a low kick but Strålman avoids it.
Strålman just misses with a punch to the body.
Areni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Areni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strålman.
Strålman is looking to score with low kicks.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch but Areni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Areni tries to counter with a clinch but Strålman shakes him off and moves away.
Areni missing with a left hand there. Strålman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strålman throws a body shot but no joy.
Areni was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Strålman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Areni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Areni drives through with a takedown into Strålman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Areni throwing strikes from guard but Strålman blocks nicely.
Strålman pulls Areni in close to his closed guard and prevents Areni from doing any damage or advancing position.
Areni trying to control but Strålman is working from the bottom.
Strålman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Areni lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Areni throws a big right hand that misses.
Areni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strålman is keeping the position for now.
Strålman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Areni controls the pace.
Strålman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Areni missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Areni postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Areni throwing strikes but missing.
Areni 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.
Areni throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Strålman controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Areni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Strålman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Areni. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Areni closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice leg kick from Areni, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strålman swinging wildly here.
Areni swinging wildly here.
Strålman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Strålman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arenis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anton Strålman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Strålman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strålman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strålman wants to clinch up but Areni keeps it at a distance.
Strålman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Areni.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Areni, as that shot connected.
Anton Strålman is winning the standup battle so far.
Strålman checks a leg kick nicely.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strålman throws a series of punches but Areni moves out of range.
Areni avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Areni throws an overhand right that lands on Strålman's shoulder, as Strålman tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman blocks a leg kick.
Strålman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Areni circles away quickly and effectively.
A good leg kick by Areni.
Strålman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anton Strålman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Strålman.
Areni connects with an inside leg kick.
Areni throws a big shot that misses.
Strålman throws a head kick but Areni moves out of range.
Strålman takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
Areni wants to counter with a clinch but Strålman pushes him away.
Areni lunges at Strålman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Strålman's hand.
Nice shot by Strålman.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch but Areni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strålman wants to land a leg kick but Areni is out of range.
Strålman is looking to clinch but Areni is avoiding it.
Strålman wants to clinch.#T2#
Strålman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Areni misses its intended target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Areni checks a leg kick.
Areni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Areni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strålman.
Strålman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Areni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strålman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Areni misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strålman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Strålman there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick misses from Areni.
Strålman misses with the combination.
Areni pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Strålman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Areni. Areni circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slapping leg kick lands for Areni.
Areni looks to score with a jab to the body but Strålman is just out of range.
Anton Strålman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good work by Areni as he checks the leg kick.
Strålman tries to clinch there but Areni circles away.
Areni throws out a counter right but Strålman avoids it with no problem.
Areni fails to land the takedown.
Strålman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strålman.
Some wild striking there from Strålman.
Strålman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Areni takes a swing at Strålman's ribcage but misses.
Areni fails with the takedown
and Strålman counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Areni misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Strålman misses the target.
Strålman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strålman throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Areni misses the target.
Strålman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Strålman misses with a combination
and Areni counters with a nice body shot.
Strålman throws a series of punches but Areni avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Strålman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Areni cracks Strålman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Areni loads up on a big right hand but Strålman slips the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Strålman. Those never looked like landing.
Areni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strålman was well out of range. Poor timing from Areni.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Areni misses with an uppercut. Strålman saw that one coming.
Areni lands a nice shot to the body.
Areni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Strålman's head.
Nice body punch from Areni.
Strålman misses with a body shot.
Areni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strålman.
Areni throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Strålman.
Areni wants to counter the offense by Strålman and move into the clinch position.
Areni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Strålman misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Strålman. #T1#
Areni gets through Strålman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Areni fails to land.
Areni fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Areni manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Areni. That's going to slow Strålman down.
Areni misses with a straight right.
Strålman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Areni throws a body punch but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman wants to clinch.
Areni wants to counter with a clinch but Strålman pushes him away.
Strålman moves away from the strike by Areni.
Strålman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Strålman moves into the clinch successfully.
Areni presses Strålman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hin Areni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Areni misses with a punch on the inside.
Strålman jumps guard but Areni turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Strålman avoiding damage. #BC#
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strålman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Strålman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strålman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Strålman gets caught flat footed, as Areni shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Areni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Areni has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Areni throwing strikes from guard but Strålman blocks nicely.
Strålman can't keep his opponent in guard - Areni advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Areni looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Strålman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Strålman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Areni.
Strålman wants to get back to his feet.
Areni not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Strålman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Areni.
Areni not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Strålman is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Areni missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #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.#SUB2#
Areni is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strålman is just riding it out for now. Areni eventually gives up the hold.
Areni is nestled in close to Strålman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Anton Strålman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Areni not landing any meaningful shots this time. #ES#
Strålman makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Strålman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Areni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Areni tries to land a front kick but Strålman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Areni scores with a hook to the body. Strålman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Areni throws a jab when Strålman was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hin Areni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strålman 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Strålman!
Anton Strålman is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Anton Strålman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GC 430: Enchï¿½rya VS Saunders
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Georgiev throws a leg kick that misses.
Georgiev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Areni circles away from the clinch attempt
and Georgiev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Areni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Georgiev throws out a leg kick but Areni moves out of range and Georgiev only half commits.
Georgiev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Areni scores with a nice head shot.
Areni 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.
Georgiev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Areni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Georgiev moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni throws a nice looking combination but Georgiev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Areni misses the jab.
Georgiev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Georgiev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Areni is out of range.
Georgiev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Georgiev throws a leg kick
letting Areni counter with a right hand. #T1#
Georgiev throws a solid leg kick but Areni takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Georgiev.
Georgiev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Areni checks it well.
Areni throwing a counter right hand but Georgiev manages to avoid it.
Areni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Georgiev.
A good leg kick by Georgiev.
Areni throws a leg kick
and Georgiev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Areni throws a head kick that misses.
Georgiev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Georgiev throws out a leg kick but Areni moves out of range and Georgiev only half commits.
A chopping leg kick lands by Georgiev.
Good work by Areni as he checks the leg kick.
Areni misses the shot to the body.
Georgiev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Georgiev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Areni finds it's way round the side to connect with Georgiev's head. #CUT#It looks like Prohor Georgiev has been cut.
Georgiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Areni misses with a wild combination.
Georgiev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Areni.#T2#
Georgiev misses with a leg kick
and Areni counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Georgiev thows a leg kick but Areni checks it
and Areni counters with a stiff right hand.
Georgiev misses with a low kick.
Georgiev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Areni checks a leg kick nicely.
Areni just misses with a punch to the body.
Georgiev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Areni checks the leg kick nicely there.
Areni throws a low kick but Georgiev moves out of range easily.
Prohor Georgiev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Georgiev throws a leg kick but Areni sees it coming and moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Areni misses the target.
Areni on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Areni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Georgiev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Areni. Georgiev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Georgiev misses with a low kick.
Georgiev throws a low kick but Areni moves out of range easily.
Prohor Georgiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A low kick from Georgiev is predictable there
and Areni counters with a nice low kick that buckles Georgiev's knee momentarily.
A low kick from Georgiev misses
and Georgiev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Areni blocks a low kick nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Georgiev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Areni has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Areni and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD#
Areni closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Areni working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Areni throws an elbow but Georgiev slips to the side and avoids it well.
Georgiev tries to bench press Areni off him but Areni keeps the position.
Areni lands a few punches from side control.
Georgiev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Areni off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Areni is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Georgiev.
Georgiev tries to keep control of the position but Areni is staying busy.#SUB2#
Areni preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Georgiev.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Georgiev is looking for a rear naked choke here but Areni reverses the position brilliantly into Georgiev's guard!
Georgiev looking to control. #T4##SUB2#
Georgiev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Areni can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Areni throwing strikes but missing.
Areni landing with the ground and pound.
Georgiev keeping moving, preventing Areni from controlling successfully.
Georgiev is trying to keep Areni in close.
Areni landing some decent shots from guard.
Areni slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Areni working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hin Areni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Prohor Georgiev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Areni tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Georgiev defends well and Areni ends up having to push Georgiev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Georgiev.
Areni tries to throw a body punch but Georgiev avoids it by throwing Areni back against the cage.
Areni misses with a punch to the body.
Georgiev tries to throw a body punch but Areni avoids it by throwing Georgiev back against the cage.
Georgiev lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Georgiev.
Areni misses with the head strike.
Georgiev misses with a body punch.
Areni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Areni blocking some punches.
Areni prevents a body shot from Georgiev.
Areni tries to work over Georgiev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Georgiev lands a left hand.
Areni working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Areni turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hin Areni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Georgiev tries to buck Areni off but Areni is having none of it.
Areni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Georgiev can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Georgiev is still trying to improve position.
Georgiev is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1#
A lull in the action here.
Areni working away.
Georgiev is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Areni is staying active.
Georgiev stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Georgiev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Areni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Georgiev keeps working.
Areni working the ground and pound from side control.
Georgiev is trying to work for a sweep but Areni has mounted him!
Georgiev is squirming around, avoiding Areni's attempts to control the action.
Areni with shots to the head and body - Georgiev looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#Georgiev is rocked!#T2#
Areni postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Georgiev bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Areni and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hin Areni!
Hin Areni decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: GC 416 Garrett vs. Sailcirc
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
C K lunges at Areni with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Areni's hand. #CUT#It looks like Hin Areni has been cut.
C K looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Areni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Areni shoots in looking for a takedown but C K manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Areni's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Areni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and C K counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
C K's jab looks to have found its range, popping Areni under the eye.
C K misses with a hook. Areni ducked under it nicely.
Areni uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
C K pushes Areni up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for C K to work.
Areni scores with a hook to the body.
C K prevents a body shot from Areni.
C K's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Areni as C K tries to tie him up.
Areni lands a right hand that snaps the head of C K backwards. #T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Areni has a couple of punches blocked by C K.
Areni has C K pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. C K manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Areni lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down C K.
Areni slows down the pace here.
C K blocks a body shot from Areni.
Areni gets through C K's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
C K fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Areni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
C K avoiding damage.
Areni misses with some punches. #BC2#
Areni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
C K checks the leg kick.
C K throwing a counter right hand but Areni manages to avoid it.#T2#
A low kick from Areni is predictable there
enabling C K to counter with a crisp jab.
C K takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
C K takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Areni wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Areni moves out of range as C K strikes.
Louis C K is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick lands for Areni.
Areni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Areni scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
C K throws a poor cross that misses
and Areni counters with a right hand to the body.
Areni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Areni was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
A head kick misses from Areni.
Areni lets loose with a powerful body kick. C K will feel that in the morning.
Areni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent C K stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Areni throws a big shot that misses.
Areni moves forwards but C K connects with a nice, crisp jab.
C K gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Areni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and C K has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Areni takes a swing at C K's ribcage but misses.
C K takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
C K on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
C K takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Areni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from C K.
Areni lands a jab to C K's midsection.
Areni takes a swing at C K's ribcage but misses.
C K slips under a jab from Areni.
C K throws out a loose jab but Areni uses good head movement to avoid it.
C K throws an off balance right hand
and Areni counters with a nice low kick that buckles C K's knee momentarily.
Areni misses with an uppercut. C K saw that one coming.
Areni misses with a head kick.
It looked like C K wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hin Areni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hin Areni's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Areni throws a quick inside leg kick.
Areni goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Areni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
C K takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#C K is rocked!
C K drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh C K is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Areni engages and cracks C K with a massive lead left hook - C K tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Areni is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hin Areni!
After the fight, Hin Areni was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Louis C K stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to drawing board, i suck.'.

Event: GC 411 Garrett vs. Line
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Areni fakes the leg kick and cracks Sitsongrit in the body.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Areni with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Areni takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Areni finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Areni moved out of range nicely.
Areni throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
Areni is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Areni is defended easily by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Areni takes one to the chin there.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Areni with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Areni.
Areni walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Areni moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Areni shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sitsongrit's guard.
Areni throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Areni lands a couple of digs.
Areni controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Sitsongrit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Areni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sitsongrit being controlled here, momentarily.
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Areni has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Areni is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is looking for a triangle but Areni pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Sitsongrit working for a triangle but Areni defends it easily. #T2#
Areni wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Areni throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sitsongrit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Areni cracks Sitsongrit with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Areni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sitsongrit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Areni has managed to get both his arms back between Sitsongrit's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Sitsongrit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Areni is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Areni is stalling in the full guard.
Areni makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Areni working some strikes from top position.
Areni looking to sit in guard and control but Sitsongrit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Areni is trying to control the position but Sitsongrit postures up.
Sitsongrit won't allow Areni to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Areni has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sitsongrit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sitsongrit looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Areni trying to control the position.
Areni wants to sweep but no luck.
Sitsongrit looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Areni is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sitsongrit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Areni swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sitsongrit jabs Areni to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Areni throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Areni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
Areni takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Areni looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Areni.
Areni blocks a low kick nicely.
Areni looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Areni throws a body kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Areni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Areni.
Areni throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Areni's head but Areni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Areni throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit thumps Areni with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Areni tries to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit moves his leg out of the way.
A shot to the liver by Areni. Beautiful body shot.
Areni moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Areni can do to turn this around?#T1##TD2#
Areni throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sitsongrit was covering up waiting for the punch and Areni finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Areni wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Areni throwing strikes but missing.
Areni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
Areni stands up over Sitsongrit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sitsongrit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Areni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Areni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Areni from controlling successfully.
Hin Areni has got the better of the ground game so far.
Areni preventing the sweep.
Areni missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Areni with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Areni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sitsongrit has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Areni has passed into side control.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Sitsongrit is working to avoid the ground and pound but Areni connects with a decent elbow.
Areni cracks Sitsongrit with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sitsongrit tries to bench press Areni off him but Areni keeps the position.
Areni throwing strikes but Sitsongrit manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Sitsongrit advances to full mount.
Areni keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Areni is having none of it.
Sitsongrit content just to control the position here. #T4#
Sitsongrit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sitsongrit is really struggling to control Areni but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sitsongrit content just to control the position here.
Sitsongrit continues to stall.
Areni is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Areni misses with a hook.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Areni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Areni shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sitsongrit manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Areni postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Areni with a flurry of punches that miss.
Areni throws a big elbow that misses.
Sitsongrit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Areni missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Areni trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Areni takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Areni.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Areni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Areni has time to react.
Areni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Areni swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Areni swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
Areni looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit thinks about countering with a body kick.
Areni connects with the punch.
Sitsongrit defending well as Areni loads up on a big left hand.
Hin Areni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Areni misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Areni's defenses.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Areni misses with a shot to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Areni was not able to check.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slow jab from Areni misses its intended target.
Areni misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Areni stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
Areni with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Areni.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Areni.
Areni misses with a hook to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Areni wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Areni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Areni has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Areni.
Areni tries a head kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Areni's leg. Areni is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hin Areni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Areni.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Areni strikes.
Areni takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Areni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Areni cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Areni with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Areni.#T4#
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Areni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Areni fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it well.
Nice takedown defense from Sitsongrit. No joy for Areni on that attempt.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Areni throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Areni throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Areni just manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit scores with a spinning back kick!
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Areni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit needs to keep his hands up - Areni had a free shot at his head there.
Areni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
The fighters circling - Areni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Areni misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.

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 Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sitsongrit, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
In his post fight interview, Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GC 403
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Areni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goromaru has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goromaru tries to clinch but Areni is having none of it.
Goromaru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Areni is looking to counter punch.
Goromaru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rikiya Goromaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goromaru shoots in looking for a takedown but Areni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goromaru's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Goromaru scores with a shot to the body.
Areni slips under a jab from Goromaru.
Areni throws a right hand that misses
and Goromaru counters with a straight right hand.
Goromaru throws a poor cross that misses
and Areni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goromaru scores with a jab to the body.
Goromaru keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Areni has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Goromaru connects with a jab.
Goromaru with a nice cross.
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!
Areni throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Goromaru prevents a body shot from Areni.
Areni lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Areni blocks a body shot from Goromaru.
Areni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goromaru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goromaru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goromaru tries to stall but Areni uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Areni scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Areni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Goromaru has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Areni keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab lands there for Goromaru.
A big left from Goromaru misses.
Goromaru looks to land a left hand but Areni moved out of range nicely.
Areni misses with a body shot.
Areni misses the shot to the body.
Areni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goromaru moves out of range as Areni throws a body kick.
Goromaru checks the leg kick.
Areni scoring well with a low kick there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Goromaru, as that shot connected. #T2#
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!
Goromaru throws a shot from downtown. Areni moves away and avoids it.
Areni appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Areni needs to keep his hands up - Goromaru had a free shot at his head there.
Goromaru connects with the punch.
Areni takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Goromaru is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Areni had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Areni lands a nice shot to the body.
Areni jabs at Goromaru's body.#CL2#
Goromaru closes the distance and clinches.
Areni takes a shot to the head.
Goromaru misses with a punch on the inside.
Areni lands a nice shot to the body.
Goromaru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Areni is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Areni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goromaru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Areni manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Goromaru checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Goromaru throws a body punch but Areni moves out of range. #T3#
Goromaru dives in for a single leg takedown but Areni sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Goromaru throws a leg kick that misses.
Areni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Goromaru throws a shot from downtown. Areni moves away and avoids it.
Areni throws a quick inside leg kick.
Areni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Areni throws a leg kick but Goromaru moved away.
Areni shoots in for a double leg but Goromaru sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Areni lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Goromaru throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Areni throws a wild body kick that Goromaru sees coming a mile off.
Nice sprawl there from Areni as Goromaru shoots in.
Hin Areni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikiya Goromaru.
Goromaru throws a series of punches but Areni avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Goromaru clinches up with Areni and pushes him back against the cage.
Goromaru prevents a body shot from Areni. #T4#
Goromaru softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Areni creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Goromaru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Areni.
Areni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goromaru's elbow. #BC2#
Goromaru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Areni slips a jab from Goromaru.
Goromaru slips a straight right by Areni.
Areni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goromaru. That did some damage!
The fighters circling - Areni throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Goromaru.
Areni is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goromaru trying to control the action but Areni is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rikiya Goromaru 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#
Goromaru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Areni.
Areni scores with a sloppy right hand. Goromaru should have avoided that one.
Areni throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Goromaru throws a body punch but Areni moves out of range.
Goromaru misses with a series of wild punches.
Goromaru misses with a straight left.
Goromaru throws a body punch but Areni moves out of range.
Areni stuffs the takedown.
Goromaru tests Areni's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Areni gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Goromaru to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Areni is trying to control the position but Goromaru postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Areni keeping moving, preventing Goromaru from controlling successfully.
Areni looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Areni is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Areni keeping full guard, as Goromaru tries to pass.
Goromaru postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Areni working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Areni holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Goromaru throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Areni works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goromaru throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Areni works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goromaru throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Areni not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Areni swings for the body but Goromaru moves out of range.
Areni walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Goromaru connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Goromaru tests Areni's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Areni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Areni is looking to wear down Goromaru with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Goromaru checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Areni throws a quick inside leg kick.
Areni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Areni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Areni throws a hook but Goromaru blocks it.
Goromaru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Areni drops his hands momentarily and Goromaru takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Goromaru digs a good hook to Areni's body.
Goromaru lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Goromaru connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Areni momentarily.
Goromaru digs a good body shot into Areni's ribs.
Areni throws a leg kick but Goromaru checks it.
Areni digs a good hook to Goromaru's body. #CL2#
Goromaru takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Areni.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goromaru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goromaru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Areni scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Areni tries to throw a body punch but Goromaru avoids it by throwing Areni back against the cage.
Areni can't break the clinch.
Areni struggles to land a body shot inside as Goromaru controls his hands. #T4#
Areni misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goromaru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Areni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Areni scores with a hook to the body.
Goromaru struggles to land a body shot inside as Areni controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Areni.
Goromaru prevents a body shot from Areni.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Areni. #BC#
Areni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rikiya Goromaru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goromaru scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Areni ducks right into an uppercut from Goromaru.
Goromaru tries to clinch but Areni moves out of range.
Goromaru fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Areni. Goromaru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goromaru connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A chopping leg kick lands by Areni.
Goromaru scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rikiya Goromaru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Areni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Areni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Areni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Areni.
Areni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goromaru moves away.
Goromaru's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Areni swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goromaru.
Nice shot lands for Goromaru.
A shot to the body from Areni misses
and Goromaru counters with a nice uppercut.
Areni scores with a jab to the head.
Areni lands with a hook. Goromaru tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC#Goromaru is rocked!
Areni looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Goromaru is still on wobbly legs! Can Areni finish him?
Goromaru walks straight into a right hand from Areni - that's dropped him! Areni jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Goromaru from any more punishment! Goromaru complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hin Areni!
Hin Areni 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: GC 395
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Areni shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Areni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Areni backing away here, and Sitsongrit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Areni takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Areni shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Areni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Areni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Areni checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Areni was well out of range.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Areni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Areni.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni throws a body shot but no joy.
Areni misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Areni avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Areni throws a nice looking combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sitsongrit cracks Areni with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Areni misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Areni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Areni down.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Areni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Areni acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A good leg kick by Areni.
Areni takes one on the button.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Areni moves out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Areni on the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Areni.
Areni throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Areni is predictable there
and Sitsongrit counters with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Areni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Areni half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Areni manages to avoid it.
Areni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Areni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Areni slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Areni was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Areni thows a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Areni lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit doesn't manage to clinch there - Areni circles away.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Areni ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Areni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Areni avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch. #T3#
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Areni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Areni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit's coach down at Sitsongrit Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sitsongrit's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Areni can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hin Areni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Areni controls the action.
Sitsongrit is pressed up against the cage. Areni has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sitsongrit down to the mat. Sitsongrit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Areni tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sitsongrit manages to circle out of the way.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Good work by Sitsongrit as he checks the leg kick.
Areni swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Areni throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Areni's shoulder, as Areni tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Areni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A left lands for Areni.
Areni on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Areni lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Areni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Areni blocks a low kick nicely.
Areni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Areni throws a head kick that half lands.
Areni will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Areni circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Nice shot lands for Areni.
Areni has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Areni there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Areni moves out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the body
and Areni counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Areni's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Areni scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Areni off balance momentarily.
Areni on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Areni tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
As Sitsongrit backs away, Areni returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That kick from Areni tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
Areni cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.
Areni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Areni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Areni moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
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!
Areni changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Areni moved away.
Areni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Areni.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Areni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
Areni connects with a solid leg kick.
Areni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Areni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Areni jabs Sitsongrit right on the nose. Sitsongrit blinks but takes it well.
Areni moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Areni wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
As Sitsongrit backs away, Areni returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Areni chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Sitsongrit gets a clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Areni slowing the pace effectively.
Areni swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Areni on the inside.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Areni's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Areni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Areni.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Areni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Areni is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T3#
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Areni.
Sitsongrit pushes Areni back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Areni scores with a hook to the body.
Areni tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Areni controls his hands.
Areni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit can't get the takedown.
Areni prevents the takedown attempt.
Hin Areni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Areni.
Areni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Areni tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Areni back against the cage.
Areni misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Areni.
Areni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit letting Areni take a breather here.#T4#
Areni stalls.
Areni is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Areni gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Areni stalling in the clinch.
Areni scores with a nice hook to the head.
Areni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit keeps control of Areni as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Areni just misses with a punch to the body.
Areni with a hook.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Areni tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Areni's defenses.
Areni lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
Areni looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Areni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Areni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Areni is just out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Areni slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Areni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Areni pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range and Areni settles back down. #T1#
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Areni is just out of range.
Areni feinted with a counter takedown.
Areni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Areni thows a body kick. Sitsongrit tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sitsongrit clobbers Areni with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Areni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
Areni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Areni avoids the punch easily.
Areni was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Areni changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to avoid it but Areni manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sitsongrit to the ground. Sitsongrit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hin Areni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Areni is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Sitsongrit jabs Areni right on the nose. Areni blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Areni checks a leg kick nicely.
Areni tries to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit moves his leg out of the way.
Sitsongrit jabs at Areni's body.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch but Areni is avoiding it.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Areni off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Areni should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Areni throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Areni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Areni has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Areni's head.
Areni dives in and grabs Sitsongrit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes down on Areni's head and hops out.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Areni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Areni down.
Areni darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a nice head kick!
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Areni.
Areni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Areni looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Areni shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hin Areni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Areni looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Areni looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Areni tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
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!
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Areni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Areni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Areni on the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Areni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Areni takes a jab right on the kisser.
Areni misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Areni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Areni's midsection.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Sitsongrit rushes Areni and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Areni throws a head punch that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: GAMMA#899 Papa v Falcone
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Areni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Areni closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Areni looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Areni missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Laine keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni controlling the pace.
Areni throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Areni working over Laine with some ground and pound. Laine looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Areni throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Areni tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laine knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Areni in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Areni missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Areni sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laine defending well though.
Areni throwing shots but Laine is blocking nicely.
Areni wants to take a breather but Laine is having none of it. #T2#
Areni thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laine's head.
Areni working the head and body with strikes.
Areni throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Areni with the ground and pound but Laine uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Areni distracts Laine with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Areni throwing strikes from guard but Laine blocks nicely.
Areni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Areni scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Areni with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Areni missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Areni trying to control the position from guard on top but Laine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Areni postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Areni throws an elbow that misses. Laine uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Areni's guard. Nice move by Laine!#REVB##SUB#
Areni is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laine is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Areni working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Laine has passed into half guard!
Areni is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Laine controlling the action here.
Laine is continuing to stall.
Areni is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hin Areni dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Areni walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Laine throws a predictable looking body shot
and Areni counters with a straight right hand.
Laine lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Areni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laine steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Areni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Areni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
Laine thuds his shin into the meat of Areni's side.
Laine misses the body punch
and Areni counters with a straight right hand.
Laine throws a lazy uppercut
and Areni counters with a nice leg kick.
Areni shoots in for a double leg but Laine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Areni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laine catches Areni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Areni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laine can do to turn this around?
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!
Jab by Areni.
Areni shoots in for a takedown but Laine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Areni misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming.#T1#
Areni catches Laine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Laine thumps Areni with a low kick.
Areni throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No luck for Areni with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hin Areni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Areni. Those never looked like landing.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Laine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Laine lands a nice shot to the body.
Laine misses with a head kick.
Areni throws a quick counter kick to the body but Laine avoids it.
Laine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Areni connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laine's hands.
Laine scores with a jab to the head.
Good leg kick by Laine.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Areni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Laine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Areni.
Muuka Laine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Areni chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laine defending well as Areni loads up on a big left hand.
Areni is looking to slow Laine down with leg kicks.
Laine throws a leg kick that misses.
Laine throws a head kick that misses
and Areni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Areni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Areni walks forward, straight into a front kick from Laine.
Jab by Laine.
A big right from Areni misses.
Laine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Areni.
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
Areni throws an off balance right hand
and Laine counters with a body kick. #T3#
Areni just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine with a nice calf kick.
Good leg kick by Laine.
Areni takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Areni fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Laine.
Areni takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Areni steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Laine. That one must have hurt.
Laine has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Areni throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Areni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Areni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laine avoids the body shot from Areni.
Laine has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Areni shoots in for a takedown but Laine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4#
Areni misses with a low kick.
Areni loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Areni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
Laine works over Areni's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Hin Areni has been cut.
Areni fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Areni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Laine's head.
Laine scores with a sloppy right hand. Areni should have avoided that one.
Good leg kick by Areni.
Areni moves out of range as Laine throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine lands with a cross.
Laine listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Areni will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Areni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Areni tries to move into range but Laine moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muuka Laine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hin Areni's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Areni lands a slapping body shot.
Laine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Areni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Areni has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laine.
Laine throws a looping overhand right but Areni ducks down to avoid it.
Areni scores with a hook.
Areni misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Areni is out of range and Laine settles back down.
Laine tries to score with a low kick but Areni moves his leg out of the way.
Laine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laine misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Laine checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick lands for Areni.
Laine blocks the body kick.
Laine only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Areni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Laine misses with a head kick. #T1#
Areni is looking to land body kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Areni.
Laine lands with a right hand.
Areni staying out of range there.
Areni appears to be looking for a big counter.
Laine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laine connects with a solid leg kick.
Areni goes for a double leg but Laine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Laine continues to drive forward.
Laine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Areni's elbow.
Areni has a couple of punches blocked by Laine.
Laine throws an elbow that misses.
Laine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Laine.
Laine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Areni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Areni wants to stall.
A shot in the inside from Areni.
Laine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Areni.
Laine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Laine trying to land knees to the body.
Laine misses with a punch to the body.
Laine tries to work over Areni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Areni fails to land.
Laine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Areni fails to land.
Laine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laine blocks an uppercut.
Laine misses with the head strike.
Laine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Areni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laine's elbow. #BC2#
Laine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laine throws the left hand but Areni avoids the punch easily.
Laine misses with a low kick as Areni jumps back.
Laine digs a good hook to Areni's body. #T3#
Areni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Areni.
Areni throws a leg kick but Laine sees it coming and moves out of range.
Areni lands a body shot.
Areni avoids the body shot from Laine.
Areni moves away from the strike by Laine.
Areni misses with a straight right.
Laine throws a leg kick
and Areni counters with a nice body shot.
Laine misses the jab.
Areni fires out a quick counter leg kick but Laine just manages to avoid it.
Areni throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice shot by Laine.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laine.
Good work by Laine as he checks the leg kick.
Laine moves out of range of the leg kick from Areni.#T4#
Laine looks for the body kick but Areni saw that one coming.
Areni takes one to the chin there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Areni is defended easily by Laine.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laine lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Laine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine lands a front kick.
Areni throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Areni. That's going to slow Laine down.
Areni swings widly with a right hand
and Laine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laine checks a leg kick.
Laine throws a fast counter high kick but Areni manages to duck under it in time.
Laine with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Muuka Laine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Laine 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!
Muuka Laine 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: GAMMA#889 Manowaru v Grabber
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Areni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Areni chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bush throws a lazy body kick
and Areni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Bush. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bush.#CL2#
Bush moves into range and clinches up with Areni.
Areni blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Areni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Areni goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Areni looks to land a left hand but Bush moved out of range nicely.
Areni tries for a takedown but Bush sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Areni moves out of range of the body kick from Bush.
Areni blocks the body kick.
Areni throws a lazy uppercut
and Bush counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bush scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Hin Areni has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Areni connects with a leg kick.
Areni throws a hook but Bush avoids it easily.
Areni falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bush counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Areni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice straight punches there by Bush. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bush.
Bush connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good standup being displayed there by Bush as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Bush fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Areni, pushing him back against the cage.
Bush misses with some punches. #TD#
Areni turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Areni happy to just control the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Areni trying to control the action but Bush is working from the bottom.
Bush regains half guard, as Areni was trying to land strikes. #T2#
Areni tries to pass to full mount but Bush defends it.
Areni working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Areni is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bush is staying active underneath Areni, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Areni prevents Bush from standing back up.
We've been hearing that Areni has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Areni trying to mount his opponent but Bush defends it. #T3##SUB#
Areni 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. #ES2#
Bush has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Areni is on him like a limpet, forcing Bush back against the cage.
Areni tries a body shot but Bush blocks it.
Areni has a couple of punches blocked by Bush.
Bush blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Bush on the inside.
Bush lands a right hand that snaps the head of Areni backwards.
Bush working aggressively here. #T4#
Areni blocks an uppercut.
Areni taking a breather.
Areni tries to work over Bush's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bush throws a punch but it's blocked by Areni.
A shot in the inside from Areni.
Areni scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Areni scores with a nice short uppercut.
Areni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bush fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bush throws a head punch that misses.
Areni misses with a punch on the inside.
Bush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Areni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Areni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bush misses with a hook to the ribs.
Areni misses with the head strike.
Areni gets through Bush's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Areni working aggressively here.
Bush misses with a punch on the inside.
Areni throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dulles Bush will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hin Areni'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#
Bush's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Areni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bush scrambles back to his feet.
Dulles Bush seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Areni listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Areni blocks a leg kick.
Bush misses with a low kick.
Areni misses the jab.
Bush pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A quick step to the side and Areni tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Bush is predictable there
and Areni counters with a left to the body.
Areni shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Areni throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Areni slips under a jab from Bush.
A little feinted left hand from Areni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Areni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big right from Areni misses.
Bush throws a poor cross that misses
and Areni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Areni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Areni misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Bush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bush staying out of range there.
Areni moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBush.
A clash of legs there as Bush blocks the low kick.
Areni checks a leg kick.
Areni takes a swing at Bush's ribcage but misses.
Areni blocks a leg kick.
Jab from Areni.
A combination from Areni does no damage.
Bush scoring well with a low kick there.
Areni checks a low kick from Bush.
Dulles Bush is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Areni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bush cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Areni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bush.
Areni with a jab.
Bush checks the leg kick nicely there.
A bone on bone clash there as Bush blocks the leg kick.
Bush scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Bush lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bush misses with a straight left.
Bush doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Areni misses with a two punch combination.
Bush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Areni.
Bush pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bush misses with a low kick.
Bush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Areni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bush goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bush misses with a hook
and Areni counters with a two punch combo.
No luck for Areni with that takedown attempt.
A jab from Areni does it's job there.
Areni staying out of range there.#T3#
Bush scores with a hook.
Bush misses with a body kick.
It looked like Areni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bush just misses with a punch to the body.
Bush lands a two punch combo.
Areni checks a low kick from Bush.
Bush tries to land a leg kick but Areni saw it coming and moves away.
Areni swinging wildly here.
Areni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bush counters with an outside leg kick.
Areni shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bush as he jumps to the side.
Areni lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bush moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab from Areni.#T4#
Bush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bush throws the left hand but Areni avoids the punch easily.
Bush pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Areni is looking to counter the offense by Bush and move into the clinch.
Areni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bush can pounce on him. #CL2#
Bush has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Bush on the inside.
Bush has a couple of punches blocked by Areni.
Areni is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Areni as the two fighters clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bush makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Areni is trying to force a seperation but Bush has the dominant position.
Areni tries a body shot but Bush blocks it.
Bush lands a shot to the body.
Bush prevents a body shot from Areni.
Bush doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hin Areni will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hin Areni'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bush stuns Areni with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Areni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bush moves away.
Areni thumps Bush with a low kick.
Bush misses with a body shot.
Bush misses with a body kick.
Bush fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bush on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Areni. Areni obviously looking to wear him down.
Areni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Areni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Areni checks a low kick from Bush.
A quick step to the side and Areni tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Areni throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bush counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush works Areni's body with a nice hook.
Bush has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Areni.
Areni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good shot there by Bush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Areni throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Bush checks a leg kick.
Bush steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bush lands with a shot to the body.
Bush loads up on a big right hand but Areni slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bush.
Bush throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Areni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Bush's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Areni moves out of range as Bush strikes.
Bush ducks under a wild hook from Areni.
Bush lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A lazy left from Areni finds it's target.
Areni misses with a straight right.
Areni misses with a left hand
and Bush counters with a nice leg kick.
Areni cracks Bush with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Areni throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Areni.
Areni misses with a wild body shot.
Areni defending well as Bush loads up on a big left hand.
Areni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bush blocks a jab.
Bush throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Areni connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bush momentarily.
Bush checks a low kick from Areni.
Areni misses with a low kick.
Areni takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bush closes the distance but Areni moves to the side
and Areni counters with an outside leg kick.
Bush takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Areni cracks Bush with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Areni changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Bush lands a leg kick that knocks Areni off balance momentarily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Areni crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bush - the referee stops the clock and Areni gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bush. Areni manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
An inside leg kick lands from Areni.
A leg kick checked by Areni.
Areni does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Areni swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bush counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Bush.
Bush lands a nice leg kick that just misses Areni's sensitive parts.
Bush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Areni.
A jab from Bush does it's job there.
Areni checks a leg kick.
Bush misses with a double jab.
Areni throws a hook but Bush avoids it easily.
Bush looks to land a right hand but Areni moved out of range.
Areni misses with an uppercut. Bush saw that one coming.#T4#
Areni throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Bush, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Areni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bush unleashes a big counter combination but Areni bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bush throws a head kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Areni blocks the leg kick.
Bush lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bush rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Areni counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#Bush is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Areni. That's going to slow Bush down.
Bush is still on wobbly legs! Can Areni finish him?
Bush slips a straight right by Areni.
Areni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bush seems to have recovered his senses.
Bush's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Areni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bush lands a lovely overhand right.
Bush throws a one two combo.
Areni wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dulles Bush.
Well Bush has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dulles Bush!
A victorious Dulles Bush thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#884 Banner v Priester
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Areni on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kid tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Areni or perhaps it was just good defense by Kid, which made it look bad.
Kid circles away from the clinch attempt.
Areni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kid scores with a body shot.
Kid tests Areni's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kid throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Areni drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Areni stands up over Kid, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Our spies down at at The House Of Pain inform us that Kid has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Areni wants to control from the top but Kid keeps moving.
Areni is really struggling to control Kid but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Kid is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Areni is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Kid looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Areni controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kid controls Areni momentarily but Areni frees himself.
Kid pulls Areni in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Kid looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Kid is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Areni rolls with it to try and escape but Kid cranks on the arm and Areni is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Disco Kid!
Disco Kid bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GAMMA#869 Lombardo v Regueiro
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
A slow jab from Underwood misses its intended target.
Underwood loads up on a big right hand but Areni slips the punch.
Areni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Underwood.
Gage Underwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Underwood throws out a loose jab but Areni uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Areni closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Underwood is not content to let Areni control the position.
Underwood wants to get back to his feet.
Areni drops an elbow to the side of Underwood's head.
Areni throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Areni lands strikes from half guard.
Areni working Underwood over with strikes.
Underwood pushes Areni off looking to stand but Areni dives back in and keeps control.
Areni has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Underwood won't allow Areni to pass to mount.
Nice strikes from Areni there.
Underwood has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Nonce Hunters. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Areni missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Areni. #ES2#
Underwood has one foot on Areni's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1#
Areni connects with a solid leg kick.
Areni throws a looping overhand right but Underwood ducks down to avoid it.
Areni pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Areni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Underwood.
Underwood scores with a jab.
Underwood throws a jab but it's blocked by Areni.
Underwood lands with a right hand.
Underwood with a nice cross.
Areni uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Underwood takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gage Underwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Areni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Areni appears to be looking for a big counter.
Underwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Underwood is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Areni with a body shot.
Areni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Underwood.
Areni has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Areni throws a body shot but no joy.
Areni scores with a hook to the body. Underwood takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Areni walks into a straight right hand from Underwood.
Underwood digs a good hook to Areni's body.
Areni throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Areni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Areni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Underwood manages to avoid it.
Areni throws out a loose jab but Underwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Underwood tries a quick counter leg kick but Areni is wise to it.
Underwood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
Areni closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Underwood to the mat! Underwood manages to get full guard.
Areni is looking to work some ground and pound but Underwood has wrist control.
Underwood is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Areni dives into side control.
Underwood taking punishment in the form of punches.
Areni working the body and head with strikes.
Areni controls the position.
Areni lands a decent elbow from side control.
Areni trying to control the action but Underwood is working from the bottom.
Underwood tries to escape but Areni is in control. #T3#
A lull in the action here as Areni stalls from top position.
Underwood is trying to get back to his feet.
Areni controls the position from side control.#ES2#
Underwood throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Underwood.
Underwood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Areni.
Areni misses with an uppercut.
Areni throws a hook but Underwood blocks it.
Underwood throws a lazy right hand but Areni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Underwood ducks under a wild hook from Areni.
Areni avoids the body shot from Underwood.
Areni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Underwood. Underwood obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Areni slips under a jab.
Areni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Underwood throws a looping overhand right but Areni ducks down to avoid it.
Areni throws a quick inside leg kick.
Underwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A bone on bone clash there as Underwood blocks the leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Underwood throws out a loose jab but Areni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Underwood misses with a wild body shot.
Areni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Underwood manages to avoid it.
Areni checks the leg kick nicely there.
Areni lands a glancing blow to the side of Underwood's head.
Underwood with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Areni to score with a decent uppercut.
Areni throws out a loose jab but Underwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Areni throws a hook to the side of Underwood's head but Underwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Underwood.
As Underwood backs away, Areni returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Areni darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Underwood lunges at Areni with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Areni's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hin Areni dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Underwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Areni.
Underwood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Areni.
Areni is looking for a counter combo.
Underwood loads up on a big right hand but Areni slips the punch.
A cross from Underwood lands.
Underwood getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Areni throws a hook but Underwood blocks it.
Underwood throws a lazy right hand but Areni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Areni scores with a crisp jab that stopped Underwood in his tracks.
Areni swings for the body but Underwood moves out of range.
Areni's corner calls for a 1-2. Areni obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Areni goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Underwood checks a low kick from Areni.
A little jabbing left from Underwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Underwood misses with a hook.
Underwood throws a hook to the side of Areni's head but Areni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Underwood lands a head shot.
Areni misses with a body shot.
Areni darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hin Areni is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Underwood. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Underwood.
Areni takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Areni looks to land a left hand but Underwood moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Underwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Underwood digs a good body shot into Areni's ribs.
Underwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Underwood now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Underwood lands with a right hand.
Areni lands the left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Areni.
Underwood lands a glancing blow to the side of Areni's head.
Areni misses with a wild body shot.
Areni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Underwood throws a right hand that misses
and Areni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Areni connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC#Underwood is rocked!
Areni cracks Underwood with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Underwood falls to his knees and Areni doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hin Areni!
Hin Areni tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: GAMMA#856 Horse v Ruas
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Kid.
Kid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Areni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Areni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot lands for Areni.
Areni looks to land a left hand but Kid moved out of range nicely.
Kid with the counter takedown but Areni avoids it easily.
Kid throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Kid drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Areni is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kid off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Areni keeps control of the position as Kid tries to break free.
Areni is looking to control Kid but Kid is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kid 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.#T1#
Kid tries to break free.
Kid trying to control the action but Areni just sinks the hooks in.
Kid wants to escape the position.
Kid tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Areni avoids the attempt from Kid to control.
Kid manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kid is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Kid desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Areni thows a huge punch but Kid dodges it nicely.
Areni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kid keeps working.
Kid has his hands clasped together around Areni's back. He's all about the action.
Areni trying to control from half guard but Kid is working away. #T3#
Areni is just content to waste time from the top position. Kid takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kid has his hands on Areni's head, controlling the position.
Kid trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Areni cracks Kid with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Areni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kid has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Areni has managed to get both his arms back between Kid's legs - danger averted.
Kid keeping full guard, as Areni tries to pass. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Kid has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Areni should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kid has tightened it up now! Areni 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 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Disco Kid!
Disco Kid really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLS BALLS RECOVERY logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: JAG Carnage II
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Orsic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orsic misses with a two punch combination.
Orsic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Areni.
Areni throws a right and a left that Orsic avoids nicely.
Orsic throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsic ducks under a wild hook from Areni.
Orsic throws a hook to the side of Areni's head but Areni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Areni throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Areni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orsic throws a nice looking combination but Areni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Areni's corner calls for a 1-2. Areni obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orsic misses with a body shot.
Orsic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Areni counters with a nice uppercut.
Areni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Areni with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orsic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Orsic has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Areni sizes up Orsic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Areni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Orsic's calf.
Areni avoids the body shot from Orsic.
Mate Orsic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Areni misses with an uppercut. Orsic saw that one coming.
Orsic lands with a right hand.
Areni defending well as Orsic loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Good shot there by Areni.
Areni slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Areni with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orsic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Areni.
A looping hook to the body misses from Areni. Orsic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Areni connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Areni missing with a left hand there. Orsic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orsic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Orsic missing with a left hand there. Areni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orsic throws a looping overhand right but Areni ducks down to avoid it.
Areni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Orsic under the eye.#TD2#
Orsic looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Areni wants to sweep here but Orsic controlling him for the moment.
Areni trying to control the position.
Areni keeping full guard, as Orsic tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Areni is trying to keep Orsic in close.
Areni keeping moving, preventing Orsic from controlling successfully.
Areni looking for a sweep. Not yet Areni, not yet.
Areni controls Orsic momentarily but Orsic frees himself.
Areni looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orsic takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
Areni is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Orsic throws a body shot but no joy.
Areni misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Areni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orsic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Areni looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsic is just out of range.
Orsic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Areni.
Orsic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Orsic misses its intended target.
Areni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Areni blocks a jab.
Areni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orsic.
Orsic slips under a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Areni there.
Good standup being displayed there by Areni as he connects with a hook.
Areni is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Orsic takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
Areni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orsic.
Areni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Areni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hin Areni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orsic takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
Orsic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orsic throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsic misses with an uppercut
and Areni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Orsic swings widly with a right hand
and Areni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Areni throws a hook but Orsic blocks it.
Areni missing with a left hand there. Orsic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orsic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Areni.
Orsic misses with a kick to the body
and Areni counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Areni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Areni on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Orsic misses the shot to the body.
Areni connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orsic. Orsic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orsic lands a glancing blow to the side of Areni's head.
Orsic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Areni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsic moves away.
Areni throws a shot from downtown. Orsic moves away and avoids it.
Orsic looks to throw the jab but Areni is out of range.
Orsic scores with the left hand. Areni knows he should have avoided that one.
Orsic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Areni darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orsic takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
Areni scores with a hook to the body. Orsic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hin Areni dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Areni needs to keep his hands up - Orsic had a free shot at his head there.
Areni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hin Areni is winning the standup battle so far.
Orsic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Orsic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Areni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsic manages to avoid it.
Areni throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Areni ducks under a wild hook from Orsic.
Orsic staying out of range there.
Orsic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Areni.
Areni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orsic swings for the body but Areni moves out of range.
Orsic throws a body punch but Areni moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Areni misses the target.
Areni connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni misses with a straight right.
Orsic throws a body punch but Areni moves out of range.
Orsic misses with a wild body shot.
Orsic lands a nice shot to the body.
Areni digs a good body shot into Orsic's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Areni.
Areni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orsic can do to turn this around?#T1#
Orsic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsic swings for the body but Areni moves out of range.
Orsic takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
Orsic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Areni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orsic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Areni.
Orsic throws out a counter right but Areni avoids it with no problem.
Areni throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Orsic catches Areni right on the button with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Areni. Those never looked like landing.
Areni rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orsic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Areni jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orsic digs a good body shot into Areni's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orsic.
Areni throws a body punch but Orsic moves out of range.
Areni staying out of range there.
Areni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Areni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Areni looks to land a right hand but Orsic moved out of range.
Orsic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Areni throws out the jab.
Orsic misses with a looping left.
Areni just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
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!
Areni swings for the body but Orsic moves out of range.
Areni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsic.
Orsic misses the body punch
and Areni counters with a nice uppercut.
Areni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsic manages to avoid it.
Areni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Areni tried to score with a low kick but Orsic checks it.
Sloppy strikes from Orsic. Those never looked like landing.
Areni throwing a counter right hand but Orsic manages to avoid it.
Areni changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Areni keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Areni with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Areni lands a head shot.
Areni misses the shot to the body.
Orsic misses with an uppercut.
Orsic throws a big shot that misses.
Areni lands a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Areni.
Areni uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Orsic has time to react.
Orsic loads up on a big right hand but Areni slips the punch.#T3#
Orsic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Areni on the side of the head.
Areni jabs Orsic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orsic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Areni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orsic.
Orsic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orsic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Orsic defending well as Areni loads up on a big left hand.
Orsic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Areni throws a lazy right hand but Orsic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orsic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Areni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orsic works the jab nicely.
Orsic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Areni.
Nice shot by Orsic.
Orsic misses with a body shot.
Orsic misses the jab.
Areni stuffs the takedown attempt from Orsic. Orsic gets slowly back to his feet.
Areni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orsic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsic staying out of range there.
Orsic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Areni was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsic.
Areni jabs Orsic right on the nose. Orsic blinks but takes it well.
Orsic throws a body punch but Areni moves out of range.
Orsic misses with a straight left.
Areni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orsic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Orsic throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Areni misses its target.
Orsic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Areni.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Orsic checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orsic! But no joy.
Orsic misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Orsic.
Orsic scores with a shot to the body.
Orsic misses with an uppercut
and Areni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Areni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orsic.
Areni misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hin Areni dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Areni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orsic.
Orsic slips under a jab.
Orsic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Areni.
Orsic misses with a looping left.
Orsic blocks a jab.
Areni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orsic was well out of range. Poor timing from Areni.
Orsic misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Areni - just one landing.
Areni throws a body punch but Orsic moves out of range.
Areni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orsic.
Areni scores with a punch to the head.
Areni lands with a nice body punch.
Orsic moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni misses with a hook. Orsic ducked under it nicely.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Areni here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Orsic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Areni.
Areni looks to throw the jab but Orsic is out of range.
Orsic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Areni. Orsic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Areni misses with an uppercut. Orsic saw that one coming.#T1#
Orsic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Areni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsic moves away.
Orsic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Areni was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsic.
Orsic swings for the body but Areni moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Orsic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Areni. Orsic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orsic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Areni lands a jab to Orsic's midsection.
Orsic moves away from the strike by Areni.
Orsic blocks a jab.
Areni takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Areni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Areni throws a big shot that misses.
Orsic misses with a body shot.
Areni throws a solid leg kick but Orsic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Areni.
Orsic throws a series of punches but Areni moves out of range.
Orsic scores with a jab to the body.
Areni loads up on a big right hand but Orsic slips the punch.
Mate Orsic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Orsic looks to score with a jab to the body but Areni is just out of range.
Areni connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Areni throws a jab when Orsic was well out of range.
Orsic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Areni.
A nice side step and Orsic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Orsic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Areni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orsic throws a hook but Areni avoids it easily.
Orsic misses with a right hand
and Areni counters with a nice uppercut.
Orsic misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Areni misses the target.
Areni punishes Orsic's body with a nice straight punch.
Areni moves out of range of the strikes.
Areni is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Areni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsic.
Areni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsic lands with a straight right. Areni didn't see that one coming.
Areni misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orsic! But no joy.
Orsic takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
Areni tries to land a leg kick but Orsic saw it coming and moves away.
Orsic blocks a jab.#T3#
Orsic throws a hook to the side of Areni's head but Areni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orsic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Areni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orsic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Areni throws a good cross that connects. #TD2#
Orsic gets a takedown into half guard.
Areni is concentrating on defense, preventing Orsic from advancing position.
Areni moves into full guard.
Areni is trying to control the position but Orsic postures up.
Orsic trying to control but Areni is working from the bottom.
Orsic postures up.
Areni is controlling Orsic's posture.
Orsic advances position into side control!#T4#
Orsic throws a strike aimed at the side of Areni's head but Areni avoids it well.
Areni is trying to control Orsic's posture but Orsic avoids it.
Areni is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Orsic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Areni is trying to get back to full guard.
Orsic is thwarting Areni's attempts to control the position.
Areni is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Orsic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Orsic seems to be working for a kimura but Areni defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Orsic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Areni is just riding it out for now. Orsic eventually gives up the hold.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mate Orsic.
I think Areni 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hin Areni!
Our winner, Hin Areni, 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: JBL The Re-up
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Fresh. Areni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fresh throws a sloppy body shot
and Areni counters with a nice uppercut.
Areni blocks a head kick by Fresh.
Areni gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fresh.
Fresh misses with a shot to the body
enabling Areni to counter with a crisp jab.
Fresh misses with a leg kick
and Areni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fresh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fresh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Areni let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Areni with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Areni throws a lazy right hand but Fresh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fresh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fresh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fresh misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Areni misses.
Areni lands with a straight right. Fresh didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Fresh misses.
Areni missing with a left hand there. Fresh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Fresh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fresh throws a nice looking combination but Areni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fresh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fresh slips a straight right by Areni.
Areni throws a big shot that misses.
Fresh connects with a right hand. Areni shakes it off.
Jab, jab by Fresh - just one landing.
Areni throws a lazy right hand but Fresh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fresh misses with a few strikes there.
Fresh slips a jab from Areni.
Fresh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Areni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Fresh misses.
Fresh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fresh misses with a wild body shot.
Thor Fresh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fresh swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Areni to counter with a crisp jab.
Fresh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Areni throws out the jab.
Fresh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fresh lands a right hook to the body.
Fresh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Areni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Areni is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fresh with a body shot.
Fresh is looking to wear down Areni with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fresh connects with a body shot that sends Areni's belly button to the back.
Areni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fresh.
A countering left hand to the body from Areni misses.
Fresh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fresh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fresh takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
Areni throws out a counter right but Fresh avoids it with no problem.
Fresh scores with a hook.
Fresh is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Fresh throws a lazy uppercut
and Areni counters with a left to the body.
Areni changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Areni throws out a powerful jab.
Fresh loads up on a big right hand but Areni slips the punch.
Fresh misses with a body shot.
Fresh misses with a low kick.
Fresh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fresh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Areni on the side of the head.
Fresh ducks under a wild hook from Areni.#KD2#
Areni drops Fresh with a right and a left! Areni comes rushing in but Fresh regains his composure and manages to keep Areni in guard. #ROC2#
Fresh is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fresh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Areni controls the pace.
Oh Fresh is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fresh seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fresh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Fresh wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Areni is now in half guard.
Areni wants to pass the guard but Fresh is defending well.
Areni not doing much here.
Fresh is trying to get back to full guard.
Fresh trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hin Areni 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.
#R2#
Fresh lands a body shot.
Areni scores with a nice right hand.
Areni misses with a two punch combination.
Fresh thows a leg kick but Areni checks it
and Fresh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fresh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Areni misses with a looping left.
Areni avoids the head kick by Fresh.
Fresh throws a combination that misses
enabling Areni to counter with a crisp jab.
Fresh throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Areni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fresh ducks under a wild hook from Areni.
A lazy body kick from Fresh
and Areni counters with a straight right hand.
Fresh throws a hook to the side of Areni's head but Areni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fresh swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Areni misses.#T1#
Fresh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Areni thuds a left hand into Fresh's body.
Fresh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Areni circles away quickly and effectively.
Areni throws a counter combo.
Hin Areni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Areni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fresh lands with a right hand.
Fresh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Areni checks it well.
Areni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Areni.
Fresh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Donk. Fresh catches Areni right on the button with a cross.
Areni throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fresh counters with a left and a right that stings Areni.
Fresh throws a sloppy head kick and Areni moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Areni misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Areni avoids the body shot from Fresh.
Fresh throws a good cross that connects.
Areni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fresh manages to avoid it.#T2#
Fresh misses with a left hand
and Areni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Areni loads up on a big right hand but Fresh slips the punch.
A big left from Areni misses.
Fresh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Areni stuns Fresh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Areni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fresh lands a slapping body shot.
Areni dodges the punch combination from Fresh.
Fresh cracks Areni with a good jab.
Areni moves out of range of the body kick.
Fresh tries to bum rush Areni with a series of wild strikes but Areni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Areni checks a low kick from Fresh.
Fresh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Areni counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Fresh throws a sloppy body shot
and Areni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for Fresh.
Fresh looks to land a combination but Areni avoids it well.
Fresh moves out of range of the strikes.
Areni jabs at Fresh's body.
Fresh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Areni on the side of the head.
Fresh scores with the left hand. Areni knows he should have avoided that one.
Areni checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fresh tries to move into range but Areni moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Areni jabs Fresh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Areni fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fresh misses with a body shot
and Areni counters with a nice uppercut.
Areni lands a body shot. #T4#
A solid body kick from Fresh.
Fresh throws a body punch but Areni moves out of range.
Areni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fresh throws a combination that misses
and Fresh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fresh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fresh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Areni counters with a stiff right hand.
Fresh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Areni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Areni throws a monster overhand right that drops Fresh! Areni follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hin Areni!
Hin Areni seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: JBL FNF VI
Date: Aug 09, 2019

#R1#
Perda Segurio cracks Areni with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Hin Areni has been cut.
Perda Segurio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Areni is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Perda Segurio with a body shot.
Perda Segurio looks to land a right hand but Areni moved out of range.
Perda Segurio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perda Segurio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Perda Segurio throws a wild body kick that Areni sees coming a mile off.
Perda Segurio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Areni.
Areni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Perda Segurio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Perda Segurio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Perda Segurio misses the shot to the body.
Areni avoids the body shot from Perda Segurio.
Perda Segurio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Areni's waist but Areni gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Perda Segurio off to one side.
Perda Segurio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Areni avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Arnoldo Perda Segurio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Perda Segurio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Perda Segurio misses with a body shot
and Areni counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Areni digs a good hook to Perda Segurio's body.
Areni lands with a thumping leg kick.
Areni lands a jab to the head.
Areni lands a nice shot that snaps Perda Segurio's head back.
Perda Segurio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Perda Segurio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Perda Segurio throws out a powerful jab.
Areni scores with a crisp jab that stopped Perda Segurio in his tracks.
Perda Segurio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Perda Segurio fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Areni swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Areni dips to his left and cracks Perda Segurio with an uppercut!
Perda Segurio looks to score with a jab to the body but Areni is just out of range.
Areni dodges the punch combination from Perda Segurio.
Nice jab there from Areni. #T2#
Areni moves out of range as Perda Segurio strikes.
A little jabbing left from Areni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Areni punishes Perda Segurio's body with a nice straight punch.
Perda Segurio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Perda Segurio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circle momentarily. Areni darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Perda Segurio misses with a double jab
and Areni counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Perda Segurio just misses with a punch to the body.
Areni is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Perda Segurio had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Areni cracks a nice hook into Perda Segurio's ribs.
Perda Segurio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Perda Segurio there as he acknowledges the shot.
Areni throws a shot to the body.
Areni lands a nice looking body shot.
Areni thuds his right hand into Perda Segurio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Areni throws a series of punches but Perda Segurio moves out of range.
Perda Segurio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheers as Areni lands an impressive looking overhand right. Perda Segurio doesn't seem phased though.
Perda Segurio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Areni lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Areni lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Perda Segurio throws a body punch but Areni moves out of range.
A big left from Perda Segurio misses.
Perda Segurio throws a wild body kick that Areni sees coming a mile off.
A nice side step and Areni releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Perda Segurio cracks Areni with a right hand to the side of the head.
Perda Segurio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Areni scores with a nice strike.
Areni connects with a good right hand that stumbles Perda Segurio. Perda Segurio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Areni takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Areni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Areni.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Areni.
Perda Segurio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Areni paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Perda Segurio connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Areni scores with a nice strike.
Perda Segurio misses with a body shot.
Perda Segurio tries to bum rush Areni with a series of wild strikes but Areni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Perda Segurio misses the jab.
Perda Segurio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Areni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Perda Segurio scrambles back to his feet.
Areni scores with a jab.
Perda Segurio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Areni lands a slapping body shot.
Areni lands a jab.
Areni lands a slapping body shot.
Perda Segurio misses with a body shot.
Perda Segurio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Perda Segurio misses with a straight left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Areni connects with a jab.
Perda Segurio looks to score with a jab to the body but Areni is just out of range.
Perda Segurio looks to land a right hand but Areni moved out of range.
Perda Segurio looks to throw the jab but Areni is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hin Areni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hin Areni's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Perda Segurio misses with an uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Perda Segurio might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Perda Segurio misses its intended target.
Areni lands a jab to Perda Segurio's midsection.
Perda Segurio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Perda Segurio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Areni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Perda Segurio throws a looping overhand right but Areni ducks down to avoid it.
Perda Segurio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Areni connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Areni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Perda Segurio's head.
Areni lands a right hook to the body.
Areni connects with a nice looking jab.
Perda Segurio misses with a body shot
and Areni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perda Segurio misses the body punch
and Areni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Areni lands with a good body shot.
Areni cracks Perda Segurio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Perda Segurio scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Areni struggling a bit here.#T1#
Areni manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Perda Segurio trying to control from the bottom.
Areni controlling the action here.
Areni is thwarting Perda Segurio's attempts to control the position.
Perda Segurio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Areni.
Perda Segurio is trying to stand up here but Areni is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Areni is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Areni thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Perda Segurio tries to get to full guard but Areni has control of the leg.
Perda Segurio is not content to let Areni control the position.
Areni content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Areni is continuing to stall.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Areni has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Areni lands a head shot.
Areni with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Perda Segurio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Areni getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hin Areni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perda Segurio tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Areni defends well and Perda Segurio ends up having to push Areni into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A jab from Perda Segurio misses.
Areni paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Perda Segurio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Areni.
Areni doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Areni ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Areni bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Perda Segurio's head backwards.
Areni scores with a nice strike.
Areni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Areni bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Perda Segurio's head backwards.
Perda Segurio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Perda Segurio misses with a hook to the body
and Areni counters with a nice uppercut.
Perda Segurio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Areni manages to avoid it.
Areni scores with a hook.
Areni bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Perda Segurio's head backwards.
Areni connects with a single shot there.
Perda Segurio wants to clinch.
Perda Segurio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Areni was well out of range. Poor timing from Perda Segurio.
Perda Segurio just misses with a punch to the body.
Perda Segurio misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hin Areni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hin Areni's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Perda Segurio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Perda Segurio walks into a stiff left hand from Areni.
Areni lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Areni shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Perda Segurio eats them both and turns towards Areni to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Areni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perda Segurio.
Areni punishes Perda Segurio's body with a nice straight punch.
Areni works Perda Segurio's body with a nice hook.
Areni fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Areni lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perda Segurio stuns Areni with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Perda Segurio misses with an uppercut.
Perda Segurio throws a right hand that misses
and Areni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Areni scores with a decent looking hook.
Perda Segurio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Areni connects with a looping right hand.
Perda Segurio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Areni now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Areni scores with the left hand. Perda Segurio knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Areni motions for Perda Segurio to come forward. Areni throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Areni ducks under a wild hook from Perda Segurio.
Perda Segurio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perda Segurio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Perda Segurio cracks Areni with a good jab.
Areni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Areni throws out a counter right but Perda Segurio avoids it with no problem.
Perda Segurio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Areni.
Areni digs a good hook to Perda Segurio's body.
Areni connects with a crisp jab.
Areni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Areni changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Areni lands a jab to Perda Segurio's midsection.
Perda Segurio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Areni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Perda Segurio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Perda Segurio takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Perda Segurio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Areni smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Areni. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Areni.
Areni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perda Segurio.
Perda Segurio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Perda Segurio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Areni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Perda Segurio scrambles back to his feet.
Areni on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Perda Segurio scores with a nice head shot.
Areni thuds his right hand into Perda Segurio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Perda Segurio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Areni avoids the body shot from Perda Segurio.
Perda Segurio throws a body punch but Areni moves out of range.
Perda Segurio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Areni connects with a good right hand that stumbles Perda Segurio. Perda Segurio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Areni scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Areni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
That kick from Areni tenderised Perda Segurio's leg. Perda Segurio is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Perda Segurio moves into range and clinches up with Areni.
A shot in the inside from Areni.
Areni lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Perda Segurio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hin Areni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Areni finds it's target.
Areni connects with a body shot that sends Perda Segurio's belly button to the back.
Perda Segurio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perda Segurio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Areni scores with a nice head shot.
Perda Segurio misses with a wild body shot.
Areni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Areni with a hook.
Areni scores with the left hand. Perda Segurio knows he should have avoided that one.
Areni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Areni lands a lovely overhand right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Areni.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Areni, as that shot connected.
Areni scores with a jab to the body.
Perda Segurio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Perda Segurio takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
Perda Segurio just misses with a punch to the body.
Perda Segurio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Perda Segurio lands with a nice body punch.
Perda Segurio just misses with a punch to the body.
Areni lands with a nice combination. Perda Segurio backs away looking to recover.
Areni changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Areni paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Perda Segurio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Carlos Arnoldo Perda Segurio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perda Segurio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Areni moves out of range as Perda Segurio strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hin Areni!
After winning the bout, Hin Areni thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: JBL Summer Madness NOME
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Areni slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Areni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orsic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Orsic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Areni.
Areni punishes Orsic's body with a nice straight punch.
Orsic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Areni.
Orsic throws a jab but it's blocked by Areni.
Orsic cracks Areni with a right hand to the side of the head.
Areni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orsic throws out the jab.
Areni jabs at Orsic's body.
Areni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Areni throws an overhand right that lands on Orsic's shoulder, as Orsic tries to avoid the shot.
Orsic throws an overhand right that lands on Areni's shoulder, as Areni tries to avoid the shot.
Areni scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Areni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsic manages to avoid it.
Orsic throws a jab when Areni was well out of range.
Orsic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Orsic has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Orsic misses.
Areni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orsic ducks under a wild hook from Areni.
Orsic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Areni misses.
Areni scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Orsic throws a jab but it's blocked by Areni.
A swing and a miss from Areni.
Orsic moves out of range as Areni strikes.
Orsic ducks under a wild hook from Areni.
Orsic raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Orsic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsic. Areni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Areni's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orsic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Areni scrambles back to his feet.
Areni cracks a nice hook into Orsic's ribs.
Areni cracks Orsic with an open hand slap.
Areni rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orsic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Orsic misses with a body shot.
Areni connects with a body shot.
Mate Orsic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsic throws out a powerful jab.
Areni throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsic slips under a jab.
Orsic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Areni.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Areni bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orsic's head backwards.
Areni misses the shot to the body.
Orsic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Orsic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot lands for Areni.
Orsic just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Areni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orsic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orsic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Areni misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Areni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Areni scores with a nice head shot.
Orsic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Areni was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Orsic.
Nice defenses there by Areni.
Areni lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A telegraphed right hand from Orsic misses the target.
Orsic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Areni throws a lazy uppercut
and Areni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orsic takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Orsic misses with a lunging right hand
and Areni counters with a left to the body.
Areni smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Orsic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Areni's hands.
Areni connects with a jab.
Orsic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orsic 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.
Orsic misses with a body shot.
Orsic swings for the body but Areni moves out of range.
Areni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsic.
Areni lands a jab to Orsic's midsection.
Orsic lands the left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Areni misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Areni. Orsic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orsic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Areni lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Areni keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Areni scores with a jab.
Areni wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Areni.
Orsic takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
Areni misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Orsic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Areni lands a jab to the head.
Areni misses with a looping left.
Orsic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orsic throws out a counter right but Areni avoids it with no problem.
Areni blocks a jab.
Orsic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Areni.
Areni connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orsic's hands.
Orsic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Areni.
Orsic scores with a jab to the head.
Orsic throws a shot to the body.
Areni connects with a looping right hand.
Areni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orsic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Areni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orsic.
Areni misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsic. Areni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orsic swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hin Areni dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Areni lands a jab.
Areni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Areni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Areni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orsic can do to turn this around?
Areni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orsic misses with a body shot.
Areni throws a leg kick but Orsic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Areni throws a lazy right hand but Orsic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orsic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Areni defends it well.
Orsic moves away from the strike by Areni.
Areni swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Orsic.
Areni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orsic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Areni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orsic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Areni swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Areni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsic throws a jab when Areni was well out of range.
Areni misses the shot to the body.
Orsic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Areni.
Orsic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Areni jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orsic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Areni cracks a nice hook into Orsic's ribs.
Orsic looks to land a left hand but Areni moved out of range nicely.
Orsic lands a jab-cross combination.
Areni throws out a powerful jab.
Areni takes a swing at Orsic's ribcage but misses.
Orsic missing with a left hand there. Areni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Areni swinging wildly here.
Areni digs a good hook to Orsic's body.
Areni lands a jab to the head.
Areni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Areni throws a body shot but no joy.
Areni lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Areni jabs Orsic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Areni takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Orsic lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A cross from Areni lands.
The fighters circling - Areni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hin Areni is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Areni throws a body punch but Orsic moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Areni misses the target.
Orsic throws a big shot that misses.
Orsic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Areni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orsic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Areni at a distance.
A cross from Areni lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Areni. Orsic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Areni swings for the body but Orsic moves out of range.
Orsic blocks a jab.
Orsic missing with a left hand there. Areni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Areni bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orsic's head backwards.
Orsic avoids the body shot from Areni.
Areni throws a jab when Orsic was well out of range.
Orsic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Areni here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Orsic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsic. Areni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Orsic.
A swing and a miss from Areni.#T3#
Orsic throws the left hand but Areni avoids the punch easily.
Orsic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Orsic staying out of range there.
Areni misses with a straight right.
Areni scores with a sloppy right hand. Orsic should have avoided that one.
Areni misses with a hook. Orsic ducked under it nicely.
Areni misses with an uppercut. Orsic saw that one coming.
Areni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orsic connects with a body shot that sends Areni's belly button to the back.
Areni looks to throw the jab but Orsic is out of range. #CL2#
Orsic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Orsic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orsic misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Areni.
Areni working aggressively here.
Orsic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orsic blocks an uppercut.
Areni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Areni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Areni takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Areni misses with a series of wild punches.
Orsic takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
Orsic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orsic throws a looping overhand right but Areni ducks down to avoid it.
Orsic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Areni moves away.
Areni cracks Orsic with a good jab.
Orsic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Areni takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot lands for Areni.
Orsic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Areni misses.
Orsic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Areni with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orsic throws a lazy right hand but Areni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Areni throws a hook to the side of Orsic's head but Orsic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orsic jabs at Areni's body.
Orsic misses with an uppercut
and Areni counters with a left to the body.
Areni just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hin Areni dominated that second round.
That's time! Areni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
A slow jab from Orsic misses its intended target.
Areni needs to keep his hands up - Orsic had a free shot at his head there.
Orsic misses with a wild body shot.
Areni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Orsic under the eye.
Nice uppercut lands for Areni. That snapped Orsic's head back.
Orsic slips under a jab from Areni.
Areni looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsic is just out of range.
Areni swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Orsic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orsic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Areni is looking to counter punch.
Orsic throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsic scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsic ducks under a wild hook from Areni.
Orsic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Areni was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsic.
Areni staying out of range there.
Areni misses with a looping left.
Orsic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Areni manages to avoid it.
Areni thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Orsic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Areni circles away quickly and effectively.
Areni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Areni blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Areni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orsic takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Areni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orsic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Areni throws an overhand right that lands on Orsic's shoulder, as Orsic tries to avoid the shot.
Orsic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orsic missing with a left hand there. Areni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orsic avoids the body shot from Areni.
Orsic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Orsic misses with a wild body shot.
Areni lands a really nice looking cross but Orsic seems unphased.
Orsic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Areni. Orsic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Areni throws out a loose jab but Orsic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Areni looks to land a right hand but Orsic moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Areni counter with a right hand.
Mate Orsic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Areni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orsic.
Orsic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Areni.
Orsic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Areni throws a good cross that connects.
Areni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsic manages to avoid it.
A big left from Orsic misses.
Areni connects with a right hand. Orsic shakes it off.
Areni throws a body punch but Orsic moves out of range.
Areni misses the shot to the body.
Orsic throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsic blocks a jab.
Orsic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Areni.
Areni throws a hook but Orsic avoids it easily.
Orsic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Areni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Areni checks a low kick from Orsic.
Areni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsic throws a jab but it's blocked by Areni. #T3#
Orsic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Areni manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Areni.
Areni lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Areni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orsic.
Orsic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Orsic misses with a body shot.
Orsic wants to clinch up but Areni keeps it at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Areni.
Orsic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Areni to score with a decent uppercut.
Areni throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orsic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Areni moves forwards but Orsic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Areni throws out a loose jab but Orsic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Areni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Areni takes a swing at Orsic's ribcage but misses.
Areni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Areni with a jab.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab, jab by Areni - just one landing.
Orsic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Orsic ducks under a wild hook from Areni.
Orsic misses the jab.
Areni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Areni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orsic.
Areni connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Areni cracks a nice hook into Orsic's ribs.
Orsic looks to clinch
and Areni counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Orsic looks to land a right hand but Areni moved out of range.
Orsic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Areni scores with a jab to the head.
Areni lands a nice hook to Orsic's body. Orsic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Areni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Orsic misses with a hook. Areni ducked under it nicely.
Orsic misses with a looping left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hin Areni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Areni has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hin Areni!
A very excited looking Hin Areni made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PSE 48
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Areni scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Areni looks to score with a jab to the body but Rochester is just out of range.
Rochester is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rochester defending well as Areni loads up on a big left hand.
Rochester takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rochester looks to land a left hand but Areni moved out of range nicely.
Arlo Rochester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rochester slips a jab from Areni.
A big left from Areni misses.
A little jabbing left from Rochester on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rochester throws a lazy uppercut
letting Areni counter with a right hand.
Areni scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rochester throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Areni to counter with a crisp jab.
Areni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Areni is looking to counter the offense by Rochester and move into the clinch.
Areni throws a lazy uppercut
and Rochester makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Areni lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Rochester throws a head kick that misses.
Areni is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Rochester.
Rochester throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Areni counters with a two punch combo.
Rochester walks into a stiff left hand from Areni.
Rochester throws an off balance right hand
and Areni counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Rochester.#TD#
Areni shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Areni showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Areni trying to control from half guard but Rochester is working away.
Rochester 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Areni lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Areni lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Areni slips a nice elbow through Rochester's hands, connecting with Rochester's forehead.#SUB2#
Rochester looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Areni prevents Rochester from improving his position.
Rochester is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Areni scores with a couple of nice shots.
Areni is keen to just control but Rochester is a slippery customer.
Areni is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Areni looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rochester with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Rochester looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Areni there. #T3##SUB2#
Rochester actively working from the bottom here.
Rochester is in trouble now - Areni has advanced to mount!
Areni lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Areni lands a big elbow.
BOOM! Areni connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Areni landing strikes from the mount.
Areni scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rochester?
Areni working Rochester over with strikes here. #ROC#
Rochester is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee warns Rochester that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rochester is still in real trouble! Can Areni finish him?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Areni lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Areni postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Rochester in real trouble here! The ref calls for Rochester to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hin Areni!
Hin Areni 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: PSE 44
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Gilyard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gilyard tries to bum rush Areni with a series of wild strikes but Areni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gilyard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Areni misses with an uppercut. Gilyard saw that one coming.
Gilyard avoids the body shot from Areni.
Areni jabs at Gilyard's body.
Areni throws a body punch but Gilyard moves out of range.
Areni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gilyard misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Areni counter with a right hand.
Areni throws a body punch but Gilyard moves out of range.
Gilyard lands a really nice looking cross but Areni seems unphased.
Gilyard has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
No joy there for Gilyard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gilyard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Areni.
Gilyard scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Hin Areni has been cut.#T1#
Gilyard lands a two punch combo. #ROC2#
Areni is rocked!
Areni scores with a nice strike.
Gilyard misses with a looping left.
Areni attempts a counter takedown but Gilyard avoids it well and moves away.
Lorenzo Gilyard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilyard with a nice cross.
Oh Areni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gilyard throws out a loose jab but Areni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Areni seems to have got his legs back now.
Areni throws the left hand but Gilyard avoids the punch easily.
Areni has been working on his balance at Q Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Gilyard.
Gilyard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Areni on the side of the head.#TD#
Areni is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gilyard's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Gilyard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Areni throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Gilyard actively working from the bottom here.
Areni is trying to control the action in half guard but Gilyard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Areni lands a nice short elbow.
Areni is trying to control. Gilyard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Areni not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Areni working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gilyard is refusing to be controlled, as Areni sits in half guard.
Areni lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Areni is looking to take a break and control but Gilyard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Gilyard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Areni pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gilyard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Areni pulls his head out easily.
Gilyard is looking to control Areni's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gilyard avoid being mounted?
Areni slips a nice elbow through Gilyard's hands, connecting with Gilyard's forehead.
Areni missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Areni wants to take a breather but Gilyard is having none of it.
Areni throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Gilyard is defending against the submission attempts here by Areni. #SUB2#
Gilyard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB2#
Gilyard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Areni is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gilyard looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Areni is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gilyard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Areni.
Areni is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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 Hin Areni will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hin Areni's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gilyard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Areni.
Gilyard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Areni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gilyard misses with a wild body shot.
Gilyard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gilyard misses with a hook
and Areni counters with a straight right hand.
Gilyard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gilyard drops his hands momentarily and Areni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gilyard lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Areni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gilyard.
Gilyard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Areni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lorenzo Gilyard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL#
Areni has Gilyard up against the cage in a clinch.
Areni has a couple of punches blocked by Gilyard.
A right handed body shot lands from Gilyard.
Areni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gilyard tries to throw a body punch but Areni avoids it by throwing Gilyard back against the cage.
Gilyard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gilyard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Areni throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Areni scores with a nice short uppercut.
Areni has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gilyard after a bit of a struggle.
Gilyard gets through Areni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Areni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gilyard.
Areni pushes Gilyard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Gilyard manages to break the clinch.
Gilyard throws a big shot that misses.
Areni is looking to counter punch.
Gilyard throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Gilyard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Areni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gilyard. #TD#
Areni bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gilyard struggling a bit here.
Gilyard is looking to regain half guard here but Areni keeps moving and retains side control.
Areni lands a nice forearm strike.
Areni throwing strikes but Gilyard manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Areni tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gilyard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Areni is working hard here to advance position.
Gilyard tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Areni manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gilyard's best efforts.
Areni is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Areni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Areni is trying to maintain the position but Gilyard is very close to passing his half guard.#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.
Gilyard wants to stand but Areni has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Areni wants to get back to full guard but Gilyard has passed into side control.
Gilyard tries to stand but Areni is controlling his head.
Areni is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lorenzo Gilyard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hin Areni's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gilyard misses with a body shot.
Areni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gilyard takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
Areni throws a jab but it's blocked by Gilyard.
Areni lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gilyard works over Areni's head and body with a nice combination.
Gilyard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gilyard looks to throw the jab but Areni is out of range.
Gilyard misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilyard misses with a body punch
and Areni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gilyard throws a sloppy body shot
and Areni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lorenzo Gilyard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gilyard throws an overhand right that lands on Areni's shoulder, as Areni tries to avoid the shot.
Gilyard swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Gilyard misses with a body shot.
As Gilyard tries to get set, Areni tries to push him back and clinch up but Gilyard manages to avoid the attempt.
Gilyard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Areni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gilyard lands a head shot.
Gilyard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Areni on the side of the head.
Gilyard misses with an uppercut
and Gilyard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gilyard lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Areni bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gilyard tries to improve position but can't.
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!
Gilyard dodges the ground and pound from Areni.
Hin Areni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Areni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gilyard keeps working.
Areni working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T2#
Gilyard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Areni wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Areni lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Areni misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gilyard takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gilyard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Areni's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Areni wants to control but Gilyard is keeping him busy.
Gilyard controlling the position well.
Areni lands strikes from half guard.
Areni lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Areni lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Areni is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gilyard trying to control but Areni postures up. #SUB2#
Gilyard looking for submissions off his back.
Areni not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Areni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gilyard keeps working.
Gilyard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Areni scores with a couple of nice shots.
Areni thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gilyard is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Gilyard looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gilyard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gilyard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hin Areni showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Areni 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hin Areni!
Hin Areni bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PSE 40
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Nuts misses with a hook.
Nuts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nuts sizes up Areni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Areni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nuts swings widly with a right hand
and Areni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Nuts clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuts.
Nuts is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nuts tries to throw a body punch but Areni avoids it by throwing Nuts back against the cage.
Areni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuts blocks an uppercut.
Nuts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Areni lands with a short shot to the head.
Nuts misses with the head strike. #T1#
Nuts pressing his opponent against the cage.
Areni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Areni gets through Nuts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Nuts. #TD2#
Nuts decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Nuts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Areni doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Areni manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Areni slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Nuts working for a triangle but Areni defends it easily. #SUB2#
Nuts is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Areni defends well.#T2#
Nuts trying to keep a closed guard but Areni is proving a slippery customer.
Nuts can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Areni controls the pace.
Nuts looking to control.
Areni is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Our spies down at at Team Alpha Midget inform us that Nuts has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Areni trying to control the position from guard on top but Nuts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Nuts is trying to keep Areni in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Areni tries to free his leg and advance position but Nuts is retaining full guard.
Nuts keeping moving, preventing Areni from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Deez Nuts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuts swinging wildly here.
Areni staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Areni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nuts slips a jab and a cross from Areni.
Nuts is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nuts lands a nice looking body shot.
Areni on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Areni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nuts manages to avoid it.
Areni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nuts throws out the jab.
It looked like Areni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Nuts misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Areni misses the target.
Nuts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Areni swings widly with a right hand
enabling Nuts to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Hin Areni has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Areni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Areni misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deez Nuts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hin Areni's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nuts misses with a wild combination.
Nuts throws a jab when Areni was well out of range.
Nuts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nuts throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Areni is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nuts's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#CL2#
Nuts has Areni up against the cage in a clinch.
Nuts lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Nuts scores with a nice short uppercut.
Areni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nuts misses with a body punch.
Areni misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Areni's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nuts lands an uppercut.
Nuts tries to work over Areni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Areni blocks an uppercut.
Nuts lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nuts.
A short uppercut from Areni.
A short body shot lands from Nuts as the two fighters clinch.
Nuts blocks an uppercut.
Nuts lands with a short shot to the head.
Nuts lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Nuts decides to pull guard.
Areni might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nuts trying to keep a closed guard but Areni is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Nuts looking for a guillotine here but Areni defends easily. #SUB2#
Areni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nuts has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Areni has managed to get both his arms back between Nuts's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Areni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nuts has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Areni has managed to get both his arms back between Nuts's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Areni not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Nuts throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Nuts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Areni defends it easily.#SUB2#
Nuts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nuts can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Areni controls the pace.#SUB2#
Nuts throws his legs up looking for a submission but Areni uses it to pass to side control. #T3#
Nuts is trying to improve his position.
Nuts is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Nuts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nuts is looking to reverse the position.
Areni tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nuts is being controlled here.
Areni working away.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Areni advances nicely into full mount.
Nuts is looking to improve his position but Areni isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuts is still trying to improve position.
Areni takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nuts tries to reverse the position but Areni maintains control.
Areni wants to control the pace but Nuts is squirming around nicely.
Areni moves to back control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuts wants to control his opponent's hands but Areni gets his hands free.
Nuts wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deez Nuts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hin Areni's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nuts misses with an uppercut
and Areni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Areni staying out of range there.
Nuts connects with a nice looking jab.
Areni takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Areni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuts lands a slapping body shot.
Areni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nuts.
Nuts misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Nuts lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Nuts misses its intended target.
Areni slips a jab from Nuts.
Nuts misses the jab.
Nuts lands a nice looking body shot.
Nuts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Areni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nuts under the eye.
Hin Areni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nuts looks to land a combination but Areni avoids it well.
Areni was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Areni slips under a jab.
Nuts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Areni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Deez Nuts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Areni takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nuts throws a shot from downtown. Areni moves away and avoids it.
Areni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nuts takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuts slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nuts looks to land a combination but Areni avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Areni misses its target.#T3#
Nuts scores with a crisp jab that stopped Areni in his tracks.
Nuts missing with a left hand there. Areni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Areni appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Areni throws an overhand right that lands on Nuts's shoulder, as Nuts tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Nuts releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nuts scores with a jab to the head.
Nuts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nuts just misses with a punch to the body.
Areni is looking to counter punch.
Nuts connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
A slow jab from Nuts misses its intended target.
Areni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Areni walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#
Areni is rocked!
Nuts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Areni at a distance.
Nuts throws a hook but Areni avoids it easily.
Nuts cracks Areni with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Areni misses with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deez Nuts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nuts 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deez Nuts!
Our winner, Deez Nuts, 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: PSE 35
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
BySubtraction tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Areni counter with a right hand.
Areni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Decent striking displayed by BySubtraction there.
BySubtraction throws a shot from downtown. Areni moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Areni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
BySubtraction misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Areni. #CL2#
BySubtraction moves into the clinch successfully.
Areni managing to block the knees to the body from BySubtraction.
Areni looking for a takedown.
BySubtraction tries to land knees in the clinch but Areni avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BySubtraction tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Areni smiles and moves away.
Areni swats away the attempt to clinch by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arenis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
BySubtraction 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.
BySubtraction rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Areni counter with a right hand. #T1#
BySubtraction tries to clinch but Areni moves out of range.
A slow jab from BySubtraction misses its intended target.
BySubtraction misses with an uppercut.
BySubtraction thows a left - swing and a miss!
Areni is looking to counter punch.
Areni keeps the fight on the outside.
Areni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
BySubtraction misses with a hook. Areni ducked under it nicely.
BySubtraction throws an overhand right that lands on Areni's shoulder, as Areni tries to avoid the shot.
BySubtraction throws a lazy right hand but Areni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
BySubtraction is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Areni moves out of range as BySubtraction strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Areni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Areni misses the jab.#CL2#
BySubtraction has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from BySubtraction. #T2#
Areni misses with a hook to the ribs.
BySubtraction tries a body shot but Areni blocks it.
BySubtraction crunches a lovely knee into Areni's ribcage.
Areni lands a shoulder strike.
Areni scores with an uppercut up the middle.
BySubtraction is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Areni is defending well for now.
BySubtraction lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Areni blocking some punches.
BySubtraction throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Areni.
BySubtraction lands a shot to the body.
Areni tries to break free but BySubtraction pushes him back against the cage.
BySubtraction missing with knees to the body.
BySubtraction landing knees to the body.
BySubtraction tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Areni looking for a takedown.
BySubtraction misses with a body punch. #TD#
Areni turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Areni manages to end up in side control.
BySubtraction regains half guard.#SUB2#
BySubtraction looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
BySubtraction actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
BySubtraction actively working from the bottom here.
BySubtraction is looking to improve his position.
BySubtraction is not content to let Areni control the position.
BySubtraction is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
BySubtraction looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
BySubtraction slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Areni forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
BySubtraction looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
BySubtraction looking for a kimura from the bottom but Areni passes into side control!
Areni working the ground and pound from side control.
Areni advances to full mount.
BySubtraction wants to control but Areni is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Addition BySubtraction will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
BySubtraction throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Areni counters with a nice uppercut.
BySubtraction 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.
BySubtraction misses with a looping left.
Addition BySubtraction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from BySubtraction misses its intended target.
Addition BySubtraction seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from BySubtraction.
As BySubtraction looks to move away, Areni throws a big counter combo but BySubtraction just gets out of the way.
Areni blocks a jab.
Areni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Areni is looking to counter punch.
Areni avoids the body shot from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
BySubtraction takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
Areni is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BySubtraction lands a lovely overhand right.
Areni takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Areni moves out of range as BySubtraction strikes.
BySubtraction throws a shot from downtown. Areni moves away and avoids it.#T1#
A jab from BySubtraction misses. #CL2#
BySubtraction clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Areni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
BySubtraction waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Areni.
Areni shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
BySubtraction throws a hook but Areni blocks it.
Areni throwing a counter right hand but BySubtraction manages to avoid it.
BySubtraction has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Areni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for BySubtraction. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Areni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Areni slips under a jab from BySubtraction.
Areni misses with a hook. BySubtraction ducked under it nicely.
Areni on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hin Areni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Areni avoids the body shot from BySubtraction.
Areni is looking to counter punch.
BySubtraction swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Areni.
BySubtraction scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
BySubtraction rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Areni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
BySubtraction uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Areni.
BySubtraction throws a predictable looking body shot
and Areni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
BySubtraction throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Areni misses.
BySubtraction throws a predictable looking body shot
and Areni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
BySubtraction looks to score with a jab to the body but Areni is just out of range.
BySubtraction swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Areni is looking to counter punch.
Areni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract BySubtraction.
BySubtraction cracks a nice hook into Areni's ribs.
Areni slips a straight right by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Areni.
Areni is looking to counter punch.
BySubtraction stalks Areni and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Areni's face. Areni staggers backwards, shaken.#T3#
Areni takes one to the side of the head.
BySubtraction tries to clinch but Areni moves away
and Areni counters with a left to the body.
BySubtraction lands a head shot.
Areni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
BySubtraction lands a jab to Areni's midsection.
Areni takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Areni moves out of range of the strikes.
Areni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Areni throwing a counter right hand but BySubtraction manages to avoid it.
Areni looks to score with a jab to the body but BySubtraction is just out of range.
BySubtraction throws a lazy uppercut
letting Areni counter with a right hand. #CL2#
BySubtraction pushes Areni up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Areni.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Areni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
BySubtraction pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Areni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Areni just misses with a punch to the body.
BySubtraction throws out a counter right but Areni avoids it with no problem.
BySubtraction lands with an overhand left.
Areni looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
BySubtraction missing with a left hand there. Areni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Areni drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Areni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BySubtraction.
Areni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
BySubtraction lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Areni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from BySubtraction.
A quick step to the side and Areni tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
BySubtraction moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Areni.
BySubtraction scores a nice knee to the body.
Areni has had enough of the clinch but BySubtraction keeps him there for the moment.
Addition BySubtraction seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Areni lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Addition BySubtraction showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Areni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from BySubtraction.
Areni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
BySubtraction scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
BySubtraction tries to advance to mount but Areni denies him. #SUB2#
BySubtraction has an Americana. Areni didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! BySubtraction is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if BySubtraction hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Addition BySubtraction!
A relieved looking Addition BySubtraction 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: PSE 29
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Areni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Hin Areni has been cut.
Areni connects with a right hand. A T Rex Bottom shakes it off.
Hin Areni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Areni cracks A T Rex Bottom with a right hand to the side of the head.
Areni misses with a lunging right hand
and A T Rex Bottom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Areni pushes A T Rex Bottom up against the cage in a clinch.
A T Rex Bottom controlling the action here for a moment. #T1#
Areni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Areni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A T Rex Bottom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A T Rex Bottom blocks an uppercut.
Areni misses with a punch on the inside.
Areni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to A T Rex Bottom's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A T Rex Bottom blocking some punches.
Areni lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A T Rex Bottom prevents a body shot from Areni.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Areni.
A T Rex Bottom is looking to break free of the clinch but Areni has double underhooks.
Areni has a couple of punches blocked by A T Rex Bottom.
A head punch on the inside from Areni fails to land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Areni has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T2#
Areni pushes A T Rex Bottom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A T Rex Bottom blocks an uppercut.
Areni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A T Rex Bottom pressing his opponent against the cage.
Areni throws a punch but it's blocked by A T Rex Bottom.
Areni misses with a punch on the inside.
A T Rex Bottom is pushing Areni up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Areni misses with the head strike.
A T Rex Bottom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Areni fails to land.
A T Rex Bottom blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
A T Rex Bottom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Areni throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
A T Rex Bottom has picked Areni up - he's going for a ride! A T Rex Bottom dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
A T Rex Bottom keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Areni is trying is best to control the position here.
A T Rex Bottom is thwarting Areni's attempts to control the position.
A T Rex Bottom prevents Areni from improving his position.
Areni trying to hold on to A T Rex Bottom's head to control him but A T Rex Bottom postures up.
Areni gets back to full guard. #T4#
A T Rex Bottom wants to control from the top but Areni keeps moving.
A T Rex Bottom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Areni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Areni is controlling A T Rex Bottom's posture.
Areni controls A T Rex Bottom momentarily but A T Rex Bottom frees himself.
Areni has his hands on A T Rex Bottom's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A T Rex Bottom is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Areni clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hin Areni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hin Areni's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Areni misses with a straight left.
A T Rex Bottom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Areni connects with a right hand. A T Rex Bottom shakes it off.
Areni tries to close the distance and clinch but A T Rex Bottom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A T Rex Bottom went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Areni jabs A T Rex Bottom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni tries to clinch but A T Rex Bottom moves out of range.
A T Rex Bottom throws a quick counter kick to the body but Areni avoids it.#T1#
Areni tries to clinch but A T Rex Bottom moves away #TD#
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a takedown into side control.
Areni tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Areni is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Areni works his way to full guard. Good work.
A T Rex Bottom stays in close to Areni's body and controls the position.
A T Rex Bottom tries to free his leg and advance position but Areni is retaining full guard. #SUB#
A T Rex Bottom is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Areni is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Areni has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Areni stays in close to A T Rex Bottom's body and controls the position. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as A T Rex Bottom holds on and takes a little breather.
Areni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Areni wants to pass the guard but A T Rex Bottom is keeping the position.#SUB#
A T Rex Bottom looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Areni passes into side control.
A T Rex Bottom is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
A T Rex Bottom prevents Areni from moving into mount.
A T Rex Bottom is looking for a sweep.
Areni trying to control the action but A T Rex Bottom is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Areni working away.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Areni slows the pace down.
Areni is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A T Rex Bottom moves out of range of the strikes.
Areni tries to close the distance and clinch up but A T Rex Bottom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A T Rex Bottom attempts a counter takedown but Areni avoids it well and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A T Rex Bottom moves away from the strike by Areni.
It looked like A T Rex Bottom was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Areni.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hin Areni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hin Areni's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Areni misses with a wild body shot.
A T Rex Bottom ducks right into an uppercut from Areni.
A telegraphed right hand from Areni misses the target.
Areni throws a shot from downtown. A T Rex Bottom moves away and avoids it.
A T Rex Bottom looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Areni 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni misses with a shot to the body
letting A T Rex Bottom counter with a right hand. #T1#
A big left from Areni misses.
A T Rex Bottom throwing a counter right hand but Areni manages to avoid it.
Areni missing with a left hand there. A T Rex Bottom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A T Rex Bottom throws a quick counter kick to the body but Areni avoids it.
Areni lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Areni swings for the body but A T Rex Bottom moves out of range.
A T Rex Bottom fires out a quick counter leg kick but Areni just manages to avoid it.
Areni fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snake Under A T Rex Bottom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Areni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Areni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Areni throws a poor cross that misses
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a stiff right hand.
Areni misses with an uppercut. A T Rex Bottom saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from A T Rex Bottom misses its target.
Areni misses with a lunging right hand
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Areni throws a sloppy body shot
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a thumping low kick.
Areni cracks A T Rex Bottom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Areni scores with a nice right hand.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Areni. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Areni lands a straight punch to the body, keeping A T Rex Bottom at a distance.
Areni is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A T Rex Bottom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Areni darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and A T Rex Bottom decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Areni's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hin Areni.
I've got Areni 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hin Areni!
Hin Areni really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Snake Under A T Rex Bottom stepped up to the mic, saying 'Noooooo, he got his stench on me... Ill be back...'.

Event: PSE 26
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Bodo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bodo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Areni circles away quickly and effectively.
Bodo throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Areni holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bodo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bodo.
Areni has Bodo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bodo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bodo blocks a body shot from Areni.
Bodo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Areni is working Bodo over against the cage.
Areni misses with a punch on the inside.
Bodo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A shot in the inside from Bodo.
Areni lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni lands a body shot in the clinch.
Areni softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Areni as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Bodo manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Areni lands a nice hook to Bodo's body. Bodo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bodo throws a series of punches but Areni moves out of range.
Areni is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bodo with a body shot.#T1#
Areni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Areni drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Areni has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Bodo is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Areni yanks on the arm and Bodo is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Areni.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hin Areni!
Hin Areni thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: New Years Blast Bash
Date: Jan 01, 2019

#R1#
WhiteBoy throws a looping overhand right but Areni ducks down to avoid it.
WhiteBoy looks to land a left hand but Areni moved out of range nicely.
Areni is looking for a counter combo.
WhiteBoy throws a jab when Areni was well out of range.
WhiteBoy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Areni moves away from the strike by WhiteBoy.
WhiteBoy misses with an uppercut. Areni saw that one coming.
Areni misses with a hook.#CL#
Areni clinches up with WhiteBoy and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
WhiteBoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Areni swings wildly with an uppercut but WhiteBoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
WhiteBoy is trying to force a seperation but Areni has the dominant position.
WhiteBoy blocking some punches.
WhiteBoy lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
WhiteBoy breaks from the clinch.
Areni on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
WhiteBoy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Areni.
A cross from Areni lands.
Nice body punch from Areni.
Areni throws a big shot that misses.
Areni shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has WhiteBoy pinned against the cage. WhiteBoy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dirty WhiteBoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
WhiteBoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Areni was well out of range. Poor timing from WhiteBoy.
WhiteBoy misses the shot to the body. #T2#
WhiteBoy throws a hook to the side of Areni's head but Areni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
WhiteBoy misses with an uppercut.
Areni tries to counter by clinching up but WhiteBoy breaks away and moves out of range.
WhiteBoy throws a nice looking combination but Areni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
WhiteBoy throws a shot from downtown. Areni moves away and avoids it.
WhiteBoy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Areni looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL#
Areni has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
WhiteBoy breaks the clinch.
WhiteBoy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Areni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
WhiteBoy throws an overhand right that lands on Areni's shoulder, as Areni tries to avoid the shot.
Areni lands a glancing blow to the side of WhiteBoy's head.#CL#
Areni takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
WhiteBoy breaks from the clinch. #T3#
WhiteBoy misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Areni moves into the clinch.
Areni has a couple of punches blocked by WhiteBoy.
A shot in the inside from WhiteBoy.
Areni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
WhiteBoy misses with a hook from the clinch.
WhiteBoy misses with the head strike.
Areni has a couple of punches blocked by WhiteBoy.
Areni working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Areni.
Areni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Areni fails to land. #BC2#
WhiteBoy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
WhiteBoy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
WhiteBoy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Areni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but WhiteBoy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
WhiteBoy misses with a straight left. #T4#
WhiteBoy throws a hook to the side of Areni's head but Areni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
WhiteBoy misses with a looping right.
Areni slips under a jab from WhiteBoy.
Dirty WhiteBoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Areni slips a jab from WhiteBoy.
As WhiteBoy tries to get set, Areni tries to push him back and clinch up but WhiteBoy manages to avoid the attempt.
Areni scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
WhiteBoy misses with a wild body shot.
WhiteBoy misses with a right hand #TD#
and Areni counters with a single leg into guard. WhiteBoy didn't expect that.
Areni trying to control the position from guard on top but WhiteBoy 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 WhiteBoy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Areni postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC#
WhiteBoy is rocked!
Areni lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
WhiteBoy is still in real trouble! Can Areni finish him?
WhiteBoy has momentary wrist control but Areni slips an elbow through the middle.
Areni is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Areni postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! WhiteBoy covers up, he's hurt! Areni keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Areni and the ref steps in to end the fight! Areni can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hin Areni!
Hin Areni thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Two connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reyes. Reyes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Two tests Reyes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Two paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A head kick misses from Reyes.
Two is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Two lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Two darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Two connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reyes tries to clinch up but Two circles away and keeps his distance.
Two throws a right and a left that both miss.
Two scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Two lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Two finds it's target.
Reyes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Two circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reyes ducks right into an uppercut from Two.
Reyes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Two connects with a crisp jab.
Two is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Reyes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Reyes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Two counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reyes throws a lazy uppercut
letting Two counter with a right hand.
Two 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.
Two lands with a hook. Reyes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Two with a hook.
Reyes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Two counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Two cracks Reyes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Two scores with a hook.
Good exchange - Two coming out on top.
Reyes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Two counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reyes throws a lazy right hand but Two sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reyes sets himself, and Two steps forward looking for the clinch! Reyes avoids it this time.
Two has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Two cracks Reyes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Two jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Two fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reyes, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Reyes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Two gets to his feet. Reyes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Two scores with a sloppy right hand. Reyes should have avoided that one.
Reyes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reyes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice cross by Two.
Two moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Two bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reyes's head backwards.
Reyes shoots in looking for a takedown but Two manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reyes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reyes fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Reyes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reyes is breathing heavily.#T3#
Two lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Two's coach down at Doherty's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Two's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Two moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Two scores with a jab to the head.
Reyes needs to keep his hands up - Two had a free shot at his head there.
Two lands a jab to the nose.
Reyes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Two bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Two connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Two lands a really nice looking cross but Reyes seems unphased.
Reyes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Two finds it's way through Reyes's defenses. #T4#
Reyes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Two scores with a jab. Reyes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Two circles away from the clinch attempt.
Two's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Two duly obliges.
Two shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Reyes eats them both and turns towards Two to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Two connects with a single shot there.
Two lands with a straight right. Reyes didn't see that one coming.
Two connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A left lands for Two.
Two's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reyes under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Two lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reyes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Two counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Test Two 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#
Two connects with a single shot there.
Two jabs Reyes right on the nose. Reyes blinks but takes it well.
Two moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reyes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot by Two.
Reyes falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Two counter with a right hand.
Reyes with a poor takedown
and Two counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch lands to the side of Reyes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Two jabs Reyes right on the nose. Reyes blinks but takes it well.
Two cracks Reyes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Test Two seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reyes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reyes throws a sloppy body shot
and Two cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Two's corner calls for a 1-2. Two obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice jab there from Two. #T1#
Reyes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Two clinches up against the cage.
Two stops a takedown attempt from Reyes.
Reyes tries to pull guard but Two forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Reyes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Two keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reyes's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from Two.
Two lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Two escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Two lands with an uppercut that bounces Reyes off the cage and back into range.
A lazy left from Two finds it's target.
Two lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Two lands with a nice combination. Reyes backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#
Reyes is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Two scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh Reyes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A decent looking cross lands there for Two.
Two closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Reyes! Two dives in looking to finish! Reyes is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Test Two!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Good exchange - Two coming out on top.
Two uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Two throws out a powerful jab.
Sycho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sycho misses with a looping left.
Sycho takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Two scores with a hook.
Sycho swings for the body but Two moves out of range.
Two swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sycho doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Sycho misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sycho. Two does a little dance to reset his feet.
Two slips under a jab.
Two doesn't manage to clinch there - Sycho circles away.
Sycho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Two.
It looked like Two wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sycho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Two misses with an uppercut.
Sycho missing with a left hand there. Two was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Syd Sycho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sycho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Two connects with a nice looking jab.
Sycho looks to land a right hand but Two moved out of range.
Sycho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Two.
Sycho moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Two takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sycho throws a hook but Two blocks it.
Two tries to clinch up.
Good standup being displayed there by Two as he connects with a hook.
Sycho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sycho lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Two keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sycho.
Two swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Two misses with the combination.
Sycho throws a jab but it's blocked by Two.
Two staying out of range there.
Two steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sycho.
Sycho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Two connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sycho scrambles back to his feet.
Two is looking to clinch.
Sycho throws a body punch but Two moves out of range.
Sycho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Two counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sycho scores with a jab. Two acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sycho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sycho moves away from the strike by Two.
Two throws a hook but Sycho blocks it.#T2#
A cross from Two lands.
Two staying out of range there.
Two wants to clinch.
Two moves away from the strike by Sycho.
Nice defenses there by Two.
Nice shot lands for Sycho.
Two throws out a loose jab but Sycho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Two scores with a jab to the head.
Sycho takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sycho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sycho slips under a jab from Two.
A slow jab from Sycho misses its intended target.
Two throws a big shot that misses.
Sycho throws a looping overhand right but Two ducks down to avoid it.
Two ducks right into an uppercut from Sycho.
Sycho misses with a looping right.
Sycho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sycho throws a looping overhand right but Two ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Two wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
The fighters circling - Sycho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sycho misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Two to counter with a crisp jab.
Two misses with an uppercut.
Two displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sycho throws out the jab.
Sycho misses with a lunging right hand
and Two counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sycho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Two's hands.
Sycho misses with an uppercut.
Two ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Two throws a jab when Sycho was well out of range.
A lazy left from Two finds it's target.
Sycho throws an overhand right that lands on Two's shoulder, as Two tries to avoid the shot.
Sycho throws out a loose jab but Two uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sycho looks winded!
Sycho ducks under a wild hook from Two.
Two avoids the body shot from Sycho.
Two throws a shot from downtown. Sycho moves away and avoids it.
Two fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sycho on the side of the head.
Sycho throws a lazy uppercut
letting Two counter with a right hand.
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!
Two throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sycho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sycho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Two is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sycho. #T4#
Two moves out of range as Sycho strikes.
Two is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A combination from Two does no damage.
Two swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Sycho misses.
Two thows a left - swing and a miss!
Two misses with a two punch combination.
Two looks to throw the jab but Sycho is out of range.
A left lands for Two.
Two uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sycho.
Two misses with a looping right.
Two catches Sycho with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Two throws a lazy right hand but Sycho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Two looks to throw the jab but Sycho is out of range.
Sycho moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Two displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sycho throws out the jab.
Sycho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Two connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sycho works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big right from Sycho misses.
Sycho connects with a right hand. Two shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Test Two dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sycho takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Two misses with a looping left.
Two ducks under a wild hook from Sycho.
Sycho looks to throw the jab but Two is out of range.
Two is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Two slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Two.
Sycho throws a sloppy body shot
letting Two counter with a right hand.
Two fails with an attempt to clinch.
Two slips a straight right by Sycho.
Sycho throws a jab when Two was well out of range.
Two throwing a counter right hand but Sycho manages to avoid it.
Two cracks Sycho with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sycho misses with an uppercut
letting Two counter with a right hand.
Two looks to land a right hand but Sycho moved out of range.
Sycho swings for the body but Two moves out of range.
Two appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two looks to land a right hand but Sycho moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sycho! But no joy.
Two throws the left hand but Sycho avoids the punch easily.
Sycho takes one to the side of the head.
Two is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sycho can do to turn this around?
Sycho misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Two takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sycho darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Sycho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Two sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Test Two is winning the standup battle so far.
Sycho throws the left hand but Two avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Two throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sycho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Two manages to avoid it.
Two connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sycho. Sycho circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Two lands with a hook. Sycho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Two misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sycho might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Two has got the better of the exchanges.
Sycho throws the left hand but Two avoids the punch easily.
Two swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Two, as that shot connected.
Sycho moves out of range of the strikes.
Sycho throws out a counter right but Two avoids it with no problem.
Two moves out of range as Sycho strikes.
Two throws a jab when Sycho was well out of range.
Two throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Two throws a right and a left that Sycho avoids nicely.
Two throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sycho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Two misses.
Sycho slips under a jab.
Sycho looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Sycho misses with an uppercut.
Two tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sycho manages to circle out of the way.
Two throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Two displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sycho throws out the jab.
Sycho is breathing heavily.
Sycho looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Two throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sycho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sycho misses with a hook.
Sycho has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sycho looks to land a left hand but Two moved out of range nicely.
Sycho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Two.
Two cracks Sycho with a good jab.
Two throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Two steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sycho.
Two waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sycho.
Sycho lands an overhand right.
Sycho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sycho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Two moves away from the strike by Sycho.
Two throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sycho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Two looks to land a left hand but Sycho moved out of range nicely.
Two throws a one two combo. #T3#
Sycho misses with a left hand
and Two cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Two connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC#
Sycho is rocked!
Sycho misses the shot to the body.
Sycho is still on wobbly legs! Can Two finish him?
The fighters circling - Sycho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Two misses with a series of wild punches.
Sycho seems to have recovered his senses.
Sycho throws a hook to the side of Two's head but Two sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sycho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Two.
Two tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sycho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sycho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Two.
Two throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sycho misses with a body shot.
Two goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sycho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sycho loads up on a big right hand but Two slips the punch.
Sycho throws a jab when Two was well out of range.
Two catches Sycho with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Two misses with a straight right. #T4#
Sycho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Two misses.
Sycho throws out a loose jab but Two uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sycho misses the target.
Two misses with a straight right.
Sycho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Two.
Two throws a shot from downtown. Sycho moves away and avoids it.
Two scores with a jab to the head.
Two misses with a hook. Sycho ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Two misses.
Two bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sycho throws a hook to the side of Two's head but Two sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Two's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sycho under the eye.
Sycho throws a hook but Two blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Two looks to throw the jab but Sycho is out of range.
Two fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Sycho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Two scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Test Two dominated that second round.
That's time! Two's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Two lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Two lands with a hook. Sycho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Two throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Sycho.
A slow jab from Sycho misses its intended target.
Sycho connects with a looping right hand.
Sycho throws an overhand right that lands on Two's shoulder, as Two tries to avoid the shot.
Sycho throws a good cross that connects.
Sycho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Two in his tracks.
Sycho slips under a jab.
Two waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sycho.
Sycho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sycho misses with a looping right.
It looked like Two wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycho throws a poor cross that misses
and Two counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Sycho misses the target.
Sycho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sycho looks to throw the jab but Two is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sycho throws the left hand but Two avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Two throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Two throws a hook but Sycho avoids it easily.
Two looks to throw the jab but Sycho is out of range.
Sycho ducks under a wild hook from Two.
A big left from Two misses.
Sycho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Two sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sycho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sycho defending well as Two loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Sycho misses.
A big right from Sycho misses.
Sycho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A punch combination from Two misses.
Sycho misses with a body shot
and Two counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sycho lands with a hook. Two tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sycho throws a poor cross that misses
and Two counters with a stiff right hand.
Two steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sycho.
A swing and a miss from Two.
Sycho keeps the fight on the outside.
Sycho throws an overhand right that lands on Two's shoulder, as Two tries to avoid the shot.
Sycho slips a straight right by Two.
Two misses with a looping left.
Test Two is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Two's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sycho under the eye.
Two bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Two waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sycho.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sycho! But no joy.
Two moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Two misses its intended target.
Sycho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sycho throws a hook to the side of Two's head but Two sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Two throws a hook to the side of Sycho's head but Sycho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Two with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sycho to score with a decent uppercut.
Two looks to land a left hand but Sycho moved out of range nicely.
Two throws a looping overhand right but Sycho ducks down to avoid it.
Two is looking to clinch.
Two staying out of range there.
Sycho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Two.
Sycho slips a straight right by Two.
Two throws a hook to the side of Sycho's head but Sycho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Two looks to land a left hand but Sycho moved out of range nicely.
Sycho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Two.
Sycho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Two. #T3#
Sycho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sycho blocks a jab.
Sycho ducks under a wild hook from Two.
Two waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sycho.
Two connects with a single shot there.
Two throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Two ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sycho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Two.
A slow jab from Sycho misses its intended target.
Two slips a jab from Sycho.
Two tries to clinch there but Sycho circles away.
Sycho takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Two scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sycho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Two on the side of the head.
Two stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sycho slips under a jab from Two.
Nice shot by Two.#T4#
Two goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sycho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Two misses with a straight right.
Sycho ducks under a wild hook from Two.
Sycho throws a hook to the side of Two's head but Two sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sycho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sycho ducks under a wild hook from Two.
Sycho looks to land a right hand but Two moved out of range.
Two bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sycho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Two seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sycho takes a jab right on the kisser.
Two misses with a hook.
Two misses with a straight left.
Sycho ducks under a wild hook from Two.
A telegraphed right hand from Sycho misses the target.
Two throws an overhand right that lands on Sycho's shoulder, as Sycho tries to avoid the shot.
Two misses with a hook. Sycho ducked under it nicely.
Sycho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Syd Sycho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Two misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Test Two showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Two has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test Two!

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