Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PANDA 81
Date: Jan 31, 2021

#R1#
Rockwell wants to clinch up but Kirchen keeps it at a distance.
Rockwell tries to bum rush Kirchen with a series of wild strikes but Kirchen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A bone on bone clash there as Rockwell blocks the leg kick. #CL#
Rockwell moves into the clinch.
Rockwell fails to pull guard.
Rockwell tries to pull guard but Kirchen holds him up against the cage and eventually Rockwell drops back down to his feet.
Rockwell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Our sources have told us that Rockwell has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lew Rockwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockwell is trying to pull guard but Kirchen has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Rockwell jumps guard and drags Kirchen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Rockwell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kirchen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kirchen wants to stand but Rockwell is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell keeping moving, preventing Kirchen from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kirchen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rockwell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kirchen has managed to get both his arms back between Rockwell's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Rockwell looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kirchen has picked Rockwell up and slammed him! Rockwell can't keep hold of the triangle and Kirchen manages to pass to side control!#T1##SUB2#
Kirchen tries for a kimura but Rockwell is defending well.
Rockwell tries to bench press Kirchen off him but Kirchen keeps the position. #SUB2#
Kirchen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rockwell, who protects the arm well.
Rockwell wants to control but Kirchen postures up.#SUB2#
Kirchen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kirchen wants to control but Rockwell is keeping him busy.
Rockwell is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Kirchen working away.
Rockwell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kirchen tries to stand but Rockwell is controlling his head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rockwell is looking for a sweep.
Kirchen working away.#SUB2#
Kirchen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rockwell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kirchen but great work by Rockwell.
An elbow from Rockwell crashes against the mat.
Kirchen tries to buck Rockwell off but Rockwell is having none of it.
Rockwell scoring with punches from side control.
Rockwell misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rockwell postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T3#
Check out the look on Rockwell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kirchen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rockwell working the ground and pound.
Kirchen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rockwell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Rockwell there.
Rockwell throws a strike but Kirchen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rockwell is in close to Kirchen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rockwell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kirchen looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockwell throws a big elbow that misses.
Kirchen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rockwell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4##SUB2#
Kirchen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rockwell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rockwell postures up in Kirchen's guard and throws a big left but Kirchen blocks it. #SUB2#
Kirchen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rockwell passes into half guard.
Rockwell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kirchen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirchen tries to roll over but Rockwell keeps him under control.
Rockwell slips a nice elbow through Kirchen's hands, connecting with Kirchen's forehead.
Kirchen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lew Rockwell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rockwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kirchen misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rockwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kirchen.
Rockwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kirchen swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Rockwell rushes Kirchen and presses him up against the cage.
Kirchen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kirchen working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Rockwell pulls guard effortlessly.
Rockwell keeping moving, preventing Kirchen from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rockwell has an active guard here but Kirchen has managed to pass into half guard.
Rockwell is trying to stand. #T1#
Kirchen wants to stand up but Rockwell has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kirchen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Kirchen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rockwell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kirchen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kirchen's back!
Rockwell misses with an elbow to the head.
Rockwell misses with an elbow to the head.
Rockwell struggling to land strikes to the head as Kirchen covers up.
Rockwell scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Kirchen is looking for a way out.
Kirchen rolls, trying to escape but Rockwell keeps control of the position. #T2##SUB#
Rockwell is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rockwell is not going to allow Kirchen to sit and survive in this position.
Kirchen can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockwell scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Kirchen is looking for a way out.
Rockwell throwing sloppy strikes.
Kirchen tries to roll but Rockwell sticks to his back.
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!
Rockwell somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Kirchen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kirchen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Kirchen trying to control but not successfully.
Rockwell is hanging on to Kirchen's back as he tries to escape.
Rockwell is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Rockwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kirchen can do to turn this around?
Rockwell is landing big shots and Kirchen is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lew Rockwell!
A determined Lew Rockwell didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Kirchen darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd has been cut.
Tsmfimsfnd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Kirchen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tsmfimsfnd fails with the takedown.
Kirchen looks for the body kick but Tsmfimsfnd saw that one coming.
Tsmfimsfnd misses with a leg kick
and Kirchen counters with a straight right hand.
Kirchen lands a slapping body shot.
Kirchen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kirchen throws a leg kick but Tsmfimsfnd moved away.
Tsmfimsfnd misses with a wild body shot.
Tsmfimsfnd swings for the body but Kirchen moves out of range.
Kirchen misses with a low kick.
Tsmfimsfnd changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirchen is looking to land body kicks.
Tsmfimsfnd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kirchen throws the kick towards the body but Tsmfimsfnd avoids it.
Tsmfimsfnd changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kirchen avoids the head kick by Tsmfimsfnd.
Kirchen scores with a nice strike.
Tsmfimsfnd throws a head kick but Kirchen moves out of range. #T1##CL#
Kirchen pushes Tsmfimsfnd up against the cage in a clinch.
Kirchen tries to throw a body punch but Tsmfimsfnd avoids it by throwing Kirchen back against the cage.
Kirchen looking to throw knees to the head but Tsmfimsfnd is blocking nicely.
Kirchen misses with the head strike.
Tsmfimsfnd tries for a takedown but Kirchen manages to get underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Kirchen.
Kirchen can't find room to land a body shot as Tsmfimsfnd controls the action.
Kirchen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Kirchen - that landed with a thud.
Kirchen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tsmfimsfnd or not.
Kirchen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tsmfimsfnd in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tsmfimsfnd looks winded!
Kirchen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kirchen lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kirchen.
Kirchen stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kirchen.
Kirchen lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kirchen.
A short right from Kirchen on the inside. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Kirchen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henri Kirchen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tsmfimsfnd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kirchen digs a good hook to Tsmfimsfnd's body.
Tsmfimsfnd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kirchen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kirchen scores with the left hand. Tsmfimsfnd knows he should have avoided that one.
Kirchen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kirchen throws a chopping leg kick but Tsmfimsfnd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tsmfimsfnd blocks a low kick nicely.
Kirchen with a nice cross.#CL#
Tsmfimsfnd tries to keep at a distance but Kirchen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kirchen scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#That has opened up Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd's cut even more.
Kirchen pushes Tsmfimsfnd back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Come on Kirchen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kirchen lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Kirchen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tsmfimsfnd is trying to break free.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to circle away but Kirchen has him pinned against the cage.
Kirchen tries to work over Tsmfimsfnd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsmfimsfnd jumps guard but Kirchen stands there with Tsmfimsfnd around his waist. Tsmfimsfnd gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Henri Kirchen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd.
Kirchen tries to throw a body punch but Tsmfimsfnd avoids it by throwing Kirchen back against the cage.
Tsmfimsfnd can't get the takedown.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kirchen tries a body shot but Tsmfimsfnd blocks it.
Kirchen can't find room to land a body shot as Tsmfimsfnd controls the action.
Kirchen scores with a hook to the body.
Kirchen lands a nice uppercut.
Kirchen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kirchen lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kirchen.#T4#
Kirchen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tsmfimsfnd or not.
Kirchen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tsmfimsfnd.
Kirchen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tsmfimsfnd backwards.
Kirchen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tsmfimsfnd up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kirchen.
Kirchen lands with a left to the head.
Kirchen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tsmfimsfnd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirchen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kirchen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kirchen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tsmfimsfnd.
Kirchen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Kirchen.
Tsmfimsfnd being controlled against the cage.
Kirchen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kirchen lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Kirchen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Kirchen gets a clinch.
Kirchen struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsmfimsfnd controls his hands.
Tsmfimsfnd blocks a body shot from Kirchen. #BC#
Kirchen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good shot there by Kirchen.
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsmfimsfnd throws a lazy body kick
enabling Kirchen to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsmfimsfnd throws a sloppy head kick and Kirchen moves out of range easily.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to clinch but Kirchen moves out of range.
Kirchen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #KD#
Kirchen drops Tsmfimsfnd with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tsmfimsfnd looks back up at him and smiles so Kirchen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Tsmfimsfnd is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsmfimsfnd blocks the body kick.
Tsmfimsfnd is still on wobbly legs! Can Kirchen finish him?
Kirchen sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Tsmfimsfnd's defenses. It connects perfectly with Tsmfimsfnd's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henri Kirchen!
As Henri Kirchen got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: If you can't stand the heat, then stay away from the Kirchen!! '.

Event: HFC 53 - Sitsongrit vs Gueguen
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Darwin dips to his left and cracks Kirchen with an uppercut!
Kirchen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Bane Darwin has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Kirchen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kirchen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kirchen throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Darwin counters with a nice right hand that sends Kirchen toppling to the canvas! Kirchen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Darwin finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirchen gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Darwin gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Kirchen is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bane Darwin!

Event: HFC Speed Brawls III
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Telegin connects with a right hand. Kirchen shakes it off.
Kirchen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Telegin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Kirchen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kirchen moves forwards but Telegin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kirchen misses with a low kick.
Kirchen misses with a low kick as Telegin jumps back.
Kirchen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Telegin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kirchen's head.
Telegin throws a hook to the side of Kirchen's head but Kirchen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Telegin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Telegin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kirchen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Telegin there.
Telegin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Telegin avoids the head kick by Kirchen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Telegin! But no joy.
Kirchen needs to keep his hands up - Telegin had a free shot at his head there.
Kirchen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Telegin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Telegin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kirchen slips a jab and a cross from Telegin.
Kirchen tries to close the distance and clinch but Telegin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kirchen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Telegin throws out the jab.
Telegin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Telegin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Telegin misses with a straight right.
Kirchen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Telegin scores with a nice strike.
Telegin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kirchen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Telegin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kirchen.
Telegin checks a low kick from Kirchen.
Telegin loads up on a big right hand but Kirchen slips the punch.
Kirchen wants to clinch.#T2#
Telegin misses the jab.
Telegin jabs Kirchen right on the nose. Kirchen blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Telegin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kirchen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Telegin checks it well.
Nice jab there from Telegin.
Kirchen throws a shot to the body.
Telegin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Telegin duly obliges.
Telegin throws a hook but Kirchen blocks it.
Kirchen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Telegin dodges the punch combination from Kirchen.
Telegin scores with a sloppy right hand. Kirchen should have avoided that one.
Telegin lands with a cross.
Telegin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice jab there from Telegin. #T3#
Telegin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kirchen blocks a jab.
Kirchen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kirchen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Telegin is out of range and Kirchen settles back down.
Good work by Telegin as he checks the leg kick.
Telegin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Telegin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kirchen.
Kirchen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Telegin misses with a straight right.
Telegin throws a jab when Kirchen was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Telegin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kirchen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Kirchen has Telegin up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Telegin.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4##BC#
Kirchen breaks the clinch.
Telegin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab from Telegin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Telegin checks a leg kick nicely.
Kirchen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Kirchen forces Telegin back against the cage and clinches.
Telegin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kirchen tries to throw a body punch but Telegin avoids it by throwing Kirchen back against the cage.
Kirchen tries to work over Telegin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirchen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Telegin is defending well for now.
Kirchen misses with a body punch.
Telegin trying to control the position but instead, Kirchen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Telegin into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirchen can't find room to land a body shot as Telegin controls the action.
Kirchen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kirchen struggles to land a body shot inside as Telegin controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Telegin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A cross from Telegin lands.
Telegin misses with an uppercut. Kirchen saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Telegin - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Telegin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Telegin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Telegin blocks a jab.
Kirchen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kirchen is looking to land body kicks.
Kirchen connects with a looping right hand.
Telegin misses with a hook. Kirchen ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Telegin. That snapped Kirchen's head back.
Telegin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kirchens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sergey Telegin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kirchen blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Kirchen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Telegin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirchen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Telegin throws an overhand right that lands on Kirchen's shoulder, as Kirchen tries to avoid the shot.
Telegin scores with a jab. Kirchen acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Kirchen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Telegin back to the cage. Kirchen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Sergey Telegin has been cut.
Telegin connects with the punch.
Kirchen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kirchen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice shot by Telegin.
Telegin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Telegin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kirchen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Telegin misses with a hook
and Kirchen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Telegin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kirchen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Telegin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Telegin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kirchen tries a low kick but Telegin avoids it.
Kirchen tries to land a leg kick but Telegin saw it coming and moves away.
Sergey Telegin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirchen ducks under a wild hook from Telegin.#T2#
Kirchen misses with a low kick.
Telegin scores with a nice right hand.
Kirchen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Telegin scores with a hook.
Telegin cracks Kirchen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Telegin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kirchen. Kirchen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good work by Telegin as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Telegin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kirchen doesn't seem phased though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Telegin.
Telegin catches Kirchen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Telegin jabs Kirchen right on the nose. Kirchen blinks but takes it well.
Kirchen slips a straight right by Telegin.
Kirchen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Telegin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kirchen.
Telegin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirchen. #T3#
Kirchen slips a straight right by Telegin.
Kirchen misses with a low kick.
Nice cross by Telegin.
Telegin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Telegin checks a leg kick.
Telegin cracks Kirchen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kirchen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kirchen is looking to chop away at Telegin's legs.
Kirchen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kirchen defending well as Telegin loads up on a big left hand.
Telegin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kirchen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice shot by Telegin.
Telegin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Telegin misses with a straight left.
As Telegin backs away, Kirchen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Telegin thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Telegin scores with a jab to the head.
Telegin swings widly with a right hand
and Kirchen counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirchen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Telegin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kirchen tries to work over Telegin's front leg with a kick but Telegin checks it.
Telegin misses with an uppercut. Kirchen saw that one coming.
Telegin connects with a right hand. Kirchen shakes it off.
Telegin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Telegin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirchen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Telegin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Telegin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kirchen cracks a nice hook into Telegin's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirchen needs to keep his hands up - Telegin had a free shot at his head there.
Kirchen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Telegin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirchen.
Telegin throws out a counter right but Kirchen avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Telegin misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Telegin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sergey Telegin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Telegin blocks the leg kick.
Kirchen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Telegin throws out the jab.
Telegin lands with a straight right. Kirchen didn't see that one coming.
Telegin connects with a looping right hand.
Telegin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Telegin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kirchen fails to land with a series of punches.
Telegin tests Kirchen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kirchen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It seemed like Telegin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Telegin lands a head shot.
Good shot there by Telegin.
Kirchen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Telegin checks the leg kick.
Telegin lands a head shot.
Telegin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Kirchen throws a hook but Telegin avoids it easily.
Kirchen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kirchen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Telegin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kirchen walks into a straight right hand from Telegin.
Telegin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kirchen throws a head kick but Telegin moves out of range.
Kirchen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Telegin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kirchen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Telegin lands a glancing blow to the side of Kirchen's head.
Telegin lands with an uppercut that bounces Kirchen off the cage and back into range.
Telegin connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC2#Kirchen is rocked!
Telegin lands a jab to the head.
Oh Kirchen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Telegin has cracked Kirchen with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Telegin lands another huge swinging hook and Kirchen tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Kirchen, before Telegin can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sergey Telegin!
A victorious Sergey Telegin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 40 - Kocak vs Ferreria
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown lands a lovely overhand right.
Kirchen slips under a jab from Brown.
Brown has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kirchen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
No luck for Kirchen with that takedown attempt.
Henri Kirchen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirchen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kirchen backing away here, and Brown unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Brown with a nice calf kick.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Kirchen is out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Kirchen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Kirchen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kirchen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brown manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kirchen's best efforts.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kirchen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Kirchen is looking to pass Brown's guard but actually Brown recovers to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kirchen drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Kirchen off! Kirchen jumps back into Brown's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brown can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kirchen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Kirchen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Brown manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kirchen is trying to control the position but Brown postures up. #T2##SUB#
Brown is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kirchen has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Brown is looking to defend but Kirchen has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Brown! Kirchen pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Brown taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Henri Kirchen!
Henri Kirchen made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'If you can't stand the heat, then stay away from the Kirchen!! '.

Event: HFC 30 - Wanker vs Curtis
Date: Jul 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Rodriguez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rodriguez lands in his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kirchen is keeping the position for now.
Rodriguez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kirchen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirchen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kirchen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodriguez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodriguez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kirchen is looking for a triangle but Rodriguez pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirchen keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass. #SUB#
Kirchen looking for a guillotine here but Rodriguez defends easily. #T1##SUB#
Kirchen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
Kirchen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kirchen, not yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Kirchen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriguez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirchen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rodriguez stands and throws Kirchen's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kirchen is not content to let Rodriguez control the position. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kirchen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rodriguez tries to move to mount but Kirchen blocks the move with his legs.
Kirchen is trying to improve his position.
Kirchen prevents Rodriguez from improving position.
Rodriguez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kirchen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Kirchen tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Rodriguez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rodriguez has knee on belly momentarily but Kirchen bucks him off and regains half guard.
Rodriguez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kirchen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kirchen won't allow Rodriguez to pass to mount.
Rodriguez is looking to take a break and control but Kirchen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kirchen gets back to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Rodriguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kirchen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirchen is trying to keep Rodriguez in close.
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirchen is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kirchen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rodriguez looking to pass the guard.
Kirchen keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Rodriguez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Rodriguez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Rodriguez feints and as Kirchen raises his hands in defense, Rodriguez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kirchen is trying to control the position but Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez trying to control but Kirchen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kirchen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
Kirchen keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kirchen working for a triangle but Rodriguez defends it easily.
Rodriguez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirchen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Kirchen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodriguez preventing the sweep.
Rodriguez forces his way into half guard.
Rodriguez wants to control but Kirchen is keeping him busy.
Kirchen is looking to improve his position.
Rodriguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kirchen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rodriguez is looking to take a break and control but Kirchen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriguez tries to pass to full mount but Kirchen defends it. #T2#
Rodriguez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kirchen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kirchen is looking to improve his position.
Rodriguez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kirchen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kirchen manages to get to full guard.
Rodriguez looking to pass the guard.
Nick Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodriguez trying to control but Kirchen is working from the bottom.
Kirchen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rodriguez can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3##SUB#
Kirchen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep. Kirchen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodriguez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rodriguez wants to sweep here but Kirchen controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Kirchen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kirchen works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Rodriguez is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez is trying to maintain the position but Kirchen is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodriguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kirchen works his way into side control. #SUB#
Kirchen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rodriguez is not content to let Kirchen control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Henri Kirchen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kirchen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodriguez pinned against the cage. Rodriguez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodriguez feints the counter takedown.
Rodriguez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kirchen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kirchen tries a low kick but Rodriguez avoids it.#TD2#
Rodriguez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kirchen!
Rodriguez trying to control the position but Kirchen is working away.
Rodriguez controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Rodriguez tries for a kimura but Kirchen is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Kirchen struggling a bit here.
Kirchen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rodriguez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kirchen defends it well.
Rodriguez is pressing down on Kirchen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kirchen is holding on for now.
Kirchen gets full guard.
Rodriguez passes Kirchen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kirchen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirchen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Kirchen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kirchen stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is looking to sweep but instead, Kirchen has passed into half guard.
Rodriguez moves into full guard.
Rodriguez keeping full guard, as Kirchen tries to pass.
Rodriguez 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#
Kirchen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kirchen.#T3#
Rodriguez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kirchen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Kirchen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirchen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kirchen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriguez passes Kirchen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rodriguez trying to advance position but Kirchen counters by regaining guard. #T4##SUB#
Kirchen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Kirchen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodriguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kirchen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
Kirchen can't keep his opponent in guard - Rodriguez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is working for a kimura but Kirchen is defending it quite comfortably.
Rodriguez moves into full mount! Kirchen won't be happy about that!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Rodriguez!

Event: HFC KO 7 - Rodrigues vs Dylan
Date: Jun 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirchen avoids the body shot from Jukola.
Kirchen takes one to the side of the head.
Jukola misses the jab.
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirchen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
We've been hearing reports that Kirchen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kirchen defending well as Jukola loads up on a big left hand.
Jukola swings for the body but Kirchen moves out of range.
Jukola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kirchen in his tracks.
Jukola misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirchen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jukola can pounce on him.
Kirchen shoots in but no luck this time.
Kirchen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jukola counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kirchen's knee momentarily.
A shot to the body from Jukola misses #TD#
and Kirchen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kirchen. #T1#
Jukola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kirchen is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jukola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jukola wants to sweep here but Kirchen controlling him for the moment.
Jukola is still trying to improve position.
Jukola keeping full guard, as Kirchen tries to pass.
Kirchen preventing the sweep.
Kirchen tries to free his leg and advance position but Jukola is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Kirchen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kirchen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Kirchen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kirchen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jukola controls Kirchen momentarily but Kirchen frees himself.
Kirchen tries to free his leg and advance position but Jukola is retaining full guard.
Kirchen slips nicely into half guard.
Jukola is looking for a sweep. Kirchen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jukola is looking to control Kirchen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jukola avoid being mounted?
Kirchen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jukola defending well though.
Kirchen prevents Jukola from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jukola can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Kirchen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Kirchen seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Kirchen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jukola knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Kirchen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jukola won't allow Kirchen to pass to mount.
Kirchen is thwarting Jukola's attempts to control the position.
Jukola wants to get back to full guard.
Kirchen wants to pass the guard but Jukola is defending well. #SUB#
Kirchen is trying to work for a kimura but Jukola is defending well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jukola has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kirchen is working away from the top position though.
Jukola really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kirchen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jukola keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kirchen controlling the pace.
Kirchen is pressing down on Jukola's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jukola is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirchen trying to control from half guard but Jukola is working away. #SUB#
Kirchen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jukola is just riding it out for now. Kirchen eventually gives up the hold.
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 Henri Kirchen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jukola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirchen. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jukola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jukola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kirchen can't get the takedown.
Kirchen blocks a body shot from Jukola.
Jukola lands a nice shot to the body.
Jukola lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola pushes Kirchen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Jukola.
Jukola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jukola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kirchen or not. #T1#
Jukola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jukola lands a body punch. #BC2#
Jukola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jukola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jukola doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jukola dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kirchen. That did some damage!
Tuomas Jukola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jukola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jukola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jukola lunges at Kirchen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kirchen's hand.
Jukola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kirchen doesn't seem bothered though.
Kirchen walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Jukola! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tuomas Jukola!

Event: HFC 20 - Barbosa vs Diaz
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Krylov.
Krylov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kirchen.
And Kirchen tries to counter it with a takedown but Krylov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kirchen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kirchen or perhaps it was just good defense by Krylov, which made it look bad.
Kirchen fails with the takedown
and Krylov counters with a huge left! Kirchen is in big trouble! He's backing up but Krylov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kirchen from any more damage. A dominating finish by Krylov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Krylov!
In his post fight interview, Boris Krylov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: HFC 17 - Tragedy vs Rocca
Date: May 01, 2020

#R1#
Semenov swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Kirchen counters with a shoot takedown. Semenov fights it but they end up in guard.
Semenov is wriggling around but Kirchen manages to pass to half guard. #REVB##SUB#
Kirchen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Semenov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kirchen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Semenov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kirchen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kirchen's back!
Kirchen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Semenov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Semenov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kirchen controls his leg. #T1#
Semenov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Semenov tries to stand and escape but Kirchen is controlling the position. #SUB#
Kirchen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kirchen gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Kirchen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Semenov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kirchen is tightening it up a little... Semenov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Semenov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Semenov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kirchen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Henri Kirchen!
In his post fight interview, Henri Kirchen gave a big smile as he said 'If you can't stand the heat, then stay away from the Kirchen!! '.

Event: HFC 9 -Tonissaar vs Rocca
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Douglas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kirchen.
Douglas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kirchen throws a leg kick but Douglas moved away.
Kirchen tries a low kick but Douglas avoids it.#TD#
Kirchen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Douglas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kirchen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kirchen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Douglas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas being controlled here, momentarily.
Douglas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kirchen. #SUB#
Kirchen drops back looking for a leg! Douglas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Douglas manages to kick Kirchen off! Kirchen jumps back into Douglas's guard. #T1#
Douglas controls Kirchen momentarily but Kirchen frees himself. #SUB2#
Douglas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kirchen defends well.
Kirchen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kirchen is trying to control the action in half guard but Douglas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Douglas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Douglas wants to improve his position but Kirchen is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirchen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kirchen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2##SUB#
Douglas tries to control Kirchen's head but Kirchen pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Douglas is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Henri Kirchen!
Henri Kirchen made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'If you can't stand the heat, then stay away from the Kirchen!! '.

Event: The Island Season 10, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020

#R1##TD#
Hines gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kirchen to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Kirchen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hines dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Kirchen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Kirchen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hines stopping the sweep attempt from Kirchen.
Kirchen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kirchen tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirchen working a defensive guard but Hines manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kirchen is looking to regain half guard here but Hines keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Hines wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirchen keeps working.
Kirchen is trying to improve his position.
Kirchen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kirchen gets back to half guard.
Kirchen wants to control but Hines is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Kirchen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
I've been told that Hines has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Hines trying to control the pace. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kirchen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hines moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kirchen.
Hines tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Kirchen can't do much from the bottom here.
Kirchen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirchen looks to move to half guard but instead Hines has passed into mount! Damn!
Kirchen is looking to get to half guard.
Kirchen is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kirchen looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Kirchen can't escape the position.
Hines controls the position.
Hines is trying to stick to Kirchen's back but Kirchen is turning into Hines. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hines's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kirchen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kirchen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hines dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Kirchen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Hines dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Hines closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Kirchen jumps into guard, dragging Hines to the mat.
Hines showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Kirchen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hines not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirchen wants to control but Hines passes easily into half guard.
Hines wants to stand up but Kirchen has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T1#
Kirchen trying to control here.
Kirchen wants to sweep but Hines has passed to side control!
Kirchen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hines wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kirchen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hines off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Hines is having to fend off submission attempts from Kirchen, who is looking to sink in the choke. Kirchen doesn't have the hooks in though and Hines manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Kirchen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Hines trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirchen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mark Hines has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kirchen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kirchen is looking to sweep but instead, Hines has passed into half guard.
Kirchen is looking to control Hines's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kirchen avoid being mounted?
Hines not doing much here. #T3#
Kirchen trying to hold on to Hines's head to control him but Hines postures up. #SUB#
Kirchen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hines controlling the action here.
Hines uses his free foot to push down on Kirchen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kirchen. #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.
Kirchen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hines tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kirchen gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Kirchen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kirchen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirchen trying to control from the bottom.
Kirchen tries to roll over but Hines keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Hines showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Kirchen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hines to the mat! Hines manages to get full guard.
Kirchen trying to control but Hines is working from the bottom.
Kirchen stopping the sweep attempt from Hines.
Kirchen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kirchen looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirchen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hines manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kirchen managing to control the position. #T1#
Hines controlling from the top position.
Kirchen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Kirchen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hines has passed into half guard! #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kirchen wants to improve his position but Hines is controlling well.
Kirchen trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Kirchen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hines pulls his head out easily.
Kirchen trying to control here.
Hines controlling the pace. #T3#
Kirchen trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Hines has closed the distance and engaged Kirchen in a clinch. #TD#
Kirchen gets control of Hines's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kirchen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hines won't allow Kirchen to sweep him here.
Kirchen can't keep his opponent in guard - Hines advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kirchen tries to roll over but Hines keeps him under control.
Hines is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kirchen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hines jumps into side control!#T4#
Kirchen is looking for a sweep.
Kirchen trying to remain calm as Hines controls from the top position.
Hines tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kirchen is holding Hines down, trying to stall.
Kirchen tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hines presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hines content just to control the position here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Mark Hines!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Mark Hines!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Mark Hines!

Mark Hines wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2019

#R1#
A low kick from Belt Two misses #TD#
and Kirchen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kirchen not doing much here.
Kirchen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belt Two keeps working.
Belt Two punching from the bottom.
Belt Two misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirchen is keen to just control but Belt Two is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirchen tries to pass to full mount but Belt Two defends it.
Belt Two wants to get back to full guard.
Kirchen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Belt Two on the ground.
Kirchen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Belt Two!
Kirchen tries to control but Belt Two wriggling away. #T1#
Kirchen blocks Belt Two's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Belt Two tries to reverse the position but Kirchen maintains control.
Kirchen tries to control but Belt Two wriggling away.
Belt Two tries to hold on but Kirchen pushes him away.
Kirchen blocks Belt Two's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Kirchen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Belt Two throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kirchen prevents Belt Two from getting the reversal.
Kirchen controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Belt Two tries to improve his position but instead Kirchen has taken his back!
Kirchen keeps control of the position easily here as Belt Two tries to buck him off.
Kirchen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Belt Two has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Kirchen is persistently looking for the submission but Belt Two is defending it well. #SUB#
Kirchen looking for the RNC.
Belt Two can't escape the position.
Kirchen avoiding Belt Two 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
Belt Two tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Belt Two is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Kirchen wants to finish this one by submission but Belt Two is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kirchen.
Belt Two tries to hold on but Kirchen postures up.
Belt Two swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Belt Two swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Belt Two is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Kirchen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Kirchen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Belt Two manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T4#
Kirchen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belt Two keeps working.
Belt Two throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Belt Two manages to get back to half guard.
Belt Two is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kirchen moves nicely into side control.
Kirchen wants to control but Belt Two is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirchen tries to move to mount but Belt Two blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Kirchen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Belt Two feints and as Kirchen raises his hands in defense, Belt Two changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Belt Two postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kirchen wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Belt Two avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kirchen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belt Two can do to turn this around?
Belt Two is looking to work some ground and pound but Kirchen has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belt Two accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belt Two postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Kirchen is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Kirchen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kirchen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Belt Two is now in half guard. #T1#
Belt Two throwing shots but Kirchen is blocking nicely.
My spies in Island Sparring inform me that Belt Two has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kirchen is looking to improve his position.
Belt Two wants to stand up but Kirchen manages to regain full guard.
Kirchen keeping moving, preventing Belt Two from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kirchen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belt Two doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belt Two manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kirchen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kirchen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kirchen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Kirchen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Kirchen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belt Two can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Belt Two trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kirchen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Belt Two trying to control but Kirchen is working from the bottom.
Kirchen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kirchen tries to get out of the position.
Belt Two postures up in Kirchen's guard and throws a big left but Kirchen blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kirchen looking to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Kirchen scores with a takedown into Belt Two's guard.
Belt Two striking off his back but it's not causing Kirchen any problems.
Belt Two trying to keep a closed guard but Kirchen is proving a slippery customer.
Belt Two looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kirchen trying to control the position from guard on top but Belt Two is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belt Two throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Belt Two trying to control the position.
Belt Two will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T4#
Belt Two doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Belt Two fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kirchen sprawls well initially but Belt Two persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Belt Two not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Belt Two seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kirchen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Belt Two sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kirchen defending well though.
Kirchen tries to roll over but Belt Two keeps him under control.
Belt Two throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirchen wants to get back to full guard.
Belt Two not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Belt Two wants to control but Kirchen is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Black Belt Two showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Kirchen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Belt Two napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kirchen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belt Two keeps working.
Belt Two misses with a strike from the bottom.
Belt Two tries to buck Kirchen off but Kirchen is having none of it.
Belt Two is trying to control Kirchen's posture but Kirchen avoids it. #SUB#
Kirchen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Belt Two is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Belt Two is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belt Two tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kirchen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Belt Two misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T1#
Belt Two throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Belt Two missing with punches from the bottom.
Belt Two flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kirchen moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Belt Two. #SUB#
Kirchen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kirchen tries to advance position but instead Belt Two slips a leg back in to half guard.
Belt Two throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kirchen is thwarting Belt Two's attempts to control the position.
Kirchen wants to take a breather but Belt Two is having none of it.
Kirchen prevents Belt Two from improving his position.
Belt Two flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kirchen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Belt Two tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Belt Two tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kirchen manages to move to mount!
Kirchen controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Belt Two tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Belt Two throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Kirchen wants to take his opponent's back but Belt Two doesn't allow it.
Belt Two swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Belt Two tries to control Kirchen's body but Kirchen pushes him off. Belt Two squirms to his side and now Kirchen has his back!
Belt Two turns into Kirchen and is now in his guard.
Belt Two throwing strikes from guard but Kirchen blocks nicely.
Belt Two is looking to work some ground and pound but Kirchen has wrist control.#T4##SUB#
Kirchen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belt Two defends it easily.
Belt Two throws an elbow that misses. Kirchen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Belt Two's guard. Nice move by Kirchen!#REVR#
Kirchen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Belt Two thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belt Two throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Belt Two thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henri Kirchen!

Event: Island Fights 14
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1#
Fraga punishes Kirchen's body with a nice straight punch.
Kirchen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fraga.#TD#
Kirchen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fraga has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Buoy Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kirchen wants to take a breather but Fraga is having none of it.
Fraga trying to hold on to Kirchen's head to control him but Kirchen postures up.
Kirchen controlling the action here.#SUB#
Kirchen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirchen wants to free his trapped foot but Fraga is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Fraga tries to roll over but Kirchen keeps him under control.
Kirchen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Kirchen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fraga is trying to escape the mount but Kirchen keeps good control and instead manages to take Fraga's back.
Kirchen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Fraga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kirchen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kirchen not allowing Fraga to control his hands.
Fraga tries to escape the position. #T2##SUB#
Kirchen is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Fraga is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Henri Kirchen!

Event: Island Fights 7
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Kirchen throws a series of punches but Goblin moves out of range.
Goblin throws a one two combo.
Kirchen tries to clinch up but Goblin circles away and keeps his distance.
Kirchen keeps the fight on the outside.
Goblin darts in looking for a takedown but Kirchen gets double underhooks and turns Goblin into the cage.
Kirchen stuffs the takedown attempt from Goblin. Goblin gets slowly back to his feet.
Kirchen throws a head kick that misses
and Goblin counters with a one-two to the body.
Kirchen tries to clinch up.
Goblin flicks out a counter leg kick but Kirchen steps away.
A head kick misses from Goblin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goblin dives in for a single leg takedown but Kirchen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Henri Kirchen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Goblin.#CL2#
Goblin closes the distance and pushes Kirchen back into the cage.
Goblin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kirchen trying to control the position but instead, Goblin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kirchen into the cage.#BC2#
Goblin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Goblin keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Goblin clinches with his opponent.
Goblin is struggling to control the position.
Goblin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kirchen after a bit of a struggle.
Goblin is trying to pull guard but Kirchen has him pressed against the cage.
Goblin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Goblin jumps guard but Kirchen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kirchen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Goblin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kirchen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Goblin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Kirchen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Goblin was covering up waiting for the punch and Kirchen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Goblin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kirchen passes Goblin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Goblin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kirchen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kirchen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Goblin trying to control but Kirchen postures up.
Kirchen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3##SUB#
Kirchen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goblin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kirchen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kirchen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kirchen moves into full mount! Goblin won't be happy about that!
Kirchen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T4##SUB#
Kirchen working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Goblin turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Kirchen off and cradles Goblin's limp body as Kirchen celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Henri Kirchen!

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