Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C306: Marley vs Matti
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Hasapis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hasapis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hasapis lands an overhand right.
Obaminator throws a body punch but Hasapis moves out of range.
Hasapis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obaminator.
Good exchange - Obaminator coming out on top.#TD2#
Hasapis looking to score a takedown here. Obaminator is defending well but Hasapis drives through and ends up in Obaminator's guard.
Hasapis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Obaminator is looking for a triangle but Hasapis pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Obaminator working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hasapis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hasapis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Obaminator has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hasapis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Obaminator working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hasapis. #SUB#
Obaminator looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Obaminator is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hasapis trying to control but Obaminator is working from the bottom.
Hasapis showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hasapis wants to pass the guard but Obaminator is keeping the position.
Hasapis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hasapis passes Obaminator's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Obaminator trying to hold on to Hasapis's head to control him but Hasapis postures up.
Hasapis wants to control but Obaminator is keeping him busy.
Obaminator is doing well to control the position and prevent Hasapis from advancing to side control.#T3#
Obaminator taking some punishment here, with Hasapis in his half guard.
Hasapis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Obaminator trying to control but Hasapis postures up.
Hasapis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Obaminator is trying to control but can't.
Hasapis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Hasapis is controlling the pace.
Hasapis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hasapis thows a huge punch but Obaminator dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hasapis connects with a nice short shot to Obaminator's temple.
Obaminator is refusing to be controlled, as Hasapis sits in half guard.
Obaminator wants to control but Hasapis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obaminator gets back to full guard.
Hasapis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fotos Hasapis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hasapis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hasapis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obaminator.
A head kick misses from Obaminator.
Obaminator throws a jab but it's blocked by Hasapis.
Hasapis unleashes a big counter combination but Obaminator bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Obaminator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hasapis throws out a counter right but Obaminator avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obaminator scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Obaminator digs a good body shot into Hasapis's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Obaminator, as that shot connected. #T1#
Hasapis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Obaminator scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Fotos Hasapis has been cut.
Obaminator looks to land a right hand but Hasapis moved out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Obaminator!
Obaminator throws a looping overhand right but Hasapis ducks down to avoid it.
Hasapis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hasapis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Obaminator throws a shot from downtown. Hasapis moves away and avoids it.
Hasapis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Obaminator 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. #T2#
Obaminator lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Obaminator gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Obaminator misses with a hook. Hasapis ducked under it nicely.
Hasapis throws out a counter right but Obaminator avoids it with no problem.
Hasapis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Obaminator.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hasapis misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Obaminator on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Obaminator connects with a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Obaminator finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Obaminator ducks under a wild hook from Hasapis.
Obaminator bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Obaminator. Beautiful body shot.
Hasapis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Obaminator looks to land a body kick but Hasapis moved away.
Obaminator pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Obaminator misses with a wild body shot.
Obaminator connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hasapis momentarily.
Obaminator lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Obaminator lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Obaminator stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hasapis.
Obaminator misses with an uppercut
enabling Hasapis to counter with a crisp jab.
Barack Obaminator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obaminator throws a lazy right hand but Hasapis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hasapis misses with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hasapis slips a straight right by Obaminator.
Hasapis throws a leg kick
and Obaminator counters with a stiff right hand.
Hasapis moves out of range of the body kick.
Obaminator ducks under a wild hook from Hasapis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barack Obaminator dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fotos Hasapis'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#
Obaminator slips under a jab.
Obaminator misses with a wild body shot.
Hasapis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hasapis just misses with a punch to the body.
Obaminator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hasapis manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Obaminator, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Obaminator.
Hasapis misses with a looping left.
Obaminator throws a hook but Hasapis blocks it.
Hasapis unleashes a big counter combination but Obaminator bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
It looks like Obaminator has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Hasapis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obaminator. Hasapis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obaminator is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hasapis can do to turn this around?
Obaminator lands with a nice body kick.
Obaminator lands with a good body shot.
Obaminator connects with a body shot that sends Hasapis's belly button to the back.
Obaminator lands a lovely overhand right.
Obaminator lands with a straight right. Hasapis didn't see that one coming.
Obaminator fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Obaminator dips to his left and cracks Hasapis with an uppercut!#CUT#That has opened up Fotos Hasapis's cut even more.
Obaminator on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obaminator throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Obaminator jabs Hasapis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hasapis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hasapis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Obaminator.
Obaminator throws a body kick that misses.
Obaminator misses with a body punch
and Hasapis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Hasapis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hasapis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Obaminator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obaminator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hasapis manages to avoid it.
Obaminator avoids the head kick by Hasapis.
Hasapis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obaminator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Obaminator slips a straight right by Hasapis.
Obaminator throws a shot from downtown. Hasapis moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Hasapis 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Obaminator throws a quick inside leg kick.
Obaminator takes one on the button.
Obaminator explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A clash of legs there as Obaminator blocks the low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Obaminator misses its target.
Obaminator digs a good body shot into Hasapis's ribs.
Obaminator connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obaminator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hasapis manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barack Obaminator showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Obaminator 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barack Obaminator!
Barack Obaminator decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C297: Albatross vs Payer III
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Hasapis shoots for a double leg takedown but Spencer sprawls well. He's pushed Hasapis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Hasapis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Spencer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hasapis looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Spencer is avoiding damage well.
Hasapis lands a few punches from side control.
Spencer taking a bit of punishment here - Hasapis scoring with strikes.
Hasapis has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Spencer!
Hasapis unloads with some shots from mount but Spencer bucks and avoids them well.
Hasapis wants to control the pace but Spencer is squirming around nicely.
Hasapis looking to ground and pound but Spencer is blocking nicely. #T1#
Spencer can't escape the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spencer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hasapis wants to control the pace but Spencer is squirming around nicely.
Spencer holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hasapis tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hasapis landing strikes from the mount.
Hasapis throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Spencer because Hasapis loaded up on that one.
Spencer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hasapis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hasapis tries to control but Spencer wriggling away.
Hasapis content just to control the position here. #T2#
Hasapis misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hasapis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Spencer?
Hasapis thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hasapis with a couple of short strikes.
Hasapis thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #SUB#
Hasapis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hasapis controlling from mount. #T3#
Hasapis throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Spencer is squirming around, avoiding Hasapis's attempts to control the action.
Hasapis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hasapis throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hasapis landing strikes from the mount.
Spencer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
BOOM! Hasapis connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hasapis punching from mount but Spencer doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB#
Hasapis looking to secure an arm triangle but Spencer defends it well.
Hasapis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hasapis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
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!
Hasapis unloads with some shots from mount but Spencer bucks and avoids them well.
Hasapis lands a nice shot to the head.
Hasapis sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fotos Hasapis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hasapis wants to clinch.
Spencer throws out a counter right but Hasapis avoids it with no problem.
Hasapis with the inside leg kick.
Hasapis throws a head kick that misses
and Spencer counters with a big head kick but Hasapis shrugs it off.
Hasapis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasapis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spencer takes one on the button.
Hasapis tries to clinch but Spencer moves away
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hasapis tries to clinch up but Spencer circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Hasapis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hasapis throws a head kick that misses.
Spencer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hasapis with a body shot.
Hasapis throws a hook but Spencer blocks it.
Spencer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hasapis with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Hasapis - just one landing.
Hasapis swings widly with a right hand
and Hasapis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Fotos Hasapis has been cut.
Spencer blocks a jab.#TD#
Hasapis gets the takedown into side control.
Spencer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hasapis.
Spencer wants to control but Hasapis postures up.#T2#
Spencer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hasapis wants to get back to full guard.
Hasapis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spencer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spencer's back!
Hasapis misses with punches from the back.
Hasapis throwing strikes and Spencer squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
A nice elbow there by Hasapis.
Hasapis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spencer can do to turn this around?
Spencer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hasapis. #SUB#
Hasapis has control of Spencer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Spencer regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T3#
Spencer is looking to improve his position but Hasapis isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hasapis moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Spencer has worked his arm free - good work by Spencer!
Hasapis throws an elbow but Spencer slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hasapis scoring with punches from side control.
Hasapis lands a nice forearm strike.
The ground and pound from Hasapis seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fotos Hasapis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hasapis trying to control the action but Spencer is working from the bottom.
Spencer is trying to control Hasapis's posture but Hasapis avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hasapis wants to control but Spencer is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fotos Hasapis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fotos Hasapis'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hasapis scores with a leg kick.
Fotos Hasapis is winning the standup battle so far.
Hasapis misses with a body shot
and Spencer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hasapis misses with a takedown attempt
and Spencer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hasapis moves away from the strike by Spencer.
Spencer just misses with a punch to the body.
Hasapis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spencer just manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Hasapis. Beautiful body shot.
Hasapis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spencer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hasapis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spencer avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Spencer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Hasapis misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hasapis is defended easily by Spencer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fotos Hasapis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hasapis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Spencer to the ground. Hasapis is now in Spencer's guard.
Hasapis is looking to work some ground and pound but Spencer has wrist control.
Hasapis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Hasapis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spencer is controlling Hasapis's posture.
Hasapis trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.
Hasapis landing with the ground and pound.
Hasapis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
James Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hasapis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Spencer's head.#SUB#
Hasapis has gone for a leg lock! Spencer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hasapis's guard.#REVB#
Hasapis working a defensive guard but Spencer manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hasapis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spencer's best efforts.#SUB#
Hasapis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spencer pulls his head out easily.
Spencer is looking to take a break and control but Hasapis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hasapis is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Hasapis is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Hasapis actively working from the bottom here.
Spencer prevents Hasapis from improving his position.
Spencer trying to control from half guard but Hasapis is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hasapis is looking to control Spencer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hasapis avoid being mounted?

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 Fotos Hasapis.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hasapis, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: C296: Marley vs Lehto II
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1##TD#
Hasapis gets caught napping as Matsuda dives in and scores a takedown. Hasapis manages to retain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matsuda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hasapis can't keep his opponent in guard - Matsuda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Matsuda winds up and cracks Hasapis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hasapis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matsuda looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Matsuda is keen to just control but Hasapis is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hasapis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matsuda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hasapis keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hasapis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matsuda trying to advance position but Hasapis counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Matsuda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hasapis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matsuda has managed to get both his arms back between Hasapis's legs - danger averted.
Matsuda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Matsuda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hasapis is trying to keep Matsuda in close.
Matsuda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Matsuda trying to control but Hasapis is working from the bottom.
Matsuda chips away with some ground and pound.
Matsuda throws a big elbow that misses.
Matsuda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matsuda wants to pass the guard but Hasapis is keeping the position.
We've been hearing that Matsuda has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hasapis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matsuda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hasapis lands a glancing blow to the side of Matsuda's head.
Hasapis throws a series of punches but Matsuda moves out of range.
Hasapis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Hasapis takes the fight into the clinch.
Matsuda blocking some punches.
Matsuda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hasapis misses with a body punch.
Matsuda jumps guard but Hasapis stands there with Matsuda around his waist. Matsuda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Matsuda blocks an uppercut.
Hasapis lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Matsuda breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Matsuda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matsuda shoots in looking for a takedown but Hasapis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matsuda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hasapis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Matsuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hasapis scores with a hook.
Hasapis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hasapis scores with a jab. Matsuda acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matsuda goes for a double leg but Hasapis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hasapis continues to drive forward.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hasapis. #BC#
Matsuda breaks the clinch.
Matsuda walks into a stiff left hand from Hasapis.
Matsuda avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Hasapis has managed to clinch.
Matsuda is trying to pull guard but Hasapis has him pressed against the cage.
Matsuda is trying to pull guard but Hasapis has him pressed against the cage.
Hasapis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hasapis throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuda.
Matsuda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hand to the body from Matsuda.
Matsuda has a couple of punches blocked by Hasapis.
Hasapis gets underhooks to prevent Matsuda's takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fotos Hasapis dominated that round.
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#
Matsuda moves out of range of the strikes.
Hasapis jabs Matsuda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice shot by Matsuda.
Hasapis misses with a straight left.
Hasapis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hasapis looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuda is just out of range.
Matsuda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuda attempts a counter takedown but Hasapis avoids it well and moves away.
Nice shot by Hasapis.
Hasapis scores with a decent looking hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matsuda.
Hasapis throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hasapis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matsuda ducks under a wild hook from Hasapis.
Matsuda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsuda is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matsuda thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Matsuda misses with a hook.
Fotos Hasapis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Hasapis catches Matsuda right on the button with a cross.
Fotos Hasapis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hasapis misses with a double jab.
Matsuda throws a big shot that misses.
Hasapis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Hasapis clinches with his opponent.
Hasapis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hasapis.
Hasapis lands a shoulder strike.
Matsuda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hasapis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matsuda backwards.
Matsuda jumps guard but Hasapis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Matsuda tries to score a body lock takedown but Hasapis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Matsuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hasapis prevents a body shot from Matsuda.
Hasapis throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuda.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Matsuda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Hasapis misses its intended target.
Matsuda takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Hasapis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hasapis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuda. #CL2#
Hasapis rushes Matsuda and presses him up against the cage.
Hasapis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matsuda looking for a takedown.
Hasapis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hasapis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hasapis blocks an uppercut.
Matsuda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hasapis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hasapis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matsuda is trying to pull guard but Hasapis has him pressed against the cage.
Matsuda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matsuda jumps guard but Hasapis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Matsuda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hasapis to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Matsuda pulls guard effortlessly.
Hasapis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3##SUB#
Matsuda isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hasapis stacks Matsuda on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hasapis!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hasapis slows the pace down.
Matsuda has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hasapis lands a nice forearm strike.
Matsuda struggling a bit here.
Hasapis working the ground and pound.
Matsuda tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsuda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hasapis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matsuda defending well though. #SUB#
Matsuda actively working from the bottom here.
Hasapis is trying to control. Matsuda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hasapis lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fotos Hasapis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Matsuda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hasapis.
Hasapis fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Matsuda closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hasapis quickly recovers to half guard.
Matsuda takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Matsuda is looking to stall here but Hasapis recovers full guard.
Hasapis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Matsuda landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Matsuda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hasapis keeping full guard, as Matsuda tries to pass.
Matsuda throwing strikes but missing.
Hasapis wants to sweep but no luck.
Matsuda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hasapis wants to sweep here but Matsuda controlling him for the moment.
Matsuda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matsuda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hasapis keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Matsuda has gone for a leg lock! Hasapis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Matsuda's guard.#REVB#
Hasapis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Matsuda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hasapis defends well.
Tanaka Matsuda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hasapis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Matsuda trying to keep a closed guard but Hasapis is proving a slippery customer. #T3##SUB#
Matsuda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Matsuda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hasapis is aware though and is defending well.
Tanaka Matsuda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hasapis landing with the ground and pound.
Matsuda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hasapis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Matsuda keeping full guard, as Hasapis tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hasapis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
Matsuda drives through with a takedown into Hasapis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Matsuda postures up in Hasapis's guard and throws a big left but Hasapis blocks it.
Matsuda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsuda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hasapis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tanaka Matsuda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hasapis 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DC 141 Savisto v Billingsly
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Hasapis throws a body punch but Meight moves out of range.
Hasapis throws a head kick but Meight moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Meight blocks the low kick.
Meight doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hasapis misses with a head kick.
Hasapis thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Meight on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Hasapis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Meight tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hasapis is in Meight's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meight keeping full guard, as Hasapis tries to pass.
Meight avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasapis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hasapis throws a big right hand that misses.
Hasapis won't allow Meight to sweep him here.
Hasapis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Meight can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Meight wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hasapis works over Meight with some ground and pound from guard.
Hasapis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Meight's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hasapis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hasapis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hasapis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hasapis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hasapis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hasapis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hasapis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Hasapis scoring with some ground and pound.
Hasapis trying to control the position from guard on top but Meight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meight has his hands on Hasapis's head, controlling the position.
Hasapis scoring with some ground and pound.
Meight keeping moving, preventing Hasapis from controlling successfully.
Meight really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hasapis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hasapis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hasapis throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Hasapis throwing strikes from guard but Meight blocks nicely.
Hasapis looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Uwot Meight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meight throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Hasapis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hasapis.
Meight is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Meight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hasapis throws a big elbow that misses.
Hasapis works over Meight with some ground and pound from guard.
Meight is trying to keep Hasapis in close. #T4#
Meight wants to sweep here but Hasapis controlling him for the moment.
Hasapis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Meight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Meight wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hasapis throwing strikes but missing.
Hasapis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fotos Hasapis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hasapis misses with a hook.
Meight slips under a jab.
Hasapis wants to clinch.#TD#
Meight gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hasapis looking to sit in guard and control but Meight gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hasapis working for a triangle but Meight defends it easily. #SUB#
Hasapis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meight doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hasapis is tightening it up a little... Meight has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Meight reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Meight taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hasapis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fotos Hasapis!
Our winner, Fotos Hasapis, 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: DC 134: Harris v Babcock
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Hasapis scores with a leg kick.
Davis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Davis misses with a wild combination.
Hasapis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hasapis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Hasapis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Davis sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Davis lands a left hand.
Davis has a couple of punches blocked by Hasapis.
Hasapis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hasapis.
I was talking to Hasapis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hasapis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hasapis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Davis blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Hasapis.
Davis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hasapiss head.
Davis tries to circle away but Hasapis has him pinned against the cage.
Hasapis misses with a punch on the inside.
Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hasapis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Davis pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Good body shot from Hasapis.
Hasapis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Davis is pressed up against the cage. Hasapis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Davis down to the mat. Davis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hasapis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
Hasapis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Davis forces Hasapis back against the cage and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Hasapis.
A right hand to the body from Davis.
Hasapis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hasapis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Davis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fotos Hasapis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hasapis scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch.
Davis throws a hook but Hasapis avoids it easily.
Hasapis tries to move into range but Davis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Donk. Davis catches Hasapis right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis throws an off balance right hand
and Hasapis counters with a straight right hand.
Davis connects with a jab.#TD#
Hasapis drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2#
Hasapis postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it.
Davis working a defensive guard but Hasapis passes into half guard.
Davis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hasapis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hasapis's back!
Davis is hanging on to Hasapis's back as he tries to escape.
Hasapis manages to reverse the position and now he's in Davis's guard. Nice work there by Hasapis.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis wants to improve his position but instead Hasapis has moved into half guard.
Hasapis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Hasapis drops an elbow to the side of Davis's head.
Davis is trying to control but can't.
Hasapis working Davis over with strikes.
Hasapis lands strikes from half guard.
Hasapis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hasapis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Hasapis throws a strike but Davis avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Davis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hasapis manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Davis avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Hasapis has an active guard here but Davis has managed to pass into half guard.
Hasapis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Fotos Hasapis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hasapis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hasapis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hasapis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#It looks like Fotos Hasapis has been cut.
Hasapis fails to land the takedown.
Davis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Davis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hasapis.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hasapis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Davis misses.
Hasapis throws a nice looking combination but Davis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hasapis shoots in looking for a takedown but Davis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hasapis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Davis tries to clinch but Hasapis moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hasapis misses the target.
Hasapis slips a jab from Davis.
Hasapis tests Davis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis misses with a straight left.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hasapis manages to avoid it.
Hasapis misses with a head kick. #T1#
Davis tries to clinch there but Hasapis circles away.
Hasapis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hasapis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Hasapis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Davis. Davis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hasapis misses with a two punch combination.
Davis misses with a left hand
and Hasapis counters with a nice uppercut.
Hasapis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD#
Hasapis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Davis sprawls well initially but Hasapis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Davis tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hasapis manages to move to mount!
Davis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hasapis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis is trying to escape the mount.
Hasapis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T2#
Hasapis misses with a head shot.
Davis is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hasapis cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hasapis putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hasapis trying to control but Davis is having none of it. #SUB#
Hasapis is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Davis has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Davis! #T3##SUB#
Hasapis has an active guard here but Davis has managed to pass into half guard.
Fotos Hasapis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hasapis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hasapis.#SUB#
Davis is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hasapis has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Davis is looking to defend but Hasapis has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Davis! Hasapis pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Davis taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fotos Hasapis!
Fotos Hasapis thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC 127: Cholo v Young
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Jab from Hasapis.
Porter doesn't manage to clinch there - Hasapis circles away.
Porter misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Porter cracks Hasapis with a good jab.
Porter looks to land a left hand but Hasapis moved out of range nicely.
Hasapis scores with the left hand. Porter knows he should have avoided that one.
Hasapis scores with a sloppy right hand. Porter should have avoided that one.
Porter throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#It looks like Fotos Hasapis has been cut.#CL#
Hasapis moves into the clinch successfully.
Porter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hasapis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Porter is defending well.
Porter tries to pull guard but Hasapis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hasapis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Porters head.
Hasapis lands a left hand.
Hasapis is trying to push Porter away but Porter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Porter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Porter staying out of range there.#CL#
Hasapis clinches with his opponent.
Porter misses with some punches. #TD#
Hasapis tightens his grip and picks Porter up, before dumping him to the ground. Porter manages to land in guard.
Porter wants to stand but Hasapis is controlling the position. #T1#
Porter has control of Hasapis's left arm, preventing Hasapis from doing any damage.
Porter wants to control the position but Hasapis says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Porter trying to control but Hasapis postures up.
Porter tries to roll over but Hasapis keeps him under control.
Porter gets full guard.
Porter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hasapis scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Porter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Porter trying to strike off his back.
Porter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Porter is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Hasapis to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Hasapis seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Porter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hasapis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hasapis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Porter is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Hasapis looking for a guillotine here but Porter defends easily. #T3#
Porter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hasapis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Porter throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Hasapis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Porter postures up in Hasapis's guard and throws a big left but Hasapis blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hasapis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Porter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Porter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Porter throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hasapis keeping moving, preventing Porter from controlling successfully.
Porter is looking to work some ground and pound but Hasapis has wrist control.
Hasapis wants to sweep here but Porter controlling him for the moment.
Porter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hasapis looking for a sweep. Not yet Hasapis, not yet.
Hasapis wants to improve his position but instead Porter has moved into half guard.
Hasapis is pressing down on Porter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hasapis wants to sweep but no luck.
Porter trying to control but Hasapis is working from the bottom.
Porter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hasapis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Porter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hasapis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Fotos Hasapis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fotos Hasapis's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Porter lands a nice shot that snaps Hasapis's head back.
Porter's corner calls for a 1-2. Porter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No luck for Hasapis with that takedown attempt.
Hasapis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hasapis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hasapis moves out of range of the strikes.
Hasapis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Porter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hasapis.
Porter tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Hasapis clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hasapis.
Porter blocks an uppercut.
Hasapis lands with a right to the head.
Hasapis looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fotos Hasapis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Porter.
Hasapis misses with a body punch. #T1#
Porter misses with an elbow strike.
Porter misses with an elbow over the top.
Porter lands with a light punch inside.
Hasapis misses with a punch on the inside.
Hasapis working aggressively here.
Hasapis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Porter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Porter blocking some punches.
Hasapis avoids the elbow strike from Porter, against the cage.
Hasapis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Porter's elbow.
Hasapis lands an uppercut.
Porter pushes Hasapis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Hasapis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hasapis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A punch combination from Porter misses.
Porter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Hasapis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Porter quickly recovers to half guard.
Porter scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hasapis manages to mount him! #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Porter is looking to get to half guard.
Porter tries to lock up and control but Hasapis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Porter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Porter tries to lock up and control but Hasapis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hasapis raining down shots from the mount!#T3#
Porter manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hasapis is looking to stall here but Porter recovers full guard.
Porter wants to control the position but Hasapis says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fotos Hasapis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ground and pound from Hasapis.
Porter wants to control but Hasapis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Porter tries to get to full guard but Hasapis has control of the leg.
Porter gets back to full guard. #T4#
Porter looking for a sweep. Not yet Porter, not yet.
Porter is controlling Hasapis's posture.
Hasapis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Porter is keeping the position for now.
Porter is trying to control the position but Hasapis postures up.
Hasapis with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hasapis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hasapis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hasapis stopping the sweep attempt from Porter.
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 Fotos Hasapis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fotos Hasapis's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Porter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hasapis looks to land a right hand but Porter moved out of range.
Porter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Porter misses with the combination.
Jay Porter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Porter misses with a hook. Hasapis ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Porter drives through and clinches with Hasapis against the cage. #BC#
Hasapis breaks from the clinch.
Hasapis shoots in for a takedown but Porter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Porter misses the jab.
Hasapis feinted with a counter takedown.
Hasapis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Porter is looking for the big counter here.
Porter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hasapis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hasapis throws a hook to the side of Porter's head but Porter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Porter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Porter tries to bum rush Hasapis with a series of wild strikes but Hasapis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Porter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Porter connects with a single shot there.
Hasapis tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Hasapis throws a head kick but Porter moves out of range.
Hasapis is looking to clinch but Porter is avoiding it.
Porter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Porter throws a nice looking combination but Hasapis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hasapis doesn't manage to clinch there - Porter circles away.
Hasapis throws a shot from downtown. Porter moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Porter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hasapis wants to clinch.
Porter throws the left hand but Hasapis avoids the punch easily.
Hasapis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Porter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hasapis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Porter sprawls and moves away.
Hasapis missing with a left hand there. Porter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Porter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hasapis slips under a jab.
Porter misses the shot to the body.
Hasapis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Porter misses.
Hasapis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jay Porter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Porter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Porter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hasapis. Hasapis obviously looking to wear him down.
Porter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hasapis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hasapis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Hasapis rushes Porter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Porter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hasapis wants to break free but Porter has control.
Jay Porter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hasapis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Porter misses with a punch on the inside.
Hasapis misses with a punch on the inside.
Porter is pressed up against the cage. Hasapis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Porter down to the mat. Porter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Porter ducks under a wild hook from Hasapis.
Hasapis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Porter. That did some damage!
Porter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed right hand from Porter misses the target.
Hasapis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hasapis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Porter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Porter looks to score with a jab to the body but Hasapis is just out of range.
Hasapis scores with a decent looking hook.
Hasapis with a nice calf kick.
Hasapis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hasapis connects with a looping right hand.
Porter stuffs the takedown attempt from Hasapis. Hasapis gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fotos Hasapis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Porter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Porter misses with a hook.
Porter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Porter misses with a hook.
Hasapis scores with a punch to the head.
Hasapis tries to work over Porter's front leg with a kick but Porter checks it.
Porter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Porter swings for the body but Hasapis moves out of range. #CL#
Hasapis takes the fight into the clinch.
Hasapis lands an uppercut.#T4#
Hasapis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Porter backwards.
Porter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hasapis backwards.
Porter throws a punch but it's blocked by Hasapis.
Hasapis blocking some punches.
A short right from Hasapis on the inside.
Porter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hasapis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hasapis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Porter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hasapis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hasapis throws a head punch that misses.
Porter jumps guard but Hasapis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hasapis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hasapis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Porter.
Hasapis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hasapis throws a punch but it's blocked by Porter.
Porter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jay Porter.
I think Hasapis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DC 119 NYE
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Bong Sik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hasapis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bong Sik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hasapis.
Hasapis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hasapis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bong Sik throwing a counter right hand but Hasapis manages to avoid it.
Hasapis lands with an uppercut that bounces Bong Sik off the cage and back into range.
Hasapis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bong Sik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hasapis looks to land a combination but Bong Sik avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hasapis.
We've been told by Bong Sik's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hasapis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hasapis looks to score with a jab to the body but Bong Sik is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasapis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Bong Sik.
Bong Sik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hasapis moves away.
Hasapis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bong Sik tries to avoid it but Hasapis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bong Sik to the ground. Bong Sik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1##CL2#
Hasapis instigates a clinch.
Hasapis lands a shoulder strike.
Bong Sik swings wildly with an uppercut but Hasapis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bong Sik scores a nice knee to the body.
Bong Sik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hasapis working aggressively here.
Hasapis blocking some punches.
Bong Sik blocking some punches.
Bong Sik presses Hasapis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bong Sik utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hasapis looks winded!
Bong Sik scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Bong Sik as the two fighters clinch.
Bong Sik lands a hook that snaps the head of Hasapis backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bong Sik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hasapis.
Bong Sik misses with a punch to the body.
Bong Sik misses with some punches.
Bong Sik lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Bong Sik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hasapis.
Bong Sik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hasapis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bong Sik tries a knee to the head but Hasapis blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Bong Sik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bong Sik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hasapis backwards.
Hasapis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bong Sik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hasapis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bong Sik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hasapis backwards.
Bong Sik swings wildly with an uppercut but Hasapis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bong Sik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hasapis's efforts to push away.
Hasapis tries to pull guard but Bong Sik won't allow it.
Ma Bong Sik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fotos Hasapis.
Bong Sik throws a punch but it's blocked by Hasapis.
Bong Sik misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Hasapis manages to break the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bong Sik.
Bong Sik avoids the body shot from Hasapis.
Bong Sik is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Hasapis clobbers Bong Sik with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hasapis tries to clinch but Bong Sik moves out of range.
Bong Sik thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hasapis if he has to take too many more of those.
Bong Sik lands a nice hook to Hasapis's body. Hasapis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hasapis throws the left hand but Bong Sik avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Bong Sik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hasapis throws a leg kick which misses Bong Sik's front leg but catches the back leg as Bong Sik tries to avoid it.
Hasapis shoots and misses
and Bong Sik counters with a nice body kick.
Hasapis moves out of range of the body kick.
Hasapis fails with a takedown attempt.
Bong Sik throwing a counter right hand but Hasapis manages to avoid it.#T4##CL2#
Hasapis moves into range and clinches up with Bong Sik.
Hasapis tries for a takedown but Bong Sik manages to get underhooks.
Hasapis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bong Sik pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short uppercut from Bong Sik.
Bong Sik lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hasapis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bong Sik just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bong Sik can't find room to land a body shot as Hasapis controls the action.
Hasapis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hasapis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bong Sik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bong Sik pushes Hasapis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Bong Sik.
Hasapis working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Bong Sik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hasapis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bong Sik pulls his leg out and moves away. #KD#
Bong Sik lands a big uppercut and Hasapis crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hasapis looks OK. Bong Sik waves Hasapis back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Bong Sik dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bong Sik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hasapis to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Fotos Hasapis has been cut.
A jab from Bong Sik does it's job there.
Bong Sik moves out of range as Hasapis strikes.
Bong Sik swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hasapis throws a shot from downtown. Bong Sik moves away and avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hasapis.
Bong Sik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bong Sik throwing a counter right hand but Hasapis manages to avoid it.
Ma Bong Sik is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot lands for Hasapis.
Hasapis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasapis scores with a nice strike.
Bong Sik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hasapis has time to react.
Hasapis tries to clinch up.
Hasapis thuds his right hand into Bong Sik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Hasapis throws a hook but Bong Sik blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Bong Sik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hasapis shoots for a double leg takedown but Bong Sik sprawls well. He's pushed Hasapis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Hasapis moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hook to the body lands for Bong Sik.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hasapis.
Ma Bong Sik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bong Sik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hasapis.
Hasapis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bong Sik seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hasapis can turn it around.
Hasapis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bong Sik lands a good knee to the midsection. Hasapis won't want to take too many of those.
Hasapis is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hasapis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bong Sik lands a shoulder strike.
Bong Sik lands a body shot.
Hasapis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hasapis blocks an uppercut.
Bong Sik lands with a light punch inside.
Hasapis has a couple of punches blocked by Bong Sik.
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!
Bong Sik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Bong Sik gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hasapis.
Ma Bong Sik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fotos Hasapis.
Bong Sik crunches a lovely knee into Hasapis's ribcage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bong Sik.
Bong Sik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bong Sik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hasapis can do to turn this around?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bong Sik.
Bong Sik scores with a shot to the side of Hasapis's head. #CUT#That has opened up Fotos Hasapis's cut even more.
Hasapis prevents a body shot from Bong Sik.
Bong Sik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bong Sik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Bong Sik.
Bong Sik lands with a left to the head.
Bong Sik misses with some punches.
Hasapis takes a shot to the head.
Bong Sik pushes Hasapis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bong Sik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hasapis prevents a body shot from Bong Sik.
A shot in the inside from Bong Sik. #ROC#Hasapis is rocked!
Bong Sik with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3#
Bong Sik gets through Hasapis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hasapis is still on wobbly legs! Can Bong Sik finish him?
Bong Sik misses with the head strike.
Hasapis seems to have recovered his senses.
Bong Sik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Bong Sik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hasapis blocks a body shot from Bong Sik.
Hasapis misses with some punches.
Bong Sik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bong Sik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hasapis is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bong Sik.
Bong Sik scores with a hook to the body.
Bong Sik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hasapis.
Bong Sik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bong Sik gets through Hasapis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bong Sik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bong Sik lands a good knee to the midsection. Hasapis won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bong Sik scores with a shot to the side of Hasapis's head.
Bong Sik lands with a left to the head.
Bong Sik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hasapis takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Bong Sik tries to throw a body punch but Hasapis avoids it by throwing Bong Sik back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Bong Sik.
Bong Sik is working Hasapis over against the cage.
Hasapis blocks a body shot from Bong Sik.
Bong Sik gets through Hasapis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bong Sik unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bong Sik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hasapis backwards.
Bong Sik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bong Sik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hasapis backwards.
Bong Sik landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bong Sik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hasapis backwards.
Bong Sik cracks Hasapis with a nice body shot.
A short left from Bong Sik.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hasapis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Bong Sik.
Hasapis prevents a body shot from Bong Sik.
Bong Sik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bong Sik is leaning against Hasapis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bong Sik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ma Bong Sik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fotos Hasapis's cut.
That's time! Bong Sik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Bong Sik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bong Sik moves away from the strike by Hasapis.
Bong Sik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bong Sik is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fotos Hasapis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hasapis shoots in but Bong Sik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bong Sik throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hasapis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hasapis tries to clinch up but Bong Sik circles away and keeps his distance.
Hasapis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasapis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bong Sik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A quick step to the side and Bong Sik tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hasapis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hasapis looks to clinch
and Bong Sik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hasapis thinking.
Hasapis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hasapis lands a leg kick that knocks Bong Sik off balance momentarily.
Bong Sik blocks a jab.
Bong Sik throws a big counter combination but Hasapis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hasapis fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Bong Sik misses the target.
Hasapis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bong Sik.
Bong Sik is looking to land body kicks.
Hasapis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bong Sik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hasapis misses the jab.
Bong Sik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hasapis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bong Sik jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hasapis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bong Siks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ma Bong Sik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bong Sik swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Hasapis misses with a low kick as Bong Sik jumps back.
Bong Sik is looking to counter punch.
Hasapis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hasapis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hasapis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bong Sik.
Hasapis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hasapis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#The cut above Fotos Hasapis's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hasapis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bong Sik.
Bong Sik is looking to counter punch.
Bong Sik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hasapis was well out of range. Poor timing from Bong Sik.
Hasapis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hasapis misses the shot to the body.
Bong Sik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bong Sik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bong Sik misses with a wild body shot.
Hasapis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hasapis scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Hasapis wants to clinch up but Bong Sik keeps it at a distance.
Bong Sik avoids the body shot from Hasapis.
Hasapis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bong Sik avoids it really well and circles away.
Ma Bong Sik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fotos Hasapis.
Hasapis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hasapis is looking to clinch but Bong Sik is avoiding it.
Bong Sik is looking to counter punch.
Bong Sik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bong Sik throws a wild body kick that Hasapis sees coming a mile off.
Bong Sik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hasapis's head.#T4#
Hasapis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bong Sik counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hasapis lands a jab to the nose.
Hasapis avoids a kick to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Bong Sik. No joy for Hasapis on that attempt.
And Bong Sik counters with a quick kick to the body but Hasapis blocks it.
Hasapis fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Bong Sik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bong Sik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hasapis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#KD#
Bong Sik cracks Hasapis with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hasapis looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bong Sik finish him? #CUT#Fotos Hasapis's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ma Bong Sik!
Ma Bong Sik retains his middleweight title!
Ma Bong Sik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DC 116: Cholo v Beard
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Knightley throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#It looks like Fotos Hasapis has been cut.
Knightley delivers a nice body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Knightley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hasapis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Knightley tests Hasapis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hasapis tries to work over Knightley's front leg with a kick but Knightley checks it.
Good exchange - Hasapis coming out on top.#TD2#
Hasapis scores with a takedown into Knightley's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knightley is controlling Hasapis's posture.#T1#
Hasapis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knightley works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Hasapis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knightley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hasapis has managed to get both his arms back between Knightley's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Hasapis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Knightley has his hands on Hasapis's head, controlling the position.
Hasapis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hasapis working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Knightley has an active guard here but Hasapis has managed to pass into half guard.
Hasapis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hasapis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Knightley is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Hasapis lands a big elbow.
Hasapis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knightley working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hasapis lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knightley wants to hold on but Hasapis pushes him away.
Knightley is bucking up trying to escape but Hasapis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Knightley is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Hasapis cracks Knightley with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hasapis landing strikes from the mount.
Knightley is trying to escape the mount.
Knightley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hasapis on the ground.
Knightley controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hasapis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fotos Hasapis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fotos Hasapis'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#
Hasapis blocks a head kick by Knightley.
Hasapis moves out of range as Knightley strikes.
Hasapis feints the counter takedown.
Knightley blocks a head kick by Hasapis.
Knightley is looking to counter punch.
Hasapis throws a good cross that connects.
Knightley walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hasapis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hasapis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Hasapis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hasapis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knightley defending well though.
Knightley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Knightley.
Knightley is trying to control the position but Hasapis postures up.
Hasapis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knightley's head.
Hasapis cracks Knightley with a solid left hand.
Knightley has his hands on Hasapis's head, controlling the position.
Fotos Hasapis has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB#
Knightley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hasapis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Knightley has Hasapis pulled in close to control his posture.
Knightley keeping moving, preventing Hasapis from controlling successfully. #T3#
Knightley seems keen to control Hasapis's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knightley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knightley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hasapis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Knightley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hasapiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T4#
Knightley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hasapiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knightley looks to land a right hand but Hasapis moved out of range.
Hasapis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knightley at a distance.
Knightley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hasapis! But no joy.
Knightley stuffs the takedown attempt from Hasapis. Hasapis gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hasapis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knightley's waist but Knightley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hasapis off to one side.
Hasapis misses with the combination.
Knightley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fotos Hasapis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Fotos Hasapis'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#
Knightley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hasapis moves away.
Nice body kick there by Knightley.
Knightley misses with a body kick.
Hasapis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knightley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hasapis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Hasapis misses the target. #T1#
Hasapis motions for Knightley to come forward. Hasapis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knightley jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hasapis cracks Knightley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Donny Knightley is winning the standup battle so far.
Knightley misses with a hook.
Hasapis unleashes a big counter combination but Knightley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Knightley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hasapis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knightley.
Hasapis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Knightley walks into a straight right hand from Hasapis.
Hasapis misses with a hook
and Knightley counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Hasapis throws a sloppy head kick and Knightley moves out of range easily.
Knightley throws a hook but Hasapis avoids it easily.
Hasapis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hasapis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hasapis swings for the body but Knightley moves out of range.
Hasapis slips under a jab.
Hasapis tries a quick counter leg kick but Knightley is wise to it.
Knightley throws a push kick but Hasapis slaps the foot to one side.
Hasapis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knightley.#T3#
Knightley slips a straight right by Hasapis.
Hasapis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#That has opened up Fotos Hasapis's cut even more.
Hasapis shoots in but Knightley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Knightley throws a lazy body kick
and Hasapis counters with a stiff right hand.
Hasapis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knightley.
Hasapis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Knightley throws the left hand but Hasapis avoids the punch easily.
Hasapis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Donny Knightley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hasapis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Knightley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hasapis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Donny Knightley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fotos Hasapis.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hasapis!
Hasapis cracks Knightley with a good jab.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fotos Hasapis!
Our winner, Fotos Hasapis, 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: DC 107 : Vinge v Wife
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Hasapis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bukowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've been informed that Bukowski 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.
Hasapis tests Bukowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bukowski wants to clinch up but Hasapis keeps it at a distance.
Hasapis throws a jab when Bukowski was well out of range.
Hasapis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hasapis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bukowski.
Hasapis moves out of range of the body kick from Bukowski.
Bukowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hasapis thuds his right hand into Bukowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hasapis checks the leg kick.
Hasapis blocks the body kick.
Bukowski misses with a body shot.
Hasapis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bukowski sprawls and moves away.
Hasapis moves out of range as Bukowski throws a body kick.
Bukowski throws a body kick that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Hasapis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski wants to clinch.
Hasapis lands an overhand right.
Bukowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hasapis manages to avoid it.#T1#
Bukowski closes the distance but Hasapis moves to the side
and Hasapis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bukowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hasapis just misses with a punch to the body.
Bukowski feints a counter leg kick.
Hasapis misses with a series of wild punches.
Bukowski is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Bukowski clinches with his opponent.
Hasapis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bukowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bukowski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hasapis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bukowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hasapis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bukowski's elbow.
Hasapis throws a head punch that misses.
Bukowski lands with a light punch inside.
Bukowski content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Bukowski manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Bukowski misses with the body kick
and Hasapis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Charles Bukowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bukowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hasapis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bukowski.
Bukowski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hasapis rather than just go for the knockout.
Bukowski throws a body punch but Hasapis moves out of range.
Hasapis slips a jab from Bukowski.
Bukowski throws a leg kick
enabling Hasapis to counter with a crisp jab.
Bukowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bukowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hasapis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hasapis scores with a jab to the head.
Hasapis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bukowski throws a push kick but Hasapis slaps the foot to one side.
Hasapis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bukowski.
Bukowski needs to keep his hands up - Hasapis had a free shot at his head there.
Bukowski is looking to land body kicks.
Bukowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bukowski looks to throw a body kick
and Hasapis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hasapis misses with a straight right.
Hasapis throws the left hand but Bukowski avoids the punch easily.
Hasapis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Bukowski catches Hasapis right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Hasapis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bukowski.
Hasapis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bukowski ducks under a wild hook from Hasapis.
Nice sprawl there from Bukowski as Hasapis shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fotos Hasapis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bukowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Hasapis lands a jab-cross combination.
Hasapis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bukowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hasapis misses with an uppercut.
And Bukowski responds with a good body kick, but Hasapis manages to step out the way in time.
Hasapis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bukowski throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Hasapis counter with a right hand.
Bukowski throws a leg kick but Hasapis checks it.
Hasapis tries to counter with a takedown but Bukowski is quick to defend against it.
Bukowski is looking to clinch but Hasapis is avoiding it.
Hasapis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bukowski defends it nicely.
Bukowski steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hasapis moves away from the strike by Bukowski.
Bukowski moves in looking to clinch but Hasapis pushes him off.
Hasapis just misses with a punch to the body.
Hasapis staying out of range there.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hasapis works over Bukowski's head and body with a nice combination.
Bukowski lands with a nice body punch.
Hasapis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bukowski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bukowski tried to score with a low kick but Hasapis checks it.
The crowd cheers as Hasapis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bukowski doesn't seem phased though.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Bukowski closes the distance and pushes Hasapis back into the cage.
Hasapis gets through Bukowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bukowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bukowski trying to stall but Hasapis improves his position.
Hasapis is trying to drag Bukowski to the mat but Bukowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Bukowski breaks the clinch.
Bukowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Hasapis circles away.
Hasapis lands a jab to Bukowski's midsection.
Bukowski throws a low kick, looking for Hasapis's leg but Hasapis calmly moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hasapis checks a leg kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Hasapis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bukowski lands a right hook to the body.
Bukowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Fotos Hasapis will probably get the nod.
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#
Hasapis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bukowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fotos Hasapis is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hasapis scores with a shot to the side of Bukowski's head.
Bukowski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bukowski lands a left hand.
Bukowski throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Bukowski on the inside.
Bukowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hasapiss head.
Hasapis is trying to drag Bukowski to the mat but Bukowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bukowski can't find room to land a body shot as Hasapis controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Bukowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bukowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hasapis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hasapis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hasapis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bukowski manages to avoid it.
Hasapis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bukowski. #CL2#
Bukowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bukowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bukowski misses with a punch to the body.
Hasapis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Bukowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hasapis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hasapis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bukowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bukowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Hasapis. Hasapis gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Hasapis.
Hasapis misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Hasapis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hasapis checks a low kick from Bukowski.
Hasapis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bukowski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bukowski takes a swing at Hasapis's ribcage but misses. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Hasapis does it's job there.
Bukowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hasapis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bukowski.
Bukowski steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Charles Bukowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hasapis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bukowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Bukowski wants to slow Hasapis down by chopping away at his legs.
Bukowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Hasapis counters with a nice uppercut.
Hasapis throws a good cross that connects.
Bukowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hasapis manages to avoid it.
Bukowski avoids the body shot from Hasapis.
Bukowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hasapis checks it well.
No luck for Hasapis with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fotos Hasapis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hasapis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bukowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hasapis was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski.
Hasapis just misses with a punch to the body.
Bukowski tries to counter with a clinch but Hasapis shakes him off and moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hasapis.
Hasapis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Bukowski drives through and clinches with Hasapis against the cage. #T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bukowski misses with a body punch.
Hasapis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bukowski tries to throw a body punch but Hasapis avoids it by throwing Bukowski back against the cage.
Come on Bukowski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hasapis misses with the head strike.
Hasapis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bukowski backwards.
Hasapis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bukowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hasapis's corner calls for a 1-2. Hasapis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bukowski slips a jab from Hasapis.
Hasapis checks a low kick from Bukowski.
Bukowski blocks a jab.
Bukowski misses with a body shot.
Hasapis misses with a straight left.
Hasapis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bukowski. #T4#
Hasapis throws a hook to the side of Bukowski's head but Bukowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Hasapis misses the target.
Bukowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hasapis throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukowski. Hasapis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hasapis looks to land a left hand but Bukowski moved out of range nicely.
Bukowski walks into a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bukowski.
Hasapis avoids the body shot from Bukowski.
Hasapis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bukowski.
Hasapis lands a nice hook to Bukowski's body. Bukowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hasapis.
Bukowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hasapis moves away.
Bukowski blocks a jab.
Hasapis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bukowski throws a body kick that misses.
Hasapis feinted with a counter takedown.
Hasapis lands a jab to the nose.
Nice uppercut there from Bukowski.
Hasapis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bukowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bukowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hasapis was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fotos Hasapis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Bukowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hasapis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bukowski.
Hasapis misses with a looping left.
Bukowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hasapis lands with a right hand.
Bukowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hasapis blocks the body kick.
Hasapis throwing a counter right hand but Bukowski manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Hasapis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hasapis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bukowski.
Hasapis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bukowski momentarily.
Bukowski misses with a leg kick
and Hasapis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bukowski tries to clinch up but Hasapis circles away and keeps his distance.
Bukowski tries to clinch up but Hasapis circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasapis cracks Bukowski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bukowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hasapis is looking for a counter combo.
Bukowski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hasapis counters with a left and a right that stings Bukowski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Hasapis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Bukowski tries to kick Hasapis off in order to stand up. Hasapis Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bukowski wants to control but Hasapis postures up.
Bukowski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hasapis's best efforts.
Hasapis slips a nice elbow through Bukowski's hands, connecting with Bukowski's forehead.
Bukowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Hasapis wants to take a breather but Bukowski is having none of it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hasapis stalling away here and it's allowed Bukowski to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bukowski keeping moving, preventing Hasapis from controlling successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bukowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hasapis is controlling him. #T3#
Hasapis trying to control the position from guard on top but Bukowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hasapis misses with a hook. Bukowski ducked under it nicely.
Bukowski throws a body kick that misses.
Hasapis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hasapis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bukowski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bukowski tries to land a front kick but Hasapis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bukowski tries to clinch but Hasapis is having none of it.
Bukowski misses with a body shot.
Hasapis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hasapis connects with a body shot that sends Bukowski's belly button to the back.
Bukowski jabs at Hasapis's body.
Bukowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Hasapis.
Hasapis throwing a counter right hand but Bukowski manages to avoid it.
Bukowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hasapis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bukowski scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Bukowski tries a low kick but Hasapis avoids it.
Hasapis scores with a hook.
Bukowski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hasapis misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Hasapis gets tackled into the cage by Bukowski. Bukowski maintains the clinch.
Hasapis wants a takedown but no success here.
Bukowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bukowski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hasapis up against the cage.
Bukowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Hasapis.
Bukowski tries to throw a body punch but Hasapis avoids it by throwing Bukowski back against the cage. #BC#
Hasapis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hasapis checks a leg kick.
Hasapis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bukowski throws a body punch but Hasapis moves out of range.
Hasapis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Charles Bukowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bukowski tries to move into range but Hasapis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bukowski.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fotos Hasapis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hasapis, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DC 99
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Hasapis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tenkula moves away.
As Hasapis looks to move away, Tenkula throws a big counter combo but Hasapis just gets out of the way.
Hasapis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tenkula.
Hasapis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hasapis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Tenkula tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hasapis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tenkula.
Hasapis throws out a leg kick but Tenkula moves out of range and Hasapis only half commits.
A big right from Hasapis misses.
Tenkula takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hasapis wants to slow Tenkula down by chopping away at his legs. #TD2#
Hasapis dives in and scores a takedown into Tenkula's guard.
Tenkula knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hasapis on the ground.
Tenkula wants to stand up but Hasapis is controlling him.
Hasapis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Tenkula is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hasapis is controlling him.
Hasapis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tenkula works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hasapis pushing down on Tenkula's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tenkula tries to kick Hasapis off but Hasapis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Tenkula manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hasapis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Hasapis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tenkula wants to stand but Hasapis is controlling the position. #T2#
Hasapis controlling from the top position. #ES#
Tenkula manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hasapis tries to work over Tenkula's front leg with a kick but Tenkula checks it.
Tenkula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tenkula looks to land a left hand but Hasapis moved out of range nicely.
Hasapis looks for a takedown but Tenkula sprawls well.
Hasapis misses with a looping right.#T3#
Hasapis misses with a right hand
and Tenkula counters with a stiff right hand.
Hasapis misses with a straight right.
Tenkula throws out a leg kick but Hasapis moves out of range and Tenkula only half commits.
Hasapis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tenkula uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hasapis.
Tenkula was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hasapis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tenkula checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Tenkula wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hasapis lands a right hook to the body.
Tiamat Tenkula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hasapis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hasapis moves out of range of the leg kick from Tenkula.
Fotos Hasapis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tenkula tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hasapis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tenkula.
Hasapis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tenkula's hands.
Hasapis misses with a hook.#T4#
Tenkula lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hasapis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hasapis swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hasapis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hasapis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tenkula throws a counter high kick but Hasapis was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hasapis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hasapis lands a nice looking body kick.
Hasapis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from Tenkula misses its target.
A big left from Tenkula misses.
Jab, jab by Tenkula - just one landing.
Nice straight punches there by Tenkula. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tenkula.
Tenkula displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hasapis.
Tenkula was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fotos Hasapis will probably get the nod.
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#
Tenkula steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hasapis.
Hasapis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That kick from Hasapis tenderised Tenkula's leg. Tenkula is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tenkula moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Tenkula was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A low kick from Hasapis misses
and Tenkula counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Hasapis drives through with a takedown into guard.

Tenkula pushes Hasapis off and gets back to his feet.
Fotos Hasapis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hasapis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hasapis fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Tenkula misses the target.
Hasapis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tenkula has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hasapis.
Hasapis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tenkula.#T1#
Hasapis dodges the punch combination from Tenkula.
Hasapis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tenkula on the side of the head.
Tenkula displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hasapis throws out the jab.
Hasapis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tenkula counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Fotos Hasapis has been cut.
Hasapis misses with an attempted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Hasapis.
Tenkula slips a straight right by Hasapis.
Hasapis lands with a good body shot.
Tenkula ducks right into an uppercut from Hasapis.
Hasapis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hasapis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Hasapis ducks under a wild hook from Tenkula.
Hasapis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hasapis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tenkula ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both fighters circling a little - Hasapis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tenkula misses with a kick to the body.
Tenkula throws a good cross that connects.
Hasapis with a nice calf kick.
Hasapis throws a shot to the body.
Hasapis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tenkula.
Tenkula fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hasapis scores with a jab.
Hasapis dips to his left and cracks Tenkula with an uppercut!#T3#
Tenkula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hasapis throws a right hand that Tenkula ducks under and follows up with a left that Tenkula also avoids with ease.
It looked like Tenkula wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hasapis dives in and grabs Tenkula's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tenkula pushes down on Hasapis's head and hops out.
Tenkula looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hasapis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tenkula.
A little jabbing left from Hasapis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hasapis throws a right hand that misses
and Tenkula counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hasapis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hasapis misses the shot to the body.
Hasapis lands a slapping body shot.
Tenkula tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hasapis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tenkula is out of range.
Hasapis misses with a hook.
Tenkula appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hasapis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
Hasapis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hasapis throws a leg kick but Tenkula sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tenkula was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hasapis.
Hasapis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hasapis misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Hasapis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Hasapis misses with a right hand
and Tenkula makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hasapis misses with a head kick.
Hasapis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tenkula appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tenkula swings widly with a right hand
and Hasapis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hasapis throws a front kick aimed at Tenkula's knee but Tenkula avoids it well.
Tenkula is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hasapis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hasapis works Tenkula's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fotos Hasapis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fotos Hasapis's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
Hasapis 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.
Tiamat Tenkula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hasapis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tenkula. Tenkula circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tenkula lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hasapis connects with an inside leg kick.
Hasapis cracks Tenkula with a good jab.
Hasapis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tenkula. Tenkula circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tenkula ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tenkula was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hasapis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tenkula under the eye.
Tenkula on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hasapis throws a leg kick but Tenkula checks it.
Hasapis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tenkula on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hasapis. Hasapis obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Hasapis misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Hasapis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tenkula pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hasapis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hasapis tests Tenkula's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hasapis.
That kick from Hasapis tenderised Tenkula's leg. Tenkula is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tenkula fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tenkula's corner calls for a 1-2. Tenkula obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hasapis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tenkula checks a leg kick. #T2#
Hasapis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tenkula momentarily.
Tenkula takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tenkula moves forwards but Hasapis connects with a nice, crisp 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!
Hasapis avoids a kick to the body.
Hasapis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hasapis. That's going to slow Tenkula down.
Hasapis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hasapis darts in looking for a takedown but Tenkula gets double underhooks and turns Hasapis into the cage.
Hasapis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tenkula.
Hasapis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hasapis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tenkula bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hasapis's head.
Hasapis throws an off balance right hand
and Tenkula connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Tenkula misses. #T3#
Hasapis 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.
Tenkula tried to counter with a leg kick but Hasapis avoided it.
Hasapis avoids the body shot from Tenkula.
Hasapis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hasapis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Fotos Hasapis's cut even more.
Hasapis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hasapis scores with a shot to the body.
Hasapis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tenkula misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hasapis.
Hasapis tries to score with a low kick but Tenkula moves his leg out of the way.
Tenkula staying out of range there.
Tenkula lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tenkula tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hasapis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tenkula.
Tenkula displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hasapis throws out the jab. #T4#
Tenkula keeps Hasapis at a distance using the push kick.
Hasapis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#KD#
Tenkula drops Hasapis with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hasapis looks back up at him and smiles so Tenkula waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Hasapis is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hasapis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tenkula swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hasapis is still on wobbly legs! Can Tenkula finish him?
Hasapis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hasapis seems to have recovered his senses.
Hasapis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tenkula takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hasapis misses with a right hand #KD#
and Tenkula counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hasapis! Tenkula lets Hasapis back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#The cut above Fotos Hasapis's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tenkula fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hasapis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Tenkula, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, jab by Hasapis - just one landing.
Tenkula uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hasapis.

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 Tiamat Tenkula.
I think Hasapis 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Fotos Hasapis!
Fotos Hasapis thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC:91:Tenkula v Kuti
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Hasapis connects with an inside leg kick.
Fotos Hasapis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hasapis feints and then cracks BÃ©liveau's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow BÃ©liveau down.
Hasapis misses with a low kick as BÃ©liveau jumps back.
BÃ©liveau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hasapis.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hasapis.
Hasapis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hasapis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
BÃ©liveau has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
BÃ©liveau lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice shot lands for BÃ©liveau.
BÃ©liveau blocks a head kick by Hasapis.
BÃ©liveau throws out a leg kick but Hasapis moves out of range and BÃ©liveau only half commits.
Hasapis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hasapis.
BÃ©liveau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Hasapis.
Hasapis takes a swing at BÃ©liveau's ribcage but misses.
Hasapis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but BÃ©liveau swivels and escapes.
BÃ©liveau was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
BÃ©liveau works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Hasapis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
BÃ©liveau misses with a low kick.
BÃ©liveau throws a low kick but Hasapis moves out of range easily. #T1#
BÃ©liveau lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hasapis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before BÃ©liveau can pounce on him.
BÃ©liveau lands a slapping body shot.
BÃ©liveau avoids the head kick by Hasapis.
Hasapis fails with a takedown attempt.
BÃ©liveau lands with a shot to the body.
Hasapis throws a big shot that misses.
Hasapis scores with a jab to the body.
Hasapis missing with a left hand there. BÃ©liveau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
BÃ©liveau misses with a looping right.
BÃ©liveau checks a low kick from Hasapis.#TD#
Hasapis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging BÃ©liveau to the ground. Hasapis is now in BÃ©liveau's guard.

BÃ©liveau kicks Hasapis off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hasapis throws a poor cross that misses
and Hasapis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Hasapis misses.
BÃ©liveau missing with a left hand there. Hasapis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Hasapis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and BÃ©liveau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hasapis misses with a jab to the body
and BÃ©liveau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hasapis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
BÃ©liveau cracks Hasapis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
BÃ©liveau misses with an uppercut. Hasapis saw that one coming.
Hasapis swings widly with a right hand
enabling BÃ©liveau to counter with a crisp jab.
BÃ©liveau turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hasapis connects with a looping right hand.
Hasapis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hasapis ducks under a wild hook from BÃ©liveau.
BÃ©liveau takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
BÃ©liveau scores with a jab. Hasapis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hasapis misses the jab.
Hasapis pivots, looking for a leg kick but BÃ©liveau is out of range and Hasapis settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from BÃ©liveau! But no joy.
Hasapis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but BÃ©liveau checks it well.
BÃ©liveau throws a hook but Hasapis avoids it easily.
BÃ©liveau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
BÃ©liveau looks to throw the jab but Hasapis is out of range.
BÃ©liveau looks to score with a jab to the body but Hasapis is just out of range.
BÃ©liveau is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hasapis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
BÃ©liveau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hasapis is looking to counter punch.
Hasapis lands a nice looking body kick.
BÃ©liveau moves away from the strike by Hasapis.
BÃ©liveau throws a jab when Hasapis was well out of range.
Hasapis's jab looks to have found its range, popping BÃ©liveau under the eye.
Hasapis misses with a body shot.
Hasapis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick from Hasapis is predictable there
and BÃ©liveau counters with a nice uppercut.
Hasapis misses with a low kick.
Hasapis throws a hook but BÃ©liveau blocks it.
Hasapis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. BÃ©liveau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
BÃ©liveau scores with a jab to the head.
BÃ©liveau missing with a left hand there. Hasapis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hasapis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hasapis shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fotos Hasapis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hasapis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hasapis throws a shot from downtown. BÃ©liveau moves away and avoids it.#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!
BÃ©liveau throws a sloppy head kick and Hasapis moves out of range easily.
BÃ©liveau misses with a left hand
and Hasapis counters with an outside leg kick.
BÃ©liveau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LÃ©opold BÃ©liveau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
BÃ©liveau scores with a leg kick.
Hasapis slips under a jab from BÃ©liveau.
BÃ©liveau lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from BÃ©liveau.
BÃ©liveau's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hasapis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! BÃ©liveau scrambles back to his feet.
Hasapis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from BÃ©liveau.
Hasapis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and BÃ©liveau counters with a nice uppercut.
BÃ©liveau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hasapis scores with a nice body kick.
Hasapis lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BÃ©liveau connects with a solid leg kick.
BÃ©liveau fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
BÃ©liveau defending well as Hasapis loads up on a big left hand.
BÃ©liveau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but LÃ©opold BÃ©liveau 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#
Hasapis misses with a looping right.
A big right from BÃ©liveau misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hasapis. BÃ©liveau does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hasapis checks a leg kick.
Hasapis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hasapis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and BÃ©liveau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Hasapis does no damage.
Hasapis looks to throw the jab but BÃ©liveau is out of range.
Hasapis throws a chopping leg kick but BÃ©liveau manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hasapis staying out of range there.
Hasapis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Hasapis lands.
BÃ©liveau throws a jab but it's blocked by Hasapis.
A decent looking cross lands there for BÃ©liveau.
BÃ©liveau staying out of range there.
BÃ©liveau scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BÃ©liveau with a nice calf kick.#T1#
BÃ©liveau looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hasapis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
BÃ©liveau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hasapis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
BÃ©liveau has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
BÃ©liveau looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hasapis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps BÃ©liveau's head backwards.
BÃ©liveau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hasapis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hasapis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hasapis missing with a left hand there. BÃ©liveau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hasapis drops his hands momentarily and BÃ©liveau takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
BÃ©liveau throws a jab when Hasapis was well out of range.
BÃ©liveau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hasapis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hasapis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
BÃ©liveau throws a jab when Hasapis was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hasapis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BÃ©liveau checks the leg kick.
BÃ©liveau digs a good hook to Hasapis's body.
BÃ©liveau scores with a hook to the body. Hasapis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Hasapis gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling BÃ©liveau to counter with a crisp jab.
Hasapis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hasapis tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Hasapis.
Hasapis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hasapis ducks under a wild hook from BÃ©liveau.
BÃ©liveau lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hasapis's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed right hand from Hasapis misses the target.
Hasapis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hasapis throws a sloppy head kick and BÃ©liveau moves out of range easily.
Hasapis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big right from Hasapis misses.
BÃ©liveau only half commits to the counter leg kick.
BÃ©liveau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hasapis throws a front kick aimed at BÃ©liveau's knee but BÃ©liveau avoids it well.
Hasapis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and BÃ©liveau counters with a straight right hand.
Hasapis throws a leg kick which misses BÃ©liveau's front leg but catches the back leg as BÃ©liveau tries to avoid it. #T3#
Hasapis misses with a body punch
and BÃ©liveau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
BÃ©liveau 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.
Hasapis throws a front kick aimed at BÃ©liveau's knee but BÃ©liveau avoids it well.
Hasapis misses with a hook
and BÃ©liveau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
BÃ©liveau on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hasapis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but BÃ©liveau is out of range.
BÃ©liveau moves away from the strike by Hasapis.
It seemed like BÃ©liveau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hasapis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hasapis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LÃ©opold BÃ©liveau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
BÃ©liveau missing with a left hand there. Hasapis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As BÃ©liveau backs away, Hasapis returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hasapis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from BÃ©liveau.
Hasapis tries a head kick but it misses.
BÃ©liveau scores with a decent looking hook.
BÃ©liveau throws a leg kick but Hasapis moved away.
BÃ©liveau throws a hook to the side of Hasapis's head but Hasapis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hasapis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!
Hasapis tries to move into range but BÃ©liveau moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Hasapis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. BÃ©liveau sprawls well initially but Hasapis persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T4#
BÃ©liveau on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
BÃ©liveau is doing well to control the position and prevent Hasapis from advancing to side control.
Hasapis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. BÃ©liveau defending well though.
BÃ©liveau blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hasapis.
BÃ©liveau keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hasapis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hasapis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hasapis wants to control the pace but BÃ©liveau is squirming around nicely.
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 Fotos Hasapis will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
BÃ©liveau throws a jab but it's blocked by Hasapis.
Hasapis looks for a takedown but BÃ©liveau sprawls well.
BÃ©liveau missing with a left hand there. Hasapis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
BÃ©liveau fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hasapis fails to land with a series of punches.
Hasapis lands a jab to BÃ©liveau's midsection.
Hasapis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and BÃ©liveau counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hasapis's knee momentarily.
BÃ©liveau fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hasapis.
BÃ©liveau blocks the body kick.
BÃ©liveau cracks Hasapis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hasapis slips a straight right by BÃ©liveau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BÃ©liveau chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot by Hasapis.
BÃ©liveau throws the left hand but Hasapis avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Hasapis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

BÃ©liveau kicks off Hasapis and gets to his feet. #T1#
BÃ©liveau scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hasapis. BÃ©liveau does a little dance to reset his feet.
BÃ©liveau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hasapis.
BÃ©liveau throws a hook but Hasapis blocks it.
BÃ©liveau lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hasapis moves out of range of the strikes.
BÃ©liveau lands a nice hook to Hasapis's body. Hasapis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
BÃ©liveau checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice defenses there by Hasapis.
BÃ©liveau throws a looping overhand right but Hasapis ducks down to avoid it.
Hasapis throws a leg kick
and BÃ©liveau counters with a straight right hand.
BÃ©liveau lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from BÃ©liveau enables Hasapis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. BÃ©liveau manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BÃ©liveau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Hasapis throws a strike but BÃ©liveau rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hasapis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. BÃ©liveau manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hasapis throws a strike but BÃ©liveau rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hasapis throws his legs up looking for a submission but BÃ©liveau uses it to pass to side control.
Hasapis tries to bench press BÃ©liveau off him but BÃ©liveau keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Hasapis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3#
Hasapis tries to bench press BÃ©liveau off him but BÃ©liveau keeps the position.
A control attempt from Hasapis but he's now mounted!
Hasapis working to try and regain half guard.
BÃ©liveau trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hasapis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hasapis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Hasapis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
BÃ©liveau avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
BÃ©liveau stopping the sweep attempt from Hasapis.#SUB#
Hasapis looking for a guillotine here but BÃ©liveau defends easily. #SUB#
Hasapis has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. BÃ©liveau is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hasapis.

And that's the end of the fight!
LÃ©opold BÃ©liveau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think BÃ©liveau 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DC 81 Farfan vs Savisto
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Lloyd fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hasapis. Lloyd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hasapis throws a leg kick but Lloyd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hasapis is looking to land body kicks.
Hasapis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lloyd moves away.#TD2#
Hasapis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lloyd!
Lloyd is not content to let Hasapis control the position.
You can see the frustration on Lloyd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lloyd is trying to improve his position.
Hasapis working away.#T1#
Hasapis trying to control the action but Lloyd is working from the bottom.
Lloyd wants to control but Hasapis postures up.
Hasapis staying calm.
Lloyd can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lloyd parries the strikes from Hasapis easily there. Hasapis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lloyd to escape.
Lloyd is trying to control Hasapis's posture but Hasapis avoids it.
Lloyd is looking for a sweep.
Lloyd looking for a sweep but Hasapis has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hasapis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lloyd is looking to escape.
Lloyd blocking the ground and pound. #T3#
A nice elbow there by Hasapis.
Hasapis looking to finish Lloyd with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lloyd!
Hasapis pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lloyd really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lloyd tries to lock up and control but Hasapis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hasapis prevents Lloyd from getting the reversal.
Hasapis lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hasapis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lloyd is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lloyd tries to hold on but Hasapis pushes him away. #T4#
Hasapis unloading with bombs!
Hasapis wants to control the pace but Lloyd is squirming around nicely.
Lloyd is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hasapis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Lloyd sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hasapis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hasapis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lloyd with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fotos Hasapis dominated that round.
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#
Hasapis scores with a decent looking hook.
Lloyd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hasapis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lloyd looks to land a combination but Hasapis avoids it well.
Lloyd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lloyd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hasapis throws out a loose jab but Lloyd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lloyd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hasapis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lloyd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasapis catches Lloyd with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slow jab from Hasapis misses its intended target.
Hasapis throws a sloppy head kick and Lloyd moves out of range easily.
Hasapis jabs Lloyd right on the nose. Lloyd blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hasapis cracks a nice hook into Lloyd's ribs.
Hasapis misses with a body kick.
Fotos Hasapis seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
A left lands for Hasapis.
Lloyd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hasapis's head backwards.
Lloyd motions for Hasapis to come forward. Lloyd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hasapis. That's going to slow Lloyd down.
Lloyd throws a good cross that connects.
Lloyd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lloyd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hasapis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hasapis lands a really nice looking cross but Lloyd seems unphased.
Lloyd connects with a crisp jab.
Lloyd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hasapis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lloyd moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Lloyd misses the target.
Lloyd connects with an inside leg kick.
Lloyd missing with a left hand there. Hasapis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lloyd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hasapis.
Lloyd tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hasapis manages to circle out of the way.
Lloyd misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick from Lloyd.
Hasapis throws a nice looking combination but Lloyd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Hasapis tries to get set, Lloyd tries to push him back and clinch up but Hasapis manages to avoid the attempt.
Hasapis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hasapis throws a lazy right hand but Lloyd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lloyd tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hasapis manages to circle out of the way.
Hasapis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hasapis checks a low kick from Lloyd.
Hasapis throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lloyd counters with a stiff right hand.
Hasapis throws the kick towards the body but Lloyd avoids it.
Hasapis connects with a body shot that sends Lloyd's belly button to the back.
Hasapis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lloyd.
Hasapis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lloyd misses with a body shot.
Lloyd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hasapis.
Lloyd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hasapis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lloyd scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Hasapis scores with a nice head shot.
Lloyd throws a shot from downtown. Hasapis moves away and avoids it.
Lloyd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hasapis has time to react.
Lloyd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lloyd throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Hasapis misses.
Lloyd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hasapis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lloyd thuds a left hand into Hasapis's body.#TD2#
Lloyd gets caught napping as Hasapis dives in and scores a takedown. Lloyd manages to retain guard.
Lloyd looking for a sweep. Not yet Lloyd, not yet.
Lloyd managing to control the position.
Hasapis preventing the sweep. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hasapis throws a strike but Lloyd rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Hasapis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Hasapis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hasapis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lloyd is one step ahead there.
Lloyd trying to control but Hasapis is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hasapis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lloyd is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fotos Hasapis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hasapis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fotos Hasapis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lloyd with a nice cross.
Lloyd scores with a nice strike.#CUT#It looks like Fotos Hasapis has been cut.
Hasapis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lloyd. Lloyd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lloyd throws the kick towards the body but Hasapis avoids it.
Hasapis takes a swing at Lloyd's ribcage but misses.
Hasapis misses with a left hand
and Lloyd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lloyd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hasapis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lloyd.
Hasapis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hasapis misses with a leg kick
and Lloyd makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hasapis misses with a body kick.
Lloyd throwing a counter right hand but Hasapis manages to avoid it.
It looks like Lloyd has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hasapis takes a swing at Lloyd's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hasapis looks to throw the jab but Lloyd is out of range.
As Hasapis backs away, Lloyd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Lloyd wants to clinch up but Hasapis keeps it at a distance.
Hasapis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hasapis throws a jab but it's blocked by Lloyd.
Hasapis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hasapis needs to keep his hands up - Lloyd had a free shot at his head there.
Hasapis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lloyd is looking to counter the offense by Hasapis and move into the clinch.
Hasapis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hasapis misses with a looping left.
Lloyd misses with a straight left.
Hasapis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lloyd moves away.
Hasapis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hasapis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lloyd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lloyd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hasapis.
Hasapis slips under a jab from Lloyd.
A nice side step and Hasapis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab by Lloyd.
Dominic Lloyd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hasapis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Hasapis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hasapis moves away from the strike by Lloyd.
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!
Hasapis connects with a right hand. Lloyd shakes it off.
Donk. Hasapis catches Lloyd right on the button with a cross.
Lloyd moves forwards but Hasapis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hasapis misses the shot to the body.
Hasapis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lloyd ducks under a wild hook from Hasapis.
Lloyd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hasapis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lloyd scrambles back to his feet.
Lloyd misses with an uppercut.
Lloyd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lloyd throws a body punch but Hasapis moves out of range.
Hasapis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hasapis lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Lloyd takes one to the side of the head.
Hasapis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lloyd with a poor takedown
and Hasapis counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lloyd connects with a nice looking jab.
Hasapis throws a chopping leg kick but Lloyd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lloyd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lloyd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lloyd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lloyd connects with a solid leg kick.
Lloyd avoids the head kick by Hasapis.
Lloyd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hasapis just misses with a punch to the body.
Lloyd wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hasapis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lloyd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hasapis scores with a body shot. #T4#
Lloyd swings for the body but Hasapis moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hasapis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lloyd finds it's way round the side to connect with Hasapis's head.
Hasapis misses with a series of wild punches.
Lloyd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hasapis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lloyd if he has to take too many more of those.
The fighters circling - Hasapis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hasapis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lloyd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lloyd throws a jab when Hasapis was well out of range.
Lloyd misses with a body kick.
Hasapis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lloyd on the side of the head.
Lloyd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hasapis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Hasapis misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fotos Hasapis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hasapis 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DC 70 Sicarius vs Azarola
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
A leg kick checked by Maenpaa.
Donk. Maenpaa catches Hasapis right on the button with a cross.
Hasapis cracks Maenpaa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maenpaa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That kick from Hasapis tenderised Maenpaa's leg. Maenpaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maenpaa connects with a jab.
Maenpaa misses with a hook
and Hasapis counters with a stiff right hand.
Hasapis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hasapis lands with a right hand.
Hasapis throws a jab when Maenpaa was well out of range.
A big left from Maenpaa misses.
Hasapis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hasapis keeps the fight on the outside.
Maenpaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maenpaa walks into a stiff left hand from Hasapis.
Hasapis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maenpaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hasapis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hasapis lands a lovely overhand right.
Maenpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Hasapis is just out of range.#T1#
A big right from Maenpaa misses.
Maenpaa misses with a body shot
and Hasapis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hasapis looks to land a left hand but Maenpaa moved out of range nicely.
Hasapis misses with a wild body shot.
Hasapis connects with a leg kick. #TD#
Hasapis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hasapis throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hasapis in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hasapis is trying to ground and pound but Maenpaa uses the momentary lack of control by Hasapis to regain half guard.
Hasapis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hasapis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maenpaa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Maenpaa is trying to get back to full guard.
Hasapis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hasapis looks to land a strike but Maenpaa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hasapis is working Maenpaa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maenpaa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hasapis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hasapis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hasapis throws an elbow that misses. Maenpaa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hasapis's guard. Nice move by Maenpaa!#REVB#
Maenpaa is looking to stand up but Hasapis won't let him. #SUB#
Hasapis has his foot on Maenpaa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maenpaa works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hasapis is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hasapis working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Maenpaa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maenpaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hasapis throwing strikes from guard but Maenpaa blocks nicely.
Hasapis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maenpaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hasapis throws a big right hand that misses.
Hasapis is looking to work some ground and pound but Maenpaa has wrist control.
Maenpaa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hasapis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hasapis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hasapis landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Hasapis throws a strike but Maenpaa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Maenpaa wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Hasapis's closed guard. He's half up but Hasapis has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Hasapis pivots and extends the arm, Maenpaa falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Hasapis! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fotos Hasapis!
A victorious Fotos Hasapis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC 64: McDade vs Niaz 2
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
Womack throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hasapis counters with a straight right hand.
Womack misses with a two punch combination.
Hasapis slips under a jab from Womack.
Hasapis moves away from the strike by Womack.
Womack scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Fotos Hasapis has been cut.
A big left from Womack misses.
Good shot there by Hasapis.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hasapis.
A telegraphed right hand from Womack misses the target.
Mac Womack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Womack lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hasapis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Womack swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Hasapis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Womack won't be happy with that.
Womack tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Womack is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hasapis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hasapis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hasapis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Womack tries to roll over but Hasapis keeps him under control.
Hasapis works his way into full mount! #T2#
Womack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hasapis working Womack over with strikes here.
Womack tries to lock up and control but Hasapis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Womack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Womack is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Womack is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hasapis is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Womack can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Womack tries to lock up and control but Hasapis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Womack bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hasapis is trying to control the position but Womack postures up. #SUB#
Hasapis is looking for a triangle but Womack pushes his legs off easily.
Womack preventing the sweep. #T4#
Womack is stalling in the full guard.
Womack passes Hasapis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Womack is just content to waste time from the top position. Hasapis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hasapis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fotos Hasapis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fotos Hasapis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Womack gets a clinch.
Womack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Womack misses with a body punch.
Hasapis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hasapis blocks an elbow strike from Womack.
Hasapis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Womack to keep the fight standing.
Hasapis working aggressively here.
Hasapis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Womack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hasapis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasapis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Womack backwards.
Womack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Hasapis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Womack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hasapis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hasapis is trying to force a seperation but Womack has the dominant position.#T1#
Hasapis throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Womack.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Womack obliges.
Womack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Hasapis.
Hasapis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hasapis.
Still in the clinch, Hasapis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Womack tries to land a knee to the head but Hasapis blocks with his arms.
Hasapis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Hasapis manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Hasapis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Womack is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Womack wants to pass the guard but Hasapis is keeping the position.
Hasapis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Hasapis has his foot on Womack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Womack works his way back into a safe position though.
Hasapis has a closed guard, preventing Womack from standing up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Womack must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Hasapis is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Womack avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Hasapis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Womack passes into side control.
Hasapis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Womack trying to control the pace.
Womack prevents Hasapis from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hasapis looking for a kimura from the bottom but Womack passes into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mac Womack will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Fotos Hasapis's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Womack throws an overhand right that lands on Hasapis's shoulder, as Hasapis tries to avoid the shot.
Womack slips under a jab.
Womack misses with a hook.
Womack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hasapis manages to avoid it.
Womack misses with a jab to the body
and Hasapis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hasapis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Womack.
Womack throws a poor cross that misses
and Hasapis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Womack looks to land a combination but Hasapis avoids it well.
Hasapis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Womack getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hasapis scores with a sloppy right hand. Womack should have avoided that one.
A combination from Hasapis does no damage.
Womack lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Womack swings for the body but Hasapis moves out of range.
Womack throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hasapis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Hasapis throws a jab when Womack was well out of range.
Hasapis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Womack looks to score with a jab to the body but Hasapis is just out of range.
Womack misses with a right hand
and Hasapis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Womack's knee momentarily.
Womack throws a poor cross that misses
and Hasapis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Womack thinking.
Hasapis jabs Womack right on the nose. Womack blinks but takes it well.
Hasapis circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Hasapis counter with a right hand.
Womack swings for the body but Hasapis moves out of range.
Hasapis walks into a straight right hand from Womack.
Hasapis avoids the body shot from Womack.
Hasapis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A slow jab from Womack misses its intended target. #T2#
Womack takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Womack. Hasapis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hasapis ducks under a wild hook from Womack.
Hasapis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Womack lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hasapis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Womack throws a lazy uppercut
and Hasapis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Womack throws a poor cross that misses
and Hasapis counters with a series of strikes. Womack will be more careful next time no doubt.
Womack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Womack throws an off balance right hand
and Hasapis counters with an inside leg kick.
Womack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mac Womack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hasapis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Womack throws the left hand but Hasapis avoids the punch easily.
Womack throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Hasapis to counter with a crisp jab.
Hasapis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Womack swings widly with a right hand
and Womack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Womack throws a head kick that misses.
Hasapis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Womack throws the left hand but Hasapis avoids the punch easily.
Hasapis feinted with a counter takedown.
Womack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hasapis.
Womack lands with a hook. Hasapis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Womack is looking to score with low kicks.
Womack throws the left hand but Hasapis avoids the punch easily.
Womack throws a lazy right hand but Hasapis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Womack throws a shot from downtown. Hasapis moves away and avoids it.
Womack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hasapis was well out of range. Poor timing from Womack.
Hasapis throws a big counter combination but Womack scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Womack closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mac Womack seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Womack misses with a body punch.
Womack misses with the head strike.
Hasapis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hasapis tries to pull guard but Womack forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Womack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Womack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Hasapis throws a punch but it's blocked by Womack.
Hasapis throws a head punch that misses.
Womack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Womack tries a body shot but Hasapis blocks it.
Hasapis swings wildly with an uppercut but Womack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hasapis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hasapis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Womack with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fotos Hasapis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hasapis 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fotos Hasapis!
Our winner, Fotos Hasapis, 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: DC 54: Talvela vs Noeigati
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Hasapis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corleone Jr..
Hasapis throws a chopping leg kick but Corleone Jr. manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Corleone Jr. tries to counter with a clinch but Hasapis shakes him off and moves away.
Hasapis with a jab.
Corleone Jr. circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hasapis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Corleone Jr. swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hasapis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Corleone Jr. throws a body punch but Hasapis moves out of range.
Corleone Jr. misses with a hook.
Corleone Jr. misses with a looping right.
Hasapis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hasapis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hasapis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Corleone Jr. defends well and Hasapis ends up having to push Corleone Jr. into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Corleone Jr. has had enough of the clinch but Hasapis keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Hasapis fails to land.
Corleone Jr. swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corleone Jr. prevents a body shot from Hasapis.
Hasapis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corleone Jr.'s elbow.
Corleone Jr. blocking some punches.
Corleone Jr. misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corleone Jr. scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Corleone Jr. swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Hasapis.
Hasapis lands a shoulder strike.
Hasapis fails to pull guard.
Corleone Jr. working aggressively here.
Corleone Jr. effectively controlling the action here.
Corleone Jr. misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corleone Jr. lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hasapis.
Hasapis lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Corleone Jr. escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Corleone Jr. misses with a lunging right hand
and Hasapis counters with a straight right hand.
Hasapis throws an overhand right that lands on Corleone Jr.'s shoulder, as Corleone Jr. tries to avoid the shot.
Hasapis shoots for a double leg takedown but Corleone Jr. sprawls well. He's pushed Hasapis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fotos Hasapis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corleone Jr. moves out of range as Hasapis strikes.
Corleone Jr. swings for the body but Hasapis moves out of range.
Hasapis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Hasapis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hasapis throws a hook but Corleone Jr. avoids it easily.
Corleone Jr. has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hasapis scores with a hook to the body. Corleone Jr. takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corleone Jr. misses the jab.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Corleone Jr., right into the meat of the thigh.
Hasapis works the jab nicely.
Corleone Jr. throws a jab but it's blocked by Hasapis.
Hasapis feinted with a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Corleone Jr..
Corleone Jr. uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hasapis has time to react.
Hasapis throws a lazy right hand but Corleone Jr. sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hasapis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corleone Jr. paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hasapis tries to clinch up.
Corleone Jr. doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Decent striking displayed by Corleone Jr. there.
Corleone Jr. scores with a punch to the head.
Hasapis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Corleone Jr. counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hasapis throws a combination. Corleone Jr. tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Corleone Jr. scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hasapis doesn't seem bothered though.
Corleone Jr. with the inside leg kick.
Hasapis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hasapis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Corleone Jr. moves into range and clinches up with Hasapis.
Corleone Jr. misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hasapis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Corleone Jr. has a couple of punches blocked by Hasapis.
Hasapis tries a body shot but Corleone Jr. blocks it. #TD#
Hasapis tightens his grip and picks Corleone Jr. up, before dumping him to the ground. Corleone Jr. manages to land in guard.
Hasapis throws a strike but Corleone Jr. rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hasapis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Corleone Jr. puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hasapis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hasapis wants to get back to full guard but Corleone Jr. has mounted him!
Hasapis regains half guard.
Hasapis wants to improve his position but Corleone Jr. is controlling well.
Hasapis wants to get back to full guard but Corleone Jr. has mounted him!
Hasapis really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corleone Jr. tries to get up but Hasapis was controlling his body and he's reversed into guard.
Hasapis looking to sit in guard and control but Corleone Jr. gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Hasapis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hasapis looking for a sweep. Not yet Hasapis, not yet.
Hasapis wants to hit a sweep here but Corleone Jr. passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hasapis there!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hasapis looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sonny Corleone Jr. will probably get the nod.
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#
Corleone Jr. darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corleone Jr.. Hasapis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hasapis slips under a jab from Corleone Jr..#TD#
Corleone Jr. gets caught napping as Hasapis dives in and scores a takedown. Corleone Jr. manages to retain guard.
Corleone Jr. is trying to keep Hasapis in close.
Hasapis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hasapis postures up and lands a big shot to Corleone Jr.'s brow.
Hasapis wants to control from the top but Corleone Jr. keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasapis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hasapis throws a big right hand that misses.
Corleone Jr. is pulling down on Hasapis's head. It's preventing any offense from Hasapis, at least for the moment.#T1#
Hasapis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Corleone Jr. works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hasapis throws a strike but Corleone Jr. rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Corleone Jr. showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Corleone Jr. won't allow Hasapis to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hasapis looking for a guillotine here but Corleone Jr. defends easily.
Hasapis wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB#
Hasapis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Corleone Jr. passes into half guard.
Corleone Jr. trying to pass the guard but Hasapis defending well.
Hasapis wants to get back to full guard.
Corleone Jr. controlling the pace. #SUB#
Hasapis actively working from the bottom here.
Corleone Jr. wants to pass the guard but Hasapis is defending well. #T3#
Hasapis wants to get back to full guard but Corleone Jr. has mounted him!
Corleone Jr. fails to take his opponent's back.
Hasapis regains half guard.
Hasapis trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Corleone Jr. manages to pass to mount!
Hasapis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sonny Corleone Jr. has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hasapis scoring with some ground and pound.
Hasapis throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Hasapis tries to free his leg and advance position but Corleone Jr. is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hasapis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hasapis is in close to Corleone Jr.'s body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hasapis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hasapis throws a big right hand that misses.
Hasapis throws an elbow that misses. Corleone Jr. uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hasapis's guard. Nice move by Corleone Jr.!#REVB##SUB#
Hasapis is looking for a triangle but Corleone Jr. pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corleone Jr. advances to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Hasapis looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sonny Corleone Jr. will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Corleone Jr. misses its intended target.
Fotos Hasapis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corleone Jr. shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hasapis moves in looking to clinch but Corleone Jr. pushes him off.
Corleone Jr. takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hasapis misses the jab.
Hasapis wants to clinch up but Corleone Jr. keeps it at a distance.
Corleone Jr. fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hasapis.#CL#
Hasapis clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Corleone Jr..
Hasapis misses with the head strike.
Corleone Jr. lands a body punch.
Corleone Jr. taking a breather.
Corleone Jr. lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Corleone Jr..
Come on Corleone Jr. - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Corleone Jr. breaks the clinch.
Corleone Jr. moves out of range as Hasapis strikes.#T1#
Hasapis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hasapis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corleone Jr. is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hasapis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hasapis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Corleone Jr. on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Sonny Corleone Jr. has been cut.
Corleone Jr. is looking to clinch.
Sonny Corleone Jr. seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corleone Jr. lands with an uppercut that bounces Hasapis off the cage and back into range.
Corleone Jr. lands a nice shot that snaps Hasapis's head back.
Corleone Jr. thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hasapis if he has to take too many more of those.
Corleone Jr. darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Corleone Jr. throws a lazy right hand but Hasapis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hasapis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Corleone Jr. gets tackled into the cage by Hasapis. Hasapis maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hasapis.
Hasapis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corleone Jr. has a couple of punches blocked by Hasapis.
Hasapis misses with the head strike. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corleone Jr. pushes Hasapis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corleone Jr. pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sonny Corleone Jr. seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Corleone Jr. blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corleone Jr. tries to break the clinch but Hasapis is controlling the position.
Corleone Jr. looking to slow down the pace here.
Corleone Jr. stops a takedown attempt from Hasapis.
Corleone Jr. misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hasapis pushes Corleone Jr. back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hasapis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Corleone Jr. is defending well.
Corleone Jr. swings wildly with an uppercut but Hasapis uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Hasapis pulls Corleone Jr. into guard. #SUB#
Hasapis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hasapis being controlled here, momentarily. #T3##SUB#
Hasapis looking for subs off his back but Corleone Jr. has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hasapis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sonny Corleone Jr. is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hasapis is trying to keep Corleone Jr. in close.
Hasapis wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Corleone Jr. is now in half guard.
Corleone Jr. seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Corleone Jr. trying to pass the guard but Hasapis defending well.
Corleone Jr. works his way into full mount!
Hasapis tries to hold on but Corleone Jr. postures up.
Hasapis wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sonny Corleone Jr. comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Corleone Jr. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2023

#R1#
Hasapis avoids the body shot from Aphone.
Aphone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aphone misses with a few strikes there.
Hasapis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Aphone lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hasapis thumps Aphone with a low kick.#TD#
Hasapis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aphone is trying to defend but Hasapis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hasapis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hasapis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aphone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aphone looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hasapis trying to control the pace.
Hasapis lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aphone wants to get back to his feet.
Aphone is looking to get back to is feet but Hasapis passes into side control.
Hasapis trying to control the position but Aphone is working away.
Hasapis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Hasapis creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Aphone sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hasapis sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Aphone is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Aphone defending against the ground and pound.
Aphone is pushing Hasapis's head away, looking to escape. Hasapis manages to hold on to the position though.
Aphone is trying to escape the position but Hasapis is controlling the position.
Aphone is trying to buck Hasapis off.
Hasapis working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Hasapis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aphone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aphone is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hasapis is controlling him well.
Hasapis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Hasapis staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hasapis creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Aphone sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Aphone taking a bit of punishment here - Hasapis scoring with strikes.
Aphone is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hasapis is controlling him well.
Hasapis cracks Aphone with a big elbow. #SUB#
Hasapis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hasapis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hasapis cracks Aphone with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Aphone is trying to get back to his feet.
Hasapis cracks Aphone with a big elbow.
Aphone tries to escape but Hasapis is in control.
Aphone is trying to escape the position but Hasapis is controlling the position.
Aphone wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
Hasapis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Aphone is pushing Hasapis's head away, looking to escape. Hasapis manages to hold on to the position though.
Aphone is looking to get back to his feet here but Hasapis is keeping cool and he's managed to take Aphone's back.
Even with his hooks in, Hasapis manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Hasapis lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #ROC#Aphone is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Olivier Aphone has been cut.
Hasapis cracks Aphone with a big right hand from the back mount! Aphone immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Hasapis takes this one by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fotos Hasapis!
A very excited looking Fotos Hasapis 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.
Olivier Aphone was interviewed post fight and said 'i m done...'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hasapis throws a good cross that connects.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hasapis circles away.
We've been hearing reports that Hasapis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Diaz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hasapis scores with the left hand. Diaz knows he should have avoided that one.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Hasapis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hasapis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#Diaz is rocked!
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Hasapis finish him?
Fotos Hasapis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Diaz.
Hasapis scores with a leg kick.
Hasapis cracks Diaz with a hook to the temple - Diaz is on wobbly legs here! Hasapis swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Diaz falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Hasapis wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fotos Hasapis!
During a confident post fight interview, Fotos Hasapis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Nate Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'There’s round-winners, and there’s fighters'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Genie clinches.
Hasapis lands a shoulder strike.
Hasapis scores with a hook to the body.
Hasapis scores with a shoulder strike.
Hasapis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Genie backwards.
Hasapis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Genie or not. #BC#
Hasapis breaks the clinch.
Genie takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Sky Genie has been cut.
Hasapis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hasapis throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Hasapis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hasapis lands a nice shot that snaps Genie's head back. #ROC#Genie is rocked!
Hasapis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Genie. That did some damage!
Genie is still on wobbly legs! Can Hasapis finish him?
BOOM! Hasapis lands a beautiful left hook that drops Genie. Genie tries to recover but Hasapis is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Genie lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fotos Hasapis!
A relieved looking Fotos Hasapis 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 106
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1##TD#
Cartwright shoots in and bounces Mason off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Mason has wrist control.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cartwright lands a couple of elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mason is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a triangle but Mason pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cartwright has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mason postures up. #SUB#
Cartwright looking for a guillotine here but Mason defends easily. #T1#
Mason wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Mason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cartwright is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Cartwright pushes a forearm under Mason's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Mason is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cam Cartwright!
A relieved looking Cam Cartwright 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 88
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Mason connects with a body shot.
Korolev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Korolev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mason changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Korolev misses with a hook.
Mason is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Korolev throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Mason is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mason slips a jab from Korolev.
Mason steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Korolev misses with a hook. Mason ducked under it nicely.
Korolev lands a glancing blow to the side of Mason's head.
Korolev misses with the combination.
Korolev throws a jab but it's blocked by Mason.
Mason moves away from the strike by Korolev.
Korolev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mason fails with the takedown.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Korolev.#T1#
Korolev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Korolev lands with an uppercut that bounces Mason off the cage and back into range.
Mason pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Korolev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Alexander Korolev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Korolev throws a body shot but no joy.
Korolev lands with an uppercut that bounces Mason off the cage and back into range.
Mason scores with a jab. Korolev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Korolev misses. #TD2#
Mason shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mason showed some decent athleticism there.

Korolev has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mason is on him like a limpet, forcing Korolev back against the cage.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mason lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Mason.
Korolev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Korolev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Korolev letting Mason take a breather here.#BC#
Korolev breaks from the clinch.
Korolev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, jab by Korolev - just one landing.
Korolev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Korolev cracks Mason with an open hand slap.
Korolev swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Korolev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Korolev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mason slips under a jab.
Korolev throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Mason counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
Korolev working a defensive guard here.
Mason trying to control but Korolev is working from the bottom.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Korolev is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Mason stops Korolev from standing up.
Mason throws a strike but Korolev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mason avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mason is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mason lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Korolev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mason is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Korolev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Korolev throws a jab but it's blocked by Mason.
Alexander Korolev is winning the standup battle so far.
Korolev throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mason is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Korolev throws a hook but Mason avoids it easily.
Korolev misses with a hook. Mason ducked under it nicely.
Mason throws out a counter right but Korolev avoids it with no problem.
Korolev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Korolev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Korolev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mason circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from Korolev.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Korolev.
Korolev throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason dives in for a single leg takedown but Korolev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Korolev lunges at Mason with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mason's hand.
Mason rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Korolev to counter with a crisp jab.
A right-left combo lands from Korolev. #CUT#It looks like Walter Mason has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Korolev finds it's target.#T1#
Korolev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Korolev throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Korolev throws a big shot that misses.
Korolev looks to land a right hand but Mason moved out of range.
Mason moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Korolev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mason dives in and grabs Korolev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Korolev pushes down on Mason's head and hops out.
Korolev leaves Mason with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alexander Korolev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Mason.
Korolev throws an overhand right that lands on Mason's shoulder, as Mason tries to avoid the shot.
Mason slips under a jab.
Mason slips a straight right by Korolev.
Korolev with a jab.
Korolev misses with an uppercut. Mason saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Korolev misses the target. #T2#
Korolev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander Korolev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korolev misses with a looping left.
Mason lands a slapping body shot.
Mason fakes a head shot and lands one 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!
Mason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Korolev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mason is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Korolev rather than just go for the knockout.
Korolev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Korolev swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Mason counters with a nice double leg into side control. Korolev won't be happy with that.
Mason working the ground and pound.#ES#
Korolev sneaks out the side door and pushes Mason away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Korolev throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Mason counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Korolev manages to break the clinch.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
Korolev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Korolev misses with a lunging right hand
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
Korolev jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Mason closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Korolev wants to break free but Mason has control.
Korolev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?
Korolev tries to break free but Mason pushes him back against the cage.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Korolev breaks from the clinch.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korolev.
Korolev throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.
Korolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Korolev throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.
Korolev throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Korolev misses with a hook.
Mason let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD2#
Korolev gets caught flat footed, as Mason shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mason lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mason is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Walter Mason has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mason throws a big elbow that misses.
Mason with a nice head shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korolev wants to stand but Mason is controlling the position.
Mason content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mason has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Korolev controls Mason momentarily but Mason frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Korolev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Walter Mason'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. 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#
Mason shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Korolev misses with a wild body shot.
Korolev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Korolev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Korolev throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mason tries for a takedown but Korolev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Korolev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Korolev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Korolev thuds a left hand into Mason's body.
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korolev manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason cracks Korolev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mason looks to land a combination. Korolev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korolev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Mason closes the distance and pushes Korolev back into the cage.#T1#
Korolev tries to break the clinch but Mason is controlling the position.
Korolev gets underhooks to prevent Mason's takedown attempt.
Alexander Korolev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Mason.
Mason pushes Korolev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mason has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Korolev seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mason can turn it around.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Mason is trying to trip Korolev. He has hold of a leg but Korolev is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mason persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Mason 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.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Korolev is retaining full guard.
Korolev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mason wants to control from the top but Korolev keeps moving.
Walter Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##ES#
Korolev has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mason off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mason tries to clinch up but Korolev circles away and keeps his distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mason.
Korolev looks to land a left hand but Mason moved out of range nicely.
Korolev misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Mason counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Korolev takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Alexander Korolev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Korolev tries to buck Mason off but Mason is having none of it.
Korolev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mason off and has taken his back!
Mason tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Korolev cracks Mason with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mason sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Korolev prevents Mason from improving his position.#SUB2#
Mason with the active half guard here but Korolev passes nicely into side control.#T4#
Korolev postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SU#
Korolev decides to stand back up. Korolev steps back and let's Mason get back to his feet.
Korolev swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Mason drives through with a takedown into guard.

Korolev wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason walks into a straight right hand from Korolev.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Korolev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Korolev, 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: BMF 11- Alfonzo vs Cadena
Date: Sep 13, 2021

#R1#
Mason leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mason defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Mason shoots for a double leg takedown but Diaz sprawls well. He's pushed Mason's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Diaz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mason looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mason is looking for a sweep.
Mason sneaks back into half guard.
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is keen to just control but Mason is a slippery customer.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Diaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mason trying to control but Diaz postures up.
Mason manages to get to full guard.
Mason wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mason displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mason defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Mason into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Mason lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz has a hand on Mason's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mason takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Mason can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Diaz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3#
Diaz trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mason working a defensive guard here.
Mason throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Diaz trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason trying to control the position here.
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 Hick Diaz 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#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Mason, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Mason against the cage but Mason circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Diaz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diaz trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Diaz pushes down on Mason's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mason felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working. #T1#
Mason moves into full guard.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz passes Mason's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mason trying to control here.
Hick Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mason has managed to free his arm - good work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.
Mason keeps control of the position for the meantime. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD#
Diaz shoots in and bounces Mason off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mason trying to control the position.
Mason wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason has control of Diaz's left arm, preventing Diaz from doing any damage.
Diaz trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom. #T4#
Mason throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mason.
Mason stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mason wants it to stay on the feet.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mason defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Mason into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hick Diaz dominated that second round.
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#
Mason will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mason circles away.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mason defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Mason into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Mason has clasped his hands together around Diaz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Diaz tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Mason looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mason connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mason controlling the position easily from mount.
Mason punching from mount but Diaz doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T1#
Mason is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Diaz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mason unloading with bombs!
Diaz wants to hold on but Mason pushes him away.
Diaz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mason winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Walter Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mason wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Mason is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
Mason winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Mason lands with a punch from half guard.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mason throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mason.
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mason stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mason wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mason looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Mason there. #T4#
Mason wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Mason is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Mason postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hick Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Mason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diaz 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hick Diaz!
A relieved looking Hick Diaz 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: BMF 9- Gettin’ Paid
Date: Aug 30, 2021

#R1#
Mason with a poor takedown
and Wilder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mason thinking.
Mason tries for a takedown but Wilder circles away easily
and Wilder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Mason fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wilder to the ground. Mason is now in Wilder's guard.
Wilder is wriggling around but Mason manages to pass to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVB#
Mason thows a huge punch but Wilder dodges it nicely.
Mason sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wilder defending well though.
Mason takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wilder is looking to improve his position.
Mason wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilder keeps working. #T1#
Mason thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wilder is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mason throwing shots but Wilder is blocking nicely.
Mason is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mason is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wilder is trying to control but can't.
Mason content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wilder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mason.
Mason wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilder keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Mason scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wilder is trying to control Mason's posture but Mason avoids it. #T3#
Wilder seems a little lost for a moment, as Mason dominates the positioning.
Mason throws a strike aimed at the side of Wilder's head but Wilder avoids it well.
A control attempt from Wilder but he's now mounted!
Mason is landing with some decent strikes but Wilder is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mason throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Mason.
Wilder really wants to buck Mason off and get back to his feet.
Mason has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wilder's face. #T4#
Mason is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mason lands a big elbow.
Wilder is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mason looking to control but Wilder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mason scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wilder?
Mason is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Mason dominated that round.
That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Mason has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Mason turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mason tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Wilder felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mason working the head and body with strikes.
Mason lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mason wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilder keeps working.
Walter Mason overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason working the body and head with strikes. #T1#
Mason throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mason throws an elbow but Wilder slips to the side and avoids it well.
An elbow from Mason crashes against the mat.
Mason scoring with punches and elbows.
Wilder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mason. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The strikes coming from Mason are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mason wants to control but Wilder is keeping him busy.
Mason fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mason working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Wilder managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mason.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilder can do to turn this around?
Mason scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mason looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wilder is avoiding damage well.
The ground and pound from Mason seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wilder is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mason connects with a decent elbow.
Mason is working Wilder over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mason landing a few strikes.
Check out the look on Mason's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason controls the position. #T3#
Wilder takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Check out the look on Mason's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mason lands some shots froms side control.
Mason in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mason works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mason lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Wilder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mason is working Wilder over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Mason trying to control the action but Wilder is working from the bottom.
Mason cracks Wilder with a big elbow.
Mason working the ground and pound from side control.
Mason misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mason lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wilder down.
Mason misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mason lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lull in the action here as Mason stalls from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Mason dominated that second round.
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#
Mason fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wilder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Mason drives through and clinches with Wilder against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Mason's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wilder throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
Mason is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wilder is defending well.
Wilder misses with the head strike. #TD#
Mason gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wilder is looking to get back to is feet but Mason passes into side control.
Wilder is not content to let Mason control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason landing strikes. #T1#
Wilder seems a little lost for a moment, as Mason dominates the positioning.
Mason in side control, throwing shots but Wilder defends.
Wilder defending against the ground and pound.
Mason tries to score with some ground and pound. Wilder controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mason has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mason sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wilder is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mason cracks Wilder with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The strikes coming from Mason are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mason looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wilder is avoiding damage well.
Titus Wilder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walter Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A lull in the action here.
Mason throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mason lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mason creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wilder sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mason working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mason has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
An elbow from Mason crashes against the mat.
Mason controls the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Mason fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wilder to the ground. Mason is now in Wilder's guard.
Wilder being controlled here, momentarily.
Wilder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Mason landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mason looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mason, 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: BMF 6- Cashin' Checks
Date: Aug 08, 2021

#R1#
Briggs swings for the body but Mason moves out of range. #TD2#
Briggs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mason to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Briggs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mason manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mason wants to sweep but no luck.
Briggs trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Briggs is looking to work some ground and pound but Mason has wrist control.#T1#
Mason working a defensive guard here.
Briggs 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.
Briggs wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Mason is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Briggs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mason on the ground.
Briggs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mason.
Mason scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Briggs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mason.
Briggs wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.
Mason seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Briggs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Briggs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Briggs tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Mason not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Mason.
Briggs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mason.
Mason looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mason is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mason lands with a punch from half guard.
Mason uses his free foot to push down on Briggs's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Briggs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason landing strikes from the mount and Briggs is in trouble! #CUT2#It looks like Macka Briggs has been cut.#T3#
Mason working Briggs over with strikes here.
Mason postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Briggs looks a forlorn figure.
Mason connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mason landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mason cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mason working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The referee warns Briggs that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Briggs takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC2#Briggs is rocked!#CUT2#Macka Briggs's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mason lands a big elbow - Briggs is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Briggs is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Walter Mason!
After winning the bout, Walter Mason thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DFN 5
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Quigley misses the shot to the body.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Quigley as he jumps to the side.
Quigley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mason sprawls well. Mason wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Quigley gets slowly back to his feet.
Quigley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mason.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mason tries to sprawl but Quigley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Quigley is thwarting Mason's attempts to control the position.
Quigley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mason knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason gets full guard.
Quigley won't allow Mason to sweep him here.
Mason is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Quigley wants to control but Mason passes into side. #T1#
Mason looks up at the clock and then as Quigley takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mason smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Quigley struggling a bit here.
Quigley is looking to reverse the position.
Mason trying to control the position but Quigley is working away.
Mason works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mason advances to full mount.
Quigley can't escape the position.
Mason lands a big elbow.
Mason wants to control the pace but Quigley is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mason fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T2#
Mason pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mason landing strikes from the mount and Quigley is in trouble!
Mason has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Quigley is working to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Mason connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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!
Quigley is working to get back to half guard.
Quigley tries to lock up and control but Mason gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Quigley is squirming around, avoiding Mason's attempts to control the action.
Mason looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mason lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T3#
Mason in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #ROC#Quigley is rocked!
Mason landing strikes from the mount.
Quigley is still in real trouble! Can Mason finish him?
Mason with good strikes from the mount here!
Quigley seems to have recovered his senses.
Quigley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mason trying to control but Quigley is having none of it.
Mason with shots to the head and body - Quigley looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mason lands a couple of good shots and Quigley has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mason is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Quigley is taking damage to the body and 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!
Mason controls the position.#T4#
Mason cracks Quigley with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Quigley from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Quigley tries to escape the position.
Quigley is taking damage to the body and head.
Quigley tries to escape but Mason has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Quigley covers up after that shot from Mason.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Mason. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Quigley tries to break free.
Mason lands a shot to the head.
Mason throwing damaging strikes from the back! Quigley could be in trouble here!
Quigley trying to control but not successfully.
Mason throwing damaging strikes from the back! Quigley could be in trouble here! #T5#
Quigley prevents Mason from getting a body triangle.
Mason is landing with strikes. Quigley can't take much more of this.
Quigley rolls, trying to escape but Mason keeps control of the position.
Mason is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Quigley right now.
Mason is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Quigley. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
I would not like to be Quigley right now.
I really don't envy Quigley right now.
Mason is landing with strikes from the back.
Mason scores with punches from the back.
Quigley trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Quigley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T6#
Quigley looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mason.
Mason lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Quigley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mason. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quigley is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mason cracks Quigley with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Quigley from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason punches Quigley on the ear.
Mason lands punches and elbows.
Quigley looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mason lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Mason.
Mason scores with punches and elbows. #T7#
Mason is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Quigley is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mason throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Quigley!
Mason slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Mason scores with punches to the body.
Mason controlling well, preventing Quigley from escaping the position.
Mason lands a shot to the head.
Mason is working the ground and pound. Can Quigley escape?
I really don't envy Quigley right now.
Mason lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Quigley.
Mason softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Mason is punishing Quigley with strikes - can he finish him?!#T8#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mason controlling the positon.
Can Quigley hold on?! Mason is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Can Quigley hold on?! Mason is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Quigley trying to control the position but Mason manages to sink in the hooks.
Mason lands punches and elbows.
Mason scores with punches and elbows.
Mason keeps control of the position as Quigley tries to break free.
Mason is loading up with his shots from the back and Quigley is in big trouble! Quigley taps out to strikes and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Walter Mason!
A very excited looking Walter Mason 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: DFN 1: MW GP OPENING ROUND
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1##CL#
Mason has managed to clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mason just stands there and leans against the ropes.#TD#
Mason is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Diaz can't fight it off and eventually Mason manages to take the fight to the floor. Diaz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diaz is wriggling around but Mason manages to pass to half guard.
Diaz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#REVB#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but Mason is having none of it.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mason distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a triangle here but Mason uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T1#
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Mason keeps moving and retains side control.
Diaz pushes Mason away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mason gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mason trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Mason cracks Diaz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Mason working away.
Mason in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mason wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz is still trying to improve position.
Mason working away.#T2#
Diaz tries to bench press Mason off him but Mason keeps the position.
Check out the look on Mason's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mason working the head with strikes.
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Diaz pushes Mason off looking to stand but Mason dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz taking some punishment here, with Mason in his half guard.
Mason frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diaz wants to control but Mason is having none of it.
Diaz really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Diaz tries to lock up and control but Mason gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mason haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mason working the ground and pound effectively.
Mason prevents Diaz from getting the reversal.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diaz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mason working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz is trying to control but Mason manages to pass to mount!
Diaz is squirming around, avoiding Mason's attempts to control the action.
Mason avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.#T4#
Diaz trying desperately to get to his feet.
Diaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz is looking to get to half guard.
Mason fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Mason.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason prevents Diaz from getting the reversal.
Diaz is bucking up trying to escape but Mason cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Diaz can't escape the position.
Diaz wants to control but Mason is having none of it.
Mason fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T5#
Diaz wants to try and get back to his feet.
Diaz tries to lock up and control but Mason gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mason lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Diaz hang on?
Mason can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Diaz wants to hold on but Mason pushes him away.#T6#
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Mason isn't that keen on the idea.
Mason with the ground and pound from mount.
Diaz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving. #SUB2#
Diaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mason is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mason has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Diaz working a defensive guard here. #T7#
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a triangle here but Mason uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Diaz is trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz is trying to improve his position.
Diaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mason off and has taken his back!
Mason wants to control his opponent's hands but Diaz gets his hands free. #T8#
Mason is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Diaz is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Diaz not allowing Mason to control his hands.
Mason is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mason knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mason for a finish.
You can see the frustration on Mason's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T9##SUB2#
Diaz working for the choke.
Mason breaks Diaz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mason passes into half guard.
Mason looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Diaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Mason dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Mason shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Mason manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diaz on his heels. He'll look to pass Diaz's guard now, I'm sure.
Mason is working Diaz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mason won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for subs off his back but Mason has passed one foot through into half guard.
Diaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Diaz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mason is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Diaz.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Mason working away.
Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Diaz wants to advance to full mount but Mason doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Mason is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mason stops Diaz from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Mason slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for subs off his back but Mason has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Mason moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Diaz.#T2#
Mason trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Mason cracks Diaz with a big right hand but Diaz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mason scoring with punches from side control.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.
Mason landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mason asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Diaz tries to buck Mason off but Mason is having none of it.#T3#
Mason working away.
Mason cracks Diaz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Mason keeps moving and retains side control.
Mason cracks Diaz with a big elbow.
Mason scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Diaz to see if he's OK.
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mason working the ground and pound.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mason wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz wants to control but Mason postures up.#T4#
Diaz tries to buck Mason off but Mason is having none of it.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Mason landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Mason keeps moving and retains side control.
Mason is working Diaz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Diaz is trying to improve his position.
Mason in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Diaz is trying to improve his position.
Mason lands an elbow. #T5#
Diaz is pushing Mason's head away, looking to escape. Mason manages to hold on to the position though.
Mason lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Diaz down.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Diaz is not content to let Mason control the position.
Diaz is trying to control Mason's posture but Mason avoids it.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.
Mason working away.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?#T6#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mason trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
Diaz trying to remain calm as Mason controls from the top position.
Mason working the ground and pound.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mason off and has taken his back!
Mason rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mason still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mason has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Diaz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Walter Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T7#
Mason lands strikes from half guard.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Mason sits in half guard.
Mason working Diaz over with strikes.
Diaz gets back to full guard.
Mason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Diaz has an active guard here but Mason has managed to pass into half guard.
Mason is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
Mason drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Mason scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mason trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Mason working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz is trying to stand up here but Mason is controlling him well.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz is trying is best to control the position here.
Mason tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Mason working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Diaz is looking to escape.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mason is working away from the top position though.
Diaz keeping control of the position.
Walter Mason overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T9#
Mason drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz wants to control but Mason passes into side.
Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mason is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mason has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hick Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Diaz is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mason is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hick Diaz!
Hick Diaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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