Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WCF 44: White Jr vs Bremner
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Hazuki instigates a clinch.
Hazuki misses with some punches.
Jackson taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hazuki.
Hazuki fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hazuki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Finch Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
Hazuki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hazuki backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazuki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hazukis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hazuki ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Hazuki's belly button to the back.
Hazuki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #KD#
Jackson cracks Hazuki with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jackson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hazuki to stand back up!#ROC#Hazuki is rocked!#T1#
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Hazuki. Hazuki gets slowly back to his feet.
Hazuki is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson cracks Hazuki with a hook to the temple - Hazuki is on wobbly legs here! Jackson swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Hazuki falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Jackson wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Demarcus Jackson!
After winning the bout, Demarcus Jackson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Daisuke Hazuki was interviewed post fight and said 'This is a most dishonorable defeat, I will retire to my studies and meditate on the four Wude more.'.

Event: WCF 38: Dirk vs Denovan
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Hazuki gets a double leg takedown into Bravo's guard.#SU2#
Hazuki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Hazuki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bravo to the ground. Hazuki is now in Bravo's guard.#ES#
Bravo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Bravo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bravo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hazuki looks to land a combination. Bravo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hazuki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bravo defends well and Hazuki ends up having to push Bravo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hazuki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Bravo moves into the clinch.
Bravo struggles to land a body shot inside as Hazuki controls his hands.
Hazuki tries to break free but Bravo pushes him back against the cage.
Bravo prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hazuki.
Hazuki blocking some punches. #T1##BC2#
Hazuki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bravo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bravo throws a sloppy head kick and Hazuki moves out of range easily.
Hazuki tries to counter with a clinch but Bravo shakes him off and moves away.
Hazuki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bravo.
Hazuki shoots for a double leg takedown but Bravo sprawls well. He's pushed Hazuki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Edgar Bravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisuke Hazuki.
Bravo closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
Bravo rushes Hazuki and presses him up against the cage.
Hazuki letting Bravo take a breather here.
Bravo has Hazuki pressed against the cage.
Bravo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bravo 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.
Bravo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hazuki is trying to break the clinch but Bravo has him pressed against the cage.
Hazuki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bravo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bravo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bravo is pushing Hazuki up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bravo tries a body shot but Hazuki blocks it.
Bravo throws a head punch that misses.
Bravo misses with a punch to the body.
Bravo prevents the takedown attempt.
Hazuki is trying to drag Bravo to the mat but Bravo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bravo has Hazuki pushed against the cage.
Bravo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hazuki blocks a body shot from Bravo.
Bravo managing to block the knees to the body from Hazuki. #BC#
Bravo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Hazuki tries to keep at a distance but Bravo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bravo pushes Hazuki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Hazuki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hazuki wants a takedown. #BC2#
Hazuki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hazuki cracks Bravo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bravo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bravo tries to bum rush Hazuki with a series of wild strikes but Hazuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hazuki looks to land a combination but Bravo avoids it well.
Hazuki is looking to clinch but Bravo is avoiding it.
Bravo tries to clinch up but Hazuki circles away and keeps his distance.
Hazuki throws out a counter right but Bravo avoids it with no problem.
Bravo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Hazuki has Bravo up against the cage in a clinch.
Bravo slows down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Hazuki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bravo to keep the fight standing.
Hazuki tries to work over Bravo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Bravo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bravo jabs at Hazuki's body.
Hazuki thumps Bravo with a low kick.
Bravo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hazuki sizes up Bravo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bravo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hazuki.
Bravo tries to clinch up.
Hazuki looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Bravo clinches with his opponent.
Hazuki is trying to pull guard but Bravo has him pressed against the cage.
Hazuki is working for takedown but Bravo is calmly controlling the position for now.
A body shot lands from Bravo.
Bravo stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edgar Bravo 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#
Hazuki scores with a body shot.
Hazuki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Bravo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bravo lands a jab-cross combination.
Hazuki digs a good body shot into Bravo's ribs.
Bravo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hazuki paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Bravo has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Hazuki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bravo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazuki can do to turn this around?
Bravo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bravo ducks right into an uppercut from Hazuki.
Edgar Bravo is winning the standup battle so far.
Hazuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bravo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bravo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bravo lands a leg kick that knocks Hazuki off balance momentarily.#CL#
Bravo clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bravo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1##BC#
Bravo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bravo. Hazuki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bravo scores with a jab to the body.
Bravo misses with a two punch combination.
Despite the aggression on Hazuki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bravo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hazuki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bravo cracks a nice hook into Hazuki's ribs.
Edgar Bravo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hazuki throws a series of punches but Bravo moves out of range.
Hazuki dodges the punch combination from Bravo.
Bravo blocks a head kick by Hazuki.
Hazuki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bravo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hazuki.#T2##CL#
Bravo clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Bravo breaks from the clinch.
Bravo throws a series of punches but Hazuki moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazuki tries to clinch but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hazuki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hazuki walks into a jab.
Bravo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hazuki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bravo avoids the head kick by Hazuki. #CL2#
Hazuki moves into range and clinches up with Bravo.#BC#
Bravo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hazuki shoots in but no luck this time.
Edgar Bravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisuke Hazuki.
Hazuki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bravo swats away the attempt to clinch by Hazuki.#T3#
Bravo moves in looking to clinch but Hazuki pushes him off.#CL#
Bravo moves into range and clinches up with Hazuki.
Bravo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bravo.
Bravo misses with a punch to the body.
Hazuki is trying to break the clinch but Bravo is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hazuki pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Bravo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Bravo tries to clinch up.
Hazuki misses with a takedown attempt - Bravo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hazuki tries to clinch but Bravo moves away
and Bravo counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Bravo clinches up against the cage.
Bravo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hazuki.
Hazuki tries to break free but Bravo pushes him back against the cage.
Hazuki is trying to break free.#BC#
Bravo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bravo scores with a body shot.
Bravo slips a jab and a cross from Hazuki.
It appears Bravo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hazuki shoots in and drives through. Bravo sprawls well.
A jab lands there for Bravo.
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!
Bravo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bravo just misses with a punch to the body.
Bravo is looking to clinch but Hazuki is avoiding it.
Bravo stalks Hazuki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hazuki's face. Hazuki staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edgar Bravo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Hazuki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bravo, pushing him back against the cage.
Bravo is pressed up against the cage. Hazuki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bravo down to the mat. Bravo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bravo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hazuki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hazuki loads up on a big right hand but Bravo slips the punch.
Hazuki avoids the head kick by Bravo.
Bravo throws a series of strikes that have Hazuki backpedaling.
Hazuki shoots in but no luck this time.
Hazuki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bravo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bravo wants it to stay on the feet.
Edgar Bravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisuke Hazuki.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bravo.
Bravo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bravo tries to bum rush Hazuki with a series of wild strikes but Hazuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hazuki throws a counter combo.
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!
Left hook, right uppercut from Hazuki.
Hazuki dives in for a single leg takedown but Bravo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bravo is looking to wear down Hazuki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hazuki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hazuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hazuki or perhaps it was just good defense by Bravo, which made it look bad.
Edgar Bravo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Bravo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bravo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hazuki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bravo.
Bravo lands a lovely overhand right.
Bravo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bravo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hazuki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hazuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bravo. #CL#
Bravo pushes Hazuki up against the cage in a clinch.
Bravo scores with a hook to the body.
Bravo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hazuki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bravo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hazuki fails to pull guard. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Bravo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bravo tries to work over Hazuki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bravo slowing the pace effectively.
Hazuki is trying to force a seperation but Bravo has the dominant position.#BC#
Bravo manages to break the clinch.
Bravo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hazuki.#CL#
Bravo moves into the clinch.
Hazuki can't break the clinch.
Hazuki looking to slow down the pace here.
Bravo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bravo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hazuki stalling in the clinch but Bravo improves position.
Bravo slows down the pace here.
Hazuki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bravo pulls his leg out and moves away. #T3#
Bravo lands with a nice body punch.
Hazuki looks for a takedown but Bravo sprawls well.
Bravo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bravo.
Bravo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hazuki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hazuki throws a right hand that Bravo ducks under and follows up with a left that Bravo also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Bravo misses.
Hazuki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bravo doesn't manage to clinch there - Hazuki circles away. #T4#
Hazuki throws a nice looking combination but Bravo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hazuki on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hazuki shoots and misses
and Bravo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bravo lands a jab to the head.
Bravo moves out of range as Hazuki throws a body kick. #CL#
Bravo clinches up against the cage.
Bravo struggles to land a body shot inside as Hazuki controls his hands.
Hazuki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bravo misses with a punch to the body.
Bravo is struggling to control the position.
Edgar Bravo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hazuki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bravo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bravo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hazuki is trying to pull guard but Bravo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edgar Bravo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bravo 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgar Bravo!
Edgar Bravo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Daisuke Hazuki stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is a most dishonorable defeat, I will retire to my studies and meditate on the four Wude more.'.

Event: WCF WNF 13: Turban vs Gracie
Date: Aug 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazuki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fitzpatrick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitzpatrick looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fitzpatrick shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hazuki defends it nicely.
Hazuki jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hazuki.
Crunch! Hazuki slams his shin into Fitzpatrick's torso.#KD#
Hazuki lands a left and a right that send Fitzpatrick crashing to the mat, dazed. Hazuki thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Fitzpatrick is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Fitzpatrick is on queer street and Hazuki is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Daisuke Hazuki!
Daisuke Hazuki 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: HFC 20 - Barbosa vs Diaz
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Rambo wants to clinch up but Hazuki keeps it at a distance.
Hazuki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rambo tries to avoid it but Hazuki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rambo to the ground. Rambo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hazuki wants to clinch.
Rambo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hazuki takes a step back to recover.
A low kick lands for Hazuki.
Hazuki tries for a takedown but Rambo circles away easily
and Rambo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rambo clinches. #BC2#
Hazuki breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Hazuki moves into range and clinches up with Rambo.
A bit of stalling here from Hazuki.
Hazuki can't break the clinch. #T1#
Hazuki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hazuki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rambo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
John Rambo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisuke Hazuki.
Rambo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rambo sprawls well. Rambo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hazuki gets slowly back to his feet.
Rambo stuffs the takedown attempt from Hazuki. Hazuki gets slowly back to his feet.
Rambo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hazuki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rambo circles away quickly and effectively.
Hazuki just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRambo.
Rambo tries to clinch up but Hazuki circles away and keeps his distance.
Rambo looks to land a combination but Hazuki avoids it well. #T2#
Hazuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rambo.
Hazuki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hazuki looks to land a combination but Rambo avoids it well.
Hazuki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rambo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hazuki.
Rambo cracks a nice hook into Hazuki's ribs.
A head kick by Rambo misses
and Hazuki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Hazuki coming out on top.
Rambo misses with a two punch combination.
Hazuki fails with the takedown.
Hazuki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rambo circles away quickly and effectively.
Rambo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rambo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hazuki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rambo.#T3#
Rambo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rambo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rambo looks for the body kick but Hazuki saw that one coming.
Hazuki scores with a three punch combo!
Rambo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hazuki fails with a takedown attempt.
Hazuki takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL2#
Hazuki pushes Rambo up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Hazuki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rambo throws a head kick that Hazuki semi-blocks.
Hazuki dives in for a single leg takedown but Rambo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
Hazuki tries for a takedown but Rambo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hazuki fails to land the takedown.
Hazuki is looking to clinch.
We've been informed that Hazuki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rambo scores with a nice body kick.
Hazuki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sloppy strikes from Hazuki. Those never looked like landing.
Hazuki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rambo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rambo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hazuki circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Hazuki misses.
A punch combination from Rambo misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hazuki or perhaps it was just good defense by Rambo, which made it look bad.
Sloppy strikes from Hazuki. Those never looked like landing.
Hazuki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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 John Rambo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rambo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rambo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rambo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rambo throws a one two combo. #CL#
Rambo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hazuki tries to land knees in the clinch but Rambo avoids the damage to the body.
Hazuki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rambo to keep the fight standing.
Rambo swings wildly with an uppercut but Hazuki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rambo throws a head punch that misses.
Hazuki is pushing Rambo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki tries to break the clinch but Rambo is controlling the position. #BC2#
Hazuki manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Hazuki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hazuki tries to move into range but Rambo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Daisuke Hazuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Hazuki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rambo misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hazuki obliges.
Hazuki has Rambo pressed against the cage.
Rambo lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rambo.
Rambo prevents the takedown attempt.
Hazuki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rambo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazuki can do to turn this around?
Hazuki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hazuki has had enough of the clinch but Rambo keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Rambo misses with some punches.
Hazuki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hazuki tries to circle away but Rambo has him pinned against the cage.
Hazuki has had enough of the clinch but Rambo keeps him there for the moment.
Hazuki is trying to push Rambo away but Rambo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Hazuki has clasped his hands together around Rambo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rambo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hazuki asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hazuki misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rambo is trying to get back to his feet.
Hazuki postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T3#
Rambo wants to get back to his feet.
Hazuki is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rambo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SU2#
Hazuki decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rambo to his feet.
Rambo throws a series of punches but Hazuki moves out of range.
Hazuki throws a looping overhand right but Rambo ducks down to avoid it.
Rambo cracks a nice hook into Hazuki's ribs.
Hazuki fails with a takedown attempt.
John Rambo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisuke Hazuki.
Hazuki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rambo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Rambo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hazuki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rambo throws a right and a left that Hazuki avoids nicely.
Hazuki tries a head kick but it misses.
Rambo throws a head kick that misses.
Hazuki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rambo.
Rambo misses with a few strikes there.
Rambo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Hazuki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hazuki avoids the head kick by Rambo. #CL2#
Hazuki closes the distance and clinches.
Rambo has Hazuki pressed against the cage, preventing Hazuki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Daisuke Hazuki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rambo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hazuki backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Rambo 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##CL2#
Hazuki has Rambo up against the cage in a clinch.
Hazuki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rambo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Rambo manages to break the clinch.
Hazuki throws a body shot but no joy.
Rambo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rambo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hazuki.
Rambo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Some wild striking there from Hazuki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki throws a series of punches but Rambo moves out of range.
Hazuki throws a series of punches but Rambo moves out of range.
A head kick from Rambo lands but Hazuki takes it in his stride.
Hazuki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rambo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
A punch combination from Hazuki misses.
John Rambo is winning the standup battle so far.
Hazuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hazuki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rambo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rambo misses with a two punch combination.
Rambo avoids a kick to the body.
Rambo delivers a nice body kick.
Hazuki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hazuki fails to land with a series of punches.
Hazuki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rambo misses with a body shot.
Hazuki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rambo.
Rambo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Hazuki does no damage.
It looked like Rambo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hazuki wants to clinch.#T2#
Rambo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hazuki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rambo tries a head kick but it misses.
Rambo is looking to wear down Hazuki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hazuki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hazuki misses the shot to the body.
Rambo throws a head kick that misses.
Hazuki wants to counter with a clinch but Rambo pushes him away.
Rambo tries a head kick but it 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!
Hazuki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rambo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hazuki scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Hazuki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rambo to the mat! Rambo manages to get full guard.
Hazuki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rambo is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rambo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hazuki trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Rambo being controlled here, momentarily.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Hazuki from controlling successfully.
Rambo wants to stand but Hazuki is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
John Rambo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hazuki misses with a takedown attempt
and Rambo counters with a nice kick to the body.
John Rambo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisuke Hazuki.#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.
Hazuki tries for a takedown but Rambo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rambo tries to clinch there but Hazuki circles away.
Rambo tries to clinch up but Hazuki circles away and keeps his distance.
Rambo misses with a head kick.
Hazuki is looking for the big counter here.
Rambo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hazuki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hazuki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hazuki lands with a cross.
Hazuki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rambo is fending him off so far but Hazuki persists. Nope, Rambo circles away and we're back to standing.
Hazuki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rambo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rambo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hazuki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rambo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hazuki's head.
Daisuke Hazuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Rambo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hazuki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Rambo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rambo, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Rambo!
The defeated Daisuke Hazuki had this to say: 'This is a most dishonorable defeat, I will retire to my studies and meditate on the four Wude more.'.

Event: Dominance VIII
Date: Mar 31, 2020

#R1#
Hazuki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
No joy there for Hazuki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hazuki stalks Santiago and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Santiago's face. Santiago staggers backwards, shaken.#TD#
Hazuki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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.#SU#
Hazuki stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santiago fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hazuki seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Hazuki takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Santiago gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Santiago is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Santiago is working for a kimura but Hazuki is defending it quite comfortably.
Hazuki is trying is best to control the position here. #T1##SUB2#
Santiago is trying to work for a kimura but Hazuki is defending well. #SUB2#
Santiago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hazuki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santiago.
Hazuki tries to roll over but Santiago keeps him under control.
Santiago wants to free his trapped foot but Hazuki is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Santiago seems to be working for a kimura but Hazuki defends the submission attempt.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hazuki wants to improve his position but Santiago is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santiago is trying to control. Hazuki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hazuki wants to get back to full guard.
Hazuki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santiago on the ground.#SUB2#
Santiago is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hazuki defends it well.
Santiago is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Santiago drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hazuki dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Hazuki 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. #T3#
Santiago 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.
Santiago is trying to keep Hazuki in close.
Hazuki wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving.
Santiago is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Santiago working for a triangle but Hazuki defends it easily.
Santiago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hazuki is one step ahead there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hazuki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A lull in the action here.
Santiago manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Santiago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hazuki pulls his head out easily.
Santiago trying to control from the bottom.
Santiago is not content to let Hazuki control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daisuke Hazuki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hazuki misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hazuki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hazuki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Santiago counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Santiago is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hazuki has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Santiago wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hazuki, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Santiago is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hazuki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki is pushing Santiago's head away, looking to escape. Santiago manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
Santiago advances to mount.
Hazuki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hazuki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Santiago seems to be working for a kimura but Hazuki defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Santiago is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hazuki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Santiago controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Santiago drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hazuki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hazuki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hazuki! #REVR#
Hazuki trying to control the position but Santiago is working away.
Hazuki tries to advance to mount but Santiago denies him.
Santiago struggling a bit here.
Santiago manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3##SUB2#
Santiago seems to be looking for submissions.
Santiago wants to take a breather but Hazuki is having none of it. #SUB2#
Santiago seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Santiago is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Santiago wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hazuki keeps working. #SUB2#
Santiago is working for a submission of some sort.
Santiago wants to pass the guard but Hazuki is defending well. #T4##SUB2#
Hazuki is defending against the submission attempts here by Santiago. #SUB2#
Santiago is looking for a kimura but Hazuki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santiago to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Santiago is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Santiago is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Santiago working for a guillotine from mount but Hazuki is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uadab Santiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hazuki tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Santiago counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Santiago.
Santiago passes into half guard.
Hazuki wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Santiago is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hazuki has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Santiago is working for a kimura but Hazuki is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Santiago is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hazuki is just riding it out for now. Santiago eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago is trying to control the action in half guard but Hazuki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Santiago is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hazuki pushes Santiago off looking to stand but Santiago dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Santiago is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Santiago stops Hazuki from getting back to his feet.
Santiago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Santiago is working for a kimura but Hazuki is defending it quite comfortably.
Hazuki is trying to stand up here but Santiago is controlling him well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hazuki tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Santiago manages to move to mount! #SUB2#
Santiago with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hazuki is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Santiago can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hazuki is looking to escape.
Hazuki wants to control but Santiago is having none of it.
Santiago looking to control but Hazuki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Hazuki is looking to get to half guard.
Santiago can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hazuki is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Santiago with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB2#
Santiago goes for an armbar but Hazuki turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hazuki.
Hazuki tries to stand but Santiago is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Hazuki preventing the sweep.
Hazuki stands and throws Santiago's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Santiago is trying to get back to half guard.
Hazuki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santiago keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here as Hazuki stalls from top position.
Santiago is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uadab Santiago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Santiago 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uadab Santiago!
In defeat, Daisuke Hazuki stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is a most dishonorable defeat, I will retire to my studies and meditate on the four Wude more.'.

Event: Thoroughbred Thursday X
Date: Mar 12, 2020

#R1#
Time walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Hazuki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Time can't get the takedown. #BC#
Time pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hazuki tries to land a front kick but Time steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Time shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hazuki as he jumps to the side.
Hazuki swinging wildly here.
Hazuki fails with a takedown attempt.
Time is looking for a counter combo.
We've been hearing reports that Time has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Time shoots for a double leg takedown but Hazuki sprawls well. He's pushed Time'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 Rickson Time. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Hazuki clinches up with Time and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Hazuki misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Hazuki manages to break the clinch.
Hazuki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Time drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hazuki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hazuki tries to clinch up but Time circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Hazuki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hazuki wants to take a breather but Time is having none of it.
Hazuki is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Time reverses the position - he's now on top in Hazuki's guard.
Time wants to control from the top but Hazuki keeps moving. #T2#
Time controls from within his opponent's guard.
Time wants to control from the top but Hazuki keeps moving.
Time passes Hazuki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Time controlling the pace.
Time seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hazuki for as long as he can get away with.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Time is keen to just control but Hazuki is a slippery customer.#T3#
Time passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hazuki!
Hazuki is looking to improve his position but Time isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! Time connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Time cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hazuki wants to get back to his feet.
Hazuki wants to control but Time is having none of it.
Hazuki can't escape the position. #T4#
Hazuki swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Time landing shots from mount.
Hazuki in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Time landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Time is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hazuki can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Time stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Hazuki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Time swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Time feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Hazuki clinches up against the cage.
Time lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hazuki backwards.
Time drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Time is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hazuki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hazuki tries for a takedown but Time manages to get underhooks.
Time is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hazuki is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rickson Time dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Time takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Time is looking to clinch but Hazuki is avoiding it.
Time shoots in for a double leg but Hazuki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#KD2#
Hazuki drops Time with a beautiful combination! Time stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hazuki is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Time is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Rickson Time has been cut.
Hazuki lands with a right and another and another! Time is in big trouble! Hazuki lands again and this time it's lights out for Time! A quality knockout there for Hazuki.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daisuke Hazuki!
Daisuke Hazuki 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: Thoroughbred Thursday IX
Date: Feb 27, 2020

#R1#
Hazuki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Timurovich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hazuki.
Hazuki fails with the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Hazuki has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice takedown defense from Hazuki. No joy for Timurovich on that attempt.
Hazuki is looking to counter the offense by Timurovich and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Timurovich closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Timurovich.
A frustrated look appears on Hazuki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Timurovich keeps control of Hazuki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hazuki is trying to break the clinch but Timurovich is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Timurovich turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Timurovich manages to end up in side control.
Hazuki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T1#
Hazuki is trying to improve his position.
Hazuki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Timurovich's best efforts.#SU2#
Timurovich stands up out of the half guard.
Hazuki misses with a takedown attempt - Timurovich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Timurovich with the counter takedown but Hazuki avoids it easily.
Hazuki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hazuki tries to bum rush Timurovich with a series of wild strikes but Timurovich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hazuki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hazuki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daisuke Hazuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Timurovich clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Timurovich breaks from the clinch. #T2##TD#
Hazuki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazuki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Timurovich defending well though.
Hazuki trying to control the action but Timurovich is working from the bottom.
Timurovich is trying to stand up here but Hazuki is controlling him well.
Hazuki tries to stand and escape but Timurovich actually recovers to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hazuki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Timurovich working for a triangle but Hazuki defends it easily.
Hazuki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Timurovich can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Timurovich wants to sweep here but Hazuki controlling him for the moment.
Hazuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Timurovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hazuki wants to pass the guard but Timurovich is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hazuki wants to get up but he can't break Timurovich's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Timurovich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hazuki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Timurovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys 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.
Timurovich has a closed guard, preventing Hazuki from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Timurovich throws a head kick that misses.
Timurovich takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hazuki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Timurovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Timurovich looks to clinch
and Hazuki counters with a three punch combo that has Timurovich backing up. Timurovich nods at Hazuki to acknowledge the strikes.
Hazuki tests Timurovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Timurovich stuffs the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Hazuki. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Timurovich rushes Hazuki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Hazuki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been informed that Timurovich has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Timurovich moves into the clinch.#BC#
Hazuki manages to break the clinch.
Hazuki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Timurovich is out of range and Hazuki settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daisuke Hazuki dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hazuki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hazuki dives in for a single leg takedown but Timurovich sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Timurovich instigates a clinch.
Timurovich tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hazuki avoids it.#TD2#
Timurovich has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hazuki uses from the top position. #SU#
Hazuki stands up from Timurovich's guard - Hazuki perhaps looking for a knockout.
Timurovich dodges the punch combination from Hazuki.
Hazuki connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki throws a head kick but Timurovich moves out of range.
Hazuki misses with the combination. #CL#
Hazuki moves into range and clinches up with Timurovich.#T1##TD2#
Timurovich tightens his grip and picks Hazuki up, before dumping him to the ground. Hazuki manages to land in guard.
Hazuki wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Timurovich manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Timurovich wants to control but Hazuki is keeping him busy.
Timurovich not doing much here. #SU2#
Timurovich stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Hazuki throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Timurovich counters with a takedown into side control.
Hazuki tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timurovich working Hazuki over with strikes here.
Timurovich takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hazuki wants to get back to his feet. #SU2#
Timurovich is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Timurovich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hazuki is fending him off so far but Timurovich persists. Nope, Hazuki circles away and we're back to standing.
Hazuki throws a head kick but Timurovich moves out of range.
Timurovich moves forwards but Hazuki connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Hazuki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Timurovich is fending him off so far but Hazuki persists. Nope, Timurovich circles away and we're back to standing.
Hazuki misses with a head kick. #TD#
Timurovich gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hazuki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Timurovich is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hazuki dives into side control. #REVB##SU#
Hazuki stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Daisuke Hazuki is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Hazuki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU#
Hazuki stands up from half guard.
Timurovich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#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!
Hazuki lands a lovely overhand right.
Hazuki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Timurovich can do to turn this around?
Hazuki works over Timurovich's head and body with a nice combination.
Hazuki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Timurovich tries to avoid it but Hazuki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Timurovich to the ground. Timurovich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daisuke Hazuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timurovich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Timurovich wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hazuki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Timurovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daisuke Hazuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hazuki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Timurovich tries to avoid it but Hazuki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Timurovich to the ground. Timurovich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Timurovich moves into the clinch.
Timurovich taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Timurovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Timurovich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Timurovich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Hazuki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daisuke Hazuki dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Timurovich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hazuki throws a sloppy head kick and Timurovich moves out of range easily. #TD#
Hazuki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Timurovich tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hazuki is in Timurovich's guard.
Hazuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Timurovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Timurovich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SU#
Hazuki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki misses with the combination. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Hazuki throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Hazuki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Timurovich closes the distance but Hazuki moves to the side #TD#
and Hazuki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Timurovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Timurovich is trying to control the position but Hazuki postures up.
Hazuki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Timurovich wants to get back to his feet but Hazuki passes into half guard.
Hazuki controlling the action here.
Hazuki tries to stand but can't do so whilst Timurovich controls his leg. #T2#
Timurovich is looking to escape.
Timurovich is looking to improve his position.
Timurovich trying to control from the bottom.
Timurovich is looking for a sweep. Hazuki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hazuki tries to pass to full mount but Timurovich defends it.
Hazuki works his way into side control.
Timurovich tries to bench press Hazuki off him but Hazuki keeps the position.
Timurovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Hazuki lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Hazuki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Timurovich has escaped the position, nice work there.
Timurovich sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SU#
Hazuki stands up from half guard. #CL2#
Timurovich moves into range and clinches up with Hazuki.
Hazuki is looking to control Timurovich's arms but Timurovich gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hazuki has his back to the cage. #BC#
Hazuki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hazuki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
Hazuki has a takedown stuffed.
Hazuki avoids a kick to the body.
Hazuki dives in and grabs Timurovich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Timurovich pushes down on Hazuki's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daisuke Hazuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hazuki.
Timurovich ducks under a wild hook from Hazuki.#TD2#
Timurovich drives through with a takedown into Hazuki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hazuki is wriggling around but Timurovich manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REVR#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Timurovich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hazuki keeps working.
Emin Timurovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daisuke Hazuki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Timurovich 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daisuke Hazuki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hazuki, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daisuke Hazuki!

Event: WPFA XIII: Samsonov vs Tiotio
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Vespuci fails with a takedown attempt.
Hazuki has a takedown stuffed.
Vespuci shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Vespuci gets tackled into the cage by Hazuki. Hazuki maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Hazuki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vespuci has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Vespuci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vespuci fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vespuci shoots for a double leg takedown but Hazuki sprawls well. He's pushed Vespuci's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vespuci takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Tony Vespuci has been cut.#CL2#
Hazuki drives through and clinches with Vespuci against the cage.
Hazuki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vespuci up against the cage.#BC2#
Hazuki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Hazuki goes for a double leg but Vespuci avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vespuci continues to drive forward.
A nice combination there by Hazuki.
Vespuci goes for a double leg but Hazuki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hazuki continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Hazuki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Hazuki breaks the clinch. #TD#
Vespuci closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hazuki did well to prevent Vespuci getting side control.#SUB#
Vespuci 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.
Hazuki is trying to control but can't. #T2##SUB#
Vespuci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hazuki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vespuci. #SUB#
Vespuci is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Vespuci is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazuki tries to get to full guard but Vespuci has control of the leg. #T3#
Vespuci stops Hazuki from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Vespuci is working for a kimura but Hazuki is defending it quite comfortably.
Hazuki is looking to escape.
Hazuki manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vespuci has gone for a leg lock! Hazuki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vespuci's guard.#REVB#
Hazuki is pushing down on Vespuci's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vespuci is fighting to maintain full guard but Hazuki has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Hazuki wants to take a breather but Vespuci is having none of it.
Hazuki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vespuci flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hazuki moves nicely into side control.
Hazuki has control of an arm but Vespuci manages to advance to Hazuki's back!#SUB#
Vespuci is cranking Hazuki's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Hazuki! He's tightened the choke and Hazuki is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tony Vespuci!
Tony Vespuci 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: WPFA: Dominance II
Date: Jan 07, 2020

#R1#
Hazuki dives in for a single leg takedown but Nomad sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nomad swinging wildly here.
Nomad tries to bum rush Hazuki with a series of wild strikes but Hazuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hazuki moves in looking to clinch but Nomad pushes him off.
Hazuki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nomad avoids the head kick by Hazuki.
Nomad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hazuki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nomad seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nomad cracks Hazuki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nomad has Hazuki up against the cage in a clinch.
Nomad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hazuki.
Saafir Nomad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisuke Hazuki.
Nomad lands a body punch. #T1##TD#
Nomad pulls guard successfully.
Hazuki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hazuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nomad is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Nomad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hazuki passes Nomad's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nomad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Hazuki is looking for a kimura but Nomad is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hazuki to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hazuki trying to mount his opponent but Nomad defends it. #SUB#
Nomad actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Hazuki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nomad!
Hazuki postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nomad looks a forlorn figure.
Nomad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hazuki on the ground.
Nomad is squirming around, avoiding Hazuki's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Hazuki working for a guillotine from mount but Nomad is in no mood to give up.
Nomad is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hazuki looking to secure an arm triangle but Nomad defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nomad is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
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 Saafir Nomad will probably get the nod.
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#
Hazuki slips a jab and a cross from Nomad.
Hazuki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hazuki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nomad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hazuki shoots and misses
and Nomad counters with a stiff right hand.
Saafir Nomad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisuke Hazuki.
Nomad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nomad throws a big counter combination but Hazuki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hazuki.
Nice shot by Nomad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki shoots in for a double leg but Nomad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nomad throws a big counter combination but Hazuki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Nomad closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Nomad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hazuki shoots in for a double leg but Nomad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Hazuki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hazuki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nomad circles away.
Nomad misses with a few strikes there.
Nomad lands with a shot to the body.
Hazuki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hazuki is breathing heavily.
Hazuki throws a one two combo.
Nomad sizes up Hazuki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nomad throws a solid leg kick but Hazuki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nomad.
Nomad throws a right and a left that Hazuki avoids nicely.
Hazuki misses with a right hand
and Nomad counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nomad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nomad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hazuki.#CL#
Nomad rushes Hazuki and presses him up against the cage.
Nomad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hazuki. #T2##BC#
Nomad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Nomad drives through with a takedown into Hazuki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hazuki wants to sweep but no luck.
Nomad engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU#
Nomad gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Saafir Nomad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hazuki tries for a takedown but Nomad sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hazuki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nomad as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Nomad closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saafir Nomad 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#
Hazuki fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Nomad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nomad throws a front kick aimed at Hazuki's knee but Hazuki avoids it well.
Nomad keeps the fight on the outside.
Hazuki looks to land a right hand but Nomad moved out of range.
Nomad lands a two punch combo.
Nomad lands a jab to Hazuki's midsection.
Nomad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hazuki shoots in and drives through. Nomad sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hazuki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hazuki wants to clinch up but Nomad keeps it at a distance.
Nomad fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Nomad rushes Hazuki and presses him up against the cage.
Hazuki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nomad avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Saafir Nomad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisuke Hazuki.#T1##BC#
Nomad breaks from the clinch.
Hazuki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saafir Nomad is winning the standup battle so far.
Hazuki shoots in but no luck this time.
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nomad as he jumps to the side.
Hazuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hazuki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nomad tests Hazuki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hazuki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Nomad.
Hazuki moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Hazuki or perhaps it was just good defense by Nomad, which made it look bad.
Nomad stuffs the takedown.
Nomad throws a low kick but Hazuki moves out of range easily.
Hazuki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nomad.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nomad.
Danga de danga de dang - Nomad scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nomad throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nomad misses with a wild body shot.
Hazuki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Nomad.
Hazuki wants to clinch but Nomad slips to the side
letting Nomad counter with a right hand.
Daisuke Hazuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saafir Nomad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nomad misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saafir Nomad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nomad, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saafir Nomad!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2019

#R1#
Hazuki fails to land the takedown.
Kang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Kang gets a double leg takedown into Hazuki's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Hazuki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hazuki 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hazuki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hazuki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kang is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Kang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hazuki looking for a sweep. Not yet Hazuki, not yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hazuki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hazuki on the ground.
Kang trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hazuki is trying to control. Kang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Kang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hazuki is looking to take a break and control but Kang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Hazuki is looking to advance position but Kang won't allow it.
Hazuki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hazuki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hazuki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kang has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Hazuki wants to work for an arm triangle but Kang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hazuki.
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kang but Kang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kyung Yeon Kang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisuke Hazuki.#T3#
Hazuki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kang attempts a counter takedown but Hazuki avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Kang shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hazuki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hazuki manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kang is breathing heavily.#TD#
Kang gets control of Hazuki's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kang will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hazuki advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Hazuki seems to be looking for submissions.
Hazuki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hazuki thows a huge punch but Kang dodges it nicely.
Hazuki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kang defending well though. #T4##SUB2#
Hazuki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hazuki works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kang is desperately trying to improve his position but Hazuki has a good base and remains in mount.
Kang is squirming around, avoiding Hazuki's attempts to control the action.
Hazuki throws a wild left hand from mount and Kang manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hazuki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daisuke Hazuki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hazuki tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Kang closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hazuki's guard.#SUB2#
Hazuki has his foot on Kang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kang works his way back into a safe position though.
Hazuki looking to control.
Hazuki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kang is one step ahead there.
Kang trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kang preventing the sweep.
Hazuki is trying to control the position but Kang postures up. #T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hazuki dives in and grabs Kang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kang pushes down on Hazuki's head and hops out.
Kyung Yeon Kang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kang lands a head kick!
Hazuki misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Hazuki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Hazuki has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kang is trying to keep an underhook but Hazuki manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hazuki is trying to control. Kang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hazuki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kang defending well though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hazuki prevents Kang from improving his position.
Hazuki trying to mount his opponent but Kang defends it.
Hazuki uses his free foot to push down on Kang's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kang. #T2##SUB2#
Hazuki has control of Kang's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kang regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hazuki tries to control but Kang wriggling away.
Kang wants to control but Hazuki is having none of it.
Hazuki throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kang because Hazuki loaded up on that one.
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!#SUB2#
Hazuki goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kang is on top in guard. #T3##SUB2#
Hazuki looking for a guillotine here but Kang defends easily.
Kang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hazuki wants to sweep here but Kang controlling him for the moment.
Kang wants to control from the top but Hazuki keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hazuki pulls Kang in close to prevent any damage.
Kang trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Hazuki is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Kang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Daisuke Hazuki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kang throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kang as he avoids it easily.
Hazuki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kang defends it nicely.
Kang avoids the body shot from Hazuki.
Hazuki darts in looking for a takedown but Kang gets double underhooks and turns Hazuki into the cage.
Kyung Yeon Kang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisuke Hazuki.
Hazuki has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hazuki closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Kang breaks the clinch.
Hazuki misses with a takedown attempt
and Kang counters with a low kick, right behind Hazuki 's knee. #T1##CL2#
Hazuki pushes Kang up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Kang has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hazuki clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hazuki tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hazuki tries to hold on but Kang pushes him away.
Hazuki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kang thows a huge punch but Hazuki dodges it nicely.
Hazuki manages to get to full guard.
Hazuki throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T2#
Hazuki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hazuki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hazuki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hazuki tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Daisuke Hazuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Hazuki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hazuki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kang gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T3#
Hazuki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hazuki can't get the takedown.
Hazuki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kang pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kang tries to clinch but Hazuki is having none of it.
Hazuki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kang defends it nicely.
No luck for Hazuki with that takedown attempt. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kang throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Hazuki pushes Kang up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Kang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kang tries to close the distance and clinch but Hazuki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Hazuki moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kang ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kang no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hazuki wants to control from the top but Kang keeps moving.
Hazuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kang is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hazuki trying to control but Kang is working from the bottom.

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 Kyung Yeon Kang.
I think Hazuki 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daisuke Hazuki!

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