Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TR84: Labor Day Bonanza
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Hilton Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Schultz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Hilton Jr misses. #CL2#
Hilton Jr forces Schultz back against the cage and clinches.
Hilton Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Schultz blocks with his arms.
Hilton Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schultz avoids it.
Hilton Jr lands a knee to the body.
Hilton Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schultz swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Schultz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hilton Jr struggling a bit here.
Schultz trying to control the position but Hilton Jr is working away.
Schultz working away.
Hilton Jr taking punishment in the form of punches.
Schultz is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hilton Jr's shoulder. That is not cool.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hilton Jr tries to buck Schultz off but Schultz is having none of it.#T1#
Schultz working away.
Schultz wants to control but Hilton Jr is keeping him busy.
Schultz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Schultz trying to control the position but Hilton Jr is working away. #SUB#
Schultz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hilton Jr tries to buck Schultz off but Schultz is having none of it.
Hilton Jr takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hilton Jr is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Schultz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Schultz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sloppy strikes there by Schultz.
You can see the frustration on Hilton Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schultz wants to control but Hilton Jr is keeping him busy.
Hilton Jr is trying to control Schultz's posture but Schultz avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hilton Jr is not content to let Schultz control the position.
Hilton Jr tries to buck Schultz off but Schultz is having none of it.
Schultz working the ground and pound.
Schultz landing a few strikes.
Schultz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Schultz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schultz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Schultz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Hilton Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Schultz tries for a kimura but Hilton Jr is defending well.
Hilton Jr is trying to improve his position.
Hilton Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hilton Jr keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Hilton Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Schultz controlling the position from side mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Schultz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Schultz working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hilton Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hilton Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schultz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schultz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Schultz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Schultz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hilton Jr quickly recovers to half guard.
Hilton Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Schultz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Schultz wants to pass to mount but Hilton Jr is defending the position.
Schultz working Hilton Jr over with strikes.
Hilton Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Schultz sits in half guard.
Schultz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hilton Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hilton Jr trying to control here. #T1##SUB#
Schultz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schultz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hilton Jr's head.
Schultz slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz throwing shots but Hilton Jr is blocking nicely.
Schultz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hilton Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Hilton Jr working for a triangle but Schultz defends it easily.
Schultz looking to pass the guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Schultz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hilton Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schultz has managed to get both his arms back between Hilton Jr's legs - danger averted.
Schultz controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Hilton Jr looking for subs off his back but Schultz has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hilton Jr is looking for a sweep. Schultz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Schultz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mike Schultz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Schultz prevents Hilton Jr from improving his position.
Schultz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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. Schultz connects with a nice short shot to Hilton Jr's temple.
Schultz is trying to control. Hilton Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hilton Jr is looking to improve his position.
Hilton Jr has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tappelukerho. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Schultz is keen to just control but Hilton Jr is a slippery customer.
Hilton Jr controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Schultz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schultz trying to control from Hilton Jr's half guard. Hilton Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hilton Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Hilton Jr, not yet. #SUB2#
Hilton Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schultz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Schultz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schultz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Schultz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hilton Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Schultz is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Schultz dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Schultz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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.
Schultz lands a nice forearm strike.
Schultz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hilton Jr is being controlled here. #SUB#
Schultz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schultz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hilton Jr keeps working.
Schultz in side control, throwing shots but Hilton Jr defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
You can see the frustration on Hilton Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Hilton Jr is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Schultz is staying active.#SUB#
Schultz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hilton Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Schultz is looking to take a break and control but Hilton Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schultz 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.
Schultz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hilton Jr regains half guard there - taking advantage of Schultz's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schultz thows a huge punch but Hilton Jr dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Hilton Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schultz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hilton Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Hilton Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schultz is trying to control the action in half guard but Hilton Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schultz prevents Hilton Jr from improving his position.#SUB#
Schultz is looking for a kimura here.
Hilton Jr is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Hilton Jr tries to get to full guard but Schultz has control of the leg.
Schultz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Schultz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Well, if Schultz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Schultz wants to pass the guard but Hilton Jr is defending well.
Davey Hilton Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schultz throwing shots but Hilton Jr is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Hilton Jr actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Schultz lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Hilton Jr trying to control but Schultz postures up.
Schultz controlling the action here.
Schultz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schultz content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz 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.
Hilton Jr tries to get to full guard but Schultz has control of the leg.
Schultz is controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Schultz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schultz, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Schultz!

Event: VFC 102 Schwarzschild vs Welch
Date: Aug 08, 2022

#R1#
Hilton Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Hilton Jr wants to counter the offense by Hoshino and move into the clinch position.
Hilton Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoshino.
Davey Hilton Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hilton Jr looks to throw a body kick
and Hoshino counters with a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hoshino. Hilton Jr shrugs it off though.
Hoshino keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoshino looks for the body kick but Hilton Jr saw that one coming.
Hoshino lands a nice looking body shot.
Hoshino swats away the attempt to clinch by Hilton Jr.
Hoshino throws a series of punches but Hilton Jr avoids them all with ease.
Hilton Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Hoshino pushes him away.
A lazy body kick from Hilton Jr
and Hoshino counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilton Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hoshino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hilton Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hilton Jr misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Hilton Jr is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hilton Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoshino is looking to counter punch.
Hoshino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoshino throws the kick towards the body but Hilton Jr avoids it.
Hoshino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hilton Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hilton Jr 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.
Nice cross by Hoshino.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hilton Jr. Hoshino shrugs it off though.
Hilton Jr looks to land a left hand but Hoshino moved out of range nicely.
Hoshino throws a leg kick but Hilton Jr moved away.
Hilton Jr tries to clinch up.
Hoshino looks for the body kick but Hilton Jr saw that one coming.
Hoshino attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Hilton Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoshino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoshino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hilton Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hoshino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hilton Jr.#CL2#
Hilton Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoshino, pushing him back against the cage.
Hilton Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hoshino.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hilton Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hoshino is defending well for now.
Hoshino lands an uppercut.
Hilton Jr tries a knee to the head but Hoshino blocks it.
Hilton Jr missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Hoshino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hilton Jr moves in looking to clinch but Hoshino pushes him off.
Hoshino fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hilton Jr just manages to avoid it.
Hoshino is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Hilton Jr rushes Hoshino and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Hoshino breaks from the clinch.
Hilton Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Hoshino throws a body shot but no joy.
Hilton Jr takes one on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hoshino.
Hoshino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hoshino throws a leg kick which misses Hilton Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Hilton Jr tries to avoid it.
Hoshino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hilton Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hilton Jr misses with the body kick
and Hoshino counters with a thumping low kick.
Hoshino misses with a looping right.
Hilton Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hoshino counters with an outside leg kick.
Hilton Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoshino.
Hoshino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hilton Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hilton Jr throws a body punch but Hoshino moves out of range. #T4#
Hilton Jr throws a lazy right hand but Hoshino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoshino jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hilton Jr throws out a loose jab but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hilton Jr moves out of range as Hoshino throws a body kick.
Hilton Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hoshino looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hilton Jr tries to clinch but Hoshino moves out of range. #CL2#
Hilton Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hoshino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Hoshino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hilton Jr misses with a body punch
and Hoshino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoshino lands with a nice body kick.
Hoshino scores with a nice body kick.
Hilton Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hoshino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoshino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hilton Jr is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hilton Jr is looking to clinch.
Hoshino lands a really nice looking cross but Hilton Jr seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuji Hoshino 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#
Hoshino circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hoshino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoshino lands with an overhand left.
Hoshino slips under a jab.
Hoshino tries to land a front kick but Hilton Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hilton Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoshino misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hilton Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hilton Jr tries to land a front kick but Hoshino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino is looking to slow Hilton Jr down with leg kicks.
Hoshino moves out of range of the body kick from Hilton Jr.
Hilton Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hilton Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hoshino.
Hilton Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hoshino counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Hilton Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoshino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hilton Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hoshino lands with a kick to the temple. Hilton Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Yuuji Hoshino is winning the standup battle so far.
Hilton Jr tries to clinch but Hoshino is having none of it. #CL2#
Hilton Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoshino, pushing him back against the cage.
Hoshino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hilton Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hoshino avoids it.
Hilton Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Hilton Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hoshino is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Hoshino scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Hoshino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoshino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hilton Jr can do to turn this around?
Hilton Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hoshino blocks the body kick. #T2#
Hilton Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from Hilton Jr.
Hoshino tries to work over Hilton Jr's front leg with a kick but Hilton Jr checks it.
Hilton Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hilton Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hilton Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hoshino throws a chopping leg kick but Hilton Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoshino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoshino is looking to score with low kicks.
Hilton Jr wants to clinch up but Hoshino keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Hilton Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hilton Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hoshino avoiding damage as Hilton Jr throws knees to the body. #BC#
Hoshino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoshino lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hilton Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hoshino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoshino punishes Hilton Jr's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Hilton Jr tries to clinch up but Hoshino circles away and keeps his distance.
Hilton Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoshino feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hoshino moves out of range as Hilton Jr throws a body kick.
Hilton Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hoshino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hilton Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Hoshino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hoshino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hilton Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hoshino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hilton Jr momentarily.
Hilton Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hoshino counters with a body kick.
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
Hilton Jr tries to clinch but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoshino appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Hoshino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hoshino tried to score with a low kick but Hilton Jr checks it.
Hilton Jr moves to clinch but Hoshino breaks away
enabling Hoshino to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Hilton Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Hilton Jr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hoshino.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hilton Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Hoshino breaks from the clinch.
Hoshino is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body punch from Hoshino.
Hilton Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoshino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hoshino tests Hilton Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hilton Jr tries to clinch up.
Hilton Jr is looking to clinch but Hoshino is avoiding it.
Hilton Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoshino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoshino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuji Hoshino dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
Hoshino throws a leg kick but Hilton Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hilton Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoshino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Hoshino.
Hoshino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hilton Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoshino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hilton Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoshino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hilton Jr tries to clinch up.
Hoshino throws a sloppy head kick and Hilton Jr moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino moves out of range of the body kick from Hilton Jr.
Hoshino thuds a left hand into Hilton Jr's body.
Hilton Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hilton Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hilton Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hilton Jr fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Hoshino is looking to land body kicks.
A big right from Hoshino misses. #CL2#
Hilton Jr instigates a clinch. #BC#
Hoshino manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Hoshino misses.
Hilton Jr wants to counter the offense by Hoshino and move into the clinch position.
Hoshino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hoshino throws a solid leg kick but Hilton Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hoshino.
Hilton Jr wants to counter the offense by Hoshino and move into the clinch position.
Hilton Jr thows a leg kick but Hoshino checks it
and Hoshino counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hilton Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hilton Jr looks to land a left hand but Hoshino moved out of range nicely.
Hoshino circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hoshino counters with a stiff right hand.
Hilton Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Hilton Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoshino at a distance.
Hilton Jr throws the kick towards the body but Hoshino avoids it.
Hilton Jr tries to move into range but Hoshino moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hoshino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoshino moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hilton Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Hilton Jr misses
and Hoshino counters with a body kick that stops Hilton Jr in his tracks momentarily.
Hilton Jr is looking to clinch.
And Hoshino counters with a quick kick to the body but Hilton Jr blocks it.
Hilton Jr closes the distance but Hoshino moves to the side
and Hoshino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hilton Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hoshino rather than just go for the knockout.
Hilton Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hoshino throws a leg kick which misses Hilton Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Hilton Jr tries to avoid it.
Hoshino lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Hilton Jr misses the jab.
Hoshino connects with a single shot there.
Hoshino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hilton Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hoshino cracks a nice hook into Hilton Jr's ribs.
Hilton Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Hilton Jr throws the kick towards the body but Hoshino avoids it.
Hilton Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Hoshino counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Crunch! Hoshino slams his shin into Hilton Jr's torso.
Hoshino throws the kick towards the body but Hilton Jr avoids it.
Davey Hilton Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoshino is looking to land body kicks.
Hilton Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hoshino wants to land a leg kick but Hilton Jr is out of range.
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Hilton Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hoshino scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hilton Jr takes a swing at Hoshino's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hoshino. That's going to slow Hilton Jr down.
Hoshino wants to slow Hilton Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Hilton Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hoshino keeps the fight on the outside.
Hilton Jr missing with a left hand there. Hoshino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hilton Jr throws a leg kick
and Hoshino counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hilton Jr misses with a hook
letting Hoshino counter with a right hand.
Hilton Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Hoshino.
Nice body kick there by Hoshino.
Yuuji Hoshino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hilton Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoshino moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuuji Hoshino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hoshino, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuuji Hoshino!
A very excited looking Yuuji Hoshino 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: VFC 95 Hall vs Ivkov
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Hilton Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hilton Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Redd only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hilton Jr tries to clinch but Redd is having none of it.
Redd throws out a counter right but Hilton Jr avoids it with no problem.
Hilton Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Hilton Jr misses.
Hilton Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hilton Jr misses the target.
Redd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Redd throws a body shot but no joy.
Hilton Jr 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.
Hilton Jr throws a jab when Redd was well out of range.#TD2#
Redd throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hilton Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Redd finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redd won't allow Hilton Jr to sweep him here. #T1#
Hilton Jr keeping full guard, as Redd tries to pass.
Redd being controlled here momentarily.
Hilton Jr trying to control the position.
Hilton Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hilton Jr 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#
Hilton Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Redd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hilton Jr working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Redd tries to free his leg and advance position but Hilton Jr is retaining full guard.
Hilton Jr is trying to control the position but Redd postures up.
Redd has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LA Fitness. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Redd looking to pass the guard.
Redd engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Redd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hilton Jr.
Hilton Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Redd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Redd scores with a jab. Hilton Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Hilton Jr tries to clinch up but Redd circles away and keeps his distance.
Redd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hilton Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Redd! But no joy.
Hilton Jr is looking to clinch but Redd is avoiding it.
Hilton Jr looks for the body kick but Redd saw that one coming.
Redd slips under a jab from Hilton Jr.
Redd moves out of range as Hilton Jr throws a body kick.
Redd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Redd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hilton Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Redd unleashes a big counter combination but Hilton Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hilton Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hilton Jr is looking to clinch.
Hilton Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redd.
Redd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hilton Jr's head backwards.
Davey Hilton Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Redd looks to land a left hand but Hilton Jr moved out of range nicely.
Redd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hilton Jr slips a jab from Redd.
Redd looks to land a left hand but Hilton Jr moved out of range nicely.
Redd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hilton Jr throws a shot from downtown. Redd moves away and avoids it.
Redd tries to counter with a clinch but Hilton Jr shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Hilton Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Redd is trying to push Hilton Jr away but Hilton Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Redd is looking to break free of the clinch but Hilton Jr has double underhooks. #TD2#
Redd works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hilton Jr is keeping the position for now.
Redd won't allow Hilton Jr to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kodiyak Redd dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Redd has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hilton Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Redd avoids the damage to the body.
Hilton Jr trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hilton Jr missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Redd manages to break the clinch.
Hilton Jr tries to clinch but Redd is having none of it. #CL2#
Redd rushes Hilton Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Redd avoiding damage as Hilton Jr throws knees to the body.
Hilton Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redd is defending well for now.
Hilton Jr trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Redd.
Hilton Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Redd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Redd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hilton Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Redd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Hilton Jr missing with knees to the body.
Hilton Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redd avoids it.
Hilton Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Hilton Jr missing with knees to the body.
Hilton Jr landing knees to the head.
Hilton Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Redd lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #TD2#
Redd lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Redd content to control rather than advance.
Redd is trying to control. Hilton Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hilton Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Redd scores with a couple of nice shots.
Redd wants to control but Hilton Jr is keeping him busy. #T2#
Hilton Jr wants to control but Redd is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hilton Jr is looking for a sweep. Redd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hilton Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Redd working the head and body with strikes.
Hilton Jr trying to hold on to Redd's head to control him but Redd postures up.
Hilton Jr wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redd working over Hilton Jr with some ground and pound. Hilton Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Redd is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Redd thows a huge punch but Hilton Jr dodges it nicely. #T3#
Redd scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hilton Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hilton Jr is looking to control Redd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hilton Jr avoid being mounted?
Hilton Jr desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Redd wants to pass the guard but Hilton Jr is defending well.
Redd keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hilton Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Redd scores with a couple of nice shots.
Redd throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Redd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hilton Jr is concentrating on defense, preventing Redd from advancing position.
Redd not doing much here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hilton Jr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hilton Jr is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Hilton Jr closes the distance and pushes Redd back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kodiyak Redd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hilton Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redd throws out the jab.
Hilton Jr tries to clinch but Redd moves out of range.
Redd avoids a kick to the body. #TD2#
Redd drives through with a takedown into Hilton Jr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Hilton Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redd stopping the sweep attempt from Hilton Jr.
Redd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd postures up. #T1#
Redd tries to free his leg and advance position but Hilton Jr is retaining full guard.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Hilton Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Redd moves out of range of the strikes.
Hilton Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hilton Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hilton Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Redd let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Davey Hilton Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Hilton Jr is looking to clinch.
Hilton Jr throws a leg kick but Redd moved away.
Hilton Jr tries to clinch there but Redd circles away.
Redd is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Redd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2##CL#
Hilton Jr instigates a clinch.
Hilton Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Redd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hilton Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redd's elbow.
Hilton Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Davey Hilton Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hilton Jr landing knees to the body.
Hilton Jr missing with knees to the body.
Hilton Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Redd blocks it with crossed arms.
Hilton Jr tries to throw a body punch but Redd avoids it by throwing Hilton Jr back against the cage.
Redd is pushing Hilton Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Redd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hilton Jr backwards. #T3##TD2#
Redd has Hilton Jr pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Redd pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hilton Jr tumbling to the mat - Redd dives into Hilton Jr's guard.
Hilton Jr keeping moving, preventing Redd from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Redd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Hilton Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Redd has passed into half guard!
Redd uses his free foot to push down on Hilton Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hilton Jr.
Davey Hilton Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hilton Jr tries to hold on but Redd pushes him away. #T4#
A nice elbow there by Redd.
Redd raining down shots from the mount!
Hilton Jr wants to control but Redd is having none of it.
Redd landing shots from mount.
Redd raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hilton Jr is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hilton Jr taking shots to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: The Island Season 13, 135 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Knights darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knights throws a lazy right hand but Hilton Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hilton Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Knights.
Knights thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knights jabs Hilton Jr right on the nose. Hilton Jr blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Hilton Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Knights lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Knights.
Hilton Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Knights avoids the damage to the body.
Hilton Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hilton Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knights looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hilton Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Knights avoids the damage to the body.
Hilton Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knights can't find room to land a body shot as Hilton Jr controls the action.
Knights lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hilton Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knights.
Hilton Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knights misses with a punch to the body.
Hilton Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knights avoids it.#TD#
Hilton Jr jumps guard.
Knights controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Knights avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Hilton Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Hilton Jr working for a triangle but Knights defends it easily.
Hilton Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Hilton Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hilton Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Knights advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hilton Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Knights content to stall in guard here.
Hilton Jr looking to control.
Knights stays in close to Hilton Jr's body and controls the position. #T2#
Knights slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Knights is staying tight to Hilton Jr's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Knights's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hilton Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hilton Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Well, if Knights is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3#
Knights moves into full mount! Hilton Jr won't be happy about that!
Knights controlling from the full mount.
Hilton Jr has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hilton Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Knights takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hilton Jr tries to hold on but Knights postures up.
Knights really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hilton Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knights looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hilton Jr tries to reverse the position but Knights maintains control.
Knights controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Hilton Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Knights content just to control the position here.
Hilton Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Knights seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Knights is thwarting Hilton Jr's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Knights is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hilton Jr tries to roll over but Knights keeps him under control.
Knights is taking a breather. Hilton Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nightey Knights dominated that round.
That's time! Hilton Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Knights connects with a nice looking jab.
Nightey Knights seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knights throws out a powerful jab.
Knights misses with a right hand #CL#
and Hilton Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Good body shot from Knights.
Hilton Jr missing with knees to the body.
Knights softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hilton Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Hilton Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knights is defending well for now.
Knights lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Knights.
Hilton Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Knights avoids the damage to the body.
Knights lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hilton Jr backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knights lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hilton Jr or not.
Knights makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Knights on the inside.
Knights misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nightey Knights seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knights lands a left hand.
Hilton Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knights is defending well for now.
Knights lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knights lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Hilton Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knights lands a body punch.
Knights lands with a short shot to the head.
Knights softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knights managing to block the knees to the body from Hilton Jr.
Knights working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knights.
A body shot lands from Knights.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hilton Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knights has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knights scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Knights - that landed with a thud.
Knights working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Knights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Knights.
A nice left hand lands by Knights.
Knights lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knights lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Knights.
Knights lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Knights.
A left hand lands to the body for Knights.
Knights throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Knights lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knights lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knights lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hilton Jr or not.
Knights is leaning against Hilton Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knights working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knights lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Knights.
A short right from Knights on the inside.
Knights throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knights cracks Hilton Jr with a nice body shot.
Knights works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knights works on Hilton Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Knights pushes Hilton Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knights lands a nice uppercut.
Knights lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knights.
Knights has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A hook to the body from Knights.
Knights lands a hook that snaps the head of Hilton Jr backwards.
Nice body punch from Knights - that landed with a thud.
Knights lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Knights.
Hilton Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knights. #T3#
Knights pushes Hilton Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knights lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knights has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hilton Jr misses with a knee strike.
Knights working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knights lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Knights.
Knights lands a right hand.
Knights lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hilton Jr or not.
Knights lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Knights.
Nice body punch from Knights.
A nice left hand lands by Knights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Knights.
Knights lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hilton Jr backwards.
A short left from Knights.
Knights lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hilton Jr backwards.
Knights presses Hilton Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knights lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knights softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Knights.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knights. #T4#
Knights works on Hilton Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Hilton Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knights just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knights lands with a right to the head.
Knights lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Knights.
Knights lands a shoulder strike.
Knights scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Knights.
Knights digs a right hand into Hilton Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hilton Jr's gas tank.
Knights cracks Hilton Jr with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Knights.
A right hook to the body lands for Knights.
A short left from Knights.
Knights lands a shoulder strike.
Knights working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Knights.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knights stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hilton Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knights lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hilton Jr backwards.
Knights lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knights stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nightey Knights 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! And we move into the final round!#R3##KD2#
Knights drops Hilton Jr with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hilton Jr looks back up at him and smiles so Knights waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Hilton Jr is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Knights swings for the body but Hilton Jr moves out of range.
Oh Hilton Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knights ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hilton Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Hilton Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knights walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Hilton Jr drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Knights swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Hilton Jr's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nightey Knights!
Nightey Knights bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: The Island Season 13, 135 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1#
Hilton Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tracks! But no joy.
Hilton Jr defending well as Tracks loads up on a big left hand.
Hilton Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tracks manages to circle out of the way.
Tracks throws a hook but Hilton Jr avoids it easily.
Hilton Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Kenton Tracks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tracks throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Hilton Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tracks is in trouble now - Hilton Jr has advanced to mount!
Tracks is trying to escape the mount.
Tracks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hilton Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hilton Jr is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tracks is surviving well by controlling Hilton Jr's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Hilton Jr is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tracks has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T1##SUB#
Hilton Jr is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tracks has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hilton Jr is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tracks has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tracks is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Tracks tries to hold on but Hilton Jr pushes him away.
Hilton Jr pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #SUB#
Hilton Jr working for a guillotine from mount but Tracks is in no mood to give up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tracks can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Hilton Jr goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tracks turns into him and now he's in Hilton Jr's guard. #T2#
Tracks wants to control from the top but Hilton Jr keeps moving.
Tracks tries to free his leg and advance position but Hilton Jr is retaining full guard.
Tracks would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Tracks has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hilton Jr to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tracks is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hilton Jr pulls down on the head and he's put Tracks to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Davey Hilton Jr!
Davey Hilton Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: The Island Season 13, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Heelan. Hilton Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heelan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hilton Jr.
Hilton Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Heelan.
Heelan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hilton Jr backs up against the cage.
Heelan throws a one two combo.
Heelan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heelan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the body from Heelan misses #TD#
and Hilton Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Heelan's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heelan keeping moving, preventing Hilton Jr from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hilton Jr postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Heelan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hilton Jr, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Hilton Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heelan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heelan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hilton Jr has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hilton Jr is trying to keep Heelan in close. #T1##SUB#
Hilton Jr working for a triangle but Heelan defends it easily. #SUB#
Hilton Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heelan defends well.#SUB#
Hilton Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heelan defends well.
Hilton Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Hilton Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Heelan content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Heelan is posturing up here but Hilton Jr has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Heelan tries to roll out but it's too tight and Heelan has to tap! Slick submission there by Hilton Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Davey Hilton Jr!
A victorious Davey Hilton Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: VFC 86 Aislan vs Stephens
Date: Jun 06, 2022

#R1#
Knights rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Hilton Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Knights is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Knights keeping moving, preventing Hilton Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hilton Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Knights seems keen to control Hilton Jr's posture.
Hilton Jr wants to pass the guard but Knights is keeping the position.
Knights controlling Hilton Jr's posture.
Knights is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilton Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hilton Jr looking to pass the guard.
Hilton Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Knights keeping full guard, as Hilton Jr tries to pass. #T1#
Hilton Jr postures up in Knights's guard and throws a big left but Knights blocks it.
Knights looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hilton Jr is one step ahead there.
Hilton Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hilton Jr is fighting to break Knights's control of his arms but Knights is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Knights looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knights wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Knights has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Hilton Jr 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.
Knights looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Knights on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knights tries to get out of the position.
Knights looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hilton Jr wants to control from the top but Knights keeps moving.
Knights will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Knights pulls Hilton Jr in to control the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knights keeping moving, preventing Hilton Jr from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Knights ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hilton Jr moves away.
Knights slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knights scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hilton Jr in his tracks.
Knights jabs Hilton Jr right on the nose. Hilton Jr blinks but takes it well.
Knights throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Hilton Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hilton Jr.
Hilton Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Knights is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hilton Jr stands and throws Knights's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hilton Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Knights struggling a bit here.
Knights is looking to regain half guard here but Hilton Jr keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Knights wants to control but Hilton Jr postures up.
Knights is not content to let Hilton Jr control the position.
Knights tries to buck Hilton Jr off but Hilton Jr is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knights can't do much from the bottom here.
Hilton Jr trying to control the position but Knights is working away. #SUB2#
Hilton Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Knights can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Knights is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been informed that Hilton Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Knights is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Hilton Jr tries for a kimura but Knights is defending well.
Hilton Jr tries to move into full mount but can't pass Knights's legs.
Knights is looking for a sweep.
Knights knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hilton Jr on the ground.
Hilton Jr trying to control the position but Knights is working away.
Knights tries to buck Hilton Jr off but Hilton Jr is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The strikes coming from Hilton Jr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Knights is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hilton Jr tries for a kimura but Knights is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davey Hilton Jr 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#
Knights lands a nice shot that snaps Hilton Jr's head back.
Knights takes a swing at Hilton Jr's ribcage but misses.
And Hilton Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Knights pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knights just misses with a punch to the body.
Knights listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knights looks to land a left hand but Hilton Jr moved out of range nicely.
Hilton Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big left from Knights misses.
Hilton Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilton Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knights.
Knights will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hilton Jr feints the counter takedown.
Knights takes a swing at Hilton Jr's ribcage but misses.
Knights is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Knights scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Knights throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Knights misses.
Hilton Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Knights misses with a hook #TD2#
and Hilton Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Knights trying to control here. #SUB2#
Hilton Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knights defends it well. #SUB2#
Hilton Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knights doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hilton Jr.
Knights is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hilton Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hilton Jr's back!
Hilton Jr trying to control the hands but Knights breaks the grip.
Knights is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knights continues to stall.#T3#
Hilton Jr trying to control the hands but Knights breaks the grip.
Knights keeps control of the position easily here as Hilton Jr tries to buck him off.
Knights trying to control.
Knights really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hilton Jr.
Knights doesn't have the hooks in and Hilton Jr manages to turn into his guard.
Hilton Jr won't allow Knights to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Hilton Jr drops back looking for a leg! Knights is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knights manages to kick Hilton Jr off! Hilton Jr jumps back into Knights's guard.
Knights keeping moving, preventing Hilton Jr from controlling successfully. #T4#
Knights pulls Hilton Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Hilton Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Knights keeping moving, preventing Hilton Jr from controlling successfully.
Hilton Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knights keeping moving, preventing Hilton Jr from controlling successfully.
Hilton Jr postures up in Knights's guard and throws a big left but Knights blocks it.
Hilton Jr preventing the sweep.
Knights 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#
Knights seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nightey Knights dominated that second round.
That's time! Knights's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Knights looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hilton Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Knights misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Hilton Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Knights is defending against the submission attempts here by Hilton Jr.
Knights is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hilton Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hilton Jr's back!
Hilton Jr is really stuck here.
Knights has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hilton Jr's body.
Knights's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Knights.
Hilton Jr tries to roll but Knights sticks to his back.
Knights is not going to allow Hilton Jr to sit and survive in this position. #T1#
Knights biding his time, controlling Hilton Jr.
I really don't envy Hilton Jr right now.
Knights biding his time, controlling Hilton Jr.
Knights is hanging on to Hilton Jr's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knights controlling from the back.
Knights is trying to stick to Hilton Jr's back but Hilton Jr is turning into Knights. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Knights's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hilton Jr.
Knights has Hilton Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Hilton Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Knights is retaining full guard. #T2#
Hilton Jr wants to control from the top but Knights keeps moving.
Knights is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Hilton Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hilton Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Knights is pulling down on Hilton Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Hilton Jr, at least for the moment.
More hug and hope from Knights.
Knights 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.#T3#
Hilton Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Knights is retaining full guard.
Knights pulls Hilton Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Hilton Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Knights has wrist control.
Hilton Jr trying to control but Knights is working from the bottom.
Knights has momentary wrist control but Hilton Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Knights pulls Hilton Jr in to control the position. #SUB2#
Hilton Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hilton Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hilton Jr preventing the sweep.
Hilton Jr looking to pass the guard.
Knights wants to sweep here but Hilton Jr controlling him for the moment.
Hilton Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hilton Jr working away.#T4##SUB2#
Hilton Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Knights manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Knights is looking for a sweep. Hilton Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knights desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Hilton Jr in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Knights tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hilton Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Davey Hilton Jr!
An out of breath Davey Hilton Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: VFC 79 Dancer vs Aisland
Date: May 16, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Tracks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kenton Tracks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hilton Jr slips a jab and a cross from Tracks.
Hilton Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hilton Jr ducks under a wild hook from Tracks.
Hilton Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tracks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tracks throws a front kick aimed at Hilton Jr's knee but Hilton Jr avoids it well.
Hilton Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Tracks misses #TD#
and Hilton Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Hilton Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hilton Jr 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 Tracks can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1##SUB2#
Tracks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hilton Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Tracks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hilton Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tracks looking for a sweep. Not yet Tracks, not yet.
Hilton Jr looking to pass the guard.
Hilton Jr 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.#SUB#
Hilton Jr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tracks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tracks has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Hilton Jr working for a triangle but Tracks defends it easily. #SUB#
Hilton Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tracks is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Tracks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hilton Jr's guard. #SUB#
Hilton Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hilton Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Tracks stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hilton Jr to get to his feet.
Tracks fails to land with a series of punches.
Tracks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kenton Tracks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tracks motions for Hilton Jr to come forward. Tracks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hilton Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Tracks is quick to defend against it.
A clash of legs there as Hilton Jr blocks the low kick.
Hilton Jr feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Tracks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hilton Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tracks misses with a body shot.
Hilton Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tracks sprawls and moves away.
Tracks scores with a leg kick.
Tracks throws a good cross that connects.
Tracks misses with a low kick.
Hilton Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tracks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Danga de danga de dang - Tracks scores with a four punch combination!
Tracks throws a leg kick #TD#
so Hilton Jr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tracks looking for a sweep. Not yet Tracks, not yet. #SUB2#
Tracks has an active guard here but Hilton Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tracks is looking for a sweep. Hilton Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hilton Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tracks is just riding it out for now. Hilton Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Tracks is refusing to be controlled, as Hilton Jr sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kenton Tracks will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tracks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tracks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hilton Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Hilton Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tracks sprawls and moves away.
Tracks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tracks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hilton Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tracks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Tracks throws a low kick but Hilton Jr moves out of range easily.
Hilton Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tracks sprawls and moves away.
Tracks wants to slow Hilton Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Tracks thows a leg kick but Hilton Jr checks it #TD#
and Hilton Jr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tracks won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Hilton Jr has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Tracks is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hilton Jr yanks on the arm and Tracks is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hilton Jr.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Davey Hilton Jr!
Davey Hilton Jr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: VFC 71 Dancer vs Lorent
Date: Apr 25, 2022

#R1#
Hilton Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Legend loads up on a big right hand but Hilton Jr slips the punch.
As The Legend tries to get set, Hilton Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but The Legend manages to avoid the attempt.
The Legend tries a head kick but it misses.
The Legend fails to land with a series of punches.
Hilton Jr attempts a counter takedown but The Legend avoids it well and moves away.
Hilton Jr takes one to the chin there.
The Legend connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Legend feints a jab promting Hilton Jr to slip. The Legend then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hilton Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The Legend looks to land a combination but Hilton Jr avoids it well.
Hilton Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
We've been informed that The Legend 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.
Hilton Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Legend.
The Legend loads up on a big right hand but Hilton Jr slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Legend throws a lazy right hand but Hilton Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Legend throws a shot from downtown. Hilton Jr moves away and avoids it.
Hilton Jr attempts a counter takedown but The Legend avoids it well and moves away.
Hilton Jr wants to clinch.#T1#
The Legend throws out a powerful jab.
Hilton Jr blocks a jab.
Hilton Jr is looking to counter the offense by The Legend and move into the clinch.
Iv The Legend is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Legend looks to throw the jab but Hilton Jr is out of range.
The Legend misses with an uppercut.
Hilton Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from The Legend.
The Legend is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The Legend keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Legend throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Hilton Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hilton Jr trying to control but The Legend is working from the bottom.
Hilton Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hilton Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2##SUB#
Hilton Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hilton Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Legend can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hilton Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Legend has his hands on Hilton Jr's head, controlling the position.
The Legend keeping moving, preventing Hilton Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hilton Jr drops back looking for a leg! The Legend is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Legend manages to kick Hilton Jr off! Hilton Jr jumps back into The Legend's guard.
Hilton Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##SUB#
Hilton Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hilton Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The Legend keeping moving, preventing Hilton Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hilton Jr 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.
Hilton Jr postures up in The Legend's guard and throws a big left but The Legend blocks it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hilton Jr stays in close to The Legend's body and controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hilton Jr throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Hilton Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Hilton Jr 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hilton Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but The Legend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iv The Legend dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The Legend throws out a loose jab but Hilton Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hilton Jr tries to counter with a takedown but The Legend is quick to defend against it.
Iv The Legend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hilton Jr moves away from the strike by The Legend.
The Legend connects with a single shot there.
Hilton Jr ducks under a wild hook from The Legend.
Hilton Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The Legend slaps away a takedown attempt from Hilton Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hilton Jr slips under a jab from The Legend.
The Legend tries a head kick but it misses.
Hilton Jr tries to counter with a takedown but The Legend is quick to defend against it.
The Legend scores with the left hand. Hilton Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Legend thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Legend looks to land a left hand but Hilton Jr moved out of range nicely.
Hilton Jr tries to counter with a takedown but The Legend is quick to defend against it.
The Legend lands a nice hook to Hilton Jr's body. Hilton Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Legend slaps away a takedown attempt from Hilton Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Legend looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hilton Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T1#
The Legend connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hilton Jr. Hilton Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Legend throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hilton Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hilton Jr moves out of range as The Legend strikes.
The Legend throws a nice looking combination but Hilton Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hilton Jr attempts a counter takedown but The Legend avoids it well and moves away.
The Legend throws a right hand that Hilton Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Hilton Jr also avoids with ease.
Hilton Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from The Legend.
Hilton Jr ducks under a wild hook from The Legend.
Hilton Jr tries to counter with a takedown but The Legend is quick to defend against it.
Hilton Jr slips a jab from The Legend.
The Legend throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Hilton Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hilton Jr.
The Legend is breathing heavily.
Hilton Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Legend works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Legend looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Legend really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hilton Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
The Legend can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hilton Jr controls the pace.#SUB#
Hilton Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The Legend keeping moving, preventing Hilton Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hilton Jr drops back looking for a leg! The Legend is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Legend manages to kick Hilton Jr off! Hilton Jr jumps back into The Legend's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hilton Jr controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Hilton Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hilton Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Hilton Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hilton Jr trying to control but The Legend is working from the bottom.
Hilton Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The Legend preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hilton Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but The Legend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davey Hilton Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hilton Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Hilton Jr sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Hilton Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hilton Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hilton Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but The Legend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#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.

Iv The Legend showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hilton Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hilton Jr slips a jab from The Legend.
The Legend is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hilton Jr.
Hilton Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but The Legend manages to circle out of the way.
The Legend has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Legend misses with a combination #TD#
and Hilton Jr counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Hilton Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The Legend knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hilton Jr is putting a hurting on The Legend here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hilton Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Hilton Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SUB#
Hilton Jr has hold of The Legend's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! The Legend tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hilton Jr cranks the arm and The Legend screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from The Legend, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Davey Hilton Jr!

Event: VFC 68
Date: Apr 18, 2022

#R1##CL#
Seagull forces Hilton Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Seagull misses with a body punch.
Hilton Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hilton Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hilton Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hilton Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Seagull scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Seagull works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Hilton Jr has his foot on Seagull's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Seagull works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Hilton Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seagull trying to control but Hilton Jr is working from the bottom.
Hilton Jr is trying to control the position but Seagull postures up. #SUB2#
Seagull avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!
Seagull is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Seagull passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Seagull definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Seagull controlling the position. #T1#
Hilton Jr tries to buck Seagull off but Seagull is having none of it.#SUB#
Seagull is trying to get an arm triangle but Hilton Jr is defending well.
Hilton Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Seagull wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Seagull wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hilton Jr, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Seagull is working to tighten his grip on Hilton Jr's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hilton Jr has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Seagull is really squeezing tight and eventually Hilton Jr passes out! Seagull breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Steven Seagull!
After winning the bout, Steven Seagull thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: VFC 58 Soto vs Hilton
Date: Apr 01, 2022

#R1##CL#
Hilton Jr tries to keep at a distance but Soto has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Soto pulls guard successfully.
Hilton Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Soto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Soto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hilton Jr is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Soto looking for a guillotine here but Hilton Jr defends easily.
Hilton Jr is looking to stand up but Soto won't let him.
Hilton Jr throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Soto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Soto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilton Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Soto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soto is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Hilton Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Hilton Jr wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Soto is now in half guard. #SUB#
Soto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Hilton Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hilton Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Soto seems to be looking for submissions.
Hilton Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soto is working away from the top position though.
Hilton Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Soto tries to free his leg and advance position but Hilton Jr is retaining full guard.
Soto trying to control the position from guard on top but Hilton Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Soto pushes down on Hilton Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Soto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Soto seems to be working for a kimura but Hilton Jr defends the submission attempt.
Hilton Jr trying to control but Soto postures up. #T3#
Hilton Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Soto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hilton Jr trying to control but Soto postures up.
Hilton Jr tries to get to full guard but Soto has control of the leg. #SUB#
Soto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Soto is trying to work for a kimura but Hilton Jr is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Hilton Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Soto is working for a submission of some sort.
Hilton Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soto is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Soto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hilton Jr sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Soto is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hilton Jr is trying to maintain the position but Soto is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Soto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Soto rushes Hilton Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Hilton Jr trying to land knees to the body. #TD#
Soto has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hilton Jr uses from the top position. #SUB#
Soto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hilton Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hilton Jr trying to control but Soto is working from the bottom.
Hilton Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilton Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Soto is looking for a triangle but Hilton Jr pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Soto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hilton Jr 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 Soto.#T1#
Hilton Jr trying to control the position but Soto is working away.
Soto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hilton Jr moves into full guard. #SUB#
Soto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soto trying to control the position from guard on top but Hilton Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hilton Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Soto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hilton Jr dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Hilton Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Soto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hilton Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hilton Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Soto keeping moving, preventing Hilton Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Soto has an active guard here but Hilton Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
Soto trying to control from the bottom.
Hilton Jr trying to control from half guard but Soto is working away. #SUB#
Soto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Soto wants to control but Hilton Jr is keeping busy. #SUB#
Soto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Soto actively working from the bottom here.
Soto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hilton Jr can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Soto actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Soto actively working from the bottom here.
Hilton Jr 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.
Soto is staying active underneath Hilton Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Soto trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Soto actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Soto actively working from the bottom here.
Hilton Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soto's head.
Hilton Jr passes to full mount!
Soto is looking to improve his position but Hilton Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Hilton Jr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hilton Jr with the ground and pound from mount.
Soto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Soto wants to control but Hilton Jr is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Davey Hilton 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!#R3##CL#
Soto instigates a clinch. #TD#
Soto drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Soto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hilton Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Soto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hilton Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Soto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hilton Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hilton Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hilton Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Soto's legs - danger averted.
Hilton Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Soto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Soto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hilton Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hilton Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Soto keeping moving, preventing Hilton Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Soto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hilton Jr 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 Soto.
Soto regains half guard.
Hilton Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Soto tries to roll over but Hilton Jr keeps him under control.#T2##SUB#
Soto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Soto actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Soto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Soto is defending against the submission attempts here by Hilton Jr.
Hilton Jr passes to full mount! #T3#
BOOM! Hilton Jr connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hilton Jr tries to control but Soto wriggling away.
Hilton Jr avoids the attempt from Soto to control.
Hilton Jr trying to control but Soto is having none of it.
Hilton Jr controlling from mount.
Soto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hilton Jr throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Soto really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Hilton Jr lands a big shot there that rocks Soto but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Soto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Soto tries to lock up and control but Hilton Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Soto tries to reverse the position but Hilton Jr maintains control.
Soto is working hard here to advance position.
Soto has given up his back.
Soto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rafael Soto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Hilton Jr is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I really don't envy Soto right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hilton Jr trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davey Hilton Jr really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4##CL#
Soto drives through and clinches with Hilton Jr against the cage.
Hilton Jr missing with knees to the body.
Soto managing to block the knees to the body from Hilton Jr. #TD#
Soto jumps into guard, dragging Hilton Jr to the mat.
Hilton Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Soto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hilton Jr stacks Soto 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 Hilton Jr!#SUB2#
Hilton Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've been informed that Hilton Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hilton Jr misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Soto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hilton Jr is looking to take a break and control but Soto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soto parries the strikes from Hilton Jr easily there. Hilton Jr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Soto to escape.
Soto is trying to improve his position.
Hilton Jr looking to control but instead Soto has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Soto moves into full guard. #SUB#
Soto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hilton Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hilton Jr advances to half guard. #T2##SUB#
Soto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hilton Jr pulls his head out easily.
Hilton Jr trying to control from half guard but Soto is working away.
Soto is looking for a sweep. Hilton Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hilton Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Soto is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Soto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hilton Jr pulls his head out easily.
Hilton Jr prevents Soto from improving his position.#SUB2#
Hilton Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3##SUB#
Soto actively working from the bottom here.
Hilton Jr works his way into side control.
Hilton Jr landing strikes. #SUB2#
Hilton Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Soto, who protects the arm well.
Soto wants to control but Hilton Jr postures up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Soto is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Soto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Hilton Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Soto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Soto is looking to reverse the position.
Hilton Jr trying to control the position but Soto is working away.
Hilton Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hilton Jr off and has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Davey Hilton Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##CL#
Soto gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Soto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Soto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hilton Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hilton Jr trying to control but Soto is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Soto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Soto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hilton Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Hilton Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soto is keeping the position for now.
Hilton Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hilton Jr looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Soto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hilton Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Soto is tightening it up a little... Hilton Jr has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hilton Jr reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hilton Jr taps out! Nice BJJ there by Soto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rafael Soto!
Rafael Soto retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Rafael Soto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: VFC 49 New Blood
Date: Mar 18, 2022

#R1##CL#
Muhammad has managed to clinch. #BC#
Muhammad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hilton Jr slips a straight right by Muhammad.
Hilton Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muhammad defends it well.#CL#
Muhammad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hilton Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muhammad lands a body shot. #TD2#
Hilton Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Hilton Jr has his foot on Muhammad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muhammad works his way back into a safe position though.
Hilton Jr keeping full guard, as Muhammad tries to pass. #SUB2#
Muhammad avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Hilton Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Muhammad stays in close to Hilton Jr's body and controls the position. #T1##SUB2#
Hilton Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Muhammad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Muhammad wants to pass the guard but Hilton Jr is keeping the position.
Muhammad showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Hilton Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Muhammad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hilton Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Muhammad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Muhammad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Muhammad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2##SUB2#
Muhammad lying in Hilton Jr's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Hilton Jr decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Muhammad taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Davey Hilton Jr!

Event: VFC 42 Let Them Bleed
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Brown throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Hilton Jr moves into the clinch.#TD#
Brown jumps guard and drags Hilton Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hilton Jr wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Hilton Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hilton Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Hilton Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown controlling Hilton Jr's posture. #SUB#
Brown working for submissions but it's allowed Hilton Jr to get to half guard. #T1#
Brown keeping hold of Hilton Jr's head, controlling as best he can.
Brown is looking to control Hilton Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Brown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Brown has his foot on Hilton Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hilton Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown is trying to control the position but Hilton Jr postures up.
Hilton Jr trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hilton Jr defends it easily.
Brown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hilton Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hilton Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown controls Hilton Jr momentarily but Hilton Jr frees himself.
Brown keeping full guard, as Hilton Jr tries to pass. #SUB#
Brown has his foot on Hilton Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hilton Jr works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Hilton Jr is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Hilton Jr passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Hilton Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Hilton Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hilton Jr wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Brown trying to control but Hilton Jr postures up.
Brown gets full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hilton Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hilton Jr trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown trying to control the position. #SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hilton Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hilton Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taz Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Brown gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hilton Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brown tries to pull guard but Hilton Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hilton Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
Brown jumps guard but Hilton Jr stands there with Brown around his waist. Brown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hilton Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Brown has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Brown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hilton Jr smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taz Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Brown takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Brown fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brown avoiding damage as Hilton Jr throws knees to the body.
Hilton Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Hilton Jr throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Brown pulls guard successfully.
Hilton Jr wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #SUB#
Brown throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hilton Jr uses it to pass to side control.
Hilton Jr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Brown is trying to control Hilton Jr's posture but Hilton Jr avoids it.
We've been informed that Hilton Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hilton Jr wants to stand but Brown has his arm trapped. #T2#
Hilton Jr remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Taz Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hilton Jr wants to stand but Brown has his arm trapped.
Brown regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hilton Jr's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Brown tries to get to full guard but Hilton Jr has control of the leg.
Hilton Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hilton Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Brown is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Hilton Jr is looking to stand but Brown has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Hilton Jr wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brown regains half guard.
Brown won't allow Hilton Jr to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Hilton Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davey Hilton Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hilton Jr defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Hilton Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown misses with a body shot. #CL#
Brown drives through and clinches with Hilton Jr against the cage.
Brown avoiding damage as Hilton Jr throws knees to the body.
Hilton Jr misses with a knee strike. #TD#
Brown jumps guard. #SUB#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hilton Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hilton Jr defends well.#T1#
Brown trying to control the position.
Brown keeping full guard, as Hilton Jr tries to pass.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Hilton Jr wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Hilton Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Hilton Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hilton Jr wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown is pulling down on Hilton Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Hilton Jr, at least for the moment.
Hilton Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hilton Jr being controlled here momentarily. #T3##SUB#
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hilton Jr defends it easily.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Hilton Jr from controlling successfully.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hilton Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hilton Jr wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taz Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hilton Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Brown has Hilton Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hilton Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hilton Jr missing with knees to the body.
Brown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hilton Jr smiles and moves away.
Brown misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Hilton Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown is looking to control Hilton Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Hilton Jr is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Brown keeps control of the position for the meantime.

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 Taz Brown.
I think Brown 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: VFC 24 Murder Mondays
Date: Feb 21, 2022

#R1#
Hilton Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hilton Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hilton Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hilton Jr 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.
Tracks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tracks lands with a nice combination. Hilton Jr backs away looking to recover.
Kenton Tracks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tracks closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tracks cracks Hilton Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tracks tries to score with a low kick but Hilton Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Hilton Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hilton Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tracks was well out of range. Poor timing from Hilton Jr.
Hilton Jr shoots for a takedown but Tracks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tracks throws a leg kick but Hilton Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tracks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Tracks gets caught flat footed, as Hilton Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tracks wants to stand but Hilton Jr is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##ES2#
Tracks pushes Hilton Jr off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tracks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hilton Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tracks.
Tracks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tracks throws a leg kick but Hilton Jr moved away.
Hilton Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hilton Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hilton Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Tracks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hilton Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Tracks, looking for a takedown. Hilton Jr pushes Tracks against the cage but Tracks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davey Hilton Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Hilton Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Hilton Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tracks!
Tracks wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2##SUB#
Hilton Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hilton Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hilton Jr happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Tracks tries to escape back to his feet but Hilton Jr has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Tracks's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Tracks is tapping! Hilton Jr saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Davey Hilton Jr!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2022

#R1##CL#
Wineburg moves into the clinch.
Wineburg is looking to control Hilton Jr's arms but Hilton Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wineburg has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Hilton Jr pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Hilton Jr has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Wineburg doesn't defend quickly enough and Hilton Jr has managed to lock this one up! Can Wineburg escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hilton Jr on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Davey Hilton Jr!

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