Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HZN 11 Harris v Machine
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Aztlan throws an overhand right that lands on Bagrov's shoulder, as Bagrov tries to avoid the shot.
Aztlan avoids the body shot from Bagrov.
Aztlan looks to throw the jab but Bagrov is out of range. #TD#
Bagrov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bagrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aztlan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bagrov trying to control but Aztlan is working from the bottom.
Bagrov throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztlan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bagrov.
Bagrov trying to control but Aztlan is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Aztlan looking for a guillotine here but Bagrov defends easily.
Bagrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bagrov throwing strikes but missing.
Bagrov throws a big right hand that misses.
Bagrov stays in close to Aztlan's body and controls the position.
Aztlan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bagrov.
Aztlan keeping moving, preventing Bagrov from controlling successfully.
Bagrov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bagrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aztlan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Bagrov clinches with his opponent.
Aztlan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knees to the body from Aztlan.
Aztlan gets through Bagrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bagrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aztlan is keeping busy.#BC2#
Aztlan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Aztlan finds it's target.
Aztlan sizes up Bagrov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bagrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aztlan.#T3#
Aztlan tries a head kick but it misses.
Bagrov tries to counter with a takedown but Aztlan is quick to defend against it.
Bagrov slips a straight right by Aztlan.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aztlan missing with a left hand there. Bagrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aztlan lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Bagrov instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Aztlan breaks the clinch.
Bagrov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aztlan. That's going to slow Bagrov down.
Aztlan slaps away a takedown attempt from Bagrov, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Aztlan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bagrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aztlan throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Bagrov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've been hearing that Bagrov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aztlan wants to get back to full guard.
Aztlan is trying to control but can't.
Bagrov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aztlan defending well though.
Aztlan is trying to maintain the position but Bagrov is very close to passing his half guard.
Aztlan tries to roll over but Bagrov keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagrov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bagrov defending well as Aztlan loads up on a big left hand.
Aztlan throws a front kick aimed at Bagrov's knee but Bagrov avoids it well.
Bagrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Aztlan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aztlan lands a glancing blow to the side of Bagrov's head.
Bagrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bagrov moves away from the strike by Aztlan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aztlan.
Bagrov avoids the body shot from Aztlan.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aztlan tries to land a front kick but Bagrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Bagrov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aztlan to score with a decent uppercut.
Aztlan sizes up Bagrov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bagrov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Bagrov has managed to clinch. #BC#
Bagrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aztlan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bagrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bagrov lands a slapping body shot.
Bagrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bagrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bagrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aztlan was well out of range. Poor timing from Bagrov.#T2#
A slow jab from Aztlan misses its intended target.
Bagrov shoots in looking for a takedown. Aztlan tries to sprawl out of it but Bagrov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aztlan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Aztlan gets caught flat footed, as Bagrov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Danila Bagrov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bagrov being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Aztlan keeping moving, preventing Bagrov from controlling successfully.
Bagrov working some strikes from top position.
Bagrov throws a strike but Aztlan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bagrov holds on and takes a little breather.
Aztlan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aztlan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aztlan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Bagrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aztlan is one step ahead there.
Bagrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aztlan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Aztlan is controlling Bagrov's posture.
Aztlan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aztlan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bagrov wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bagrov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aztlan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Aztlan throws a looping overhand right but Bagrov ducks down to avoid it.
Danila Bagrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aztlan walks into a stiff left hand from Bagrov.
Aztlan misses with a hook
and Bagrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bagrov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Aztlan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bagrov shoots in looking for a takedown but Aztlan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bagrov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bagrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aztlan.
Bagrov fails with a takedown attempt.
Aztlan is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danila Bagrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Aztlan looks to score with a jab to the body but Bagrov is just out of range.
Bagrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aztlan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aztlan throws a big shot that misses.
Bagrov tries to counter with a takedown but Aztlan is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Bagrov misses.
Bagrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aztlan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bagrov is looking to wear down Aztlan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Aztlan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bagrov.#T2#
Bagrov connects with a jab.
Aztlan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aztlan connects with an inside leg kick.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bagrov fails to land the takedown.
Aztlan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bagrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aztlan.
Bagrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Aztlan tries a low kick but Bagrov avoids it.
Aztlan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bagrov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Bagrov blocks the leg kick.
Bagrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aztlan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aztlan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bagrov slips a straight right by Aztlan.
Bagrov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bagrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aztlan throws a poor cross that misses
letting Bagrov counter with a right hand. #T4#
Bagrov moves away from the strike by Aztlan. #KD2#
Aztlan lands a big head kick that sends Bagrov tumbling to the mat! Aztlan takes a step backwards and waves Bagrov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Bagrov is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Danila Bagrov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aztlan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oh Bagrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aztlan scores with a body shot.
Aztlan throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Bagrov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bagrov.
Aztlan controlling Bagrov's posture.
Bagrov seems to have got his legs back now.
Bagrov trying to control but Aztlan is working from the bottom.
Bagrov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aztlan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aztlan 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: HZN 8 Bollomard v Hendrix
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Aztlan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Aztlan moves away and avoids it.
Lancaster throws a jab when Aztlan was well out of range.
Aztlan counters with a body kick.
A jab from Lancaster does it's job there.
Lancaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aztlan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Aztlan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lancaster cracks a nice hook into Aztlan's ribs.
Aztlan looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Lancaster moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice body kick from Aztlan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aztlan blocks a jab.
Lancaster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aztlan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aztlan throws a jab when Lancaster was well out of range.
Lancaster misses with a hook
and Aztlan counters with a nice body shot.
A good leg kick by Aztlan.
Aztlan slips a straight right by Lancaster.
Aztlan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Aztlan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lancaster is breathing heavily.
Aztlan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aztlan thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Lancaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lancaster takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lancaster takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #KD2#
Aztlan lands a big head kick that sends Lancaster tumbling to the mat! Aztlan takes a step backwards and waves Lancaster back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Lancaster is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aztlan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Aztlan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oh Lancaster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aztlan connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Lancaster covering up! Aztlan comes in with a big uppercut and Lancaster goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan!
Our winner, Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SPPS Evolution 8
Date: Dec 29, 2023

#R1#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aztlan manages to avoid it.
Aztlan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Aztlan moves out of range as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a body kick.
Aztlan is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A swing and a miss from Aztlan.
Aztlan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aztlan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan has been cut.
Aztlan moves out of range as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski strikes.
Aztlan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a right and a left that Aztlan avoids nicely.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aztlan throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztlan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aztlan slips under a jab.
Aztlan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Aztlan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks to score with a jab to the body but Aztlan is just out of range.
Aztlan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Aztlan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aztlan looks to land a left hand but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moved out of range nicely.
Aztlan throws a hook to the side of Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's head but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aztlan misses with a straight left.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aztlan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is looking to clinch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swinging wildly here.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a leg kick which misses Aztlan's front leg but catches the back leg as Aztlan tries to avoid it. #T2#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aztlan.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a kick to the body
and Aztlan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski does it's job there.
A big right from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a shot from downtown. Aztlan moves away and avoids it.
Aztlan misses with a right hand #KD#
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a crisp one two that drops Aztlan! Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Aztlan to his feet! Aztlan is in big trouble!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a hook but Aztlan avoids it easily.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is looking to clinch.
A shot to the body from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses
and Aztlan counters with a nice uppercut.
Aztlan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Aztlan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aztlan throws out a counter right but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids it with no problem.
Aztlan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Aztlan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
A combination from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski does no damage.
Aztlan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a head shot.
Aztlan swats away the attempt to clinch by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with the left hand. Aztlan knows he should have avoided that one.
Aztlan looks to score with a jab to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is just out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a wild body shot.
Aztlan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aztlan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aztlan.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a looping left.
Aztlan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski manages to avoid it.
Aztlan misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a low kick.
Aztlan throws a series of punches but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
It looked like Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aztlan.
Aztlan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws an off balance right hand
and Aztlan counters with a straight right hand.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aztlan counters with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan's cut.
That's time! Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A good leg kick by Aztlan.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Aztlan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a nice shot that snaps Aztlan's head back.
Aztlan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Aztlan moves out of range as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski strikes.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aztlan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducks under a wild hook from Aztlan.#T1#
Aztlan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aztlan.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a big counter combination but Aztlan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A low kick from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses
and Aztlan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to clinch there but Aztlan circles away.
Aztlan misses with an uppercut. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski saw that one coming.
Aztlan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is winning the standup battle so far.
Aztlan moves out of range of the body kick from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Aztlan scores with a jab.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves into the clinch successfully. #T2##BC2#
Aztlan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a shot from downtown. Aztlan moves away and avoids it.
Aztlan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's sensitive parts.
Aztlan scores with a spinning back kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a hook but Aztlan blocks it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a sloppy head kick and Aztlan moves out of range easily.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski missing with a left hand there. Aztlan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aztlan throws out a counter right but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids it with no problem.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a jab.
Aztlan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Aztlan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aztlan throws a jab but it's blocked by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aztlan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aztlan scores with a shot to the body.
Aztlan avoids the head kick by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Aztlan throws a right and a left that Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids nicely.
Aztlan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to clinch but Aztlan is having none of it.
Aztlan moves out of range as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski strikes.
A little jabbing left from Aztlan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aztlan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Aztlan unleashes a big counter combination but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski. #T4#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a double jab
and Aztlan counters with a left to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a few strikes there.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a jab to the body
letting Aztlan counter with a right hand.
Aztlan lands a leg kick that knocks Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses.
Aztlan lands a front kick.
Aztlan throws an overhand right that lands on Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's shoulder, as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to avoid the shot.
Aztlan lands a glancing blow to the side of Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's head.
Aztlan throws a leg kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##KD2#
Aztlan cracks Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Aztlan finish him? #ROC2#Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is rocked!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aztlan.
Oh Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aztlan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski seems to have got his legs back now.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range of the strikes.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to bum rush Aztlan with a series of wild strikes but Aztlan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is looking to chop away at Aztlan's legs.
Despite the aggression on Aztlan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Good shot there by Aztlan.
Aztlan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swings for the body but Aztlan moves out of range.
Aztlan blocks a jab.
Aztlan cracks Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with a hook to the temple - Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is on wobbly legs here! Aztlan swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Aztlan wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan!
After winning the bout, Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 99: Hernandez vs Berkut
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aztlan, as that shot connected. #CL#
Ryan darts in and clinches Aztlan up against the cage.
Aztlan throws a head punch that misses.
Aztlan scores with a shoulder strike.
Ryan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aztlan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aztlan stuns Ryan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ryan shoots for a double leg takedown but Aztlan sprawls well. He's pushed Ryan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Ryan clinches up with Aztlan and pushes him back against the cage.
Aztlan tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Aztlan back against the cage.
Aztlan misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztlan misses with some punches.
Aztlan lands a good knee to the midsection. Ryan won't want to take too many of those.
Ryan blocking some punches.
Aztlan lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aztlan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Aztlan.
Aztlan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aztlan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aztlan lands a hook that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Aztlan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Aztlan lands an elbow inside that Ryan shrugs off.
Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ryan jumps guard but Aztlan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan prevents a body shot from Aztlan.
Aztlan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aztlan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aztlan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Aztlan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aztlan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aztlan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryan is trying to pull guard but Aztlan has him pressed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aztlan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aztlan has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
Ryan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aztlan tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Aztlan back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ryan stalling against the cage.
Aztlan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryan avoids a wild elbow strike from Aztlan.
A nice left hand lands by Aztlan.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
I was talking to Ryan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Aztlan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryan.
Ryan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aztlan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryan.
Aztlan effectively controlling the action here.
Ryan avoiding damage as Aztlan throws knees to the body.
Aztlan slows down the pace here.
Aztlan misses with a body punch.
Aztlan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aztlan.
Aztlan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
A short left from Aztlan. #T4#
Aztlan is struggling to control the position.
Ryan is working for takedown but Aztlan is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryan.
Aztlan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Ryan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ryan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ryan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aztlan wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aztlan is one step ahead there.
Ryan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Ryan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aztlan to the mat! Aztlan manages to get full guard.
Ryan stopping the sweep attempt from Aztlan.
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ryan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aztlan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ryan postures up in Aztlan's guard and throws a big left but Aztlan blocks it.
Ryan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aztlan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Aztlan has control of the leg.
Aztlan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Aztlan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ryan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aztlan connects with a couple of short punches.
Aztlan cracks Ryan with a solid left hand.
Ryan pulls Aztlan in close to his closed guard and prevents Aztlan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aztlan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aztlan trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Aztlan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aztlan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aztlan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ryan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aztlan.
Aztlan throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Aztlan throws an elbow that misses. Ryan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aztlan's guard. Nice move by Ryan!#REVR#
Aztlan 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.
Aztlan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ryan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aztlan is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Aztlan managing to control the position.
Ryan throws an elbow that misses. Aztlan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ryan's guard. Nice move by Aztlan!#REVB#
Aztlan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ryan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aztlan postures up.
Aztlan throws a big right hand that misses.
Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #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.
Aztlan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aztlan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aztlan throws an elbow that misses. Ryan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aztlan's guard. Nice move by Ryan!#REVR#
Aztlan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aztlan is on top in guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dax Ryan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Aztlan slaps away a takedown attempt from Ryan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aztlan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ryan on the side of the head.
Aztlan scores with a nice right hand.
Aztlan lands a lovely overhand right.
Aztlan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
Ryan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aztlan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Aztlan is trying to improve his position.
Ryan in side control, throwing shots but Aztlan defends.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan misses with the ground and pound.
Ryan lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Aztlan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ryan lands a nice forearm strike.
Ryan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Aztlan holding on.
Aztlan is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it.
Sloppy strikes there by Ryan.
Ryan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
Ryan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Aztlan is avoiding damage well.
Aztlan dodges the ground and pound from Ryan.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Aztlan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aztlan struggling a bit here.
Ryan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Aztlan manages to get back to half guard.
Ryan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ryan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Aztlan is holding on to half guard well.
Aztlan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aztlan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryan postures up in Aztlan's guard and throws a big left but Aztlan blocks it.
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aztlan controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aztlan digs a good hook to Ryan's body.
Aztlan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ryan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Aztlan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ryan's head backwards.
Ryan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aztlan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ryan moves forwards but Aztlan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aztlan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ryan.
Aztlan catches Ryan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aztlan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ryan somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aztlan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aztlan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: MMAHKI 70
Date: Aug 07, 2023

#R1#
Aztlan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marek keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aztlan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aztlan thumps Marek with a low kick.
Marek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aztlan works Marek's body with a nice hook.
Marek lands with a shot to the body.
Aztlan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marek doesn't seem bothered though.
Aztlan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aztlan scores with a nice head shot.
Marek looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Kamil Marek has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aztlan cracks Marek with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marek moves away from the strike by Aztlan.
Aztlan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Marek misses with a lunging right hand
and Aztlan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Aztlan.#T1#
Aztlan throws a poor cross that misses
and Marek counters with a nice body shot.
Marek checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marek let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Aztlan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aztlan tries to close the distance and clinch but Marek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marek is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aztlan with a body shot.
Marek just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Aztlan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marek doesn't seem phased though.
Aztlan throws a lazy right hand but Marek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Aztlan has Marek up against the cage in a clinch.
Marek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aztlan tries to throw a body punch but Marek avoids it by throwing Aztlan back against the cage.
Aztlan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Aztlan.
Aztlan working aggressively here.
Aztlan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marek backwards.
Marek throws a punch but it's blocked by Aztlan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aztlan. #T2#
Marek wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aztlan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aztlan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aztlan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Marek.
Marek cracks Aztlan with a nice body shot.
Aztlan blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Aztlan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Marek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aztlan lands a shot to the body.
Aztlan lands a right hand.
Aztlan misses with some punches.
Aztlan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aztlan trying to stall but Marek improves his position.
Marek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aztlan misses with some punches.
Aztlan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marek is keeping busy.
Marek lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A short right from Marek on the inside. #BC2#
Marek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Marek both land. Nice combination.
Aztlan cracks Marek with an open hand slap.
Aztlan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aztlan thows a leg kick but Marek checks it
letting Marek counter with a right hand.
Marek looks to land a left hand but Aztlan moved out of range nicely.
Aztlan thinks about countering with a head kick.
Marek drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aztlan throws a jab but it's blocked by Marek.
Aztlan misses with a leg kick
enabling Marek to counter with a crisp jab.
Marek's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Marek duly obliges.
Marek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aztlan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Marek misses.
Marek takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aztlan scores with a kick to the body. #T4#
Aztlan swings for the body but Marek moves out of range.
Aztlan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marek moves away from the strike by Aztlan.
Aztlan is looking to slow Marek down with leg kicks.
Aztlan staying out of range there.
Aztlan moves out of range as Marek strikes.
Aztlan scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#That has opened up Kamil Marek's cut even more.
Aztlan looks to land a left hand but Marek moved out of range nicely.
Aztlan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aztlan with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marek lands with a good body shot.
A lazy left from Marek finds it's target.
Aztlan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aztlan misses with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kamil Marek's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Marek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aztlan.
An attempted straight right counter from Aztlan misses the target.
Aztlan loads up on a big right hand but Marek slips the punch.
Marek blocks the body kick.
Aztlan doesn't manage to clinch there - Marek circles away.
Aztlan throws a body kick that misses
and Marek counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Marek finds it's target.
Marek misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Aztlan.
Aztlan misses with a low kick.
Marek takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztlan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marek's head backwards.
Aztlan throws a hook but Marek avoids it easily.
It seemed like Marek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aztlan scores with a body shot.
Marek walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aztlan moves out of range of the strikes.
Aztlan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
A left lands for Aztlan.
Aztlan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marek can do to turn this around?
Marek misses with a looping right.
Marek swinging wildly here.
Marek looks to land a left hand but Aztlan moved out of range nicely.
Aztlan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aztlan tests Marek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marek fails to land with a series of punches.
Marek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aztlan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Aztlan moves into range and clinches up with Marek.
Aztlan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marek has a couple of punches blocked by Aztlan.
Marek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aztlan lands a shoulder strike.
Marek has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aztlan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Marek can turn it around.
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!
Aztlan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aztlan lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Aztlan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marek misses with a punch to the body.
Marek tries a body shot but Aztlan blocks it.
Aztlan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aztlan.
Aztlan wants to stall.
Aztlan swings wildly with an uppercut but Marek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aztlan throws a head punch that misses.
Aztlan gets through Marek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Aztlan.
Marek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aztlan tries a body shot but Marek blocks it.
Aztlan swings wildly with an uppercut but Marek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marek is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aztlan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marek tries to throw a body punch but Aztlan avoids it by throwing Marek back against the cage. #T3#
Marek scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aztlan.
Aztlan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Marek breaks from the clinch.
Marek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aztlan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aztlan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marek with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aztlan misses with an uppercut. Marek saw that one coming.
Aztlan misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Marek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aztlan looks to land a right hand but Marek moved out of range.
Marek throws a hook but Aztlan avoids it 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!
The fighters circling - Aztlan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marek jabs Aztlan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Marek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aztlan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marek in his tracks.
Aztlan misses with a kick to the body
and Marek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aztlan throws a poor cross that misses
and Marek counters with a stiff right hand.
Aztlan throws a lazy uppercut
and Marek counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aztlan thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch combination from Marek misses.
Aztlan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Aztlan lands a jab.
Aztlan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marek under the eye.
Marek looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aztlan loads up on a big right hand but Marek slips the punch.
Aztlan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marek.
Aztlan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aztlan throws a lazy right hand but Marek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kamil Marek's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Marek dips to his left and cracks Aztlan with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Marek.
Aztlan loads up on a big right hand but Marek slips the punch.
Marek has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aztlan moves out of range as Marek strikes.
Marek missing with a left hand there. Aztlan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marek misses with a right hand
and Aztlan counters with an inside leg kick.
Aztlan throws the kick towards the body but Marek avoids it.
Marek tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aztlan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marek.
Marek blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztlan throws a leg kick
and Marek counters with a straight right hand.
Aztlan throws an off balance right hand
and Marek counters with a straight right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Marek scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marek moves out of range of the body kick from Aztlan.
Marek connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aztlan. Aztlan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Aztlan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aztlan throws a hook to the side of Marek's head but Marek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aztlan ducks under a wild hook from Marek.
A head kick by Aztlan misses
and Marek counters with a series of strikes. Aztlan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aztlan scores with a punch to the head.
Aztlan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marek checks it well.
Marek slips a straight right by Aztlan.
A nice side step and Marek releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aztlan misses with a looping right.
Marek throws out a counter right but Aztlan avoids it with no problem.
Aztlan is looking to slow Marek down with leg kicks.
Marek checks the leg kick.
Aztlan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marek throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#Aztlan is rocked!
Marek connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Aztlan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aztlan misses with a left hand
and Marek counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Aztlan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marek counters with a big right hand! Oh Aztlan is in trouble here! Marek follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamil Marek!
Kamil Marek is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Kamil Marek thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMAHKI 60
Date: Jun 28, 2023

#R1#
Karokaro avoids the head kick by Aztlan.
Aztlan misses with the body kick
and Karokaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aztlan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aztlan blocks a head kick by Karokaro.
Karokaro's corner calls for a 1-2. Karokaro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aztlan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karokaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Aztlan.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Aztlan clinches up against the cage.
Aztlan throws a punch but it's blocked by Karokaro.
Aztlan swings wildly with an uppercut but Karokaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aztlan misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Karokaro breaks from the clinch.
Aztlan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karokaro in his tracks.
Karokaro catches Aztlan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karokaro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aztlans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Aztlan lands with an uppercut that bounces Karokaro off the cage and back into range.
Aztlan is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Aztlan finds it's way through Karokaro's defenses.
Karokaro loads up on a big right hand but Aztlan slips the punch.
Aztlan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Karokaro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Aztlan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aztlan with a jab.#ROC#Karokaro is rocked!
Aztlan tries to clinch but Karokaro is having none of it.
Karokaro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aztlan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karokaro scrambles back to his feet.
Karokaro is still on wobbly legs! Can Aztlan finish him?
Karokaro staying out of range there.
Karokaro throws out a counter right but Aztlan avoids it with no problem.
Karokaro seems to have recovered his senses.
Karokaro connects with a body shot that sends Aztlan's belly button to the back.
Karokaro staying out of range there.
Aztlan throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karokaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aztlan.
Aztlan pushes Karokaro away with a front kick.
Karokaro ducks under a wild hook from Aztlan.
Aztlan throws an overhand right that lands on Karokaro's shoulder, as Karokaro tries to avoid the shot.
Karokaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Aztlan misses with a body shot.
Aztlan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karokaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Aztlan.
Aztlan cracks Karokaro with a good jab.
Aztlan throws a big shot that misses.
Aztlan lands with a good body shot.
Karokaro moves away from the strike by Aztlan.
Karokaro lands the left hand.#T3#
Aztlan checks a low kick from Karokaro.
Aztlan cracks a nice hook into Karokaro's ribs.
Karokaro thuds his right hand into Aztlan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Karokaro has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Aztlan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karokaro.
Aztlan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karokaro counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aztlan. Karokaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Karokaro misses.
Aztlan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karokaro moves out of range of the strikes.
As Aztlan backs off Karokaro throws a huge counter combo but Aztlan manages to avoid it all.
Karokaro ducks under a wild hook from Aztlan.
Karokaro throws out a counter right but Aztlan avoids it with no problem.
Aztlan tries to land a body kick
and Karokaro counters with a left and a right that stings Aztlan.
Karokaro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Aztlan backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aztlan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T4#
Karokaro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karokaro moves out of range of the body kick from Aztlan.
Aztlan throws a sloppy body shot
and Karokaro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Aztlan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Karokaro, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Aztlan.
Aztlan throws a punch but it's blocked by Karokaro.
Come on Aztlan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Karokaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Aztlan fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karokaro.
Karokaro is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, Aztlan scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan 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#
Karokaro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aztlan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aztlan lands a jab to the nose.
Karokaro slips under a jab.
Aztlan misses with a left hand
and Karokaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aztlan swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Karokaro counter with a right hand.
Aztlan throws a head kick that misses
and Karokaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aztlan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aztlan with a jab.
Aztlan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Karokaro flicks out a counter leg kick but Aztlan steps away.
Karokaro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aztlan ducks under a wild hook from Karokaro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aztlan fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Aztlan checks a leg kick nicely.
Aztlan misses with a hook
and Karokaro counters with a straight right hand.
Karokaro misses with a wild combination.
A quick step to the side and Aztlan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karokaro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aztlan delivers a nice body kick.
Aztlan lands with a hook. Karokaro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Karokaro swinging wildly here.
Aztlan throwing a counter right hand but Karokaro manages to avoid it.
Aztlan lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
Karokaro moves forwards but Aztlan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aztlan misses with a right hand
and Karokaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karokaro misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aztlan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Aztlan.
Aztlan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karokaro.
Karokaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aztlan.
Karokaro throws out a counter right but Aztlan avoids it with no problem.
Karokaro digs a good hook to Aztlan's body.
Aztlan misses with a shot to the body
and Karokaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Aztlan clinches with his opponent.
Aztlan lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Aztlan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aztlan struggles to land a body shot inside as Karokaro controls his hands.
Aztlan misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Karokaro breaks the clinch.
Aztlan misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Aztlan misses its intended target.
Aztlan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Karokaro checks a leg kick.
Karokaro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karokaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Aztlan is just out of range.
Aztlan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karokaro throws out a counter right but Aztlan avoids it with no problem.
Karokaro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Karokaro counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Aztlan thumps Karokaro with a low kick.
Aztlan misses with an uppercut
and Karokaro counters with a straight right hand.
A solid body kick from Aztlan.
Karokaro lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aztlan misses with a right hand
and Karokaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aztlan works Karokaro's body with a nice hook.
Karokaro thuds a left hand into Aztlan's body.
Aztlan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karokaro can do to turn this around?
Karokaro missing with a left hand there. Aztlan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aztlan misses the shot to the body.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan is winning the standup battle so far.
Aztlan throws a head kick that misses
and Aztlan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Aztlan connects with a high kick.
Karokaro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aztlan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karokaro scrambles back to his feet.
Aztlan misses with a shot to the body
and Karokaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aztlan motions for Karokaro to come forward. Aztlan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aztlan lands a lovely overhand right.
Karokaro ducks under a wild hook from Aztlan.
Karokaro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Aztlan throws an off balance right hand
and Karokaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Karokaro throws a leg kick but Aztlan sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztlan slips a straight right by Karokaro.
Aztlan misses with a body shot.
Aztlan keeps Karokaro at a distance using the push kick.
Aztlan lands a body shot. #T1#
Karokaro avoids the head kick by Aztlan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aztlan. Karokaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karokaro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aztlan thuds his shin into the meat of Karokaro's side.
Aztlan cracks a nice hook into Karokaro's ribs.
Aztlan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karokaro ducks right into an uppercut from Aztlan.
Karokaro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aztlan counters with a stiff right hand.
Aztlan misses with a hook
and Karokaro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karokaro defending well as Aztlan loads up on a big left hand.
Karokaro feints a counter leg kick.
Aztlan scores with a jab to the head.
Karokaro checks a low kick from Aztlan.
Aztlan backing away here, and Karokaro unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Aztlan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aztlan throws a nice looking combination but Karokaro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aztlan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aztlan misses with an uppercut. Karokaro saw that one coming.
It seemed like Karokaro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aztlan throws a wild body kick that Karokaro sees coming a mile off.
Karokaro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Karokaro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aztlan is out of range.
Aztlan gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Karokaro to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Aztlan gets a clinch.
Karokaro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Aztlan.#BC2#
Karokaro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Aztlan knocks Karokaro to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Karokaro being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Karokaro wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Aztlan 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karokaro wants to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Karokaro wants to get back to his feet but Aztlan is dominant here and he's now got Karokaro's back!
Aztlan is riding his opponent, not letting Karokaro buck him off.
Karokaro is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Karokaro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Aztlan - the referee stops the clock and Karokaro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Aztlan. Karokaro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Karokaro looks to land a combination but Aztlan avoids it well.
Karokaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aztlan.
Karokaro looks to land a right hand but Aztlan moved out of range.
Aztlan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karokaro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aztlan throws an off balance right hand
enabling Karokaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Aztlan scores with a jab. Karokaro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztlan scores with a nice right hand.
Karokaro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aztlan connects with a solid leg kick.
Aztlan throws a right hand that misses
and Karokaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Aztlan avoids the head kick by Karokaro.
Jab by Aztlan.
Karokaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aztlan throws out the jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Karokaro - that will leave a mark!
Aztlan lands the left hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Karokaro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Aztlan - the referee stops the clock and Karokaro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Aztlan. Karokaro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Aztlan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Karokaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Aztlan ducks under a wild hook from Karokaro.
Karokaro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Karokaro is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Aztlan thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Aztlan misses with a lunging right hand
and Karokaro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aztlan thinking.
Aztlan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karokaro's sensitive parts.
Aztlan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karokaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aztlan thuds his right hand into Karokaro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aztlan takes a swing at Karokaro's ribcage but misses.
Aztlan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karokaro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aztlan lands a right hook to the body.
Aztlan cracks Karokaro with a good jab.
Karokaro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Karokaro keeps the fight on the outside.
Karokaro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Aztlan throws a hook but Karokaro avoids it easily.
Aztlan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aztlan misses with a leg kick
and Karokaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karokaro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aztlan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aztlan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karokaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Karokaro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Aztlan clinches with his opponent.
Aztlan tries to throw a body punch but Karokaro avoids it by throwing Aztlan back against the cage.
Aztlan has Karokaro pressed against the cage, preventing Karokaro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aztlan misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Aztlan struggles to land a body shot inside as Karokaro controls his hands.
Karokaro is trying to break the clinch but Aztlan is controlling him.
Karokaro is trying to force a seperation but Aztlan has the dominant position.#BC2#
Karokaro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aztlan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Aztlan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karokaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Aztlan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karokaro blocks a head kick by Aztlan.
Karokaro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aztlan tries to clinch
and Aztlan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aztlan connects with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Aztlan.
Aztlan misses with a low kick.
Aztlan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Karokaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan had his way with Roberto Karokaro in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Aztlan scores with a shot to the body.
Karokaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karokaro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aztlan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aztlan misses with a lunging right hand
and Karokaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Aztlan misses with a hook to the body
and Karokaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aztlan takes a swing at Karokaro's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Aztlan coming out on top.
Aztlan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztlan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karokaro's head.
Karokaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karokaro! But no joy.
Karokaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aztlan. #T1#
Aztlan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karokaro's sensitive parts.
Karokaro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aztlan throws a body punch but Karokaro moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aztlan, as that shot connected.
Karokaro misses with an uppercut. Aztlan saw that one coming.
Aztlan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karokaro.
Karokaro looks to throw the jab but Aztlan is out of range.
Karokaro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aztlan throws out a loose jab but Karokaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karokaro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Aztlan. That one must have hurt.
Aztlan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Karokaro avoids the body shot from Aztlan.
Nice uppercut lands for Aztlan. That snapped Karokaro's head back.
Aztlan misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aztlan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karokaro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Karokaro throws a head kick but Aztlan moves out of range.
Aztlan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aztlan cracks Karokaro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aztlan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Karokaro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aztlan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Aztlan. That snapped Karokaro's head back.
Aztlan wants to slow Karokaro down by chopping away at his legs.
Karokaro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Aztlan swings widly with a right hand
letting Karokaro counter with a right hand. #CL#
Aztlan clinches with his opponent.
Aztlan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aztlan struggles to land a body shot inside as Karokaro controls his hands.
Aztlan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karokaro backwards.
Aztlan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karokaro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aztlan.
Karokaro can't break the clinch.
Karokaro blocking some punches.
Aztlan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karokaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karokaro.
Roberto Karokaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Aztlan struggles to land a body shot inside as Karokaro controls his hands.
Aztlan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aztlan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aztlan slows down the pace here.
Karokaro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Karokaro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aztlan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aztlan digs a good body shot into Karokaro's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karokaro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aztlan throws a body kick that misses.
Karokaro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:45
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan!
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan 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: MMAHKI 52
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
Aztlan misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Aztlan.
Aztlan throws an overhand right that lands on Hofmann's shoulder, as Hofmann tries to avoid the shot.
Aztlan misses with a hook
and Hofmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aztlan throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Hofmann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aztlan's guard.
Hofmann is standing up over Aztlan. Aztlan looks to escape but Hofmann dives into side control. #REVR#
Aztlan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hofmann scoring with punches from side control.
Aztlan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hofmann.
Aztlan is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Aztlan parries the strikes from Hofmann easily there. Hofmann is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Aztlan to escape.
Aztlan trying to remain calm as Hofmann controls from the top position.
Hofmann 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.
Hofmann working away.
Aztlan 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.
Hofmann postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hofmann in side control, throwing shots but Aztlan defends.
Hofmann wants to control for a moment but Aztlan uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Hofmann sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aztlan defending well though. #T2#
Hofmann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aztlan is refusing to be controlled, as Hofmann sits in half guard.
Aztlan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hofmann throwing shots but Aztlan is blocking nicely.
Hofmann lands with a punch from half guard.
Hofmann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hofmann is just content to waste time from the top position. Aztlan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hofmann throwing strikes from guard but Aztlan blocks nicely. #T3#
Hofmann with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aztlan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hofmann is controlling him.
Hofmann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aztlan managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aztlan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hofmann.
And Hofmann tries to counter it with a takedown but Aztlan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aztlan misses with a hook #TD2#
and Hofmann counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Aztlan!
Aztlan wants to control but Hofmann postures up.#T4##SUB2#
Hofmann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aztlan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hofmann tries to score with some ground and pound. Aztlan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hofmann throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Aztlan tries to improve position but can't.
Hofmann working the strikes but Aztlan uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Hofmann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aztlan trying to control but Hofmann postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Hofmann dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Aztlan misses with a hook. Hofmann ducked under it nicely.
Hofmann throws out a counter right but Aztlan avoids it with no problem.
Hofmann on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aztlan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Albert Hofmann has been cut.
Hofmann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A low kick from Aztlan misses #TD2#
and Hofmann counters with a single leg into guard. Aztlan didn't expect that.
Hofmann won't allow Aztlan to sweep him here.
Aztlan has Hofmann pulled in close to control his posture.
Hofmann throwing strikes from guard but Aztlan blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofmann lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Aztlan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hofmann wants to control from the top but Aztlan keeps moving.
Aztlan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aztlan controlling Hofmann's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hofmann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hofmann wants to control from the top but Aztlan keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hofmann takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hofmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aztlan was well out of range. Poor timing from Hofmann.
Aztlan cracks a nice hook into Hofmann's ribs.
Hofmann moves out of range as Aztlan strikes.
Aztlan misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Hofmann counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Aztlan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hofmann keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Aztlan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hofmann on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A low kick from Aztlan is predictable there #TD2#
and Hofmann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aztlan's guard.

Aztlan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Aztlan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hofmann manages to avoid it.
Hofmann drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aztlan defends it well.
A low kick from Aztlan misses #TD2#
and Hofmann counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hofmann wants to control from the top but Aztlan keeps moving. #T3#
Aztlan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hofmann stopping the sweep attempt from Aztlan.
Hofmann is looking to advance position but Aztlan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Hofmann bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hofmann content to stall in guard here.
Aztlan looking for a sweep. Not yet Aztlan, not yet. #T4#
Hofmann trying to control but Aztlan is working from the bottom.
Aztlan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aztlan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hofmann seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Aztlan wants to get back to his feet but Hofmann is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hofmann stopping the sweep attempt from Aztlan.
Hofmann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aztlan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hofmann wants to control from the top but Aztlan keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Albert Hofmann's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Aztlan throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Hofmann counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hofmann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aztlan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hofmann throws a big elbow that misses.
Hofmann controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hofmann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hofmann 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.
Aztlan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hofmann.
Hofmann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hofmann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aztlan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Aztlan keeping moving, preventing Hofmann from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aztlan throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Hofmann counters with a takedown into side control.
Aztlan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Aztlan struggling a bit here.
Hofmann throwing strikes but Aztlan manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hofmann prevents Aztlan from improving position.
Hofmann is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aztlan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hofmann tries to roll over but Aztlan keeps him under control.#T2#
Aztlan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hofmann wants to control but Aztlan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hofmann tries to roll over but Aztlan keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Hofmann looking for submissions off his back.
Hofmann wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Aztlan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hofmann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hofmann trying to control but Aztlan postures up. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Hofmann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aztlan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Aztlan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hofmann.
Hofmann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Hofmann as he connects with a hook.
Hofmann looks to clinch
letting Aztlan counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aztlan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Hofmann releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aztlan throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hofmann counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Albert Hofmann just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Albert Hofmann's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Hofmann staying out of range there.
Aztlan throws a sloppy body shot
and Hofmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aztlan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hofmann has time to react.
Aztlan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hofmann is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Aztlan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hofmann doesn't seem phased though.
Hofmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aztlan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hofmann.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aztlan throws a one two combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztlan misses with a hook to the body
and Hofmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hofmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aztlan.
A jab from Aztlan misses.
Hofmann with a jab.#T1#
Aztlan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aztlan throws a lazy uppercut
and Hofmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aztlan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aztlan. That's going to slow Hofmann down.
Hofmann takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aztlan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hofmann has time to react.
Aztlan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aztlan misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Hofmann counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hofmann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Albert Hofmann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hofmann stops Aztlan from standing up. #T2#
Hofmann throwing strikes but missing.
Hofmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Aztlan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hofmann throwing strikes from guard but Aztlan blocks nicely.
Hofmann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aztlan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Aztlan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Hofmann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aztlan.
Hofmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Aztlan misses.
Hofmann swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aztlan.
Hofmann shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aztlan as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Aztlan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aztlan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hofmann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hofmann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hofmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aztlan walks into a jab.
Aztlan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hofmann is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aztlan misses the body punch
enabling Hofmann to counter with a crisp jab.
Aztlan throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Hofmann counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T4#
Hofmann throws a big right hand that misses.
Hofmann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aztlan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hofmann trying to control but Aztlan is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hofmann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hofmann distracts Aztlan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hofmann trying to control but Aztlan is working from the bottom.
Hofmann throws an elbow that misses. Aztlan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hofmann's guard. Nice move by Aztlan!#REVR#
Hofmann throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Albert Hofmann's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Aztlan misses the shot to the body.
Aztlan throws a body punch but Hofmann moves out of range.
Hofmann needs to keep his hands up - Aztlan had a free shot at his head there.
Hofmann misses with a body shot.
Hofmann swings for the body but Aztlan moves out of range.
Aztlan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aztlan lands a head kick. Hofmann smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Aztlan misses with a head kick.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztlan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aztlan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hofmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Aztlan.
It seemed like Hofmann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Aztlan throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hofmann counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hofmann postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hofmann postures up in Aztlan's guard and throws a big left but Aztlan blocks it.
Aztlan working a defensive guard here.
Hofmann stops Aztlan from standing up.
Hofmann trying to control but Aztlan is working from the bottom.
Hofmann throws a big elbow that misses.
Aztlan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Hofmann trying to control but Aztlan is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aztlan throws a looping overhand right but Hofmann ducks down to avoid it.
And Hofmann tries to counter it with a takedown but Aztlan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hofmann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aztlan counters with a nice uppercut.
Aztlan throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Hofmann counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aztlan won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hofmann wants to control but Aztlan is keeping him busy.
Hofmann throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hofmann working the head with strikes. #T3#
Hofmann misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hofmann working away.
Hofmann creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Aztlan struggling a bit here.
Hofmann lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
Hofmann swings around for an armbar but Aztlan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hofmann's guard.
Hofmann trying to keep a closed guard but Aztlan is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Hofmann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aztlan is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB2#
Hofmann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aztlan is aware though and is defending well.
Hofmann keeping full guard, as Aztlan tries to pass.
Aztlan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hofmann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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 Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan.
I think Aztlan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:47
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:47

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

Event: MMAHKI 38
Date: Apr 05, 2023

#R1#
A low kick from Aztlan is predictable there
and Marek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aztlan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Aztlan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marek at a distance.
Aztlan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aztlan thumps Marek with a low kick.
Aztlan lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Kamil Marek has been cut.
Marek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aztlan.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aztlan connects with a jab.
Aztlan tries to land a front kick but Marek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aztlan tried to score with a low kick but Marek checks it.
Aztlan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marek chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aztlan can pounce on him.
Marek moves forwards but Aztlan connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Aztlan works the jab nicely.
That kick from Aztlan tenderised Marek's leg. Marek is trying to keep his angry face on.
A leg kick checked by Marek.
Marek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aztlan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aztlan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aztlan throws out a powerful jab.
Aztlan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A quick step to the side and Marek tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marek just misses with a punch to the body.
Marek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marek stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aztlan.
Marek with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aztlan to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aztlan punishes Marek's body with a nice straight punch.
Marek looks to land a right hand but Aztlan moved out of range.#T2#
Aztlan throws a lazy body kick
and Marek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aztlan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mareks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aztlan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marek changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aztlan is looking to land body kicks.
A low kick from Aztlan misses
and Marek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aztlan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marek.
Marek looks to land a left hand but Aztlan moved out of range nicely.
Aztlan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aztlan misses the shot to the body.
Marek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marek blocks the body kick.
Aztlan swings for the body but Marek moves out of range. #T3#
Marek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aztlan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aztlan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aztlan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Aztlan.
An attempted straight right counter from Marek misses the target.
Aztlan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aztlan throws a body punch but Marek moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Aztlan.
Aztlan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marek has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aztlan throws out the jab.
Marek is looking to counter punch.
A punch combination from Marek misses.
Aztlan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T4#
Aztlan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marek has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aztlan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marek checks it well.
Marek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aztlan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slow jab from Aztlan misses its intended target.
Aztlan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marek had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Aztlan throws an overhand right that lands on Marek's shoulder, as Marek tries to avoid the shot.
Marek ducks right into an uppercut from Aztlan. #CUT2#Kamil Marek's cut is getting worse.
Aztlan throws a push kick but Marek slaps the foot to one side.
Marek throws a big shot that misses.
Aztlan misses with an uppercut. Marek saw that one coming.
Marek slips under a jab from Aztlan.
Aztlan just misses with a punch to the body.
As Aztlan looks to move away, Marek throws a big counter combo but Aztlan just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kamil Marek's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Marek misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Aztlan misses its intended target.
Aztlan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aztlan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aztlan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marek appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice cross by Aztlan.
Aztlan tries to score with a low kick but Marek moves his leg out of the way.
Marek lands with a hook. Aztlan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aztlan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marek on the side of the head.
Marek is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aztlan scores with the left hand. Marek knows he should have avoided that one.
Marek thows a left - swing and a miss!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Marek might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Aztlan throws the kick towards the body but Marek avoids it.#T1#
Aztlan misses with a body kick.
A big right from Aztlan misses.
Marek appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aztlan moves away from the strike by Marek.
Marek keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Marek misses the target.
Marek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marek takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marek checks a low kick from Aztlan.
A nice combination there by Aztlan.
Aztlan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marek throws a lazy right hand but Aztlan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aztlan throws a leg kick which misses Marek's front leg but catches the back leg as Marek tries to avoid it. #T2#
Marek takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC2#Marek is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Aztlan closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Marek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marek misses with a hook. Aztlan ducked under it nicely.
Aztlan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aztlan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marek.
Kamil Marek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marek moves out of range as Aztlan strikes.
Marek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aztlan.
Aztlan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marek was well out of range. Poor timing from Aztlan.
Aztlan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aztlan, as that shot connected.
Aztlan fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Marek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aztlan throws out the jab.
Marek throws a body punch but Aztlan moves out of range.
Aztlan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marek misses with a wild body shot.
Aztlan replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Marek blocks it well.
A jab from Aztlan finds it's way through Marek's defenses. #CUT2#Kamil Marek's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aztlan.
Aztlan throws a body punch but Marek moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Marek misses its target.
Aztlan misses with a looping right.
Aztlan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marek.
Aztlan misses with a hook. Marek ducked under it nicely.
Aztlan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aztlan misses with an uppercut. Marek saw that one coming.
Aztlan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Marek 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aztlan throws a big shot that misses.
Aztlan misses with a leg kick
and Marek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marek throws a shot from downtown. Aztlan moves away and avoids it.
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!
Aztlan throws a leg kick
and Marek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marek chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aztlan can pounce on him.
Marek avoids the body shot from Aztlan.
An attempted straight right counter from Marek misses the target.
Aztlan lands a head kick!
Marek's corner calls for a 1-2. Marek obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aztlan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aztlan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marek.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kamil Marek's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Marek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Aztlan.
Marek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice straight punches there by Aztlan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aztlan.
Marek gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oh Marek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Aztlan! Marek is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan!
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMAHKI 32
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1##TD#
Hofmann throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aztlan was covering up waiting for the punch and Hofmann finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Aztlan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hofmann throwing strikes from guard but Aztlan blocks nicely.
Hofmann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aztlan is trying to keep Hofmann in close.
Hofmann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofmann stops Aztlan from standing up.
Hofmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Aztlan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Aztlan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Aztlan keeping moving, preventing Hofmann from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Aztlan gets caught napping as Hofmann dives in and scores a takedown. Aztlan manages to retain guard.
Aztlan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hofmann trying to control but Aztlan is working from the bottom.
Hofmann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hofmann throwing strikes but missing.
Hofmann is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hofmann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Aztlan keeping moving, preventing Hofmann from controlling successfully.
Hofmann throws a big elbow that misses.
Aztlan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aztlan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Aztlan is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aztlan misses with a double jab #TD#
and Hofmann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aztlan's guard.
Aztlan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hofmann is one step ahead there.
Hofmann being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Aztlan is trying to keep Hofmann in close.
Hofmann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hofmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Aztlan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hofmann distracts Aztlan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aztlan is trying to control the position but Hofmann postures up.
Hofmann wants to control from the top but Aztlan keeps moving.
Aztlan controlling the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aztlan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hofmann is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aztlan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hofmann is just out of range.
Hofmann tries to counter with a takedown but Aztlan is quick to defend against it.
Aztlan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aztlan wants it to stay on the feet.
Aztlan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hofmann moves away.
Aztlan's corner calls for a 1-2. Aztlan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hofmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Aztlan.
Hofmann appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hofmann moves out of range of the body kick.
Aztlan tests Hofmann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aztlan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aztlan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aztlan throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Hofmann counters with a single leg into guard. Aztlan didn't expect that.
Aztlan has Hofmann pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Hofmann dominated that round.
That's time! Hofmann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Hofmann bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hofmann in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hofmann 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.
Hofmann tries to advance to mount but Aztlan denies him.
Hofmann working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hofmann trying to control the action but Aztlan is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hofmann throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Aztlan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hofmann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hofmann throws an elbow but Aztlan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Aztlan is looking to regain half guard here but Hofmann keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Hofmann tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aztlan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hofmann wants to get back to full guard.
Hofmann is positioning himself well to prevent Aztlan advancing to mount.
Aztlan wants to control but Hofmann is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hofmann has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Aztlan escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Aztlan!
Hofmann is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Hofmann manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Aztlan is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hofmann is pressing down on Aztlan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aztlan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hofmann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hofmann keeping moving, preventing Aztlan from controlling successfully.
Hofmann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aztlan is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Hofmann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #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.
Aztlan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hofmann is pulling down on Aztlan's head. It's preventing any offense from Aztlan, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aztlan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hofmann on the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aztlan scores with a punch to the head.
Aztlan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hofmann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aztlan circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Aztlan lands with a nice body punch.
Aztlan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hofmann blocks a leg kick.
Aztlan misses the jab.#TD#
Hofmann changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aztlan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Aztlan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hofmann connects with a decent elbow.
Albert Hofmann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aztlan is not content to let Hofmann control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hofmann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Hofmann in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hofmann trying to control the action but Aztlan is working from the bottom.
Hofmann controlling the position from side mount.
Hofmann throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Aztlan tries to bench press Hofmann off him but Hofmann keeps the position.
Hofmann working away.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Hofmann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aztlan, who protects the arm well.
Hofmann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aztlan keeps working.
Hofmann lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
What's Aztlan going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Hofmann working the head with strikes.
Hofmann lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Aztlan down. #T3#
Aztlan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hofmann throwing shots but Aztlan is blocking nicely.
Hofmann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hofmann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hofmann is keen to just control but Aztlan is a slippery customer.#ES2#
Aztlan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hofmann keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Aztlan fails to land.
Aztlan lands with a right to the head.
Aztlan misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Aztlan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aztlan throws a front kick that sends Hofmann stumbling back into the cage.
Aztlan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hofmann manages to avoid it.
Hofmann changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Aztlan throws a hook to the side of Hofmann's head but Hofmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Aztlan misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Hofmann counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aztlan is not content to let Hofmann control the position.
Ground and pound from Hofmann.
Hofmann is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aztlan wants to get back to full guard.
Hofmann throwing shots but Aztlan is blocking nicely.
Hofmann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hofmann sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aztlan defending well though.

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 Albert Hofmann.
I think Hofmann 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan!
A relieved looking Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Albert Hofmann was interviewed post fight and said 'I took too much.'.

Event: SMFL 7 - O'Brien vs. Hunt
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
A nice leg kick from Aztlan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aztlan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Metharom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good exchange - Aztlan coming out on top.
Good work by Aztlan as he checks the leg kick.
Aztlan is looking to slow Metharom down with leg kicks.
Aztlan connects with an inside leg kick.
We've been told by Metharom's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Metharom just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aztlan.
Aztlan lands with an uppercut that bounces Metharom off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Aztlan finds it's way through Metharom's defenses.
Nice uppercut there from Aztlan.
Aztlan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Metharom. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom with the inside leg kick.
Metharom takes a swing at Aztlan's ribcage but misses.
Metharom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aztlan throws a push kick but Metharom slaps the foot to one side.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metharom walks into a left hand.
Aztlan lands a right hook to the body.
Aztlan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aztlan lands a nice shot that snaps Metharom's head back. #T1#
Jab by Aztlan.
Jab from Aztlan.
Metharom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aztlan.
Aztlan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Metharom checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Metharom misses with an uppercut. Aztlan saw that one coming.
Metharom throws a lazy head kick
letting Aztlan counter with a right hand.
Aztlan throws a head kick that misses
and Metharom counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Aztlan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Metharom misses with a body shot.
Aztlan feints a counter leg kick.
Metharom is looking to land body kicks.
Aztlan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aztlan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aztlan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aztlan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Metharom's sensitive parts.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aztlan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Metharom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Metharom throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aztlan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aztlan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Metharom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Nice body punch from Aztlan.
Aztlan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Metharom on the side of the head.
Metharom ducks right into an uppercut from Aztlan.
Aztlan with the inside leg kick.
Aztlan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Metharom takes one on the button.
Metharom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Metharom misses the shot to the body.
Aztlan connects with an inside leg kick.
Metharom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aztlan jabs at Metharom's body.
Metharom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Metharom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A nice leg kick from Aztlan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom throws a push kick but Aztlan slaps the foot to one side.
Aztlan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aztlan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aztlan thuds a left hand into Metharom's body.
Aztlan scores with a sloppy right hand. Metharom should have avoided that one.
Aztlan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Metharom had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Aztlan with a nice cross.
Metharom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aztlan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aztlan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aztlan lands the left hand.
Metharom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aztlan connects with the punch.
Metharom shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aztlan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Aztlan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Metharom.
Aztlan scores with a jab to the head.
Metharom throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Aztlan tenderised Metharom's leg. Metharom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aztlan scores with a jab to the head.
Aztlan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aztlan connects with a leg kick.
Metharom takes one to the chin there.
Aztlan jabs Metharom to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Aztlan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Metharom misses.
Aztlan avoids the head kick by Metharom.
Metharom throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick lands for Aztlan.
Aztlan with a jab.
Metharom is looking to wear down Aztlan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Aztlan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Aztlan catches Metharom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aztlan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Metharom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Metharom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice jab there from Aztlan.
Aztlan misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Metharom gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice leg kick from Aztlan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom avoids the head kick by Aztlan.
Aztlan avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan 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#
Aztlan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aztlan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Metharom throws a head kick but Aztlan moves out of range.
Aztlan connects with a looping right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Aztlan blocks the leg kick.
Metharom misses with a head kick.
Aztlan throws a leg kick which misses Metharom's front leg but catches the back leg as Metharom tries to avoid it.
Metharom throws a head kick that Aztlan semi-blocks.
Aztlan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Metharom's head backwards.
Aztlan lands a nice hook to Metharom's body. Metharom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aztlan scores with a nice strike.
Metharom throws a sloppy head kick and Aztlan moves out of range easily.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aztlan with the inside leg kick.
Aztlan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Metharom has time to react.
Aztlan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot by Aztlan.
Metharom throws a head kick but Aztlan moves out of range.
Metharom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aztlan thuds a left hand into Metharom's body.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Aztlan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aztlan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Metharom.
Aztlan lands a glancing blow to the side of Metharom's head.
Metharom misses with a head kick.
Metharom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aztlan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aztlan avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Aztlan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metharom looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Metharom throws a wild body kick that Aztlan sees coming a mile off.
The crowd cheers as Aztlan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Metharom doesn't seem phased though.
Aztlan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aztlan sizes up Metharom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aztlan tests Metharom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aztlan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Metharom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Metharom.
A slapping body kick lands there for Aztlan.#T2#
Aztlan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metharom. Aztlan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metharom throws a wild body kick that Aztlan sees coming a mile off.
Aztlan tries a quick counter leg kick but Metharom is wise to it.
Metharom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aztlan can pounce on him.
Metharom throws a head kick but Aztlan moves out of range.
Aztlan tries a quick counter leg kick but Metharom is wise to it.
Metharom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metharom looks to score with a jab to the body but Aztlan is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aztlan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metharom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aztlan can pounce on him.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Metharom might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Aztlan scores with a jab.
Aztlan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aztlan scores with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aztlan.
Metharom throws a sloppy head kick and Aztlan moves out of range easily.
Aztlan scores with a spinning back kick!
Aztlan thuds his right hand into Metharom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aztlan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aztlan with a nice calf kick.
Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aztlan.
Aztlan throws out a counter right but Metharom avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Metharom throws a leg kick
and Aztlan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Metharom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Metharom.
Aztlan scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Metharom.
Aztlan throws a shot to the body.
Metharom lands with a nice body kick.
Metharom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Metharom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aztlan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aztlan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aztlan ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Aztlan connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aztlan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Aztlan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Aztlan!
Aztlan throws a head kick but Metharom moves out of range. #T4#
Aztlan scores with a leg kick.
Metharom throws a head kick but Aztlan moves out of range.
Aztlan lunges at Metharom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Metharom's hand.
Aztlan connects with a body shot that sends Metharom's belly button to the back.
Metharom misses with a wild body shot.
Aztlan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Metharom misses the jab.
Aztlan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aztlan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Metharom throws a leg kick but Aztlan checks it.
Aztlan checks the leg kick.
Metharom misses with a low kick.
Aztlan sizes up Metharom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Aztlan.
Aztlan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aztlan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
Metharom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Aztlan feints and then cracks Metharom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Metharom down.
Aztlan blocks a head kick by Metharom.
Aztlan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A shot to the liver by Aztlan. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Aztlan does it's job there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aztlan.
The crowd cheers as Aztlan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Metharom doesn't seem phased though.
Aztlan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aztlan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metharom.
Metharom tries to move into range but Aztlan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Metharom tries a head kick but it misses.
Aztlan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aztlan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Metharom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aztlan moves out of range of the body kick.
Aztlan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aztlan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Metharom.
Metharom just misses with a punch to the body.
Aztlan scores with the left hand. Metharom knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Aztlan jabs at Metharom's body.
Aztlan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Metharom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Metharom tried to score with a low kick but Aztlan checks it.
Metharom throws a lazy right hand but Aztlan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Metharom throws a hook but Aztlan blocks it.
Metharom blocks a head kick by Aztlan.
Metharom throws a counter high kick but Aztlan was just alert enough to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Aztlan!
Metharom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Metharom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Metharom motions for Aztlan to come forward. Metharom throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Metharom misses with a head kick.
Aztlan feints a counter leg kick.
Aztlan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Metharom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aztlan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aztlan to score with a decent uppercut.
Aztlan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Aztlan scores with a jab to the body.
Metharom takes one to the side of the head.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses.
Metharom lands a nice looking body kick.
Aztlan lands a lovely overhand right.
Aztlan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aztlan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aztlan moves out of range of the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aztlan.
Aztlan digs a good hook to Metharom's body.
Metharom throws a body kick that misses.
Aztlan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aztlan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Metharom - that will leave a mark!
Aztlan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Metharom checks a leg kick.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Aztlan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Metharom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom takes a jab right on the kisser.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aztlan checks a leg kick.
Aztlan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aztlan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aztlan punishes Metharom's body with a nice straight punch.
Metharom misses the shot to the body.
Metharom feints and then cracks Aztlan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aztlan down.
Aztlan stuns Metharom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Metharom throws out a leg kick but Aztlan moves out of range and Metharom only half commits.
Metharom misses the body punch
and Aztlan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aztlan lands a jab to Metharom's midsection.
Aztlan thuds a left hand into Metharom's body.
Metharom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aztlan is looking to slow Metharom down with leg kicks.
Metharom just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Aztlan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Metharom takes a swing at Aztlan's ribcage but misses.
Aztlan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
Metharom walks into a left hand.
Aztlan lands a jab to the head.
Metharom scores with a jab. Aztlan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aztlan checks a low kick from Metharom.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aztlan.
Metharom moves forwards but Aztlan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aztlan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aztlan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Metharom will feel that in the morning.
Aztlan lands a nice hook to Metharom's body. Metharom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom throws the left hand but Aztlan avoids the punch easily.
Aztlan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Somporn Metharom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut lands for Aztlan. That snapped Metharom's head back.
Aztlan cracks Metharom with a right hand to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMFL 4
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aztlan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Aztlan circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Aztlan with a nice calf kick.
Aztlan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDonald.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aztlan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDonald punishes Aztlan's body with a nice straight punch.
Aztlan misses with an uppercut.
McDonald let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDonald tries to clinch up.
McDonald's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aztlan under the eye.
Aztlan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
Aztlan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aztlan. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aztlan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aztlan.
McDonald closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aztlan swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Aztlan lands with a cross.
Aztlan checks a leg kick.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald scores with a nice right hand.
McDonald slips a jab from Aztlan.
McDonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aztlan misses with a hook.
Aztlan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been informed that McDonald 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.
Aztlan throws a front kick aimed at McDonald's knee but McDonald avoids it well.
McDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aztlan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDonald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
McDonald has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aztlan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McDonald after a bit of a struggle.
Aztlan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McDonald pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
Aztlan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McDonald is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by McDonald.
McDonald trying to land knees to the body.
Aztlan goes for a takedown in the clinch but McDonald prevents it. #TD#
Aztlan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
McDonald has his foot on Aztlan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aztlan works his way back into a safe position though.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Aztlan got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aztlan has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.
Aztlan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aztlan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
McDonald pulls Aztlan in close to prevent any damage.
Aztlan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aztlan defends well.
McDonald is trying to keep Aztlan in close. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonald 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aztlan controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aztlan scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDonald in his tracks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Aztlan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Aztlan misses with an uppercut. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Aztlan has McDonald pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Aztlan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McDonald tumbling to the mat - Aztlan dives into McDonald's guard.
Aztlan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
McDonald looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Aztlan has picked McDonald up and slammed him! McDonald can't keep hold of the triangle and Aztlan manages to pass to side control!
McDonald is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aztlan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aztlan controls the position.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aztlan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aztlan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
Aztlan prevents McDonald from improving his position.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aztlan pulls his head out easily.
Aztlan prevents McDonald from improving his position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McDonald wants to control but Aztlan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aztlan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aztlan scores with the left hand. McDonald knows he should have avoided that one.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Aztlan is just out of range.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Aztlan slips the punch.
Aztlan tries to counter by clinching up but McDonald breaks away and moves out of range.
McDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aztlan rather than just go for the knockout.
Aztlan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aztlan misses with a straight left. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
McDonald throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aztlan blocks it with crossed arms.
Aztlan wants a takedown.
Aztlan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McDonald pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aztlan blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Aztlan wants the takedown. McDonald is fighting it off but Aztlan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McDonald's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aztlan passes into side control.
McDonald wants to control but Aztlan postures up.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aztlan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McDonald gets back to full guard.
Aztlan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4##SUB2#
McDonald looking for subs off his back but Aztlan has passed one foot through into half guard.
McDonald wants to control but Aztlan is keeping busy.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Aztlan 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McDonald throws a leg kick but Aztlan checks it.
McDonald thumps Aztlan with a low kick.
Aztlan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Aztlan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McDonald.
A big left from Aztlan misses.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan is winning the standup battle so far.
Aztlan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A low kick lands for Aztlan.
Aztlan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDonalds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Aztlan moves into range and clinches up with McDonald.
McDonald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aztlan.
McDonald is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald trying to land knees to the body. #TD#
Aztlan lands a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
McDonald has his foot on Aztlan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aztlan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
McDonald isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Aztlan stacks McDonald 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 Aztlan!
McDonald is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Aztlan controlling the position.
McDonald tries to bench press Aztlan off him but Aztlan keeps the position.
McDonald is trying to control Aztlan's posture but Aztlan avoids it.
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McDonald is trying to control Aztlan's posture but Aztlan avoids it.
McDonald stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
McDonald tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Aztlan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Aztlan wants to take McDonald's back but he can't do it this time.
Aztlan prevents McDonald from getting the reversal.
McDonald tries to hold on but Aztlan postures up.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Aztlan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aztlan wants to take McDonald's back here but McDonald is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aztlan content just to control the position here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McDonald is looking to improve his position but Aztlan isn't that keen on the idea.
McDonald gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Aztlan moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from McDonald.
David McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aztlan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aztlan, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan!
A victorious Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TWG 38 (205lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 05, 2022

178 cm
20 yrs
184 lbs

187 cm
22 yrs
217 lbs

Aztlan

Rhodeo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aztlan keeps the fight on the outside.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhodeo looks for a takedown but Aztlan sprawls well.
Rhodeo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aztlan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Aztlan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aztlan (2) vs (0) Rhodeo
Aztlan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhodeo is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rhodeo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aztlan defends it easily.#SUB2#
Rhodeo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Aztlan stacks Rhodeo 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 Aztlan!
Score +3 for passing guard: Aztlan (5) vs (0) Rhodeo
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Aztlan controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rhodeo can't do much from the bottom here.
Rhodeo is trying to escape the position but Aztlan is controlling the position.
Rhodeo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aztlan just content to control the position. #T2#
Rhodeo is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Aztlan stalls from top position.
Aztlan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rhodeo!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Aztlan (7) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rhodeo tries to improve his position but instead Aztlan has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Aztlan (10) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is in bad spot here.
Aztlan is riding his opponent, not letting Rhodeo buck him off. #T3#
Aztlan has the hooks in. Rhodeo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aztlan controls the position.
Aztlan is trying to stick to Rhodeo's back but Rhodeo is turning into Aztlan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Aztlan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rhodeo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aztlan (10) vs (2) Rhodeo
Aztlan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rhodeo is one step ahead there.
Rhodeo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aztlan's guard.
Rhodeo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aztlan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aztlan desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
Rhodeo works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aztlan (10) vs (5) Rhodeo
Aztlan can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodeo tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Rhodeo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Aztlan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rhodeo's guard! Nice work there by Aztlan!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aztlan (12) vs (5) Rhodeo#SUB2#
Rhodeo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aztlan is aware though and is defending well.#T5##SUB2#
Rhodeo looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Aztlan is defending well. Rhodeo quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Aztlan has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rhodeo celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dusty Rhodeo!
Dusty Rhodeo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TWG 38 (205lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022

178 cm
20 yrs
184 lbs

184 cm
18 yrs
196 lbs

Aztlan

Denson

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rashad Denson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Aztlan clinches up against the cage.
Denson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Denson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aztlan gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Aztlan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aztlan (2) vs (0) Denson
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Denson is in trouble now - Aztlan has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Aztlan (5) vs (0) Denson
Aztlan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Denson tries to lock up and control but Aztlan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztlan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Aztlan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Denson tries to hold on but Aztlan postures up.
Aztlan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Aztlan.
Aztlan fails to take his opponent's back.
Aztlan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aztlan takes Denson's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Aztlan (8) vs (0) Denson
Aztlan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T4#
Aztlan'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.
Further stalling from Aztlan.#T5#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Aztlan is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T6##T7#
Aztlan continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Aztlan.
Aztlan continues to hold on tight.#T8##T9##T10#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11##T12##T13##T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Aztlan takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A relieved looking Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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