Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Dredd vs Hall
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Hall thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dredd if he has to take too many more of those.
Dredd moves out of range of the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Dredd misses its target.
Hall looks to land a body kick but Dredd moved away.
Dredd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.
It looked like Dredd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Hall has managed to clinch.
Hall lands a body shot.
Dredd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dredd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall blocks an uppercut.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Dredd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dredd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hall throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dredd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hall throws a body kick that misses.
Dredd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dredd misses with a kick to the body
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dredd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dredd throws a hook but Hall blocks it.
Hall steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Hall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dredd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hall looks for the body kick but Dredd saw that one coming.
Dredd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hall on the side of the head.
Dredd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hall.
Dredd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hall can pounce on him.
Hall throws the kick towards the body but Dredd avoids it.
Dredd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dredd throws a leg kick that misses.
Hall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hall tries to move into range but Dredd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Hall throws a lazy head kick
and Dredd counters with a left and a right that stings Hall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Henry Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Hall.
Dredd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hall can pounce on him.
Hall lands a really nice looking cross but Dredd seems unphased.
Hall wants to slow Dredd down by chopping away at his legs.
Hall throws a right hand that misses
and Dredd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dredd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hall.
Dredd avoids the head kick by Hall.
Dredd misses with a leg kick
and Hall counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dredd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A cross from Dredd lands.#T3#
Hall throws a hook to the side of Dredd's head but Dredd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dredd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hall is out of range.
Dredd checks a leg kick.
Dredd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hall lands a right hook to the body.
Hall throws a leg kick but Dredd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Hall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dredd checks a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Hall finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hall tries to land a leg kick but Dredd saw it coming and moves away.
Dredd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4##CL2#
Hall clinches up with Dredd and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall.
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dredd digs a right hand underneath Hall's ribcage. Hall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dredd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dredd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hall.#BC#
Dredd breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Hall moves into the clinch.
Hall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hall misses with the head strike. #BC#
Dredd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dredd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hall misses with a low kick.
Hall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dredd throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Hall dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hall scores with a push kick.
Hall tries to work over Dredd's front leg with a kick but Dredd checks it.
And Dredd counters with a quick kick to the body but Hall blocks it.
Hall throws a big shot that misses.
Hall throws the kick towards the body but Dredd avoids it.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dredd takes one to the side of the head.
Dredd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hall swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dredd to counter with a crisp jab.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Dredd slips the punch.
Dredd tried to counter with a leg kick but Hall avoided it.
Hall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dredd throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dredd ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Dredd throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hall avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Hall throws a body kick that misses
enabling Dredd to counter with a crisp jab.
Hall wants to clinch but Dredd slips to the side
and Dredd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dredd scores with a nice head shot.
Hall lands with a nice body punch.
Dredd misses with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Hall finds it's target.
Hall thows a leg kick but Dredd checks it
and Dredd counters with an outside leg kick.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hall throws a head kick that half lands.
A leg kick checked by Hall.
Dredd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dredd at a distance.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Dredd missing with a left hand there. Hall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dredd cracks a nice hook into Hall's ribs.
Good leg kick by Hall.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Dredd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hall is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Dredd misses the target.
Hall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hall throws a head kick but Dredd moves out of range.
Hall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hall steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dredd. That one must have hurt.#T3#
Dredd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice shot by Hall.#CL2#
Hall closes the distance and pushes Dredd back into the cage.
Dredd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dredd misses with a punch on the inside.
Dredd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Dredd controls the action.
Dredd misses with a punch on the inside.
Dredd misses with a body punch.
Dredd blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Hall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dredd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dredd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dredd struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands. #T4#
Dredd has a couple of punches blocked by Hall.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
Dredd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dredd.
Dredd tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Dredd avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Hall lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Dredd.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Dredd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dredd can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Dredd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hall lands with a left to the head.
Dredd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dredd can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Dredd throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Henry Hall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Hall cracks Dredd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dredd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hall lands a nice shot that snaps Dredd's head back.
Hall avoids the body shot from Dredd.
A nice leg kick from Hall, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henry Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dredd misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd lands a nice shot that snaps Hall's head back.
Hall cracks Dredd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A good leg kick by Hall.
Hall throws a lazy head kick
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Dredd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dredd moves out of range as Hall throws a body kick.
Dredd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Dredd.
Hall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dredd throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall feints and then cracks Dredd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dredd down.
An inside leg kick from Hall misses.
Hall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dredd is able to avoid easily.
Dredd throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hall avoids it.
Hall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dredd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dredd lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick from Dredd is predictable there
and Hall counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dredd's knee momentarily.#T2#
A low kick from Hall is predictable there
and Dredd counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dredd.
Hall looks to throw a body kick
and Dredd counters with an inside leg kick.
Dredd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dredd works Hall's body with a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hall goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dredd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall flicks out a counter leg kick but Dredd steps away.
Dredd throws a wild body kick that Hall sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Dredd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dredd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hall is looking to clinch.
Hall scores with a head kick.
Dredd moves out of range of the strikes.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Dredd counters with a straight right hand.
Hall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Dredd is just out of range.
It looked like Dredd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dredd misses with a straight right.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Hall works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hall throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Dredd throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall throws a head kick that misses
and Dredd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall cracks Dredd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dredd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dredd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dredd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
Dredd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hall.
Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hall swings widly with a right hand
and Dredd counters with a nice uppercut.
Dredd feints and then cracks Hall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hall down.
Dredd moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Brock Dredd did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Dredd ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Hall moves out of range as Dredd strikes.
Hall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hall lands the left hand.
Hall scoring well with a low kick there.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dredd slips under a jab from Hall.
Dredd is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dredd swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hall to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Hall.
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dredd.
Dredd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hall in his tracks.
Dredd scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Hall throws a sloppy head kick
and Dredd counters with a left to the body.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Dredd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall clobbers Dredd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dredd scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dredd throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Dredd misses with a hook.
Hall throws a looping overhand right but Dredd ducks down to avoid it.
Dredd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.#T2#
Dredd lands a leg kick that knocks Hall off balance momentarily.
Hall is looking to clinch.
Dredd jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dredd wants to land a leg kick but Hall is out of range.
Jab, jab by Dredd - just one landing.
Hall throws a lazy body kick
and Dredd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Dredd connects with a right hand. Hall shakes it off.
Dredd takes one on the button.
Hall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dredd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Dredd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Dredd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Hall cracks Dredd with a good jab.
Dredd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dredd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hall misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dredd.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dredd.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hall stuns Dredd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Hall misses.
Hall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dredd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dredd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Dredd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
That kick from Hall tenderised Dredd's leg. Dredd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dredd checks a low kick from Hall.
Dredd jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hall misses with a low kick.
Hall drops his hands momentarily and Dredd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hall. That's going to slow Dredd down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dredd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hall.
Dredd has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hall.
Hall connects with a nice looking jab.
Dredd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hall tries to clinch but Dredd moves out of range.
Dredd half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Henry Hall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
A nice leg kick lands there from Hall.
Hall swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dredd counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dredd scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dredd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hall is looking to clinch.
Hall throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dredd moves out of range as Hall throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hall scores with a head kick.
Hall is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dredd lands a nice hook to Hall's body. Hall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Hall swings widly with a right hand
and Dredd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hall misses with a hook to the body
and Dredd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dredd moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Dredd.
Dredd misses with a hook.
Dredd scores with a head kick.
Dredd throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dredd avoids the body shot from Hall.
Dredd works the jab nicely.
Hall misses with a body shot. #T2#
Hall throws a leg kick
enabling Dredd to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Dredd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brock Dredd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Dredd.
Dredd half committed to a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hall.
Hall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dredd.
Hall swings widly with a right hand
and Dredd counters with a good low kick that Hall was not able to check.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dredd checks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hall.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Dredd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dredd misses with a jab to the body
letting Hall counter with a right hand.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Dredd moves out of range easily.
Henry Hall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Hall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dredd.
Dredd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hall thows a leg kick but Dredd checks it
and Dredd counters with a nice body kick.
Dredd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dredd throws a body kick that misses.
Hall throws a low kick but Dredd avoids it.
Hall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dredd is able to avoid easily.
Dredd is looking to counter punch.
Dredd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dredd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dredd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hall misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Hall. #T4#
Dredd takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hall tries to work over Dredd's front leg with a kick but Dredd checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Dredd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dredd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dredd. That's going to slow Hall down.
Hall has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dredd.
Hall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hall connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall throws a low kick, looking for Dredd's leg but Dredd calmly moves out of range.
Dredd scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dredd throws a good cross that connects.
Dredd avoids a kick to the body.
Dredd jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 47:48
Judge Josh West scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Hall!
Henry Hall is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Henry Hall thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs McGee
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Hall tries to land a leg kick but Drake saw it coming and moves away.
Drake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Drake fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Hall.
Hall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drake with the counter takedown but Hall avoids it easily.
Drake misses with a jab to the body
and Hall counters with a nice low kick that buckles Drake's knee momentarily.
Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drake moves away.
A little jabbing left from Drake on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hall throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL#
Hall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hall gets through Drake's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Drake is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Drake takes a shot to the head.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Drake avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Hall misses with some punches. #T1#
Drake is trying to force a seperation but Hall has the dominant position.
Drake lands a shoulder strike.
Hall blocking some punches.
Drake tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hall lands with a right to the head.
Drake wants a takedown but no success here.
Drake is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hall lands a nice uppercut.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Hall. #T2#
Hall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall presses Drake against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Drake.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake. #BC2#
Drake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drake.
Hall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drake doesn't seem bothered though.
Hall looks for the body kick but Drake saw that one coming.
Hall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hall connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Drake's hands.#CUT#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Drake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drake thinking.
Drake looks winded!
Hall lands a leg kick that knocks Drake off balance momentarily.
Hall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hall scoring well with a low kick there.
Hall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Drake on the side of the head.#T3#
Look low, kick high! Hall uses the oldest trick in the book to send Drake tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Hall is absolutely delighted - when Drake wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Henry Hall!
An out of breath Henry Hall thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Bispen
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Hall blocks the body kick.
Leonov takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Leonov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leonov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
Leonov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leonov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hall counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Leonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hall circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab from Leonov.
Hall lands a jab.
Hall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leonov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A lazy left from Leonov finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leonov.
Hall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leonov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Some bone on bone action there as Leonov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Leonov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hall misses with a hook.
Hall is looking to chop away at Leonov's legs.
Leonov checks a leg kick.
Leonov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hall counters with a stiff right hand.
Leonov moves out of range of the body kick.
Hall throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
Leonov throws a combination that misses
and Hall finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leonov throws a push kick but Hall slaps the foot to one side.
Leonov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hall makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Leonov really felt that one!
Leonov throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Leonov takes one to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Leonov misses with a head kick.
Jab by Leonov.
Hall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Leonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hall fires out a quick counter leg kick but Leonov just manages to avoid it.#T2#
Leonov moves out of range of the body kick from Hall.
A jab from Hall misses.
Leonov throws a poor cross that misses
and Hall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hall lands an overhand right.
A jab from Leonov misses.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Leonov moved out of range nicely.
Leonov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leonov blocks a head kick by Hall.
Leonov misses with a right hand
and Hall counters with an inside leg kick.
Hall cracks a nice hook into Leonov's ribs.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leonov lands a nice shot that snaps Hall's head back.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Hall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leonov blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Hall gets through Leonov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Leonov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch lands to the side of Hall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Leonov looks to throw the jab but Hall is out of range.
Leonov throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick there by Hall.
Hall blocks a leg kick.
Hall lands with an uppercut that bounces Leonov off the cage and back into range.
Leonov misses with a leg kick.
A big right from Leonov misses.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Leonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leonov misses with a few strikes there.
Leonov just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Leonov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Hall misses with an uppercut.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonov cracks Hall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick from Hall lands but Leonov takes it in his stride. #ROC#Leonov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Nikolay Leonov has been cut.
Leonov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Leonov swinging wildly here. #KD#
Hall sends Leonov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hall is motioning to the referee to let Leonov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Leonov is still on wobbly legs! Can Hall finish him?
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall misses with a hook. Leonov ducked under it nicely.
Leonov seems to have recovered his senses.
Hall tries to land a front kick but Leonov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonov misses with a head kick.
Hall checks a low kick from Leonov.
A leg kick checked by Hall.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Leonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Henry Hall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Leonov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Leonov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Leonov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hall avoids the head kick by Leonov.
Henry Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leonov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leonov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leonov lands with a right hand.
Leonov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leonov misses with a hook.#CL#
Hall clinches.
Hall tries a body shot but Leonov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall working aggressively here.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Leonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall checks a low kick from Leonov.
Leonov throws a leg kick but Hall sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Hall with a hook.
Leonov lands a really nice looking cross but Hall seems unphased.
Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Hall lands a big head kick that sends Leonov tumbling to the mat! Hall takes a step backwards and waves Leonov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hall moves out of range of the leg kick from Leonov.
Hall throws a body kick that misses.
Hall moves out of range as Leonov strikes.
Leonov throws a poor cross that misses
and Hall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall thuds a left hand into Leonov's body.
Leonov scores with a jab.
Leonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall staying out of range there.
Hall misses with a left hand
and Leonov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hall checks a low kick from Leonov.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall thuds his right hand into Leonov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Hall fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Leonov to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Leonov looks to clinch but Hall throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Leonov taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Henry Hall!
An out of breath Henry Hall thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Silver vs Lee
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Hall wants to land a leg kick but Mukunzi is out of range.
Mukunzi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Mukunzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukunzi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Hall has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Mukunzi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mukunzi moves out of range of the body kick.
Mukunzi tried to counter with a leg kick but Hall avoided it.
Hall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hall tries to land a front kick but Mukunzi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mukunzi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mukunzi misses with an uppercut. Hall saw that one coming.
Mukunzi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hall can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hall blocks a jab.
Hall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mukunzi.
Henry Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mukunzi - that will leave a mark!
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall moves out of range as Mukunzi throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Mukunzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
Mukunzi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hall misses with a lunging right hand
and Mukunzi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mukunzi throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Mukunzi throws the kick towards the body but Hall avoids it.
Mukunzi takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Hall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi avoids the body shot from Hall.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mukunzi. #T2#
Hall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mukunzi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hall misses with a hook
and Mukunzi counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Mukunzi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hall throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mukunzi counters with a left and a right that stings Hall.
Hall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mukunzi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mukunzi throws a lazy body kick
and Hall counters with a left and a right that stings Mukunzi.
Mukunzi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hall if he has to take too many more of those.
Mukunzi misses with an uppercut.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Mukunzi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hall lands a jab to the nose.
Mukunzi takes one to the chin there.
Mukunzi is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Hall pushes Mukunzi up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mukunzi.
Hall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hall prevents a body shot from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall tries to work over Mukunzi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
Hall misses with some punches.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Mukunzi breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hall misses with an uppercut.
Mukunzi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hall lands a body shot.
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mukunzi checks a leg kick.
Mukunzi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hall is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mukunzi rather than just go for the knockout.
Hall is looking to land body kicks.
Mukunzi throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
Mukunzi dodges the punch combination from Hall.
Hall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mukunzi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Hall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hall lands a leg kick that knocks Mukunzi off balance momentarily.
Hall throws a head kick that misses.
Mukunzi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hall throws a lazy uppercut
letting Mukunzi counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Henry Hall has been cut.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mukunzi manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target.
It looked like Mukunzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hall gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mukunzi counters with a nice body shot.
Hall misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall lands with an overhand left.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Mukunzi is just out of range.
Mukunzi avoids the body shot from Hall.
Henry Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot. #T1#
Mukunzi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hall is out of range and Mukunzi settles back down.
Mukunzi misses with a leg kick.
Hall unleashes a big counter combination but Mukunzi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mukunzi momentarily.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Mukunzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Mukunzi moved out of range nicely.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It appears Mukunzi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hall looks to clinch
and Mukunzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall lands the left hand.
A nice leg kick from Hall, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mukunzi throws a hook but Hall avoids it easily.
Hall throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mukunzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hall misses the jab.
Hall throws a big shot that misses.
Hall is looking to slow Mukunzi down with leg kicks.
Hall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Mukunzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hall.
Hall tries to clinch but Mukunzi is having none of it.
Hall moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mukunzi is able to avoid easily.
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Mukunzi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hall.#T3#
Mukunzi throws a looping overhand right but Hall ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hall! But no joy.
Hall's corner calls for a 1-2. Hall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mukunzi throws a head kick but Hall moves out of range.
Hall lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target.
Mukunzi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Hall moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mukunzi lands a shot to the body.
Mukunzi can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Hall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mukunzi throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mukunzi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hall lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Mukunzi pushes Hall back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hall is breathing heavily.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mukunzi's elbow.
Mukunzi scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mukunzi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mukunzi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mukunzi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Salomon Mukunzi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mukunzi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mukunzi lands a left hand.
Mukunzi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mukunzi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Mukunzi is working Hall over against the cage.
Mukunzi lands a right hand.
A short right from Mukunzi on the inside.
Mukunzi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Mukunzi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mukunzi lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mukunzi works on Hall's body with a couple of short punches.
Mukunzi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Salomon Mukunzi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henry Hall's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hall looks to clinch
and Mukunzi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#KD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mukunzi drops Hall with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hall looks back up at him and smiles so Mukunzi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Hall is rocked!
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mukunzi.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
Hall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hall throws a chopping leg kick but Mukunzi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mukunzi.
Hall misses with a low kick.
Mukunzi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mukunzi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Hall is looking to clinch.
Hall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Mukunzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hall is looking to clinch.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Hall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hall swings for the body but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Hall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mukunzi looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Mukunzi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hall cracks Mukunzi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Hall misses.
It looked like Mukunzi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hall.
A low kick lands for Hall.
Hall throws a solid leg kick but Mukunzi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hall.
Mukunzi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mukunzi cracks Hall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mukunzi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice body kick there by Mukunzi.
Hall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mukunzi checks a leg kick.
Mukunzi is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall throws a hook but Mukunzi avoids it easily.
Mukunzi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mukunzi misses the jab.
Hall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Mukunzi.
Hall 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.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mukunzi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hall in his tracks.
Hall is still on wobbly legs! Can Mukunzi finish him?#T4#
Mukunzi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hall seems to have recovered his senses.
Hall misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Mukunzi counters with a head kick that drops Hall to the mat! Hall scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mukunzi thows a leg kick but Hall checks it
and Hall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Hall misses.
Hall takes a swing at Mukunzi's ribcage but misses.
Mukunzi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hall doesn't manage to clinch there - Mukunzi circles away.
Hall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mukunzi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mukunzi lands with an uppercut that bounces Hall off the cage and back into range.
Mukunzi moves out of range of the body kick from Hall.

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

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

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

Event: SMASH: Gustafsson vs Tryastsyn
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Hall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab lands there for Hall.
Nice body punch from Hall.
Stonk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A swing and a miss from Stonk.
Hall feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stonk throws a series of punches but Hall avoids them all with ease.
Hall staying out of range there.
Hall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stonk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hall throws a series of punches but Stonk avoids them all with ease.
Hall connects with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Stonk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stonk throws a hook but Hall blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Hall pushes Stonk up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Hall.
Hall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hall lands a hook that snaps the head of Stonk backwards.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Stonk throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall stalling the fight.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stonk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Hall.
Hall scores with a shoulder strike.
Stonk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hall is leaning against Stonk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hall lands a nice shot to the body.
Stonk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stonk throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stonk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stonk takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Hall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Hall.
Stonk looks winded!
Hall just leaning against Stonk, taking a breather.
Hall controlling the action here for a moment. #T2#
Hall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stonk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stonk backwards.
Stonk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stonk backwards.
Hall lands a nice shot to the body.
Hall pushes Stonk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Hall.
Hall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Hall.
Hall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Stonk is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hall.
Stonk is still on wobbly legs! Can Hall finish him?
Hall creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Stonk with a big uppercut! Stonk tries to clinch up but Hall pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Stonk to the mat! Stonk covers up and Hall unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Henry Hall!
Henry Hall seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Barrels
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Swahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Hall throws a big shot that misses.
Swahn throws a hook but Hall blocks it.
Hall misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Hall misses.
Hall swings for the body but Swahn moves out of range.
Swahn is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hall throws a shot from downtown. Swahn moves away and avoids it.
Swahn lands a nice hook to Hall's body. Hall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swahn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swahn tried to score with a low kick but Hall checks it.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swahn moves away.
We've been informed that Hall has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Swahn is looking to land body kicks.
Swahn staying out of range there.
Hall misses with a looping right.#T1#
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Swahn is just out of range.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Swahn.
Swahn lands a leg kick that knocks Hall off balance momentarily.
Swahn ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Nice body punch from Hall.
Swahn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Swahn throws a jab when Hall was well out of range.
Hall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hall throws a shot from downtown. Swahn moves away and avoids it.
A left lands for Swahn.
Hall looks to throw the jab but Swahn is out of range.
Hall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Henry Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall misses with a kick to the body.
Swahn throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hall avoids it.#T2#
Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swahn thumps Hall with a low kick.
Swahn moves out of range of the leg kick from Hall.
Hall misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Swahn counter with a right hand.
Hall misses with a body kick.
Hall throws a leg kick that is checked
and Swahn counters with a stiff right hand.
Hall wants to clinch.
Hall throws a hook but Swahn avoids it easily.
Swahn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Swahn throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Hall looks to throw the jab but Swahn is out of range.
Hall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swahn.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch but Swahn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swahn throws a counter high kick but Hall was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheers as Swahn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hall doesn't seem phased though.
Hall throws a body kick that misses.
Hall fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Swahn is out of range.
Swahn cracks Hall with an open hand slap.
Swahn staying out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Swahn there.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Swahn moved out of range.
Hall throws a big shot that misses.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Swahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swahn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Hall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Swahn throws a right and a left that Hall avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall moves away from the strike by Swahn.
Hall misses with a leg kick
and Swahn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hall jabs Swahn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Swahn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A low kick lands for Swahn.
Swahn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hall finds it's way round the side to connect with Swahn's head.
Swahn throws a body kick that misses.
Hall doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hall throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Swahn counters with a nice uppercut.
Hall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hall takes a swing at Swahn's ribcage but misses.
Hall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Swahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Oke Swahn 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#
Swahn misses with a double jab.
Swahn throws a lazy right hand but Hall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Swahn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hall throws a wild body kick that Swahn sees coming a mile off.
Swahn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Hall does no damage.
Hall throws a leg kick
and Swahn counters with a solid body kick.
Swahn checks a low kick from Hall.
Swahn scores with the left hand. Hall knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Swahn, right into the meat of the thigh.
Swahn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Swahn throws a low kick, looking for Hall's leg but Hall calmly moves out of range.
Hall misses with a looping right.
Swahn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Swahn just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swahn.
Hall misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Hall takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Swahn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Swahn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Hall clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swahn digs a right hand into Hall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hall's gas tank.
Swahn can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action. #T2#
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swahn working aggressively here.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Swahn.
Swahn misses with some punches.
Hall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hall has Swahn pushed against the cage.
Hall is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Swahn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land. #BC#
Swahn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swahn.
Hall misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
A low kick from Swahn is predictable there
and Hall counters with a two punch combo.
Swahn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
Swahn throws a looping overhand right but Hall ducks down to avoid it.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Swahn cracks Hall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Swahn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hall lands with a nice body punch.
Hall throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Swahn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.
Hall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swahn scores with a hook.
Swahn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
A low kick from Hall misses
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hall lands a really nice looking cross but Swahn seems unphased.
Hall lands a jab to the nose.
Swahn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hall misses with a right hand
and Swahn counters with a stiff right hand.
Hall misses with a hook. Swahn ducked under it nicely.
Swahn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Swahn connects with a crisp jab.
Hall tries to clinch up.
Oke Swahn is winning the standup battle so far.
Swahn checks the leg kick.
Swahn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
Hall attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hall looks to throw a body kick
letting Swahn counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oke Swahn 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#
A big right from Hall misses.
Swahn lands the left hand.
Swahn misses with a low kick.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Swahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Swahn slips under a jab.
Hall's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Swahn avoids the body shot from Hall.
Swahn connects with a high kick.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swahn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Swahn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hall - the referee stops the clock and Swahn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hall. Swahn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hall checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hall misses with a body shot
and Swahn counters with a nice uppercut.
Swahn loads up on a big right hand but Hall slips the punch.
Hall digs a good body shot into Swahn's ribs.#T1#
Hall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swahn manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swahn.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall looks to land a body kick but Swahn moved away.
Swahn scores with a nice head shot.
Swahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Swahn counter with a right hand.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swahn looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Henry Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Hall throws a looping overhand right but Swahn ducks down to avoid it.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Swahn.
Hall stuns Swahn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hall takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swahn throws a head kick but Hall moves out of range.
Hall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Swahn lands with a good body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Swahn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Swahn.
Swahn misses with a wild body shot.
Swahn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hall.
A swing and a miss from Swahn.
Swahn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hall has time to react.#T3#
Swahn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hall has time to react.
Swahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Hall misses the jab.
Hall misses with a kick to the body.
Swahn is looking to counter punch.
Hall checks a low kick from Swahn.
Hall tries to clinch there but Swahn circles away.
Swahn lands with an uppercut that bounces Hall off the cage and back into range.
Swahn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Swahn, as that shot connected.
Swahn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donk. Hall catches Swahn right on the button with a cross.
Swahn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
A slapping body kick lands there for Hall.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Swahn. That snapped Hall's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall moves out of range as Swahn strikes.
Swahn feints and then cracks Hall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hall down.
Hall avoids the head kick by Swahn.
Hall throws a body kick that misses
letting Swahn counter with a right hand.
Hall misses with a shot to the body
and Swahn counters with a good low kick that Hall was not able to check.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Swahn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hall takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Swahn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Swahn.
Swahn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hall is looking to clinch.
Swahn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oke Swahn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Swahn, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH:Nascimento vs Gustafsson
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Hall fakes the leg kick and cracks Tenryu in the body.
Tenryu tries to clinch up but Hall circles away and keeps his distance.
Tenryu blocks the body kick.
Hall scoring well with a low kick there.
Hall tests Tenryu's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Hall moves into the clinch successfully.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Tenryu.
Hall lands a body punch.
Tenryu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halls head.
Tenryu can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Hall looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Tenryu as the two fighters clinch.
Tenryu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tenryu can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Hall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Tenryu tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Tenryu back against the cage.
Tenryu misses with a punch to the body.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tenryu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tenryu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
Tenryu has a couple of punches blocked by Hall.
A head punch on the inside from Tenryu fails to land.
Tenryu can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action. #BC#
Hall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A lazy left from Tenryu finds it's target.
Henry Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tenryu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Tenryu looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Tenryu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall cracks Tenryu with a good jab.
Tenryu tries to clinch but Hall is having none of it. #T2#
Tenryu misses with a hook.
Hall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tenryu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Hall tries to land a leg kick but Tenryu saw it coming and moves away.
Hall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall lands a body shot.
Hall misses with a low kick.
Hall misses with a jab to the body
and Tenryu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tenryu dodges the punch combination from Hall.
Hall avoids the body shot from Tenryu.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Tenryu moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tenryu! But no joy.
Tenryu blocks a jab.#T3#
Tenryu lands the left hand.
A slow jab from Tenryu misses its intended target.
Hall scores with a nice strike.
Tenryu throws a good cross that connects.
Hall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hall throws a leg kick but Tenryu checks it.
Tenryu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tenryu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tenryu scores with a jab to the head.
Hall lands a nice hook to Tenryu's body. Tenryu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hall connects with a right hand. Tenryu shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tenryu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for Hall.#T4#
Tenryu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hall digs a good hook to Tenryu's body.
Hall throws a right and a left that both miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Tenryu misses.
Hall digs a good hook to Tenryu's body. #CL2#
Tenryu moves into range and clinches up with Hall.
Tenryu throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall. #BC#
Hall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hall connects with a looping right hand.
Hall lands a slapping body shot.
Hall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Hall moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Hall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tenryu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hall lands a jab.
Tenryu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tenryu throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tenryu in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tenryu counters with a left to the body.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tenryu.
Tenryu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hall throws a push kick but Tenryu slaps the foot to one side.
A nice side step and Tenryu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Hall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tenryu prevents a body shot from Hall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
Hall prevents a body shot from Tenryu.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
Hall lands with a short shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Hall.
A short right from Tenryu on the inside. #T1#
Hall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hall working aggressively here.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tenryu's elbow.
Tenryu misses with the head strike.
Tenryu can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Hall tries a body shot but Tenryu blocks it.
Tenryu struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Tenryu can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tenryu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hall lands a shoulder strike.
Hall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hall lands an uppercut.
Tenryu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hall.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tenryu can do to turn this around?
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Tenryu controls the action.
Tenryu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Tenryu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tenryu lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tenryu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hall.
Tenryu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tenryu blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Tenryu.
Tenryu misses with the head strike.
Tenryu lands with a short shot to the head.
Gen Tenryu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tenryu tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tenryu is working Hall over against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tenryu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tenryu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tenryu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tenryu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tenryu stalling in the clinch.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Tenryu avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Nice body punch from Hall - that landed with a thud.
Hall lands a shoulder strike.
Tenryu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
Hall tries to work over Tenryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall lands an uppercut.
Tenryu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Tenryu.
Tenryu lands a hook that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Tenryu throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Tenryu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tenryu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Tenryu trying to control the position but instead, Hall has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tenryu into the cage.
Hall tries a body shot but Tenryu blocks it.
Tenryu swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Tenryu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
Tenryu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tenryu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall prevents a body shot from Tenryu.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tenryu misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tenryu.
Tenryu can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hall misses with some punches.
Hall looking to stall.
Hall is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gen Tenryu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Tenryu blocks a leg kick.
Tenryu misses with a hook.#CL#
Hall moves into the clinch successfully.
Tenryu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Tenryu.
Hall misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Hall.
Tenryu pushes Hall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tenryu is working Hall over against the cage.
Tenryu misses with a punch to the body.
Tenryu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenryu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hall tries a body shot but Tenryu blocks it.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Tenryu blocks an uppercut.
Tenryu tries a body shot but Hall blocks it.
Tenryu misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Tenryu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tenryu tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Tenryu back against the cage.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tenryu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tenryu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hall prevents a body shot from Tenryu.
Tenryu can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Hall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tenryu lands a body punch.
Tenryu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tenryu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tenryu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tenryu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tenryu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tenryu digs a right hand underneath Hall's ribcage. Hall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Tenryu is leaning against Hall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tenryu scores with a shot to the side of Hall's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tenryu lands a shoulder strike.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tenryu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tenryu scores with a shot to the side of Hall's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Tenryu.
Tenryu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tenryu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Tenryu on the inside.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tenryu fails to land.
Tenryu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
Hall blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Tenryu struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Tenryu digs a right hand underneath Hall's ribcage. Hall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hall trying to stall but Tenryu improves his position.
Tenryu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tenryu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Tenryu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hall.
Hall is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tenryu.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tenryu lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tenryu.
Tenryu misses with a punch to the body.
Tenryu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tenryu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tenryu misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Tenryu lands a body shot.
Tenryu lands a body shot.
Tenryu is leaning against Hall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Tenryu.
Tenryu lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Tenryu.
Tenryu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Tenryu.
A body shot lands from Tenryu.
Tenryu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tenryu.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tenryu avoiding damage.
A right hand to the body from Tenryu.
Hall blocks a body shot from Tenryu.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gen Tenryu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tenryu 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gen Tenryu!
Our winner, Gen Tenryu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH:218
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Masvidal misses with a hook.
Hall misses with a left hand
and Masvidal counters with a stiff right hand.
Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Masvidal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Masvidal tries to close the distance and clinch but Hall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Hall appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Masvidal swinging wildly here. #TD2#
Hall gets caught flat footed, as Masvidal shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Masvidal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masvidal trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hall's guard.
Masvidal throws an elbow that misses. Hall uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Masvidal's guard. Nice move by Hall!#REVR##T1#
Masvidal controls Hall momentarily but Hall frees himself.
Hall is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Masvidal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hall controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Masvidal looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hall has picked Masvidal up and slammed him! Masvidal can't keep hold of the triangle and Hall manages to pass to side control!
Hall wants to control but Masvidal is keeping him busy.
Hall prevents Masvidal from escaping the position.
Hall trying to control the action but Masvidal is working from the bottom. #T3#
Masvidal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Masvidal wants to control but Hall postures up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Masvidal moves into the clinch.
Hall is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards. #T4#
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masvidal can't get the takedown.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hall.
Masvidal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masvidal's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Hall.
Masvidal tries to pull guard but Hall won't allow it.
Hall blocking some punches.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action.
Hall pushes Masvidal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hall.
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!
Masvidal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Hall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Henry Hall will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Masvidal is looking to clinch.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Masvidal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hall lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Masvidal throws an off balance right hand
and Hall counters with a right hand to the body.
Hall connects with a body shot.
Hall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hall.
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Masvidal's shoulder, as Masvidal tries to avoid the shot.
Masvidal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hall plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Hall has knocked Masvidal down with a huge combo! Hall steps away and waves a wobbly Masvidal back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Masvidal is rocked!#KD#
Hall drops Masvidal with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Masvidal looks back up at him and smiles so Hall waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Masvidal is still on wobbly legs! Can Hall finish him?
Hall lands a slapping body shot.
Hall drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Masvidal's head, knocking him out cold! Hall is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Hall!
A victorious Henry Hall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Barbosa vs Lee
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Rios shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hall misses with a right hand
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rios looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Hall with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hall misses with a looping left.
Rios shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hall lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Rios misses.
Hall thuds his right hand into Rios's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Diego Rios has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Rios doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall lands a head kick! #T1#
Rios pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Rios misses.
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hall scores with a jab to the body.
Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good exchange - Hall coming out on top.
Rios throws a head kick that misses
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rios scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rios's coach down at Alpha Brasil was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rios's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hall misses with a straight right.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Rios moved out of range.
A big right from Rios misses.
Hall is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hall throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Rios.
Hall throws a body punch but Rios moves out of range.
Rios misses with a looping right.
Crunch! Hall slams his shin into Rios's torso.
Rios throws a nice looking combination but Hall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Donk. Hall catches Rios right on the button with a cross.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rios is looking for the big counter here.
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rios lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rios throws a series of punches but Hall avoids them all with ease.
Hall misses with a body kick.
Rios throws a looping overhand right but Hall ducks down to avoid it.
Rios throws a head kick that misses
and Hall counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Rios throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rios misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rios misses with a low kick.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hall, as that shot connected.
Hall throws a hook but Rios blocks it.
Hall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rios.
Hall misses with a straight right.
Rios swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hall!
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Rios.
Rios swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Rios moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Rios misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rios on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rios.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rios unleashes a big counter combination but Hall bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rios 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.
Rios rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hall looks to throw the jab but Rios is out of range.
Rios throws a counter combo.
Rios uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Hall throws a push kick but Rios slaps the foot to one side.
Rios dodges the punch combination from Hall.
Hall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rios sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Rios's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rios looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Hall misses with a low kick.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rios.
Hall blocks a jab.
Rios throws a leg kick but Hall sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hall swings for the body but Rios moves out of range.
Hall looks to throw the jab but Rios is out of range.
Hall lunges at Rios with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rios's hand.
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rios can do to turn this around?
Rios checks a leg kick.
Diego Rios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rios staying out of range there.
Rios fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Rios misses with a wild combination.
Hall with a jab.
A punch combination from Rios misses.
A combination from Rios does no damage.
Rios goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hall lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rios takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#That has opened up Diego Rios's cut even more.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Rios.
Hall is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hall feints and then cracks Rios's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rios down. #T2#
Hall connects with a solid leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Rios 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Rios.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rios might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hall has got the better of the exchanges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rios unleashes a big counter combination but Hall bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hall cracks Rios with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rios with a nice calf kick.
Rios showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hall.
Rios throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rios on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rios in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rios is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rios throws a head kick that half lands. #T3#
Rios looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hall swings for the body but Rios moves out of range.
Rios swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hall lunges at Rios with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rios's hand.
Rios has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hall finds it's way round the side to connect with Rios's head.
Rios misses with a hook. Hall ducked under it nicely.
Hall lands with a cross.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Rios counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall lands a right hook to the body.
Rios takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Rios closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#The cut above Diego Rios's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall blocks a head kick by Rios. #T4#
Rios's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rios scrambles back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Hall.
Hall throws a shot from downtown. Rios moves away and avoids it.
Hall swings widly with a right hand
and Rios counters with a low kick, right behind Hall 's knee.
Rios takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Rios does no damage.
Henry Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rios throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hall.
Rios has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rios misses with a combination
and Hall counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rios missing with a left hand there. Hall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Hall dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Diego Rios's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hall throws a right hand that Rios ducks under and follows up with a left that Rios also avoids with ease.
Rios throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henry Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Rios misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hall blocks a head kick by Rios.
Hall connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hall lands with a shot to the body.
Rios ducks right into an uppercut from Hall.
Rios throws a head kick but Hall moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rios avoids the head kick by Hall.
Rios throws a counter combo.
Hall misses with a shot to the body
and Rios counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rios lands with a nice combination. Hall backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Hall works the jab nicely.
Rios drops his hands momentarily and Hall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hall throws a body punch but Rios moves out of range.
Hall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rios counters with a stiff right hand.
Rios throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Hall misses with a hook.
Hall works over Rios's head and body with a nice combination.
Hall lands a body shot.
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rios. #T2#
Hall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#Diego Rios's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rios takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Diego Rios's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Henry Hall!
A relieved looking Henry Hall thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Materlak vs Tonon
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Khan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall avoids the body shot from Khan.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hall.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall is looking for the big counter here.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Hall throws a fast counter high kick but Khan manages to duck under it in time.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khan.
Hall throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
Khan 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.
Hall takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Hall ducks right into an uppercut from Khan.
Khan scores with a sloppy right hand. Hall should have avoided that one.
Khan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khan throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Khan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khan scores with a body shot.
Hall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khan throws out the jab.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khan misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Hall counter with a right hand.
Khan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Khan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hall under the eye.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hall moves out of range as Khan strikes.
Khan works Hall's body with a nice hook.
Hall misses with a hook. Khan ducked under it nicely.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Khan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Khan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hall at a distance.
Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Khan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khan.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Khan moves out of range easily.
Hall slips under a jab from Khan.
The crowd cheers as Hall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khan doesn't seem phased though.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khan scores with a body shot.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Khan is looking to wear down Hall with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice uppercut lands for Khan. That snapped Hall's head back.
Hall lands a body shot. #T3#
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Hall avoids the body shot from Khan.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khan.
Hall throws a hook to the side of Khan's head but Khan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bora Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hall. Hall circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khan swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khan.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan with a jab.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan.
Hall is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
Khan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hall darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Bora Khan has been cut.
Hall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Khan in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
Khan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Hall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Khan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Khan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hall.
Hall raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
Khan takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Hall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Khan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bora Khan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bora Khan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hall is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Khan.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Khan.
Hall misses with a hook.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
Hall appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hall lands a slapping body shot.
Khan misses with a looping left.
Khan takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Khan lands a slapping body shot.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan tries to bum rush Hall with a series of wild strikes but Hall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hall walks into a jab.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Khan, as that shot connected.
Khan with a jab.
Hall takes one on the button.
Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khan lands a nice hook to Hall's body. Hall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khan.
Khan moves out of range as Hall strikes.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bora Khan is winning the standup battle so far.
Khan with a nice calf kick.
Khan digs a good hook to Hall's body.
Khan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab, jab by Khan - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.#T2#
Khan throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hall.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hall might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Khan has got the better of the exchanges.
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
Khan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Khan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
Khan misses the jab.
Khan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hall.
Khan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Khan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hall misses with an uppercut
and Khan counters with an inside leg kick.
Hall scores with a hook to the body. Khan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hall throws a head kick that Khan semi-blocks. #T3#
Khan throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Khan is just out of range.
Hall checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Khan takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Hall.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
Khan throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Khan misses.
Khan moves out of range of the strikes.
Hall checks a low kick from Khan.
Khan tries to work over Hall's front leg with a kick but Hall checks it.
Khan misses with a looping right.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Hall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khan scores with a nice right hand.
Khan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.
Khan throws a combination that misses
and Hall counters with a head kick.
Khan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Khan scores with a sloppy right hand. Hall should have avoided that one.
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
Hall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan throws a hook but Hall blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bora Khan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bora Khan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot by Hall.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Khan misses with a lunging right hand
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khan throws a leg kick
and Khan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khan defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
Khan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hall slips a straight right by Khan.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Hall needs to keep his hands up - Khan had a free shot at his head there.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Khan there.
Khan swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
A low kick from Khan misses
and Hall counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Khan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khan is looking to counter punch.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khan.#T1#
Khan misses with a series of wild punches.
Khan moves away from the strike by Hall.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hall doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Khan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Khan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khan swings widly with a right hand
and Hall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khan looks to land a combination but Hall avoids it well.
Hall appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Khan avoids the body shot from Hall.
Khan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Henry Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khan moves away.
Khan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hall.
As Khan backs off Hall throws a huge counter combo but Khan manages to avoid it all.
Hall takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
Khan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall lands a high kick!
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Hall releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
Hall throws out a counter right but Khan avoids it with no problem.
Khan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hall throws a right and a left that Khan avoids nicely.
Hall throws a hook to the side of Khan's head but Khan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khan digs a good hook to Hall's body. #T3#
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan.
Khan slips a straight right by Hall.
Hall swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Khan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khan connects with a body shot.
Hall throws a poor cross that misses
and Khan counters with a right hand to the body.
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Hall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hall tests Khan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick lands for Khan.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khan slips under a jab from Hall.#T4#
Khan dips to his left and cracks Hall with an uppercut!
Khan misses with a low kick.
Khan lands with an uppercut that bounces Hall off the cage and back into range.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan misses with a jab to the body
and Hall counters with a stiff right hand.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Hall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hall walks into a jab.
Hall avoids the body shot from Khan.
Hall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Khan defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bora Khan.
Well Khan 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bora Khan!
Our winner, Bora Khan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Erdogan vs Hall
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Hall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erdogan manages to avoid it.
Erdogan slips a straight right by Hall.
A head kick misses from Hall.
Hall takes a swing at Erdogan's ribcage but misses.
Erdogan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Erdogan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Erdogan doesn't manage to clinch there - Hall circles away.
Hall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Erdogan lands with an uppercut that bounces Hall off the cage and back into range.
Hall misses with a lunging right hand
letting Erdogan counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erdogan blocks a jab.
Erdogan tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Hall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Erdogan 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.
Erdogan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Erdogan takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Erdogan misses with a body shot. #T1#
Good leg kick by Erdogan.
Hall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hall swings widly with a right hand
and Erdogan counters with an outside leg kick.
Erdogan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hall checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Erdogan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Erdogan tried to score with a low kick but Hall checks it.
Erdogan tries to clinch but Hall moves away
and Hall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big left from Hall misses.
Erdogan is looking to counter the offense by Hall and move into the clinch.
Erdogan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Erdogan.
Erdogan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall flicks out a counter leg kick but Erdogan steps away.
Erdogan throws a leg kick
and Erdogan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Hall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall tries to move into range but Erdogan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good shot there by Hall.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Erdogan misses with some punches.
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hall lands a body punch.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
Erdogan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Erdogan.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Erdogan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Erdogan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Erdogan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
Hall lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Erdogan jabs at Hall's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Erdogan. #CL#
Erdogan clinches.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hall gets through Erdogan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Erdogan lands an elbow inside that Hall shrugs off.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall working aggressively here.
Erdogan misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Hall.
Erdogan working aggressively here.
Erdogan cracks Hall with a nice body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hall as Erdogan tries to tie him up.
Erdogan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hall lands a nice shot to the body.
Hall tries a body shot but Erdogan blocks it.
Erdogan lands a left hand. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erdogan lands a right hand.
Erdogan tries a body shot but Hall blocks it.
Erdogan missing with knees to the body.
Hall avoiding damage as Erdogan throws knees to the body.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall lands a right hand.
Hall takes a shot to the head.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Hall as the two fighters clinch.
Erdogan prevents a body shot from Hall.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Erdogan as the two fighters clinch.
Erdogan blocking some punches.
A short left from Erdogan.
Erdogan throws an elbow that misses.
Erdogan lands an elbow that stopped Hall in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Henry Hall has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Hall.
Erdogan pushes Hall back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hall looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Erdogan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mustafa Erdogan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Hall's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Erdogan.
Erdogan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Erdogan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mustafa Erdogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Erdogan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Erdogan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Erdogan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Erdogan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Erdogan tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Erdogan back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Erdogan.
Erdogan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
Hall takes an elbow to the temple.
Mustafa Erdogan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Erdogan lands a shot to the body.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Erdogan.
Erdogan lands with a short shot to the head.
Hall blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Erdogan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Erdogan.
Hall working aggressively here.
Hall taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Erdogan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Erdogan misses with a punch to the body.
Erdogan lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erdogan.
Erdogan scores with a shot to the side of Hall's head.
Erdogan lands a hook that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Erdogan lands a body shot.
Erdogan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Erdogan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Erdogan tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Erdogan presses Hall against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Erdogan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hall is breathing heavily.
Erdogan presses Hall against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Erdogan lands with a left to the head. #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!
Erdogan lands an elbow inside.
Hall misses with some punches.
Erdogan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Erdogan tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Erdogan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hall's defenses.
Erdogan lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Henry Hall's cut even more.
Erdogan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Erdogan lands an elbow just above Hall 's eye.
Erdogan lands an elbow inside that Hall shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Erdogan.
Hall misses with some punches.
Erdogan misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Erdogan.
Erdogan struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Erdogan fails to land.
Erdogan keeps control of Hall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Erdogan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Erdogan scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Erdogan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hall's defenses.
Erdogan lands with a left to the head.
Erdogan blocks an uppercut.
Hall blocks the elbow strike.
Erdogan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Hall tries to stall but Erdogan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Erdogan lands an elbow that stopped Hall in his tracks for a moment.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Erdogan prevents a body shot from Hall.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall scores with a shot to the side of Erdogan's head.
Hall avoids the elbow strike from Erdogan, against the cage.
Hall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Erdogan blocking some punches.
Hall misses with the head strike.
Erdogan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#The cut above Henry Hall's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Erdogan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Erdogan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards. #CUT#Henry Hall's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Erdogan fails to land.
Erdogan lands an elbow inside.
Erdogan struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Hall.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Erdogan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Erdogan is looking to control Hall's arms but Hall gets an underhook and turns him. Now Erdogan has his back to the cage.
Good body shot from Erdogan.
Erdogan tries a body shot but Hall blocks it.
A short right from Erdogan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Erdogan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Erdogan misses with a body punch.
Erdogan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hall lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mustafa Erdogan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henry Hall's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Erdogan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Erdogan.
Erdogan throws a leg kick
and Hall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by Erdogan.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Erdogan moves out of range easily. #CL#
Erdogan darts in and clinches Hall up against the cage.
Erdogan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Erdogan tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Erdogan back against the cage.
Erdogan scores with a shoulder strike.
Hall prevents a body shot from Erdogan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erdogan tries a body shot but Hall blocks it.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Erdogan lands a shot to the body.
Erdogan tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Erdogan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hall lands a hook that snaps the head of Erdogan backwards.
Hall misses with some punches.
Erdogan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Erdogan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Erdogan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall working aggressively here.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Hall.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Erdogan's elbow.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Erdogan.
Erdogan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hall tries to work over Erdogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Erdogan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Erdogan scores with a hook to the body.
Hall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Erdogan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Erdogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Erdogan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Erdogan.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Erdogan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Erdogan.
Hall misses with the head strike.
Erdogan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Erdogan tries a body shot but Hall blocks it.
Erdogan lands a knee to the body.
Erdogan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hall prevents a body shot from Erdogan.
Hall blocks an elbow strike.
Erdogan has Hall pressed against the cage.
Erdogan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Erdogan scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Erdogan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Erdogan can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Erdogan.
Erdogan pushes Hall back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Erdogan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Erdogan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hall takes an elbow to the temple.
Erdogan works on Hall's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Erdogan.
Erdogan leaning against his opponent.
Erdogan lands an elbow inside.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Henry Hall's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mustafa Erdogan!
Mustafa Erdogan retains his middleweight title!
Mustafa Erdogan very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Erdogan
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Rios ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rios throws a series of punches but Hall avoids them all with ease.
Diego Rios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rios misses with a few strikes there.
Rios looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hall jabs at Rios's body.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rios manages to avoid it.
Hall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall throws a body punch but Rios moves out of range.
Rios walks into a straight right hand from Hall.#CUT2#It looks like Diego Rios has been cut.
Hall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rios sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rios will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rios misses the jab.#T1#
Rios misses with a head kick.
Rios moves away from the strike by Hall.
Hall moves out of range as Rios strikes.
Rios lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rios uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rios misses with a low kick.
Rios closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rios throws a series of punches but Hall moves out of range.
Rios connects with the punch.
Rios throws a hook but Hall avoids it easily.
It seemed like Hall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rios just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rios moves out of range of the body kick.
Rios rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rios throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hall lands a slapping body shot.
Rios avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rios is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hall.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Rios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall lands a jab to the head.
Hall lands with an uppercut that bounces Rios off the cage and back into range.
Hall slips a jab from Rios.
Rios tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Rios swings widly with a right hand
and Rios takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Diego Rios's cut is getting worse.
Hall scores with a head kick.
Rios throws a chopping leg kick but Hall manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rios takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hall avoids the body shot from Rios.
Rios lands with a good body shot.
Rios tries a low kick but Hall avoids it.
Rios with a hook.
Hall throws a head kick but Rios moves out of range.
Rios loads up on a big right hand but Hall slips the punch.
A punch combination from Rios misses.
Hall let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rios has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rios there as he acknowledges the shot.#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!
Hall misses with a head kick.
Rios misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Rios, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rios.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rios.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Rios slips the punch.
Hall scores with a jab. Rios acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#Diego Rios's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rios lands a body shot.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rios was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Hall throws a head kick that misses.
Rios blocks a jab.
Rios rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Diego Rios will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Diego Rios's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rios uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Rios throws a head kick that misses
and Hall counters with a stiff right hand.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Rios was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rios misses with a combination
enabling Hall to counter with a crisp jab.
Rios slips a jab from Hall.
Rios fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rios swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hall counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#Jeez, Diego Rios's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Rios misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios misses the body punch
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Diego Rios's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Henry Hall!
A victorious Henry Hall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Mountain vs Hearn 3
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Masvidal as he connects with a hook.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masvidal.
Masvidal looks to land a combination but Hall avoids it well.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall misses with a kick to the body
and Masvidal counters with a nice uppercut.
Hall moves out of range of the body kick from Masvidal.
Masvidal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hall has time to react.
Masvidal needs to keep his hands up - Hall had a free shot at his head there.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Masvidal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Hall.
Hall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hall lands a jab to the nose.
We've been told by Masvidal's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall moves away from the strike by Masvidal.
Hall throws a front kick that sends Masvidal stumbling back into the cage.
Hall staying out of range there.#T1#
The fighters circling - Masvidal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall throws a good cross that connects.
Masvidal misses the jab.
Hall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Masvidal counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masvidal.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a knee strike.
Masvidal scores with a hook to the body.
Hall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Masvidal gets through Hall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Masvidal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halls head. #BC2#
Hall manages to break the clinch.
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall walks into a left hand. #T2#
Hall dips to his left and cracks Masvidal with an uppercut!
Hall looks to land a body kick but Masvidal moved away.
Hall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hall takes one to the side of the head.
Hall has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Masvidal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
Hall misses the body punch
and Masvidal counters with a straight right hand.
Hall misses the jab.
Hall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice jab there from Hall.
Hall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hall connects with a nice looking jab.
Hall avoids the head kick by Masvidal.
Hall is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Masvidal had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Masvidal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Hall. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Masvidal rushes Hall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Masvidal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal working aggressively here.
Masvidal tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Masvidal back against the cage.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action. #BC2#
Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Hall throws a nice inside leg kick.
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by Hall as he connects with a hook.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masvidal.#CL#
Masvidal closes the distance and clinches.
Hall pushes Masvidal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Masvidal.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action.
Masvidal lands a body punch.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Masvidal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice uppercut lands for Masvidal. That snapped Hall's head back.
Henry Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Hall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hall throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Masvidal counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Masvidal.
Hall prevents Masvidal from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hall works Masvidal's body with a nice hook.
Masvidal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Henry Hall will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Masvidal misses the jab.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Masvidal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masvidal tries to clinch there but Hall circles away.
Masvidal looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Masvidal throws a head kick but Hall moves out of range.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Masvidal moves out of range easily.
Hall misses with a right hand
and Masvidal counters with a straight right hand.
Masvidal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hall is looking to slow Masvidal down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Masvidal momentarily.
Hall staying out of range there.
Masvidal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Masvidal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Masvidal lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Henry Hall has been cut.
A head kick misses from Masvidal. #T1#
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hall throws a head kick but Masvidal moves out of range.
Masvidal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masvidal wants to clinch up but Hall keeps it at a distance.
Masvidal lands with an uppercut that bounces Hall off the cage and back into range.
A lazy left from Hall finds it's target.
Masvidal has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hall lands with an overhand left.
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but Hall slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hall.
Hall thuds his shin into the meat of Masvidal's side.
A jab from Hall finds it's way through Masvidal's defenses. #T2#
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Masvidal moves into the clinch successfully.
Masvidal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masvidal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masvidal looking to throw knees to the head but Hall is blocking nicely.
Hall blocks an uppercut.
Hall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Masvidal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masvidal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hall misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Hall.
Nate Masvidal has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Masvidal blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Hall misses with some punches.
Masvidal lands an uppercut.
Masvidal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Masvidal fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Hall.
Masvidal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Masvidal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masvidals head.
Hall blocks a body shot from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Masvidal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action.
Masvidal blocking some punches.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Masvidal tries to circle away but Hall has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Masvidal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masvidal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Masvidal gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall fakes the leg kick and cracks Masvidal in the body.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Hall connects with a right hand. Masvidal shakes it off.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masvidal throws a lazy right hand but Hall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Masvidal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hall avoids the body shot from Masvidal.
It seemed like Hall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henry Hall's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hall scores with a nice head shot.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Masvidal's head.#CL#
Masvidal clinches with his opponent.
Hall lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hall. #BC2#
Hall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A lazy body kick from Hall
and Masvidal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Masvidal.
Hall works the jab nicely.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masvidal.
Masvidal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Masvidal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall lands with a hook. Masvidal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Masvidal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hall stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hall lands a head kick. Masvidal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Masvidal's head backwards.
Masvidal misses with a few strikes there.
A low kick from Hall misses #CL#
and Masvidal counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hall lands an overhand right.
Masvidal throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Hall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hall.
Masvidal throws a series of punches but Hall avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hall! But no joy.
Nate Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Masvidal misses with a left hand
and Hall counters with a body kick that stops Masvidal in his tracks momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Masvidal doesn't seem bothered though.
Hall sizes up Masvidal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Masvidal closes the distance and clinches.
Masvidal scores with a shot to the side of Hall's head.
A shot in the inside from Hall.
A head punch on the inside from Masvidal fails to land.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Henry Hall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Masvidal swings wildly with an uppercut but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masvidal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hall.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Masvidal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masvidal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hall to score with a decent uppercut.
Hall lands a nice hook to Masvidal's body. Masvidal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Masvidal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal blocks a head kick by Hall.
Hall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Masvidal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hall feints and then cracks Masvidal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Masvidal down.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hall misses with a body kick. #T4#
Masvidal tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hall! But no joy.
Masvidal moves in looking to clinch but Hall pushes him off.
Masvidal throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Masvidal walks into a straight right hand from Hall.
Hall clobbers Masvidal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Masvidal's head backwards.
Hall clobbers Masvidal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hall lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hall. #CL#
Masvidal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hall, pushing him back against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Hall!
An out of breath Henry Hall thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Nascimento vs Lomax
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
Tenryu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tenryu misses the jab.
Henry Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Tenryu's shoulder, as Tenryu tries to avoid the shot.
Tenryu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tenryu.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall lands a nice hook to Tenryu's body. Tenryu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hall misses with a hook
and Tenryu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Tenryu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tenryu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tenryu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall connects with a jab.
Hall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tenryu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Hall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tenryu has time to react.
Nice defenses there by Hall.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tenryu.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Tenryu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tenryu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall misses with a lunging right hand
and Tenryu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tenryu throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Tenryu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tenryu ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Tenryu is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Tenryu closes the distance and pushes Hall back into the cage.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Tenryu lands a hook that snaps the head of Hall backwards. #BC#
Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hall dips to his left and cracks Tenryu with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tenryu avoids the body shot from Hall.
Tenryu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hall slips under a jab.
Hall swings widly with a right hand
and Tenryu counters with a left to the body.
Hall misses the body punch
enabling Tenryu to counter with a crisp jab.
Hall catches Tenryu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hall misses with an uppercut. Tenryu saw that one coming.
Tenryu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hall with a body shot.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tenryu.
Tenryu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tenryu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall. #T3#
Tenryu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Tenryu avoids the body shot from Hall.
Tenryu walks into a jab.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body kick there by Hall.
Tenryu scores with a hook to the body. Hall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Hall coming out on top.
A big left from Tenryu misses.
Hall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hall misses with a hook to the body
and Tenryu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot by Hall.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall lands a jab to Tenryu's midsection.
Hall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hall is looking to chop away at Tenryu's legs.
Tenryu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tenryu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hall defending well as Tenryu loads up on a big left hand.
Tenryu thuds his right hand into Hall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Henry Hall has been cut.
Hall lands a glancing blow to the side of Tenryu's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hall.
Good standup being displayed there by Hall as he connects with a hook.
Hall throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tenryu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tenryu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Hall's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tenryu swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Hall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hall lands a nice hook to Tenryu's body. Tenryu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tenryu throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Hall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tenryu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tenryu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tenryu in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tenryu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Tenryu.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tenryu can do to turn this around?
Tenryu misses with a hook
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Hall.
Hall misses with a hook.
Tenryu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hall with a body shot.
Hall cracks Tenryu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hall throws a head kick that misses
and Tenryu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Hall throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Tenryu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hall misses with a body punch.
Hall lands a nice uppercut.
Hall lands a body shot.
Tenryu just leaning against Hall, taking a breather.
A short right from Tenryu.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Tenryu controls his hands.
Tenryu is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tenryu.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Tenryu.
Hall letting Tenryu take a breather here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hall as Tenryu tries to tie him up.
Tenryu gets through Hall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Tenryu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall blocks an uppercut.
Tenryu struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Hall blocking some punches.
Hall lands with a left to the head.
Hall lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall taking a breather.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Hall.
Hall blocks a body shot from Tenryu.
Hall tries to work over Tenryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall tries to work over Tenryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tenryu misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tenryu.
Tenryu pushes Hall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tenryu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hall seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tenryu can turn it around.
Hall misses with some punches.
Tenryu pushes Hall back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tenryu lands a body shot. #T3#
A short right from Hall.
Tenryu is working Hall over against the cage.
Gen Tenryu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tenryu pushes Hall back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Tenryu controls his hands.
Tenryu lands with a left to the head.
Hall tries a body shot but Tenryu blocks it.
Tenryu lands a hook that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Tenryu is leaning against Hall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tenryu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tenryu works on Hall's body with a couple of short punches.
Tenryu tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Tenryu back against the cage.
A short right from Tenryu.
Tenryu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tenryu is working Hall over against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tenryu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hall.
A right handed body shot lands from Tenryu.
Tenryu works on Hall's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tenryu tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Tenryu back against the cage. #T4#
Tenryu lands a nice uppercut.
Tenryu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Hall.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tenryu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tenryu lands a right hand.
A short right from Tenryu on the inside.
Tenryu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tenryu lands a nice uppercut.
Tenryu lands a shot to the body.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tenryu lands with a left to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tenryu lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tenryu.
Tenryu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tenryu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gen Tenryu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henry Hall's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tenryu moves out of range as Hall strikes.
Despite the aggression on Tenryu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hall lands with a nice body punch.
Hall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tenryu counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Hall misses.
Tenryu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Hall does no damage.
It seemed like Tenryu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tenryu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Hall.
The fighters circling - Tenryu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henry Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Tenryu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tenryu. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tenryu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Tenryu.
Tenryu connects with a body shot that sends Hall's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hall thows a leg kick but Tenryu checks it
and Tenryu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That kick from Hall tenderised Tenryu's leg. Tenryu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hall lands a right hook to the body.
Tenryu misses with a body punch
and Tenryu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tenryu defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
Tenryu throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
Nice uppercut lands for Hall. That snapped Tenryu's head back.
Tenryu moves out of range as Hall strikes.#T2#
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tenryu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Tenryu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Tenryu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hall with a body shot.
Hall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Tenryu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tenryu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tenryu can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Hall working hard to break the clinch.
Tenryu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall misses with the head strike. #T3#
Tenryu struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Hall blocks an uppercut.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tenryu up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tenryu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tenryu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall tries to work over Tenryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tenryu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hall.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tenryu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tenryu doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Tenryu as the two fighters clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tenryu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tenryu lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Tenryu.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Tenryu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tenryu lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tenryu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tenryu prevents a body shot from Hall.
Tenryu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gen Tenryu.
I think Tenryu 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:29

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

Event: SMASH: Black Terror vs Boomer
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Bizihwaile defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
Bizihwaile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Penkosip Bizihwaile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hall slips a straight right by Bizihwaile.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall misses with a straight left.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaile loads up on a big right hand but Hall slips the punch.
Hall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hall misses with a leg kick.
Bizihwaile lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bizihwaile jabs at Hall's body.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick but Hall moves out of range.
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut.
Bizihwaile has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Jab by Hall.
Hall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Bizihwaile gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hall slips a jab from Bizihwaile.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hall! But no joy.#T1#
Hall throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick which misses Hall's front leg but catches the back leg as Hall tries to avoid it.
Bizihwaile uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
As Hall backs away, Bizihwaile returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hall misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Bizihwaile tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Bizihwaile gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hall up against the cage.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Bizihwaile breaks from the clinch.
Bizihwaile checks a low kick from Hall.
Bizihwaile lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bizihwaile misses the target.
A jab from Bizihwaile finds it's way through Hall's defenses. #T2#
Hall scores with a nice head shot.
Hall misses with a hook. Bizihwaile ducked under it nicely.
Bizihwaile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall misses with a looping right.
Bizihwaile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bizihwaile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall slips under a jab.
Hall throws a big counter head kick but Bizihwaile avoids it with no problem.
A jab lands there for Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hall.
Bizihwaile is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Bizihwaile has Hall up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bizihwaile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Bizihwaile - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bizihwaile stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
Bizihwaile just leaning against Hall, taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bizihwaile.
Hall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bizihwaile prevents a body shot from Hall.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bizihwaile.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaile is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bizihwaile blocks an uppercut.
Hall throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bizihwaile blocks a body shot from Hall.
A nice left hand lands by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hall or not.
Bizihwaile stalling in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Bizihwaile.
Hall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bizihwaile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall works on Bizihwaile's body with a couple of short punches.
Bizihwaile lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hall.
A short body shot lands from Hall as the two fighters clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bizihwaile's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bizihwaile blocking some punches.
Hall throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Bizihwaile breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Penkosip Bizihwaile 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#
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Hall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Hall swings for the body but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Bizihwaile throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
Hall appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hall with a hook.
Hall scoring well with a low kick there.
Bizihwaile scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaile throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hall counters with a right hand to the body.
Bizihwaile throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Hall throws a push kick but Bizihwaile slaps the foot to one side.
Hall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Henry Hall has been cut.#T1#
Bizihwaile throws the left hand but Hall avoids the punch easily.
Hall throws out a counter right but Bizihwaile avoids it with no problem.
Hall throws a shot to the body.
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bizihwaile throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Hall scores with a jab.
Bizihwaile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Bizihwaile.
Hall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bizihwaile connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hall momentarily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hall.
Bizihwaile takes one on the button.
Bizihwaile misses with a lunging right hand
and Hall counters with a right hand to the body.
Hall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall throws out a counter right but Bizihwaile avoids it with no problem.
Hall lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Bizihwaile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bizihwaile has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hall.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Bizihwaile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Hall lands a head shot.
Henry Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bizihwaile stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bizihwaile throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Hall.
Hall lands a right hook to the body.
Bizihwaile moves away from the strike by Hall.
A little feinted left hand from Bizihwaile on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bizihwaile has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bizihwaile there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hall scores with a hook to the body. Bizihwaile takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch but Hall moves away
and Hall counters with a nice body shot.
Hall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bizihwaile on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Hall is looking to slow Bizihwaile down with leg kicks.
Hall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Bizihwaile darts in and clinches Hall up against the cage.
Bizihwaile tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaile lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hall.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Bizihwaile.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hall.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bizihwaile will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hall up against the cage.
Bizihwaile is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hall is keeping busy.#T4#
Bizihwaile misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaile lands a body shot.
Bizihwaile lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall.
Bizihwaile will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hall up against the cage.
Hall working aggressively here.
Hall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hall blocks a body shot from Bizihwaile.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henry Hall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Hall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bizihwaile takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Hall takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fighters circling - Bizihwaile throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bizihwaile wants to slow Hall down by chopping away at his legs.
Hall misses with a right hand
enabling Bizihwaile to counter with a crisp jab.
Bizihwaile throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Bizihwaile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile swings widly with a right hand
and Hall counters with a nice uppercut.
Hall throws a right hand that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a stiff right hand.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bizihwaile.
Good exchange - Bizihwaile coming out on top.#ROC#Hall is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Hall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bizihwaile tries a head kick but it misses.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight right.
Bizihwaile throws a front kick aimed at Hall's knee but Hall avoids it well.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight left.
Hall is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Bizihwaile misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hall! But no joy.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook
and Hall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bizihwaile can pounce on him.
Nice body kick from Hall.
Bizihwaile lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
It seemed like Hall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Bizihwaile misses with a jab to the body
and Hall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bizihwaile connects with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab, jab by Hall - just one landing.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall with a jab.#CL#
Bizihwaile rushes Hall and presses him up against the cage.
Hall misses with a body punch. #BC#
Bizihwaile manages to break the clinch.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bizihwaile shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hall cracks Bizihwaile with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bizihwaile bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall throws a front kick that sends Bizihwaile stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Hall connects with an inside leg kick.
Hall tries a low kick but Bizihwaile avoids it.
A big right from Bizihwaile misses.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bizihwaile throws a front kick that sends Hall stumbling back into the cage.
Crunch! Hall slams his shin into Bizihwaile's torso.
Hall's corner calls for a 1-2. Hall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hall misses the jab.
A jab from Bizihwaile misses.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch but Hall moves out of range.
Bizihwaile throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Hall checks a leg kick.
Bizihwaile throws a big shot that misses.
Hall is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bizihwaile with a body shot.
Hall throws a hook but Bizihwaile avoids it easily.
Bizihwaile misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Bizihwaile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Bizihwaile's shoulder, as Bizihwaile tries to avoid the shot.
Hall throws a push kick but Bizihwaile slaps the foot to one side.
Hall misses with a hook
letting Bizihwaile counter with a right hand.
Bizihwaile walks into a stiff left hand from Hall.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left lands for Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hall with a nice cross.
Bizihwaile checks a leg kick nicely.
Bizihwaile throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
Bizihwaile throws an off balance right hand
and Hall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hall avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bizihwaile will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bizihwaile throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hall scores with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Henry Hall just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Henry Hall's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Bizihwaile throws a big shot that misses.
Bizihwaile looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hall takes a swing at Bizihwaile's ribcage but misses.
Bizihwaile's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bizihwaile scrambles back to his feet.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook.
Bizihwaile moves out of range as Hall strikes.
A head kick misses from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch there but Hall circles away.
Bizihwaile looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Bizihwaile throws a push kick but Hall slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizihwaile was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Hall works Bizihwaile's body with a nice hook.
Bizihwaile displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
Hall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Bizihwaile connects with a single shot there.
Bizihwaile scores with a jab. Hall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bizihwaile is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bizihwaile throws a body kick that misses
and Hall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hall connects with a nice looking jab.
Bizihwaile throws a wild body kick that Hall sees coming a mile off.
Hall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bizihwaile throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hall to counter with a crisp jab.
Hall throws a nice looking combination but Bizihwaile bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hall walks into a stiff left hand from Bizihwaile.
Hall with a hook.
A jab from Bizihwaile misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall takes a swing at Bizihwaile's ribcage but misses.
Bizihwaile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.#T2#
Hall jabs at Bizihwaile's body.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bizihwaile.
Hall appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bizihwaile connects with a crisp jab.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight right.
Hall appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hall misses with a hook
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hall misses with a shot to the body
and Bizihwaile counters with a stiff right hand.
Bizihwaile misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaile backing away here, and Hall unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Hall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bizihwaile moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bizihwaile throws a quick counter head kick but Hall was just out of range.
A solid body kick from Hall.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hall crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bizihwaile - the referee stops the clock and Hall gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bizihwaile. Hall manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hall is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bizihwaile throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bizihwaile throws a lazy head kick
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws the kick towards the body but Hall avoids it.
Hall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bizihwaile scores with a hook.
Bizihwaile misses with a body kick.
Hall throws the left hand but Bizihwaile avoids the punch easily.
Hall throws a big shot that misses.
Hall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Bizihwaile misses.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Bizihwaile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hall defending well as Bizihwaile loads up on a big left hand.
Bizihwaile is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Bizihwaile looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bizihwaile avoids the body shot from Hall.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight right.
Bizihwaile throws a big shot that misses.
Hall misses the body punch
and Bizihwaile counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bizihwaile thuds his shin into the meat of Hall's side.
Bizihwaile throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crunch! Bizihwaile slams his shin into Hall's torso.
Bizihwaile looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Bizihwaile rushes Hall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile has Hall pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Bizihwaile.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Penkosip Bizihwaile will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henry Hall's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Bizihwaile lands a nice shot to the body.
Hall thumps Bizihwaile with a low kick.
Hall misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bizihwaile just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Hall throws a wild body kick that Bizihwaile sees coming a mile off.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Bizihwaile wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bizihwaile throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bizihwaile throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaile darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bizihwaile looks to throw the jab but Hall is out of range. #T1#
Bizihwaile lands with a nice body kick.
Bizihwaile lands with a good body shot.
Hall is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bizihwaile misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hall! But no joy.
Bizihwaile scores with a jab.
Hall cracks Bizihwaile with an open hand slap.
Hall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hall's knee momentarily.
Bizihwaile misses with a right hand
and Hall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall lands with a kick to the temple. Bizihwaile shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Hall gets tackled into the cage by Bizihwaile. Bizihwaile maintains the clinch.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizihwaile controls his hands. #T2#
Hall misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hall tries a body shot but Bizihwaile blocks it.
Bizihwaile prevents a body shot from Hall.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall misses with the head strike.
Bizihwaile digs a right hand underneath Hall's ribcage. Hall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bizihwaile has Hall pushed against the cage.
Bizihwaile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bizihwaile lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Bizihwaile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bizihwaile.
Hall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hall takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
A low kick lands for Bizihwaile.
Hall throws the left hand but Bizihwaile avoids the punch easily.
Hall moves out of range of the body kick from Bizihwaile.
Hall moves out of range as Bizihwaile throws a body kick.
A jab from Bizihwaile finds it's way through Hall's defenses.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bizihwaile lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bizihwaile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hall lunges at Bizihwaile with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bizihwaile's hand.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Bizihwaile.
A big right from Hall misses.
Hall digs a good body shot into Bizihwaile's ribs.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizihwaile manages to avoid it.
Bizihwaile throws a push kick but Hall slaps the foot to one side.
Bizihwaile's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hall under the eye.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab from Hall.
Hall avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile checks a low kick from Hall.
Bizihwaile throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hall on the side of the head.
Hall is still on wobbly legs! Can Bizihwaile finish him?
Hall connects with a body shot that sends Bizihwaile's belly button to the back.
Bizihwaile misses the jab.
Hall seems to have recovered his senses.
Bizihwaile wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hall scores with a jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 47:49
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Penkosip Bizihwaile!
Penkosip Bizihwaile is the new middleweight champion!
Penkosip Bizihwaile thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bellicose XLI
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Hall misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux Jr. saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Hall as he connects with a hook.
Hall jabs Thibodeaux Jr. to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thibodeaux Jr. rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall scores with the left hand. Thibodeaux Jr. knows he should have avoided that one.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux Jr. is just out of range.
Henry Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall throws a hook but Thibodeaux Jr. blocks it.
Hall lands a glancing blow to the side of Thibodeaux Jr.'s head.
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux Jr.'s shoulder, as Thibodeaux Jr. tries to avoid the shot.
Hall misses with a double jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.#T1#
No joy there for Hall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Thibodeaux Jr. wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hall misses with a kick to the body
enabling Thibodeaux Jr. to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Henry Hall has been cut.
Hall misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Hall misses.
Hall swings for the body but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range.
Donk. Hall catches Thibodeaux Jr. right on the button with a cross.
Thibodeaux Jr. dodges the punch combination from Hall.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux Jr. misses the target.
Hall swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a straight right hand.
Hall misses with a head kick. #T2#
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a hook
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux Jr. saw that one coming.
Hall has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux Jr. slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Hall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hall scores with a hook to the body. Thibodeaux Jr. takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux Jr..
Hall jabs at Thibodeaux Jr.'s body.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Hall sizes up Thibodeaux Jr. with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
A nice leg kick from Thibodeaux Jr., right into the meat of the thigh.
Hall scores with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Hall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thibodeaux Jr. looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Hall throws a hook but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to counter punch.
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Hall scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall scores with a jab to the head.
Hall lands a slapping body shot.
Hall punishes Thibodeaux Jr.'s body with a nice straight punch.
Hall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Hall's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hall lands a really nice looking cross but Thibodeaux Jr. seems unphased.
Hall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thibodeaux Jr.'s head.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux Jr. was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux Jr..
Hall gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Thibodeaux Jr. counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range as Hall throws a body kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the head kick by Hall.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hall avoids it.#T1#
Hall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Hall keeps Thibodeaux Jr. at a distance using the push kick.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Hall. Beautiful body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes one on the button.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Thibodeaux Jr. might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hall scores with the left hand. Thibodeaux Jr. knows he should have avoided that one.
Henry Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hall swings widly with a right hand
enabling Thibodeaux Jr. to counter with a crisp jab.
Hall misses with a body punch
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hall lands with a nice body punch.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. moved out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Thibodeaux Jr. tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux Jr. manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hall misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes one on the button.
Hall throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hall to score with a decent uppercut.
Hall walks into a straight right hand from Thibodeaux Jr..
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux Jr..
Hall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thibodeaux Jr. momentarily.
Hall feints and then cracks Thibodeaux Jr.'s leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thibodeaux Jr. down. #T4#
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Hall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall misses with a few strikes there.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux Jr. was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux Jr..
Hall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thibodeaux Jr.s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Thibodeaux Jr. does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves away from the strike by Hall.
Hall throws a low kick but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henry Hall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot by Hall.
Hall lands a head kick. Thibodeaux Jr. smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hall misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Thibodeaux Jr. does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux Jr. swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hall swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Hall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab by Hall.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hall misses with a straight left.
Hall throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hall misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to counter punch.
Hall lands a right hook to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. slips the punch.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux Jr. feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Halls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Hall lunges at Thibodeaux Jr. with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thibodeaux Jr.'s hand.
Hall moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hall lands a nice shot that snaps Thibodeaux Jr.'s head back.
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henry Hall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Hall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thibodeaux Jr. at a distance.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hall misses with a combination
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a straight right hand.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. moved out of range.
Hall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thibodeaux Jr. staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux Jr. throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.#KD#
Thibodeaux Jr. cracks Hall with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hall looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Thibodeaux Jr. finish him? #ROC#Hall is rocked!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Hall.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Thibodeaux Jr. misses its intended target.
A big right from Hall misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking for a counter combo.
Hall throws a leg kick which misses Thibodeaux Jr.'s front leg but catches the back leg as Thibodeaux Jr. tries to avoid it.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Hall misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hall 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Bellicose XXXIII
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Nagasaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hall. That did some damage!
Decent striking displayed by Nagasaki there.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Nagasaki moved out of range nicely.
Nagasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
Nagasaki misses with a hook
and Nagasaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nagasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagasaki looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Hall misses.
Nagasaki looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Hall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nagasaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hall has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nagasaki is looking to clinch.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Nagasaki blocks a jab.
Nagasaki tests Hall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki throws an off balance right hand
and Hall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nagasaki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hall scores with a jab to the body.
Nagasaki shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hall eats them both and turns towards Nagasaki to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hiroshima Nagasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Nagasaki connects with a solid leg kick.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Nagasaki is looking to clinch but Hall is avoiding it.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Hall.
Nagasaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
Hall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hall thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nagasaki if he has to take too many more of those.
Nagasaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Hall counters with a two punch combo.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nagasaki's sensitive parts.
We've been told by Nagasaki's head coaches at SYDNEY ELITE GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hall avoids the body shot from Nagasaki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagasaki scores with the left hand. Hall knows he should have avoided that one.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall lands with a straight right. Nagasaki didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Hall lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nagasaki checks a low kick from Hall.
Nagasaki throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Nagasaki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagasaki moves away.
Hall lands an overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Hiroshima Nagasaki has been cut.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nagasaki is out of range and Hall settles back down.
Nagasaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nagasaki misses with a right hand
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nagasaki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hall misses with a left hand
and Nagasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hall lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nagasaki will feel that in the morning.
Nagasaki misses with a right hand
and Hall counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nagasaki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nagasaki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hall lands a head kick! #T3#
Nagasaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hall with a nice cross.
Nagasaki throws a head kick that half lands.
Nagasaki lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hall misses with a low kick as Nagasaki jumps back.
Hall lands with a nice body kick.
Nagasaki is breathing heavily.
Hall throws a push kick but Nagasaki slaps the foot to one side.
Hall throws the left hand but Nagasaki avoids the punch easily.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki scores with a nice right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nagasaki checks a leg kick.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagasaki blocks a head kick by Hall.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagasaki.
Hall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Nagasaki clinches up with Hall and pushes him back against the cage.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Nagasaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards. #BC2#
Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nagasaki throws a big shot that misses.
Nagasaki lands a jab to Hall's midsection.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hall.
Nagasaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nagasaki throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Hall misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Nagasaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki connects with an inside leg kick.
Nagasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Henry Hall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hiroshima Nagasaki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nagasaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Hall misses.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagasaki blocks a low kick nicely.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Nagasaki moved out of range nicely.
Hall lands a nice looking body kick.
Hall misses with a low kick.
Hall lands with a shot to the body.
Nagasaki looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Nagasaki stuns Hall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nagasaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hall throws a looping overhand right but Nagasaki ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagasaki.
Hall throws the left hand but Nagasaki avoids the punch easily.
Nagasaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nagasaki punishes Hall's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Nagasaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagasaki throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Hall fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nagasaki is out of range.
Nagasaki throws a series of punches but Hall avoids them all with ease.
Nagasaki lands a nice shot that snaps Hall's head back.
Hall with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hall digs a good hook to Nagasaki's body.
Nagasaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Nagasaki misses its intended target.
Hall throws a shot from downtown. Nagasaki moves away and avoids it.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut. Hall saw that one coming.
Nagasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
Nagasaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nagasaki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nagasaki scrambles back to his feet.
Nagasaki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nagasaki tries to land a leg kick but Hall saw it coming and moves away.
Nagasaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hall. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.#T2#
Hall throws a hook but Nagasaki blocks it.
Hall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Henry Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Nagasaki misses its intended target.
Nagasaki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nagasaki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice uppercut lands for Nagasaki. That snapped Hall's head back.
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Hall with the inside leg kick.
Hall blocks a head kick by Nagasaki.
Hall wants to land a leg kick but Nagasaki is out of range.
Nice jab there from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagasaki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hall counters with a leg kick. #CL#
Nagasaki closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Nagasaki manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Nice shot by Hall.
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hall throws the left hand but Nagasaki avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagasaki misses the target.
Hall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Hall misses with a hook.
Hall defending well as Nagasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Nagasaki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Nagasaki moves into the clinch successfully.
Nagasaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nagasaki lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Hall.
Hall keeps control of Nagasaki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Hall - that landed with a thud.
Hall is working Nagasaki over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Hall.
Nagasaki is trying to break free.#BC2#
Hall breaks from the clinch.
Nagasaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hall can pounce on him.
Hall motions for Nagasaki to come forward. Hall throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick but Hall sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hall scores with a sloppy right hand. Nagasaki should have avoided that one. #CL#
Hall gets tackled into the cage by Nagasaki. Nagasaki maintains the clinch.
Nagasaki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hall.
Nagasaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nagasaki blocking some punches.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nagasaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagasaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nagasaki backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Henry Hall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hiroshima Nagasaki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hall throws a lazy right hand but Nagasaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A big left from Hall misses.
Hall throws a leg kick but Nagasaki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Hall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nagasaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hall's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hall defending well as Nagasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Hall tries a quick counter leg kick but Nagasaki is wise to it.
Nagasaki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nagasaki misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Hall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagasaki.
Hall connects with a looping right hand.
Nagasaki moves away from the strike by Hall.
Decent striking displayed by Nagasaki there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nagasaki slips under a jab.#T1#
Hall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#Hiroshima Nagasaki's cut is getting worse.
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Hall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nagasaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hall cracks Nagasaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
A quick step to the side and Nagasaki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagasaki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nagasaki circles away quickly and effectively.
Hall throws a head kick but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Hall scoring well with a low kick there.
Nagasaki misses with a low kick.
Nagasaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagasaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nagasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagasaki misses the jab.
Hiroshima Nagasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hall throws a shot from downtown. Nagasaki moves away and avoids it.
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice shot by Hall.
Hall connects with a solid leg kick.
Nagasaki misses with a low kick.
Nagasaki scores with a shot to the body.
Nagasaki throws a wild body kick that Hall sees coming a mile off.
A swing and a miss from Nagasaki.
Hall cracks a nice hook into Nagasaki's ribs.
A big right from Hall misses.
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Hall. Beautiful body shot.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagasaki.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nagasaki.
Henry Hall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Hall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nagasaki swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Nagasaki.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hall counters with a straight right hand.
Nagasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagasaki slips a jab from Hall.
Hall lands with a hook. Nagasaki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A bone on bone clash there as Hall blocks the leg kick.
Nagasaki misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Hall.
Nagasaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hall.
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nagasaki misses with a head kick.
Nagasaki looks to land a body kick but Hall moved away.#T4#
Nagasaki throws out a powerful jab.
Nagasaki misses the jab.
A left lands for Nagasaki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall misses with a kick to the body.
Nagasaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hall thuds a left hand into Nagasaki's body.
Hall checks a leg kick.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagasaki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
Nagasaki moves forwards but Hall connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nagasaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hall misses with a double jab.
Hall moves forwards but Nagasaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice body kick from Hall.
Hall avoids the head kick by Nagasaki.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Hall!
A relieved looking Henry Hall thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Bellicose XXIV
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Hall misses with a body kick.
Potku slips under a jab from Hall.
Hall throws out a leg kick but Potku moves out of range and Hall only half commits.
Hall misses with a body kick.
Hall misses the jab.
Hall connects with a leg kick.
Hall walks into a left hand.
Potku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hall.
Potku lands a nice hook to Hall's body. Hall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Hall misses.
Potku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Potku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall. #CL#
Potku clinches up against the cage.
I was talking to Potku's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Potku lands with a short shot to the head.
Hall working aggressively here. #BC2#
Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall catches Potku with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD#
Hall gets caught napping as Potku dives in and scores a takedown. Hall manages to retain guard.
Potku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Potku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Potku wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall pulls Potku in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Potku is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hall is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hall has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Potku has his foot on Hall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hall works his way back into a safe position though.
Potku trying to control the position here.
Potku continues to stall.#T2#
Potku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hall is one step ahead there.
Potku is controlling Hall's posture.#T3#
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Potku managing to control the position.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Potku.
Potku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hall's guard. #REVR#
Hall pulls Potku in close to his closed guard and prevents Potku from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Potku pushing down on Hall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hall trying to hold on to Potku's head to control him but Potku postures up.
Potku prevents Hall from standing back up. #SUB#
Potku is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hall is refusing to be controlled, as Potku sits in half guard. #SUB#
Potku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Potku.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hall is defending against the submission attempts here by Potku.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kurki Potku will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hall throws a body kick that misses.
Hall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Potku throws out the jab.
Hall flicks out a counter leg kick but Potku steps away.
Potku throws a big shot that misses.
Hall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Potku clinches.
Potku tries to score a body lock takedown but Hall shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Potku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall lands with a short shot to the head.
Potku misses with a punch to the body.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Potku.
Potku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Potku misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Potku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hall is pressed up against the cage. Potku has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hall down to the mat. Hall avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Potku closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hall quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Potku is looking for a kimura here.
Hall gets back to full guard. #T1##SUB#
Potku 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. #SUB#
Potku 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.
Potku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Potku from controlling successfully.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Potku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Potku trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potku slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Potku tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Potku working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Potku working away.#T3##SUB#
Potku thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Potku off and has taken his back!
Potku trying to control the position but Hall manages to sink in the hooks.
Potku is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hall is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Potku is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Potku looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hall is riding his opponent, not letting Potku buck him off. #T4#
Even with his hooks in, Hall manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Hall is not going to allow Potku to sit and survive in this position.
Hall trying to control momentarily. #ES#
Potku manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Kurki Potku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Potku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Potku misses.
Hall slips a straight right by Potku.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kurki Potku dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Hall goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Potku throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Potku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Potku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Potku avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hall avoids the body shot from Potku.
Hall throws a hook but Potku blocks it.
Hall looks to land a combination but Potku avoids it well.
Hall misses with a straight left.
Potku uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Potku moves into the clinch.
Potku lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Potku.
Hall tries to work over Potku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Potku throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Potku gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potku tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard. #T1#
Potku trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Potku prevents Hall from getting back to his feet.
Potku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potku is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Potku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Potku drops back looking for a leg! Hall is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hall manages to kick Potku off! Potku jumps back into Hall's guard.
Potku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
Potku forces his way into half guard.
Henry Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Potku is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Potku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hall is just riding it out for now. Potku eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Potku is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Potku is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hall sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB#
Potku is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hall trying to hold on to Potku's head to control him but Potku postures up.
Hall desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Potku seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Potku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Potku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hall is just riding it out for now. Potku eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hall is refusing to be controlled, as Potku sits in half guard. #SUB#
Potku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hall has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Potku seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Potku is working for a submission of some sort.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kurki Potku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Potku, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurki Potku!

Event: Bellicose XVII
Date: Jan 08, 2023

#R1#
A low kick from Hall is predictable there
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Danger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Hall tenderised Danger's leg. Danger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hall takes one to the chin there.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Hall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Danger is able to avoid easily.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Danger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danger checks a low kick from Hall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Danger moves away from the strike by Hall.
Danger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hall with a body shot.
Hall misses with a right hand
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hall.#T1#
A cross from Danger lands.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Hall swings widly with a right hand
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hall jabs Danger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hall misses with an uppercut
and Danger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hall throws a right hand that misses
and Danger counters with a huge left! Hall is in big trouble! He's backing up but Danger isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hall from any more damage. A dominating finish by Danger!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Danger!
After winning the bout, Danny Danger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bellicose VIII
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Shimada avoids the body shot from Hall.
Shimada tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shimada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hall. Hall obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Hall misses.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Shimada.#CL2#
Shimada moves into range and clinches up with Hall.
Shimada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hall lands a right hand.
Shimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Shimada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hall.
Hall blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Hall breaks the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Hall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shimada on the side of the head.
Shimada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shimada has time to react.#T1#
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Shimada.
Hall throws the left hand but Shimada avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shimada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Hall.
Shimada takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shimada takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hall connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shimada. Shimada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shimada missing with a left hand there. Hall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shimada attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shimada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hall is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Shimada gets a clinch. #T2#
Hall tries to work over Shimada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
Shimada throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hall trying to control the position but instead, Shimada has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hall into the cage.
Nice body punch from Hall.
A shot in the inside from Hall.
Shimada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shimada misses with a body punch.
Hall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hall scores with a hook to the body.
Hall misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shimada.
Shimada lands a hook that snaps the head of Hall backwards. #BC#
Hall manages to break the clinch.
Hall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hall lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Hall catches Shimada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shimada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Shimada tenderised Hall's leg. Hall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shimada lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shimada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shimada moves in looking to clinch but Hall pushes him off.
Hall throwing a counter right hand but Shimada manages to avoid it.
Hall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shimada moves out of range as Hall strikes.
Shimada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Shimada wants to clinch.
Hall thuds his right hand into Shimada's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shimada fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Hall misses with a hook.
Shimada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hall works the jab nicely.
Hall throws a push kick but Shimada slaps the foot to one side.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Shimada uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Hall misses with a straight right.
Shimada tries to clinch up but Hall circles away and keeps his distance.
Hall swats away the attempt to clinch by Shimada.
Shimada tries to clinch there but Hall circles away.
Shimada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shimada ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Shimada walks into a stiff left hand from Hall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shimada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Hall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Shimada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Shimada has closed the distance and engaged Hall in a clinch.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Shimada controls the action.
Hall tries a body shot but Shimada blocks it.
Shimada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hall blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Shimada as the two fighters clinch.
Shimada tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shimada struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Shimada.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kambei Shimada seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hall.
Shimada is struggling to control the position.
Hall blocking some punches. #T1#
Shimada swings wildly with an uppercut but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shimada tries to score a body lock takedown but Hall shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shimada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shimada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shimada can do to turn this around?
Shimada blocking some punches.
Shimada lands with a light punch inside.
Shimada lands a right hand.
Shimada misses with a punch on the inside.
Shimada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
Shimada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Shimada controls the action.
Hall blocks an uppercut.
Hall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shimada backwards.
Shimada looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Hall scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Hall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Shimada has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shimada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hall takes an elbow to the temple.
Shimada tries a body shot but Hall blocks it.
Shimada misses with a knee to the head.
Shimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Shimada is leaning against Hall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hall tries a body shot but Shimada blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Hall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shimada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall. #BC#
Hall manages to break the clinch.
Shimada wants to clinch up but Hall keeps it at a distance.
Shimada takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Shimada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
It looks like Hall has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shimada.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hall lands with a shot to the body.
Shimada closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shimada moves in looking to clinch but Hall pushes him off.
Hall cracks Shimada with a right hand to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hall.
Shimada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheers as Hall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shimada doesn't seem phased though.
Hall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Hall misses.
Shimada takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Hall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shimada is breathing heavily.
Shimada closes the distance but Hall moves to the side
and Hall makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shimada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shimada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Shimada has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hall.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hall misses with some punches.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Hall.
Shimada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shimada.
A right handed body shot lands from Hall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Hall dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hall scores with a jab. Shimada acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shimada wants to clinch up but Hall keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Shimada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Shimada misses.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shimada.
Hall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shimada at a distance.
Nice cross by Shimada.
Hall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hall lands a jab.
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!
Shimada tries for a takedown but Hall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shimada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shimada misses with a body punch
and Hall counters with a stiff right hand.
Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shimada has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hall swats away the attempt to clinch by Shimada.#T1#
Shimada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hall can pounce on him.
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hall swats away the attempt to clinch by Shimada.
Shimada tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shimada misses with a hook.
Hall throws a head kick but Shimada moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hall.
Nice shot lands for Hall.
Hall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kambei Shimada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shimada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall scores with a nice right hand.
Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shimada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab by Hall.
Hall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#Shimada is rocked!
Hall lands a big right hook! Shimada looks hurt but is still standing! Hall lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Shimada falls down and Hall dives in with a huge hammer fist! Shimada's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Hall runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Henry Hall!
A victorious Henry Hall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Kambei Shimada spoke after the fight, saying 'I commit seppuku tomorrow'.

Event: LAFC FN 11
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Hall cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Henry Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall lands a jab to the nose.
Hall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Hall takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith tries to clinch
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Hall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Smith.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with some punches.
Hall blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith has Hall pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hall gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a body punch. #T2#
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
Hall tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith just leaning against Hall, taking a breather.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Hall.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Smith.
Hall lands an uppercut.
Hall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
Smith prevents a body shot from Hall.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hall up against the cage.#T3#
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Hall misses with some punches.
Hall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith pushes Hall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hall lands a right hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Hall blocks an uppercut.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Smith. #T4#
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hall misses with a body punch.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith is looking to control Hall's arms but Hall gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A shot in the inside from Hall.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Henry Hall will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hall circles away quickly and effectively.
Hall misses with a right hand
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith tries to bum rush Hall with a series of wild strikes but Hall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
Hall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hall takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Hall.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Hall backs away looking to recover.
Hall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leon Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Hall was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.#CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hall is keeping busy.
Smith is stalling here.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall.
Hall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith works on Hall's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Hall manages to break the clinch.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
Hall cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Hall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith lunges at Hall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hall's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
A combination from Hall does no damage. #T2#
Hall throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Hall in the body.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Hall connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Hall scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Hall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hall throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Hall.
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Smith misses with a hook.
Hall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hall stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith thumps Hall with a low kick.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
And Smith responds with a good body kick, but Hall manages to step out the way in time.
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him. #CL2#
Hall tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hall misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hall. #BC#
Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hall misses with a straight right.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Hall.
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but Hall steps away.
Hall slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Hall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leon Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Hall gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Smith stalling the fight.
Hall misses with some punches.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Hall gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Hall's head.
Smith stalls. #T1#
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Hall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Hall.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Hall's head.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Smith is trying to stall.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Hall blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Smith blocks a body shot from Hall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Hall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith tries to clinch there but Hall circles away.
Hall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hall checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hall checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Hall up against the cage.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action. #T3#
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Smith digs a right hand into Hall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hall's gas tank.
Leon Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hall working aggressively here.
Hall blocking some punches.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Good body shot from Smith. #T4#
Smith stalling against the cage.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

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

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

#R1#
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henry Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Hall moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
Crunch! Johnson slams his shin into Hall's torso.
Hall slips under a jab from Johnson.
Hall appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hall misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
A good leg kick by Hall.
Johnson lands with a hook. Hall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson misses the body punch
and Hall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hall avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Johnson avoids the body shot from Hall.
Hall misses with a hook.
Hall throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Hall throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson throws a hook but Hall avoids it easily.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Nice straight punches there by Hall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hall.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
Hall with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Hall misses.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Hall blocks the low kick.
Hall lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Hall. #T2#
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Hall ducks down to avoid it.
Hall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Hall.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hall. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hall.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hall throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hall misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Hall thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hall back to the cage. Johnson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A head kick by Johnson misses
letting Hall counter with a right hand.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hall lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Hall moved away.
A quick step to the side and Hall tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a head kick but Hall moves out of range.
Johnson throws a head kick but Hall moves out of range.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Hall seems unphased.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Hall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Johnson slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Hall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johnson slips a jab from Hall.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hall avoids the head kick by Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Hall throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jeff Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hall scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Hall steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hall is looking to counter punch.
Jab by Johnson.
Hall moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Hall walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Johnson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Hall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab. #T1#
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hall with a body shot.
Hall dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick but Hall moves out of range.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Johnson throws a counter combo.
Hall throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Hall moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Hall is looking to counter punch.
A punch lands to the side of Hall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hall jabs at Johnson's body.
Hall throws a series of strikes that have Johnson backpedaling.
Good work by Hall as he checks the leg kick.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Hall - just one landing. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
Hall is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.
Hall throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Hall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#KD#
Hall lands a big uppercut and Johnson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Johnson looks OK. Hall waves Johnson back to his feet!#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hall.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hall finish him?
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
It looked like Hall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Hall moves out of range of the body kick.
A left lands for Johnson.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hall.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hall. #KD#
Hall lands a big head kick that sends Johnson tumbling to the mat! Hall takes a step backwards and waves Johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Henry Hall is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Hall lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Hall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hall misses with a double jab.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Hall connects with a body shot.
Hall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Hall ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hall moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hall misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Hall jabs at Johnson's body.
Hall scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Hall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
It looked like Hall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hall jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hall lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Johnson goes down and covers up as Hall starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Hall!
A victorious Henry Hall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GC 441: Hall VS Clarkson
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1#
Hall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hall appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hall is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hall.
Clarkson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Clarkson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hall tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB2#
Clarkson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Clarkson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hall is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hall and Clarkson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Clarkson trying to control the position but Hall is working away. #T1#
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hall is pushing Clarkson's head away, looking to escape. Clarkson manages to hold on to the position though.
Clarkson working away.
Hall is looking for a sweep.
Hall stops Clarkson from passing to mount.
Hall is not content to let Clarkson control the position.
Hall is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Clarkson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hall is trying to get back to half guard.
Clarkson is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clarkson gets to mount! Hall was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Hall is in all sorts of trouble here.
Clarkson controlling his opponent.
Hall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Clarkson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hall is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Clarkson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hall can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Clarkson looking to control but Hall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hall wants to hold on but Clarkson pushes him away.
Clarkson controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Clarkson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hall turns into him and now he's in Clarkson's guard.
Clarkson has his hands on Hall's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Clarkson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Our spies down at at Brotherhood MMA inform us that Clarkson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hall stands and throws Clarkson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hudson Clarkson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Clarkson fails to land the takedown.
Hall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clarkson.
Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clarkson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hall defends it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Hall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Henry Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hudson Clarkson.
Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clarkson.
Hall is looking to counter punch.
Clarkson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clarkson somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkson misses with a takedown attempt - Hall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clarkson misses with a takedown
and Hall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clarkson thinking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clarkson is defended easily by Hall.#T1#
Clarkson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clarkson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Hudson Clarkson has been cut.
Clarkson is breathing heavily.
Clarkson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hall is fending him off so far but Clarkson persists. Nope, Hall circles away and we're back to standing.
Hall lands a body shot. #KD#
Hall cracks Clarkson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Clarkson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hall finish him? #ROC#Clarkson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clarkson gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Henry Hall!
Henry Hall thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 434: Hall VS McGuire
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1##KD#
Hall drops McGuire with a beautiful combination! McGuire stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hall is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Lathem McGuire has been cut.
McGuire throws the kick towards the body but Hall avoids it.
Hall moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Hall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
McGuire takes the fight into the clinch.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hall.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Hall. #T1#
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Hall taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hall being controlled against the cage.
McGuire lands a body punch.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
Hall lands a nice shot to the body.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire. #T2#
A short left from Hall.
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!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGuire working aggressively here.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire tries a body shot but Hall blocks it.
McGuire is leaning against Hall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from McGuire.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow. #T3#
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Hall misses with a body punch.
McGuire lands a right hand.
Hall misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Hall is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire misses with a body punch. #T4#
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire pushes Hall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall misses with some punches.
Hall effectively controlling the action here.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
Hall misses with the head strike.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire misses with some punches.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire lands a right hand.
Hall misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lathem McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lathem McGuire's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hall scores with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from McGuire.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And McGuire responds with a good body kick, but Hall manages to step out the way in time.
Hall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Henry Hall has been cut.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire misses with a few strikes there.
A leg kick checked by Hall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hall.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hall moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
McGuire walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hall checks it well.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
McGuire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGuire cracks Hall with an open hand slap.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
Hall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Hall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
Hall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGuire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGuire lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire connects with a leg kick.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hall's sensitive parts. #T2#
Hall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Hall manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Hall jumps back.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Hall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McGuire lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
McGuire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hall's hands.
McGuire blocks a jab.
A lazy left from Hall finds it's target.#T3#
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hall.
A big right from McGuire misses.
Hall digs a good hook to McGuire's body.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
Hall sets himself, and McGuire steps forward looking for the clinch! Hall avoids it this time.
McGuire lands a jab.
Hall looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Hall.
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for McGuire.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGuire lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall moves forwards but McGuire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hall throws a right hand that misses
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Hall is rocked!
Hall takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oh Hall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGuire feints and then cracks Hall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hall down.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Hall collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lathem McGuire!
Lathem McGuire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GC 426: Slugs VS Anderson
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Hall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hall wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clarkson is defended easily by Hall.
Hall cracks Clarkson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#It looks like Hudson Clarkson has been cut.
Clarkson misses with a takedown attempt
and Hall counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hudson Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clarkson with a poor takedown
and Hall counters with an inside leg kick.
Clarkson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hall tries to avoid it but Clarkson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hall to the ground. Hall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clarkson shoots in but no luck this time.
Hall connects with a single shot there.
Clarkson tries for a takedown but Hall circles away easily
and Hall counters with a crisp right that sends Clarkson to the canvas! Hall follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Hall!
Our winner, Henry Hall, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GDL 142: The Final Showdown
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Eggert. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eggert misses with a wild body shot.
Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Eggert lands a jab to the head.
Eggert loads up on a big right hand but Hall slips the punch.
Hall misses with an uppercut.
Jab by Hall.
Hall throws the left hand but Eggert avoids the punch easily.
Uwe Eggert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Eggert lands.
Eggert misses with a lunging right hand
and Hall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eggert.
Eggert throws a series of punches but Hall avoids them all with ease.
Hall scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eggert lands a two punch combo.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hall walks into a straight right hand from Eggert.
Eggert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hall circles away quickly and effectively.
Eggert misses with a wild body shot.
Eggert misses with a shot to the body
and Hall counters with a nice uppercut.
Eggert misses with a looping left.
Eggert throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Hall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Eggert is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hall.
Eggert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Eggert fails to land with a series of punches.
Hall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eggert stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch combination from Eggert misses.
Hall went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice jab there from Hall.
Eggert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eggert lands with a nice body punch.
Eggert throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eggert throws a jab when Hall was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eggert goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Eggert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eggert scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Eggert misses with a hook
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eggert misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Eggert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eggert swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Eggert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hall lands a slapping body shot.
Eggert is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hall, as that shot connected.
Hall connects with a looping right hand.
Eggert is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Hall moves into the clinch.
Hall tries to work over Eggert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Eggert uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Eggert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hall forces Eggert back against the cage and clinches.
Hall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eggert backwards. #BC2#
Eggert breaks the clinch. #CL#
Hall clinches. #T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Hall - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Eggert tries to break free but Hall pushes him back against the cage.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Eggert breaks the clinch.
Hall slips a jab and a cross from Eggert.
Eggert darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#Eggert is rocked!
Eggert slips under a jab from Hall.
Eggert scores with a shot to the body.
Hall staying out of range there.
Hall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Hall was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Eggert.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Hall is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Eggert.
Eggert takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Eggert misses with a jab to the body
letting Hall counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Eggert.
Hall walks into a jab.#T4#
Eggert's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Eggert scrambles back to his feet.
Eggert swats away the attempt to clinch by Hall.
Eggert fails to land with a series of punches.
Eggert throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hall counters with a big right hand! Oh Eggert is in trouble here! Hall follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Hall!
Henry Hall retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Henry Hall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GDL 137: Reed VS Chisaki
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Montana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Hall lands a head shot.
Montana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Montana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montana.
Hall defending well as Montana loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Hall releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Henry Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall throws a hook to the side of Montana's head but Montana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montana tests Hall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hall lands a jab to the nose.
Montana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Montana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hall lunges at Montana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Montana's hand.
Montana lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Hall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Montana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Montana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Montanas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Henry Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall throws a shot from downtown. Montana moves away and avoids it.
Montana has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fenrir MMA in the buildup to the fight.
No joy there for Hall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Montana slips a straight right by Hall.
Montana takes one to the chin there.
Montana works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Montana misses with a straight right.
Hall throws out a counter right but Montana avoids it with no problem.
Hall misses with a left hand
and Montana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montana moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Henry Hall has been cut.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target. #T2#
Montana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Hall.
Montana throws a hook but Hall avoids it easily.
Hall misses with a looping right.
Montana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
A left and a right from Montana both land. Nice combination.
Hall drops his hands momentarily and Montana takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Montana jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Montana on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Montana takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Decent striking displayed by Montana there.
Montana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Montana cracks a nice hook into Hall's ribs.#T3#
Hall moves away from the strike by Montana.
Hall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Montana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Montana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montana.
Montana is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Montana on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice cross by Montana.
Hall scores with a nice head shot.
Montana smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hall tries to clinch up but Montana circles away and keeps his distance.
As Hall looks to move away, Montana throws a big counter combo but Hall just gets out of the way.
Montana needs to keep his hands up - Hall had a free shot at his head there.
Hall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hall misses with a left hand
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall misses with a body punch
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Montana takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Montana connects with a looping right hand.
Montana fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hall on the side of the head.
Montana misses with a hook.
Montana throws an off balance right hand
and Hall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Montana throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Montana smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hall scores with a nice head shot.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Montana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hall scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Joe Montana has been cut.
Hall throws a sloppy body shot
and Montana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Montana misses with a looping right.
Montana misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joe Montana will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montana.
A nice side step and Hall releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Montana is just out of range.
Hall slips a straight right by Montana.
Hall tries to bum rush Montana with a series of wild strikes but Montana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Montana is looking to counter punch.
Jab, jab by Montana - just one landing.
Hall scores with a shot to the body.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Hall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Montana on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Montana counters with a nice uppercut.
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Montana's shoulder, as Montana tries to avoid the shot.
Montana scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab lands there for Hall.#T1#
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab, jab by Hall - just one landing.
Nice sprawl there from Hall as Montana shoots in.
Hall swings widly with a right hand
and Montana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Montana with a jab.
A jab from Hall misses.
It looked like Montana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hall misses with a hook. Montana ducked under it nicely.
Hall throws a poor cross that misses
letting Montana counter with a right hand.
Hall moves out of range as Montana strikes.
Hall lands a jab.
Joe Montana is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall misses with a hook
and Montana counters with a straight right hand.
Hall connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montana scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Montana misses with a hook.
Hall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A left and a right from Hall both land. Nice combination.
Montana lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Hall misses
and Montana counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab from Montana.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montana.
Hall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sloppy strikes from Montana. Those never looked like landing.
Montana throws a big shot that misses.
Hall scores with a decent looking hook.
Hall throws a body punch but Montana moves out of range.
Hall lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Hall.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Montana swings widly with a right hand
and Montana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Montana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Hall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab by Hall.
Montana slips under a jab.
Hall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Montana counters with a series of strikes. Hall will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Montana scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#Hall is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Montana darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hall is still on wobbly legs! Can Montana finish him?
Montana ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Montana is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Montana slips under a jab.
Hall seems to have recovered his senses.
Montana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
Montana swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hall misses with a hook.
Hall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Montana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hall throws a hook but Montana avoids it easily.
Montana throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
Hall takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Montana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hall dodges the punch combination from Montana.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montana's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Montana scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joe Montana will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Hall works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Montana fails with a takedown attempt.
Montana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Hall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montana throws out the jab.
Montana defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Montana misses the target.
Montana throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall digs a good hook to Montana's body.
Hall throws the left hand but Montana avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Montana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Montana dodges the punch combination from Hall.
Montana throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.#T1#
Montana misses with a right hand
and Hall counters with a nice uppercut.
Montana lands with a hook. Hall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hall cracks Montana with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Montana uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hall misses with an uppercut
and Montana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hall swings for the body but Montana moves out of range.
Montana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montana.
Hall is looking to clinch but Montana is avoiding it.
Hall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Montana. #T2#
Hall scores with a jab to the head.
Montana misses with a straight left.
Montana takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A cross from Montana lands.
Montana scores with a sloppy right hand. Hall should have avoided that one.
Hall tries to clinch
and Montana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Montana throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hall moves away from the strike by Montana.
Jab by Montana.#T3#
Montana walks into a straight right hand from Hall.
Montana misses with the combination. #CL2#
Hall takes the fight into the clinch.
Hall lands with a right to the head.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Montana avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall.
Hall scores with a hook to the body.
Hall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montana misses with an elbow over the top.
Montana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Montana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montana lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall. #TD#
Montana pulls guard effortlessly.
Montana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montana keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Montana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hall's guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Henry Hall just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Montana cracks Hall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hall misses with a hook. Montana ducked under it nicely.
Montana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Montana throws a big counter combination but Hall scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hall cracks Montana with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Montana misses.
Nice shot lands for Montana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Montana misses with a hook.
Hall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Montana is looking to counter punch.
Montana lands with a nice combination. Hall backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Montana throws a hook but Hall blocks it.
Montana takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Montana misses with a looping left.
Montana lands a glancing blow to the side of Hall's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Montana, as that shot connected.
Montana misses with a hook. Hall ducked under it nicely.
Hall misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Montana to counter with a crisp jab.
Montana looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Montana blocks a jab.
Montana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall digs a good hook to Montana's body.
The fighters circling - Montana throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Hall throws a jab when Montana was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Montana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hall shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Montana eats them both and turns towards Hall to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook 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!
Hall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Montana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Montana misses with a straight right.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Hall rushes Montana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Montana will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hall up against the cage.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montana looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Montana is looking to take this one to the mat.
Montana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hall works on Montana's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Montana jumps guard but Hall stands there with Montana around his waist. Montana gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Montana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall lands with a right to the head.
Hall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hall misses with some punches.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Montana backwards.
Montana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montana misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Montana throws an elbow but misses.
Hall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Montana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montana is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hall is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Montana. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Montana.
Montana looking to throw knees to the head but Hall is blocking nicely.
Montana tries for a takedown but Hall manages to get underhooks.
Hall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Montana.
Montana tries to land knees in the clinch but Hall avoids the damage to the body.
Hall stalling against the cage.
Henry Hall seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Montana manages to break the clinch.
Montana blocks a jab.
Hall lands the left hand.
Hall moves to clinch but Montana breaks away
and Montana counters with a left and a right that stings Hall.
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Montana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Montana counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Hall dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Montana fails with a takedown attempt.
Hall lands the left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Hall.
Montana misses with a straight left.
Hall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hall thuds a left hand into Montana's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana throws a combination. Hall tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Donk. Montana catches Hall right on the button with a cross.
Hall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montana sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Hall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Montana.#ROC2#Montana is rocked!
Hall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oh Montana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Montana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Montana thinking.
Montana seems to have got his legs back now.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Montana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Montana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montana moves away.
Hall misses with a straight right.
Hall throws a hook but Montana blocks it.
Montana lands a jab.#T2#
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montana.
Montana connects with the punch.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Montana counters with a nice uppercut.
Montana misses with a right hand
and Hall counters with a series of strikes. Montana will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montana moves away.
Montana sizes up Hall with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hall scores with a punch to the head.
Montana slips a jab from Hall.
Hall moves in looking to clinch but Montana pushes him off.
Hall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Montana momentarily.
Montana scores with a punch to the head.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montana.#T3#
Montana throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall lands a jab.
Hall misses the jab.
Hall misses with a combination
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hall lands a right hook to the body.
Hall misses with a right hand
and Montana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Montana lands with a nice body punch.
Montana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Hall misses.
Hall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Montana in his tracks.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Hall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hall.#T4#
Montana throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hall swings for the body but Montana moves out of range.
Montana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Montana's shoulder, as Montana tries to avoid the shot.
Hall throws a body punch but Montana moves out of range.
Montana went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Montana throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montana takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Montana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Montana.
Montana misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hall 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Hall!
Henry Hall is the new light heavyweight champion!
Henry Hall thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GDL 129: Low VS Larson
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hall lands an overhand right.
Jab from Hall.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall scores with a body shot.
Carouthers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hall wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hall has closed the distance and engaged Carouthers in a clinch.
Carouthers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hall pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carouthers ducks under a wild hook from Hall.#T1#
Hall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carouthers has time to react.#KD2#
Hall sends Carouthers crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hall is motioning to the referee to let Carouthers up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Carouthers is rocked!
Hall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carouthers on the side of the head.
Oh Carouthers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hall walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Carouthers drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Hall swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Carouthers's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Hall!
Our winner, Henry Hall, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GDL 124: Daddy VS Fouchi II
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Dieng swinging wildly here.
Dieng tries to clinch up but Hall circles away and keeps his distance.
Dieng scores with a head kick. Hall tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hall throws a jab when Dieng was well out of range.
Dieng defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
Hall lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#It looks like Idrissa Dieng has been cut.
A big right from Hall misses.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Dieng moved out of range nicely.
Dieng closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dieng tries to clinch up
and Hall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dieng thinking.
A left and a right from Dieng both land. Nice combination.
Dieng looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dieng tries to clinch but Hall is having none of it.
Hall let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Dieng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dieng uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
Hall leaves Dieng with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Dieng tries to clinch but Hall moves out of range.
Hall tries to bum rush Dieng with a series of wild strikes but Dieng uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left and a right from Dieng both land. Nice combination.
Dieng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Hall has knocked Dieng down with a huge combo! Hall steps away and waves a wobbly Dieng back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dieng wants to clinch.
Dieng wants to clinch but Hall slips to the side
and Hall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dieng.
Hall throws a jab when Dieng was well out of range.
Dieng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hall throws out a counter right but Dieng avoids it with no problem.
Dieng moves in looking to clinch but Hall pushes him off.
Dieng throws a series of strikes that have Hall backpedaling.
Hall misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Hall misses with a looping left.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Dieng is just out of range.
Dieng's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dieng duly obliges.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Dieng is just out of range.
Henry Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dieng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
Hall scores with a jab.
Dieng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hall misses with a looping left.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dieng.
Dieng half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dieng throws a head kick but Hall moves out of range.
Dieng ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Dieng saw that one coming.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but Dieng sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dieng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
Hall misses with a hook. Dieng ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Dieng tries to clinch but Hall is having none of it.
Dieng misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Dieng. #CL2#
Hall moves into range and clinches up with Dieng.
Hall scores with a shoulder strike.
Dieng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dieng is trying to break free.
Hall lands a nice uppercut.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hall.
Hall misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dieng.
Hall lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Hall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hall is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dieng being controlled against the cage.
Hall lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall lands a body shot.
Dieng jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hall walks away with a smile on his face. Dieng gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hall lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Dieng tries to keep at a distance but Hall has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hall lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Idrissa Dieng's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Hall misses.
Dieng pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hall back to the cage. Dieng follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dieng uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Dieng throws a nice looking combination but Hall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hall swats away the attempt to clinch by Dieng.
Dieng throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Dieng slips under a jab.
Dieng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dieng misses with a double jab
and Hall counters with a nice uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hall in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dieng at a distance.
Hall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dieng slips under a jab.
Hall changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Hall connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Idrissa Dieng's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hall lands a really nice looking cross but Dieng seems unphased.
Hall misses with a looping right.
Dieng swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hall misses with a hook.
Dieng misses with a hook #KD2#
and Hall counters with a nice right hand that sends Dieng toppling to the canvas! Dieng scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hall finish him?!#ROC2#Dieng is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Hall rushes Dieng and presses him up against the cage.
Oh Dieng is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hall has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dieng seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hall can turn it around.
Hall lands an uppercut.
Hall lands with a short shot to the head.
Hall lands with a light punch inside.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hall dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dieng seems to have got his legs back now.
Dieng fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2#
A short right from Hall.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Hall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hall lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Hall.
Hall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Hall on the inside.
Hall scores with a shoulder strike.
Hall stalling against the cage.
Dieng is trying to break the clinch but Hall has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Hall. #T3#
Hall presses Dieng against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hall gets through Dieng's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Hall scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Hall.
Hall lands a left hand.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hall stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A hook to the body from Hall.
A shot in the inside from Hall.
Hall misses with a body punch.
Hall is leaning against Dieng and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
A short uppercut from Hall.
Dieng wants to stall.
Dieng blocks a body shot from Hall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dieng's elbow.
Hall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dieng is trying to maintain a safe position but Hall gets an underhook and turns Dieng into the cage.
Dieng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Hall.
Dieng tries to break the clinch but Hall is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Hall - that landed with a thud.
Hall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dieng backwards.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Idrissa Dieng's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Some wild striking there from Hall. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dieng wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dieng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
Dieng is trying to break the clinch but Hall has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Hall.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diengs head.
Hall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dieng backwards.
Dieng drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hall scores with a shot to the side of Dieng's head. #T1#
Hall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diengs head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dieng's elbow.
Hall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hall lands an uppercut.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hall scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Hall. #T2#
Hall lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Hall.
Hall scores with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left hand lands to the body for Hall.
Hall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dieng or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Hall on the inside.
Hall lands a hook that snaps the head of Dieng backwards.
Hall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hall.
A nice left hand lands by Hall.
Hall lands a right hand.
Henry Hall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Hall digs a right hand into Dieng's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dieng's gas tank.
Dieng fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dieng wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Hall.
Hall pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hall prevents a body shot from Dieng. #T4#
Dieng's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Idrissa Dieng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dieng tries to land a knee to the head but Hall blocks with his arms.
Dieng throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hall blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Hall.
Hall prevents a body shot from Dieng.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hall 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 25:30

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

Event: GDL 120: Bitch Tits VS Yan
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1##CL#
Hall has managed to clinch.
Hall working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reaper.
Hall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reaper backwards.
Reaper throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reaper working aggressively here.
Reaper tries a body shot but Hall blocks it.
Hall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hall blocking some punches.
Reaper misses with a punch on the inside.
Hall lands with a short shot to the head.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Hall gets through Reaper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall tries a body shot but Reaper blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reaper. #T1#
Reaper takes a shot to the head.
Reaper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall working aggressively here.
Hall misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Hall.
Reaper throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
We've been informed that Reaper has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reaper blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
A left hand lands to the body for Hall.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reaper backwards.
Hall lands a shoulder strike.
Hall pushes Reaper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hall.
Hall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reaper backwards.
Reaper swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Hall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall scores with a shot to the side of Reaper's head.
Hall lands with a short shot to the head.
I was talking to Hall's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hall tries to work over Reaper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Reaper avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Hall.
Reaper tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reaper misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hall.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Reaper avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Reaper avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hall lands a body punch. #T3#
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Reaper controls the action.
Reaper misses with some punches.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reaper blocks a body shot from Hall.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Hall.
Reaper misses with a punch to the body.
Reaper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Hall.
Hall lands a left hand.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall.
Hall is pushing Reaper up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Hall works on Reaper's body with a couple of short punches.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reaper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reaper takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Reaper is rocked!
Reaper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
Reaper is still on wobbly legs! Can Hall finish him?
Hall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hall lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Reaper's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Reaper drops to his knees and Hall pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Hall!
A victorious Henry Hall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GDL 115: Hunt VS Yuldashev
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Hanley takes the fight into the clinch.
Hanley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hall gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall lands a body shot.
Hall working aggressively here.
Hanley is working for takedown but Hall is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hanley is trying to pull guard but Hall turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Henry Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Hanley.
A short body shot lands from Hall as the two fighters clinch.
Hall lands a nice uppercut.
Hall presses Hanley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Hall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hall stops a takedown attempt from Hanley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is pushing Hanley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hall working aggressively here.
Hall lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
A short uppercut from Hall.
A short body shot lands from Hall as the two fighters clinch.
Hanley looks winded!
Hall gets through Hanley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hanley is trying to break the clinch but Hall has him pressed against the cage.
Hall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanley or not.
Hanley wants to take the fight to the mat but Hall manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from Hall.
Hall is working Hanley over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hall - that landed with a thud.
Hall lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanley backwards.
Hall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanley backwards.
Hall lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hall pushes Hanley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Hall lands a left hand.
Hall digs a right hand into Hanley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hanley's gas tank.
Hanley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hall gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hanley takes a shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Ryan Hanley has been cut.
A short right from Hall on the inside.
A short right from Hall on the inside.
Hall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanley tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Hanley back against the cage.
Hall digs a right hand underneath Hanley's ribcage. Hanley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hanley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hall lands with a right to the head.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Hanley avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Hall gets underhooks to prevent Hanley's takedown attempt.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hall is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Hanley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hall lands a nice uppercut.
Hanley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hall pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hall lands a right hand.
Hanley is trying to pull guard but Hall has him pressed against the cage.
Hall works on Hanley's body with a couple of short punches.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hall gets through Hanley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hall lands a body shot.
Hall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanley or not.
A short uppercut from Hall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanley backwards.
Hall tries a body shot but Hanley blocks it.
Hall has Hanley pressed against the cage. #T4#
Hall is leaning against Hanley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hall scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Hanley is rocked!
Hall lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanley is still on wobbly legs! Can Hall finish him?
Hanley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hall lands a big right hand that drops Hanley! The killer instinct kicks in and Hall finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hall!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Hall!
Henry Hall thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2021

#R1#
Fake blocks a jab.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Hall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hall lands with a right hand.
Fake loads up on a big right hand but Hall slips the punch.
Fake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pump Fake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fake throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Fake thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fake creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hall lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fake.
Hall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall blocks the elbow strike.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Hall.
Hall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Fake throws a head punch that misses.
Hall blocking some punches.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fake's elbow.
Nice body punch from Fake - that landed with a thud.
Fake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Fake.
Hall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hall lands a nice shot to the body.
Hall lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hall.
Fake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hall lands a hook that snaps the head of Fake backwards.
Hall lands with a left to the head.
Fake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fake misses with an elbow strike.
Hall gets through Fake's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Fake is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Pump Fake has been cut.
Fake is breathing heavily.
Hall unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Fake! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Hall is unloading with more strikes now! Fake drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Hall!
Henry Hall thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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