Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HonoHi 4: Incoming Power
Date: Oct 05, 2018

#R1#
MacConnelly tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hernandez defends well and MacConnelly ends up having to push Hernandez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hernandez fails with a takedown attempt.
Hernandez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hernandez connects with a high kick. #TD2#
Hernandez feints and as MacConnelly raises his hands in defense, Hernandez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
MacConnelly is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hernandez dives into side control. #REVR#
MacConnelly is not content to let Hernandez control the position. #T1#
You can see the frustration on MacConnelly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacConnelly keeps working.
MacConnelly is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hernandez has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hernandez working away.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but MacConnelly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacConnelly can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
MacConnelly has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Hernandez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. MacConnelly is trying to defend but Hernandez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
MacConnelly kicks off Hernandez and gets to his feet.
MacConnelly goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#KD#
MacConnelly drops Hernandez with a right and a left! MacConnelly comes rushing in but Hernandez regains his composure and manages to keep MacConnelly in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacConnelly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
MacConnelly postures up and lands a big shot to Hernandez's brow. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacConnelly won't allow Hernandez to sweep him here.
MacConnelly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hernandez is trying to keep MacConnelly in close.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SU#
MacConnelly gets to his feet - Hernandez follows without any prompting.
Surly MacConnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
MacConnelly clinches.
Hernandez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but MacConnelly gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hernandez fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Surly MacConnelly dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##KD#
MacConnelly connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Hernandez to the floor! MacConnelly dives in looking for the finish!
Hernandez taking some punishment here, with MacConnelly in his half guard. #ROC#
Hernandez is rocked!
MacConnelly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacConnelly takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hernandez is still in real trouble! Can MacConnelly finish him?
Hernandez seems to have recovered his senses.
Hernandez is trying to control but can't.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but MacConnelly has control of the leg.
Hernandez trying to control but MacConnelly postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
MacConnelly controlling the action here.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep. MacConnelly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hernandez is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to clinch but MacConnelly moves out of range. #CL#
MacConnelly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MacConnelly scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
The referee calls for Hernandez to work.
Hernandez fails to pull guard.
Hernandez tries to land a knee to the head but MacConnelly blocks with his arms. #TD2#
Hernandez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU#
MacConnelly gets to his feet. Hernandez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hernandez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacConnelly's waist but MacConnelly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hernandez off to one side.
Surly MacConnelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitchell Hernandez.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
MacConnelly throws a right and a left that Hernandez avoids nicely.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but MacConnelly shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from MacConnelly misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacConnelly or perhaps it was just good defense by Hernandez, which made it look bad. #T3#
MacConnelly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hernandez's calf.
MacConnelly looks to land a combination. Hernandez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD#
MacConnelly looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hernandez is wriggling around but MacConnelly manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but MacConnelly has control of the leg.
MacConnelly perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4##SU#
MacConnelly stands up from half guard.
Surly MacConnelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacConnelly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hernandez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hernandez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hernandez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
MacConnelly lands with a kick to the temple. Hernandez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
MacConnelly throws a powerful right kick. Hernandez tried to block low but the kick was high! Hernandez was taken right off of his feet! MacConnelly jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Surly MacConnelly!

Event: HonoHi 3: Success
Date: Sep 28, 2018

#R1#
MacConnelly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lassiter tries to avoid it but MacConnelly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lassiter to the ground. Lassiter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lassiter avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Lassiter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lassiter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacConnelly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacConnelly staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
MacConnelly gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lassiter to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
MacConnelly has his feet on Lassiter 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A solid body kick from Lassiter .
MacConnelly dives in for a single leg takedown but Lassiter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Lassiter shoots in and bounces MacConnelly off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
MacConnelly is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lassiter presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
MacConnelly blocking some punches. #BC2#
MacConnelly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
MacConnelly has taken the fight to the clinch.
MacConnelly using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC2#
MacConnelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from MacConnelly.
Lassiter lands an overhand right.
Lassiter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacConnelly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lassiter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacConnelly circles away quickly and effectively.
Lassiter slips a jab and a cross from MacConnelly.
MacConnelly tries to land a leg kick but Lassiter saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
MacConnelly shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lassiter defends it nicely.
Avion Lassiter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Surly MacConnelly.
Lassiter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacConnelly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lassiter .
Lassiter fails to land the takedown.
MacConnelly tries a low kick but Lassiter avoids it.
Lassiter feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
MacConnelly clinches. #BC2#
MacConnelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacConnelly misses with a hook.#CL#
Lassiter closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Lassiter pulls MacConnelly into guard. #T3#
Lassiter is controlling MacConnelly's posture.
Lassiter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacConnelly with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacConnelly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Lassiter is looking to stand up but MacConnelly isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lassiter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacConnelly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MacConnelly won't allow Lassiter to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
MacConnelly throws a right and a left that both miss.
MacConnelly dives in for a single leg takedown but Lassiter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Lassiter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lassiter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacConnelly explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
MacConnelly walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lassiter .
MacConnelly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lassiter .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Surly MacConnelly dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
MacConnelly pushes Lassiter up against the cage in a clinch.
Lassiter is struggling to control the position.
Lassiter jumps guard but MacConnelly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lassiter is trying to pull guard but MacConnelly has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacConnelly pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lassiter swings wildly with an uppercut but MacConnelly uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Lassiter is stalling here.
MacConnelly gets through Lassiter 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacConnelly controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Lassiter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MacConnelly tries to work over Lassiter 's front leg with a kick but Lassiter checks it.
Lassiter shoots in for a takedown but MacConnelly shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avion Lassiter . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lassiter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lassiter looks for a takedown but MacConnelly sprawls well.
Lassiter darts in looking for a takedown but MacConnelly gets double underhooks and turns Lassiter into the cage. #CL2#
MacConnelly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MacConnelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lassiter tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
MacConnelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lassiter throws a jab when MacConnelly was well out of range.#T3#
MacConnelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacConnelly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lassiter scores with a nice body kick.
MacConnelly listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
MacConnelly misses with a few strikes there.
Lassiter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed right hand from Lassiter misses the target. #TD#
MacConnelly gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lassiter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lassiter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacConnelly wants to stand up but Lassiter is controlling him.
Lassiter trying to control but MacConnelly is working from the bottom. #T4#
Lassiter throwing strikes from guard but MacConnelly blocks nicely.
Lassiter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
MacConnelly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lassiter wants to control from the top but MacConnelly keeps moving.
Lassiter throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lassiter stops MacConnelly from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lassiter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacConnelly. #CL2#
MacConnelly moves into range and clinches up with Lassiter .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Surly MacConnelly 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lassiter swings for the body but MacConnelly moves out of range. #TD2#
MacConnelly drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Lassiter is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. MacConnelly presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Lassiter stalling against the cage.
MacConnelly has a couple of punches blocked by Lassiter .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacConnelly stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
MacConnelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##TD#
Lassiter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
MacConnelly sneaks out the side door and pushes Lassiter away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
MacConnelly shoots in for a takedown but Lassiter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
MacConnelly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacConnelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacConnelly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacConnelly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
MacConnelly closes the distance and pushes Lassiter back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as MacConnelly takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Lassiter breaks from the clinch. #T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lassiter .
MacConnelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lassiter was well out of range. Poor timing from MacConnelly.
A punch combination from Lassiter misses. #CL2#
MacConnelly closes the distance and pushes Lassiter back into the cage.
Lassiter tries to pull guard but MacConnelly holds him up against the cage and eventually Lassiter drops back down to his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacConnelly.
Lassiter is trying to pull guard but MacConnelly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
MacConnelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacConnelly takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
MacConnelly tries for a takedown but Lassiter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MacConnelly closes the distance and clinches up with Lassiter , looking for a takedown. MacConnelly pushes Lassiter against the cage but Lassiter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Avion Lassiter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Surly MacConnelly.
Lassiter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacConnelly throws a series of punches but Lassiter moves out of range. #TD#
Lassiter feints and as MacConnelly raises his hands in defense, Lassiter changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
MacConnelly trying to control the position.
Lassiter throws a big right hand that misses.
Surly MacConnelly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lassiter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU#
Lassiter gets to his feet. MacConnelly looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Lassiter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacConnelly.#CL2#
MacConnelly gets a clinch.
Lassiter fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
MacConnelly breaks the clinch.
MacConnelly throws a combination that misses
and Lassiter counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
MacConnelly closes the distance and clinches.
MacConnelly stalling in the clinch but Lassiter improves position. #BC#
Lassiter manages to break the clinch.
Avion Lassiter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lassiter is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacConnelly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lassiter looks to score with a jab to the body but MacConnelly is just out of range.
MacConnelly is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Surly MacConnelly.
I've got MacConnelly 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Surly MacConnelly!

Event: HonoHi 2: Muay Thai
Date: Sep 07, 2018

#R1#
Whittaker takes one to the side of the head.
MacConnelly throws a series of punches but Whittaker avoids them all with ease.
MacConnelly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Whittaker counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Whittaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacConnelly wants to clinch up but Whittaker keeps it at a distance.
MacConnelly throws a series of punches but Whittaker moves out of range.
Whittaker looks to land a combination but MacConnelly avoids it well.
Whittaker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Whittaker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacConnelly tries to bum rush Whittaker with a series of wild strikes but Whittaker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
MacConnelly tries to keep at a distance but Whittaker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Whittaker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whittaker tries to work over MacConnelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Whittaker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
MacConnelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from MacConnelly. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacConnelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Whittaker! But no joy.
MacConnelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacConnelly fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
MacConnelly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whittaker circles away quickly and effectively.
Whittaker avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Whittaker darts in and clinches MacConnelly up against the cage.#BC2#
Whittaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Whittaker clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Whittaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacConnelly misses with a two punch combination.
Whittaker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
MacConnelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whittaker moves away.
MacConnelly fails to land with a series of punches.
Whittaker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacConnelly throws a series of punches but Whittaker avoids them all with ease.
MacConnelly is breathing heavily.#CL2#
MacConnelly tries to keep at a distance but Whittaker has taken the fight into the clinch.
MacConnelly throws a head punch that misses.
MacConnelly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Whittaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
MacConnelly throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Whittaker.
MacConnelly prevents a body shot from Whittaker. #BC#
MacConnelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Whittaker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Whittaker wants it to stay on the feet.
As MacConnelly backs off Whittaker throws a huge counter combo but MacConnelly manages to avoid it all.
Whittaker swats away the attempt to clinch by MacConnelly.#CL2#
Whittaker moves into range and clinches up with MacConnelly.
Whittaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whittaker tries to throw a body punch but MacConnelly avoids it by throwing Whittaker back against the cage.
Whittaker tries to throw a body punch but MacConnelly avoids it by throwing Whittaker back against the cage. #BC2#
Whittaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacConnelly circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacConnelly moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Whittaker gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Whittaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Whittaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whittaker struggles to land a body shot inside as MacConnelly controls his hands. #BC#
MacConnelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacConnelly throws a right hand that Whittaker ducks under and follows up with a left that Whittaker also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Whittaker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Whittaker struggles to land a body shot inside as MacConnelly controls his hands.
Whittaker misses with a body punch.
MacConnelly blocks a body shot from Whittaker.
Whittaker misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Whittaker manages to break the clinch.
Whittaker swinging wildly here.
MacConnelly throws a shot from downtown. Whittaker moves away and avoids it.
MacConnelly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Whittaker counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
MacConnelly shoots for a double leg takedown but Whittaker sprawls well. He's pushed MacConnelly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Surly MacConnelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacConnelly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whittaker circles away quickly and effectively.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
MacConnelly bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whittaker tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
MacConnelly tries to control but Whittaker wriggling away.
MacConnelly won't let Whittaker get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
MacConnelly tries to control but Whittaker wriggling away.
Whittaker wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bobby Whittaker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Whittaker connects with a body shot that sends MacConnelly's belly button to the back.
MacConnelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whittaker moves away.
MacConnelly misses with a body shot.
Whittaker throws a nice looking combination but MacConnelly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MacConnelly tries to clinch up.
MacConnelly shoots and misses
and Whittaker counters with a straight right hand.
MacConnelly throws a nice looking combination but Whittaker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whittaker misses with a wild combination.
MacConnelly shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Whittaker sprawls well. Whittaker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MacConnelly gets slowly back to his feet.
MacConnelly sets himself, and Whittaker steps forward looking for the clinch! MacConnelly avoids it this time.
Whittaker looks to land a combination. MacConnelly sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
MacConnelly scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacConnelly loads up on a big right hand but Whittaker slips the punch.
Surly MacConnelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacConnelly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Whittaker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacConnelly. #T1#
MacConnelly keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Whittaker instigates a clinch.
Whittaker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
MacConnelly tries to break the clinch but Whittaker is controlling the position. #BC2#
Whittaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Whittaker tries to sprawl but MacConnelly drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Whittaker is looking to escape.
MacConnelly trying to control from half guard but Whittaker is working away.
MacConnelly is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Whittaker is trying to stand back up but MacConnelly is controlling him #T2##ES2#
Whittaker has one foot on MacConnelly's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
MacConnelly swats away the attempt to clinch by Whittaker.
Whittaker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Whittaker clinches up with MacConnelly and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacConnelly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Whittaker backwards.
Whittaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whittaker misses with a body punch.
Whittaker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacConnelly's elbow. #T3#
Whittaker misses with a punch to the body.
MacConnelly wants to get back to striking at distance but Whittaker won't allow it.
MacConnelly stalling in the clinch but Whittaker improves position.
Whittaker misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Whittaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Whittaker is looking to clinch.
Whittaker doesn't manage to clinch there - MacConnelly circles away.
Whittaker blocks the body kick.
MacConnelly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
MacConnelly drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Whittaker throws MacConnelly to one side and escapes!
A looping hook to the body misses from MacConnelly. Whittaker does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
A punch combination from Whittaker misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
MacConnelly tries to keep at a distance but Whittaker has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Whittaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacConnelly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whittaker circles away quickly and effectively.
Whittaker wants to counter the offense by MacConnelly and move into the clinch position.
Surly MacConnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Whittaker tries to sprawl but MacConnelly drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Whittaker kicks off MacConnelly and gets to his feet.
Whittaker wants to clinch up but MacConnelly keeps it at a distance.
MacConnelly throws a big counter combination but Whittaker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
MacConnelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whittaker was well out of range. Poor timing from MacConnelly.
Whittaker lands a jab to MacConnelly's midsection.#CL2#
Whittaker moves into the clinch.
Whittaker tries a body shot but MacConnelly blocks it.
Whittaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whittaker struggles to land a body shot inside as MacConnelly controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Whittaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Whittaker clinches up with MacConnelly and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Whittaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Whittaker takes a swing at MacConnelly's ribcage but misses.
MacConnelly wants to clinch up but Whittaker keeps it at a distance.
Whittaker wants to clinch up but MacConnelly keeps it at a distance.
MacConnelly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Whittaker instigates a clinch. #BC#
MacConnelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacConnelly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whittaker.
MacConnelly circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Whittaker clinches with his opponent. #BC#
MacConnelly 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.#CL#
MacConnelly pushes Whittaker up against the cage in a clinch.
MacConnelly can't break the clinch.
Whittaker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Whittaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Whittaker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacConnelly tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Whittaker fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacConnelly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacConnelly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacConnelly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Whittaker tries to bum rush MacConnelly with a series of wild strikes but MacConnelly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Whittaker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacConnelly dives in and grabs Whittaker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Whittaker pushes down on MacConnelly's head and hops out.
Whittaker avoids the body shot from MacConnelly. #CL2#
Whittaker has MacConnelly up against the cage in a clinch.
Whittaker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacConnelly's elbow. #BC2#
Whittaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacConnelly is looking to wear down Whittaker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Whittaker tries to close the distance and clinch but MacConnelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacConnelly appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Whittaker closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Whittaker manages to break the clinch.
Whittaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
MacConnelly throws a right hand that Whittaker ducks under and follows up with a left that Whittaker also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whittaker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Whittaker gets a clinch.
Bobby Whittaker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Whittaker struggles to land a body shot inside as MacConnelly controls his hands. #BC2#
Whittaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Whittaker closes the distance and pushes MacConnelly back into the cage.
Whittaker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Whittaker lands a body shot.
Whittaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Whittaker tries a body shot but MacConnelly blocks it.
Whittaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Whittaker scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacConnelly prevents a body shot from Whittaker. #T3#
Whittaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
MacConnelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacConnelly wants to clinch but Whittaker slips to the side
and Whittaker counters with a left and a right that stings MacConnelly. #CL2#
Whittaker closes the distance and pushes MacConnelly back into the cage.
MacConnelly is trying to break free.#BC2#
Whittaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Whittaker gets a clinch.
Whittaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whittaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacConnelly misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Whittaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacConnelly fails to land with a series of punches.
Whittaker tries to clinch there but MacConnelly circles away. #CL2#
Whittaker clinches up with MacConnelly and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Whittaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whittaker misses with a body punch.
Whittaker misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Whittaker as the two fighters clinch.
Whittaker tries to throw a body punch but MacConnelly avoids it by throwing Whittaker back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacConnelly prevents a body shot from Whittaker.
MacConnelly taking a breather.
Surly MacConnelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A frustrated look appears on MacConnelly's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Whittaker.
MacConnelly is trying to break free.
Whittaker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacConnelly's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Whittaker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Whittaker 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Whittaker!

Event: HonoHi 1: Origins
Date: Aug 31, 2018

#R1#
Lassiter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice uppercut lands for MacConnelly. That snapped Lassiter 's head back.
Lassiter throws a series of punches but MacConnelly moves out of range.
Lassiter lands a jab.
MacConnelly fails to land the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Lassiter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lassiter misses with a body kick.
MacConnelly throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lassiter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lassiter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacConnelly but MacConnelly pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Lassiter has managed to clinch. #BC#
MacConnelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lassiter tries to clinch but MacConnelly is having none of it.
MacConnelly misses with a few strikes there.
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!
Lassiter slips a jab and a cross from MacConnelly.
Some wild striking there from MacConnelly.
MacConnelly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
MacConnelly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lassiter swivels and escapes.#T1#
MacConnelly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacConnelly misses with the combination. #TD2#
Lassiter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. MacConnelly looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
MacConnelly bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Surly MacConnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lassiter throws the kick towards the body but MacConnelly avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lassiter is defended easily by MacConnelly.
A little feinted left hand from MacConnelly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MacConnelly takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacConnelly fakes the leg kick and cracks Lassiter in the body.
Lassiter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lassiter dodges the punch combination from MacConnelly.
MacConnelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lassiter .#T2#
Lassiter has a takedown stuffed.
Surly MacConnelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avion Lassiter .#CL#
MacConnelly has Lassiter up against the cage in a clinch.
Lassiter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MacConnelly walks away with a smile on his face. Lassiter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
MacConnelly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lassiter misses the shot to the body.
Lassiter lands a slapping body shot.
MacConnelly is looking to score with low kicks.#TD#
MacConnelly looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lassiter !
Lassiter is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but MacConnelly has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3##SU#
MacConnelly decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lassiter to his feet.
Lassiter tries to clinch there but MacConnelly circles away.
MacConnelly keeps the fight on the outside.
Lassiter misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice combination there by MacConnelly. #TD2#
Lassiter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. MacConnelly sprawls well initially but Lassiter persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
MacConnelly manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacConnelly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MacConnelly lands with a nice body punch.
Lassiter is looking to clinch but MacConnelly is avoiding it.
Lassiter dives in for a single leg takedown but MacConnelly sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lassiter looks winded!#CL#
MacConnelly darts in and clinches Lassiter up against the cage.
Lassiter takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
A shot in the inside from MacConnelly.
Lassiter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MacConnelly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lassiter letting MacConnelly take a breather here.#BC#
MacConnelly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacConnelly shoots for a takedown but Lassiter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lassiter thows a body kick. MacConnelly tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
MacConnelly clinches. #BC2#
Lassiter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Surly MacConnelly dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
MacConnelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lassiter manages to avoid it.
MacConnelly swings for the body but Lassiter moves out of range.
MacConnelly lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lassiter backs up against the cage.
MacConnelly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lassiter circles away quickly and effectively.
Lassiter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacConnelly.
Lassiter lands a nice hook to MacConnelly's body. MacConnelly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacConnelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lassiter can do to turn this around?
Lassiter takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD2#
Lassiter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
MacConnelly makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Surly MacConnelly is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lassiter catches MacConnelly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
MacConnelly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lassiter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
MacConnelly gets caught napping as Lassiter dives in and scores a takedown. MacConnelly manages to retain guard.#ES#
MacConnelly pushes Lassiter off and gets back to his feet. #TD#
MacConnelly shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lassiter napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lassiter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MacConnelly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
MacConnelly taking a break here but Lassiter is having none of it and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lassiter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacConnelly. #SU#
MacConnelly stands up and beckons Lassiter to join him on the feet.
Lassiter throws a head kick that misses.
MacConnelly tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lassiter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MacConnelly somewhat.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lassiter tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacConnelly swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Lassiter gets the takedown into side control.
Lassiter throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lassiter taking a break here but MacConnelly is having none of it and regains half guard.
Lassiter with the ground and pound but MacConnelly uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SU2#
Lassiter stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
MacConnelly has Lassiter up against the cage in a clinch.
MacConnelly swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
MacConnelly lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
MacConnelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lassiter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lassiter slaps away a takedown attempt from MacConnelly, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Lassiter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
MacConnelly pushes Lassiter off and gets back to his feet.
Lassiter fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Lassiter clinches. #T4#
Lassiter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacConnelly smiles and moves away.
MacConnelly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
MacConnelly scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Lassiter throws MacConnelly to one side and escapes!
Good standup being displayed there by Lassiter as he connects with a hook.
MacConnelly lands a jab.
Nice sprawl there from MacConnelly as Lassiter shoots in.
Surly MacConnelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avion Lassiter .#TD2#
MacConnelly gets caught flat footed, as Lassiter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
MacConnelly wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lassiter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
MacConnelly looks to land a combination. Lassiter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Surly MacConnelly 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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
MacConnelly clinches up with Lassiter and pushes him back against the cage.
Lassiter fails to pull guard.
Lassiter is trying to pull guard but MacConnelly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Lassiter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
MacConnelly rushes Lassiter and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Lassiter breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacConnelly swats away the attempt to clinch by Lassiter .#CL#
MacConnelly moves into range and clinches up with Lassiter .
MacConnelly missing with knees to the body. #T1##BC2#
Lassiter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Lassiter . No joy for MacConnelly on that attempt.
Lassiter shoots in and drives through. MacConnelly sprawls well.
Surly MacConnelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avion Lassiter .#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lassiter enables MacConnelly to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lassiter manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lassiter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lassiter wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and MacConnelly is now in half guard.
MacConnelly is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lassiter is looking to escape.#T2#
Lassiter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacConnelly. #SU#
MacConnelly postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lassiter to stand up.
MacConnelly lands with a straight right. Lassiter didn't see that one coming.
MacConnelly misses with a double jab
and MacConnelly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lassiter throws the left hand but MacConnelly avoids the punch easily.
MacConnelly closes the distance and clinches up with Lassiter , looking for a takedown. MacConnelly pushes Lassiter against the cage but Lassiter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Lassiter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Surly MacConnelly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lassiter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacConnelly backwards.
Lassiter working aggressively here. #T3#
MacConnelly tries to stall but Lassiter uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
MacConnelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Lassiter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
MacConnelly is holding Lassiter down, trying to stall.
Surly MacConnelly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lassiter in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lassiter throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lassiter in side control, throwing shots but MacConnelly defends. #SU2#
Lassiter decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4#
Lassiter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
MacConnelly shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lassiter eats them both and turns towards MacConnelly to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
MacConnelly forces Lassiter back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lassiter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables MacConnelly to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Lassiter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by MacConnelly. #TD2#
Lassiter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
MacConnelly regains half guard, as Lassiter was trying to land strikes. #SU2#
Lassiter stands up and beckons MacConnelly to join him on the feet.

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 Surly MacConnelly.
Well MacConnelly 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Surly MacConnelly!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2018

#R1#
Porter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacConnelly sprawls well. MacConnelly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Porter gets slowly back to his feet.
MacConnelly lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Faustino Porter has been cut.
MacConnelly misses with a double jab.
MacConnelly misses with a double jab #CL#
and Porter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
MacConnelly wants to break free but Porter has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Porter is trying to pull guard but MacConnelly has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Faustino Porter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
MacConnelly misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
MacConnelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacConnelly shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Porter eats them both and turns towards MacConnelly to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD#
MacConnelly gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Porter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Porter with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Porter with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacConnelly trying to control the position.
MacConnelly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Porter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES2#
MacConnelly manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
MacConnelly looks winded!
MacConnelly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Porter avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Porter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by MacConnelly. #ES#
Porter explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD#
Porter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Porter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice strikes from Porter there. #T4#
Porter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Porter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Porter working over MacConnelly with some ground and pound. MacConnelly looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Porter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Porter winds up and cracks MacConnelly with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
MacConnelly trying to hold on to Porter's head to control him but Porter postures up.
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 Faustino Porter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Faustino Porter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
MacConnelly misses with a right hand #CL#
and Porter counters by moving into the clinch.
MacConnelly wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
MacConnelly breaks from the clinch.
We've been informed that MacConnelly has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Porter really is a fat lump.
MacConnelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Porter was well out of range. Poor timing from MacConnelly.
Surly MacConnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacConnelly looks to land a right hand but Porter moved out of range.
As MacConnelly looks to move away, Porter throws a big counter combo but MacConnelly just gets out of the way.
Porter is looking to clinch.
MacConnelly closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD#
Porter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Porter working MacConnelly over with strikes.
MacConnelly is breathing heavily.#T1#
Porter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Porter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porter looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks MacConnelly with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Porter is trying to work for a kimura but MacConnelly is defending well.
Porter not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Porter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Porter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. MacConnelly defending well though.
MacConnelly avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Porter.
MacConnelly tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Porter manages to move to mount!
Porter throwing strikes here but MacConnelly is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T3##SUB#
Porter working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
MacConnelly manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by MacConnelly, under a barage of strikes from Porter.
MacConnelly avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Porter.
Porter looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks MacConnelly with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Porter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Porter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Porter seems to be working for a kimura but MacConnelly defends the submission attempt.
MacConnelly looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
MacConnelly has taken the fight to the clinch.
MacConnelly is trying to break the clinch but Porter has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Faustino Porter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Faustino Porter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Porter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
MacConnelly is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
MacConnelly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Porter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacConnelly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Porter lands a couple of elbows.
MacConnelly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Porter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Porter throws a strike but MacConnelly rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Porter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MacConnelly.
MacConnelly stopping the sweep attempt from Porter.#SUB#
Porter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacConnelly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Porter wants to sweep here but MacConnelly controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Porter is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
MacConnelly tries to stand but Porter is controlling from the bottom.
Porter is trying to control the position but MacConnelly postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
MacConnelly wants to stand and escape but instead Porter has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Porter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Faustino Porter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
MacConnelly seems keen to control Porter's posture.
Porter stopping the sweep attempt from MacConnelly.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
MacConnelly throws a front kick aimed at Porter's knee but Porter avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from MacConnelly. #TD#
Porter feints and as MacConnelly raises his hands in defense, Porter changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
MacConnelly tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Porter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Porter throwing strikes from guard but MacConnelly blocks nicely.
Porter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacConnelly can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Porter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Surly MacConnelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Porter throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacConnelly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Porter's guard. #REVB#
Faustino Porter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacConnelly with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Faustino Porter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Porter, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Faustino Porter!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2018

#R1#
MacConnelly throws a good cross that connects.
MacConnelly lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD#
MacConnelly manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lewis on his heels. He'll look to pass Lewis's guard now, I'm sure.
Lewis is looking to stand back up but MacConnelly counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lewis.
Lewis looks winded!#REVB#
MacConnelly missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lewis trying to hold on to MacConnelly's head to control him but MacConnelly postures up.
Lewis wants to get back to full guard but MacConnelly has mounted him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacConnelly controlling his opponent.
MacConnelly 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.
MacConnelly seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lewis for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
MacConnelly has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lewis can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lewis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacConnelly controlling from mount.
Lewis tries to hold on but MacConnelly pushes him away. #T3#
MacConnelly controlling from the full mount.
MacConnelly's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
This is a sustained period of stalling by MacConnelly.
Lewis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lewis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Surly MacConnelly 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#
MacConnelly will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lewis tries to clinch but MacConnelly moves out of range. #CL#
MacConnelly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lewis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MacConnelly walks away with a smile on his face. Lewis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
MacConnelly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacConnelly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Lewis counter with a right hand.
Lewis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lewis wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Lewis moves into the clinch successfully.
Lewis managing to block the knees to the body from MacConnelly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacConnelly looking to slow down the pace here.
Lewis jumps guard but MacConnelly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Knees to the body from MacConnelly.
MacConnelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lewis can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lewis tries for a takedown but MacConnelly manages to get underhooks.
Surly MacConnelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Lewis.
A short right from MacConnelly.
MacConnelly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from MacConnelly.
Lewis trying to control the position but instead, MacConnelly has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lewis into the cage.
Lewis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T2#
Lewis is looking to control MacConnelly's arms but MacConnelly gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lewis has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Lewis breaks the clinch.
MacConnelly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lewis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacConnelly throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lewis's head.
MacConnelly scores with a head kick.
Lewis avoids a punch combination nicely.
MacConnelly looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
MacConnelly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
MacConnelly lands a jab to Lewis's midsection.
Lewis keeps the fight on the outside.
MacConnelly swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lewis counters with a left to the body.
Surly MacConnelly is winning the standup battle so far.
Lewis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacConnelly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacConnelly misses with the combination.
Lewis throws a head kick but MacConnelly moves out of range.
Surly MacConnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacConnelly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lewis circles away quickly and effectively.
Lewis feints the counter takedown.
MacConnelly fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacConnelly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lewis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MacConnelly is looking to clinch but Lewis is avoiding it.
A countering left hand to the body from Lewis misses.#T4##TD#
MacConnelly scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
MacConnelly stands up and beckons Lewis to his feet.
MacConnelly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lewis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch but MacConnelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacConnelly appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lewis tries for a takedown but MacConnelly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
MacConnelly instigates a clinch.
MacConnelly content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lewis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables MacConnelly to keep the fight standing.#BC#
MacConnelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Surly MacConnelly dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Lewis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
MacConnelly shoots in looking for a takedown but Lewis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MacConnelly's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
MacConnelly throws a sloppy body shot
and Lewis counters with a two punch combo.
MacConnelly misses the shot to the body.
MacConnelly shoots in looking for a takedown. Lewis tries to sprawl out of it but MacConnelly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lewis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Lewis shoots in and gets a takedown into MacConnelly's guard.#ES#
MacConnelly pushes Lewis off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
MacConnelly drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1#
MacConnelly laying and praying for a moment but Lewis takes advantage and regains half guard.
Lewis is trying to stand.
Lewis wants to control but MacConnelly passes into side.
Lewis tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
MacConnelly is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lewis 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacConnelly working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
MacConnelly lands a few punches from side control.#SU#
MacConnelly decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lewis to his feet.
MacConnelly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A lazy left from MacConnelly finds it's target.
MacConnelly moves into range and connects with a jab.
Surly MacConnelly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lewis defending well as MacConnelly loads up on a big left hand.
Lewis avoids the body shot from MacConnelly.
Lewis fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacConnelly throws a series of punches but Lewis avoids them all with ease.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as MacConnelly checks a leg kick.
Lewis avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
MacConnelly avoiding damage. #BC2#
Lewis manages to break the clinch.
Lewis throws a sloppy head kick and MacConnelly moves out of range easily.
Lewis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacConnelly. MacConnelly obviously looking to wear him down.
Lewis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
MacConnelly misses with a takedown attempt - Lewis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Surly MacConnelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacConnelly shoots in but no luck this time.
James Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacConnelly shoots in looking for a takedown but Lewis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MacConnelly's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Surly MacConnelly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacConnelly 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Surly MacConnelly!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2018

#R1#
MacConnelly misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Covert! But no joy.#CL2#
Covert has taken the fight to the clinch.
Covert fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
MacConnelly manages to break the clinch.
MacConnelly scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
MacConnelly has a takedown stuffed.
MacConnelly closes the distance but Covert moves to the side
and MacConnelly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacConnelly shoots in for a takedown but Covert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covert tries to clinch up but MacConnelly circles away and keeps his distance.
MacConnelly throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Covert to counter with a crisp jab.
MacConnelly misses with a double jab.
Covert throws out a counter right but MacConnelly avoids it with no problem.
MacConnelly misses with a few strikes there.
MacConnelly is breathing heavily.#TD#
MacConnelly shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Covert manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1##SUB2#
Covert has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. MacConnelly doesn't defend quickly enough and Covert has managed to lock this one up! Can MacConnelly escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Covert on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jimbo Covert!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2018

#R1#
MacConnelly wants to clinch up but Maxwell keeps it at a distance.
Maxwell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
MacConnelly tries to clinch but Maxwell is having none of it.
Surly MacConnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacConnelly 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. #CUT2#
It looks like Kenneth Maxwell has been cut.
MacConnelly misses with a combination
and Maxwell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacConnelly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maxwell counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
MacConnelly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
MacConnelly breaks the clinch. #TD#
MacConnelly gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maxwell throwing strikes from guard but MacConnelly blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maxwell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maxwell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
MacConnelly working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Maxwell throws a big right hand that misses.
Maxwell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maxwell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maxwell throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Maxwell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maxwell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maxwell with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Maxwell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
MacConnelly has closed the distance and engaged Maxwell in a clinch.
Maxwell jumps guard but MacConnelly stands there with Maxwell around his waist. Maxwell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacConnelly. #T2#
Maxwell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacConnelly just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maxwell goes for a takedown attempt but MacConnelly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenneth Maxwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
MacConnelly throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maxwell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. MacConnelly is in Maxwell's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacConnelly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maxwell trying to control the position. #SU2#
MacConnelly stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
MacConnelly circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
MacConnelly closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maxwell's guard.
MacConnelly is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maxwell wants to improve his position but instead MacConnelly has moved into half guard.
MacConnelly controlling the action 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. MacConnelly connects with a nice short shot to Maxwell's temple.
Maxwell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
MacConnelly is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
MacConnelly seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
MacConnelly is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Maxwell manages to get to full guard.
Maxwell throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
MacConnelly stands up from Maxwell's guard - MacConnelly perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Surly MacConnelly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenneth Maxwell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Maxwell swats away the attempt to clinch by MacConnelly.
Maxwell avoids a kick to the body.
Maxwell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
MacConnelly forces Maxwell back against the cage and clinches.
Maxwell tries to pull guard but MacConnelly won't allow it.
Maxwell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MacConnelly walks away with a smile on his face. Maxwell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
MacConnelly tries to clinch but Maxwell moves away #TD#
so Maxwell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
MacConnelly uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Maxwell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacConnelly lands with a right that hurts Maxwell. Maxwell looks to clinch but MacConnelly throws a short knee that drops Maxwell. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Surly MacConnelly!

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