Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 397 - Orsic Vs Lee
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Hawthorne doesn't manage to clinch there - Haram circles away.
Haram fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hawthorne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Haram gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hawthorne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Haram wants to stand up but Hawthorne is controlling him.
Hawthorne trying to control but Haram is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Haram 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.#T1#
Hawthorne pushing down on Haram's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Hawthorne is looking for a kimura but Haram is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hawthorne to get the leverage. #SUB#
Hawthorne is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Haram is defending against the submission attempts here by Hawthorne.
Haram tries to get to full guard but Hawthorne has control of the leg.
Haram is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hawthorne is keen to just control but Haram is a slippery customer.
Haram works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawthorne trying to control the position from guard on top but Haram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hawthorne fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Hawthorne pushes Haram up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawthorne tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Haram just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hawthorne jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Haram walks away with a smile on his face. Hawthorne gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Haram looks to throw the jab but Hawthorne is out of range.
Hawthorne tries to counter with a takedown but Haram is quick to defend against it.
Haram misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hawthorne takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Hawthorne rushes Haram and presses him up against the cage.
Hawthorne swings wildly with an uppercut but Haram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawthorne working aggressively here.
Hawthorne tries to pull guard but Haram holds him up against the cage and eventually Hawthorne drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morello Hawthorne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haram leaning against his opponent. #T4#
Hawthorne misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haram.
Hawthorne misses with some punches.
Hawthorne misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haram.
Hawthorne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawthorne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harams head.
Hawthorne gets through Haram's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hawthorne is trying to pull guard but Haram turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Haram lands a hook to the side of the head.
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 Morello Hawthorne will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Hawthorne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haram, pushing him back against the cage.
Haram looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Hawthorne manages to pull guard.
Hawthorne pulls Haram in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Hawthorne working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Haram has passed into half guard!
Still in half guard, Haram seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne trying to control but Haram postures up.
Haram content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Hawthorne is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Haram jumps into side control!
Hawthorne regains half guard.
Hawthorne wants to get back to full guard but Haram has mounted him!
Hawthorne is looking to improve his position but Haram isn't that keen on the idea.
Haram controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Hawthorne wants to hold on but Haram pushes him away.#SU2#
Haram stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Hawthorne closes the distance but Haram moves to the side
and Haram counters with a straight right hand.
Hawthorne fails with the takedown.#T3#
Hawthorne doesn't manage to clinch there - Haram circles away.
Haram works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hawthorne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawthorne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Haram pinned against the cage. Haram gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hawthorne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hawthorne staying out of range there.#T4#
Hawthorne blocks a jab.
Haram throws a right and a left that Hawthorne avoids nicely.
Hawthorne doesn't manage to clinch there - Haram circles away.
It seemed like Haram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haram slaps away a takedown attempt from Hawthorne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Haram looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morello Hawthorne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haram misses with a wild body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hawthorne shoots in for a double leg but Haram sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Haram is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hawthorne shoots in looking for a takedown. Haram tries to sprawl out of it but Hawthorne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Haram manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Haram appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boko Haram showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Hawthorne clinches with his opponent.
Hawthorne lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Hawthorne gets control of Haram's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hawthorne will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Haram avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Hawthorne looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Haram passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne tries to roll over but Haram keeps him under control.#T1#
Haram is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hawthorne trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Haram 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.
Hawthorne is looking to improve his position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haram wants to free his trapped foot but Hawthorne is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Haram moves nicely into side control.
Hawthorne tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Haram presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hawthorne looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T3#
Hawthorne trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Haram trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boko Haram has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haram not allowing Hawthorne to control his hands.
Haram is hanging on to Hawthorne's back as he tries to escape.
Haram has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Will Haram go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Haram is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Haram controlling the position well here. Hawthorne rolled but Haram kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Boko Haram comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Haram 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boko Haram!
Boko Haram seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 391 - Drop Vs OcasioCortez
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Valentine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Hawthorne closes the distance and pushes Valentine back into the cage.
Hawthorne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hawthorne throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Hawthorne tries to pull guard but Valentine forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hawthorne working aggressively here. #BC#
Valentine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valentine misses with an uppercut. Hawthorne saw that one coming.
Hawthorne with the counter takedown but Valentine avoids it easily.
Valentine looks to land a left hand but Hawthorne moved out of range nicely.
Hawthorne wants to counter the offense by Valentine and move into the clinch position.
Valentine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hawthorne gets the takedown into side control.
Valentine tries to buck Hawthorne off but Hawthorne is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Valentine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Hawthorne passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Valentine!
Valentine tries to lock up and control but Hawthorne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Valentine on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Valentine tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Hawthorne working for a guillotine from mount but Valentine is in no mood to give up.
Hawthorne with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Valentine really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Valentine tries to lock up and control but Hawthorne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hawthorne seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Valentine is holding on tight.
Hawthorne wants to control the pace but Valentine is squirming around nicely.
Hawthorne tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Valentine tries to hold on but Hawthorne postures up.#T2#
Valentine is squirming around, avoiding Hawthorne's attempts to control the action.
Valentine knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hawthorne on the ground.#SUB2#
Hawthorne has control of Valentine's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Valentine regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Valentine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hawthorne wants to take his opponent's back but Valentine doesn't allow it.
Hawthorne tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hawthorne wants to control the pace but Valentine is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawthorne takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Valentine tries to lock up and control but Hawthorne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Valentine defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hawthorne. #SUB2#
Hawthorne has hold of Valentine's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Valentine manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hawthorne tries to control but Valentine wriggling away.
Valentine is desperately trying to improve his position but Hawthorne has a good base and remains in mount.
Hawthorne trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Hawthorne is working for a guillotine from mount but Valentine frees his head quite easily.
Valentine is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Valentine holds on for dear life, controlling Hawthorne's posture momentarily.
Valentine tries to lock up and control but Hawthorne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Valentine keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hawthorne controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Hawthorne wants to finish this one by submission but Valentine is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne tries to control but Valentine wriggling away. #SUB2#
Hawthorne has control of Valentine's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Valentine regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Valentine sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawthorne content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morello Hawthorne dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hawthorne doesn't manage to clinch there - Valentine circles away.
Valentine looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Valentine throws the left hand but Hawthorne avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Hawthorne rushes Valentine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Valentine has had enough of the clinch but Hawthorne keeps him there for the moment.
Hawthorne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawthorne jumps guard but Valentine stands there with Hawthorne around his waist. Hawthorne gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Valentine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawthorne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valentine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Hawthorne tries to close the distance and clinch but Valentine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valentine looks to land a left hand but Hawthorne moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Hawthorne closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Valentine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hawthorne fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Hawthorne closes the distance looking to clinch
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
A jab from Valentine misses. #CL2#
Hawthorne closes the distance and clinches.
Hawthorne has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Hawthorne fails to pull guard.
Giggle Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morello Hawthorne.#BC#
Valentine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hawthorne fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Hawthorne scores with a takedown into Valentine's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Hawthorne trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentine controls Hawthorne momentarily but Hawthorne frees himself.
Valentine seems keen to control Hawthorne's posture.
Hawthorne passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hawthorne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Hawthorne is trying to get an arm triangle but Valentine is defending well. #SUB2#
Hawthorne tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4##SUB2#
Hawthorne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Valentine is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Valentine gets back to half guard.
Morello Hawthorne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hawthorne wants to pass to mount but Valentine is defending the position.
Valentine trying to hold on to Hawthorne's head to control him but Hawthorne postures up.
Hawthorne tries to pass the half guard into mount. Valentine knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hawthorne performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hawthorne trying to mount his opponent but Valentine defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morello Hawthorne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Valentine swats away the attempt to clinch by Hawthorne.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Valentine throws a looping overhand right but Hawthorne ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Valentine misses.
Valentine throws a lazy right hand but Hawthorne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawthorne tries to counter with a clinch but Valentine shakes him off and moves away.
Valentine misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne tries to clinch but Valentine is having none of it.
Valentine throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Hawthorne counters with a nice double leg into side control. Valentine won't be happy with that.
Valentine keeps Hawthorne under control for a moment.#T1#
Hawthorne tries to move to mount but Valentine blocks the move with his legs.
Valentine is not content to let Hawthorne control the position.
Hawthorne tries to move to mount but Valentine blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Hawthorne tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hawthorne has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hawthorne trying to control the action but Valentine is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hawthorne is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Valentine has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Hawthorne working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Valentine prevents Hawthorne from moving into mount.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB2#
Hawthorne tries for a kimura but Valentine is defending well.
Valentine wants to control but Hawthorne postures up.#SUB2#
Hawthorne tries for a kimura but Valentine is defending well.
Hawthorne is looking to take a break and control but Valentine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Hawthorne wants to control but Valentine is keeping him busy.
Hawthorne tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Valentine tries to buck Hawthorne off but Hawthorne is having none of it.
Hawthorne tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Hawthorne is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Valentine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Valentine is trying to control Hawthorne's posture but Hawthorne avoids it. #SUB2#
Hawthorne is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Valentine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Valentine holds on to Hawthorne's head and controls the position momentarily.
Valentine is not content to let Hawthorne control the position.
Hawthorne passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Valentine!
Valentine is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hawthorne prevents Valentine from getting the reversal.
Hawthorne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Valentine is looking to escape.
Hawthorne prevents Valentine from getting the reversal.
Morello Hawthorne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valentine wants to hold on but Hawthorne pushes him away.
Hawthorne pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Giggle Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawthorne looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Morello Hawthorne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hawthorne 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morello Hawthorne!

Event: OFK 383 - Bol Vs Johnson
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Rain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawthorne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hawthorne tries to counter with a clinch but Rain shakes him off and moves away.
Rain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rain is looking to clinch.
Rain thumps Hawthorne with a low kick.
Rain tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Hawthorne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne tries to pull guard but Rain holds him up against the cage and eventually Hawthorne drops back down to his feet.
Rain holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hawthorne goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Rain pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rain's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Rain for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rain.
Hawthorne scores with a shot to the side of Rain's head. #TD#
Rain drags the fight down to the ground.
Rain seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rain trying to keep a closed guard but Hawthorne is proving a slippery customer.
Rain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hawthorne trying to control but Rain is working from the bottom.
Hawthorne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rain is keeping the position for now.
Hawthorne is pushing down on Rain's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rain is fighting to maintain full guard but Hawthorne has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Hawthorne looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rain is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hawthorne is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rain trying to control but Hawthorne postures up. #SUB2#
Hawthorne is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rain is just riding it out for now. Hawthorne eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Rain trying to control but Hawthorne postures up.
Hawthorne prevents Rain from improving his position.
Hawthorne seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rain tries to get to full guard but Hawthorne has control of the leg.
Hawthorne is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rain reverses the position - he's now on top in Hawthorne's guard. #T4#
Rain's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hawthorne keeping moving, preventing Rain from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rain postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Rain dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Hawthorne forces Rain back against the cage and clinches.
Hawthorne tries to work over Rain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Hawthorne manages to pull guard.
Hawthorne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Hawthorne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rain is stalling in the full guard.
Hawthorne is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hawthorne is looking for a triangle but Rain pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Rain trying to control but Hawthorne is working from the bottom.
Rain looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hawthorne trying to keep a closed guard but Rain is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rain misses with a body shot.
Rain throws an overhand right that lands on Hawthorne's shoulder, as Hawthorne tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rain paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circling - Rain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rain misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Hawthorne counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rain won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Hawthorne wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rain, who protects the arm well.
Rain gets back to half guard.
Hawthorne is pressing down on Rain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rain is holding on for now.
Hawthorne wants to take a breather but Rain is having none of it. #T3#
Hawthorne wants to pass to mount but Rain is defending the position.
Hawthorne is trying to control the action in half guard but Rain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hawthorne is pressing down on Rain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rain is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rain makes his way to full guard, as Hawthorne worked for a kimura.
Rain looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rain is on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
Hawthorne wants to sweep but no luck.
Hawthorne is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rain engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morello Hawthorne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hawthorne trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morello Hawthorne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rain scores with a nice head shot.
Rain throws a body punch but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Hawthorne changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Hawthorne looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hawthorne trying to control the position from guard on top but Rain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawthorne slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rain is defending against the submission attempts here by Hawthorne. #T1#
Hawthorne is looking to take a break and control but Rain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rain trying to control from the bottom.
Hawthorne trying to control the action but Rain is working from the bottom.
Rain moves into full guard.
Hawthorne works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hawthorne seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rain manages to get to full guard.
Rain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hawthorne is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hawthorne trying to control the position from guard on top but Rain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
White Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Hawthorne moves out of range as Rain strikes.
Rain stuffs the takedown.
Rain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawthorne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hawthorne tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hawthorne wants to clinch up but Rain keeps it at a distance.
Rain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2#
Hawthorne moves into the clinch.
A short left from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne jumps guard but Rain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hawthorne lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hawthorne can't find room to land a body shot as Rain controls the action.
Hawthorne presses Rain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Rain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawthorne's elbow.
Hawthorne tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
White Rain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morello Hawthorne.
Hawthorne misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Rain.
Hawthorne has a couple of punches blocked by Rain.
Hawthorne tries a body shot but Rain blocks it.
Hawthorne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawthorne throws a punch but it's blocked by Rain.
A bit of stalling here from Rain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawthorne tries to pull guard but Rain won't allow it.
Rain leaning his opponent against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rain seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rain lands a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to White Rain.
I think Rain 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: OFK 376 - Escalante Vs Wanker
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Vuce wants to clinch.
Vuce really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Hawthorne instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vuce throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hawthorne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawthorne avoiding damage as Vuce throws knees to the body. #TD2#
Hawthorne jumps into guard, dragging Vuce to the mat. #SUB#
Vuce postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hawthorne is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vuce, into his guard. #REVB##T1#
Hawthorne looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vuce looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vuce is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Vuce landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2##SUB2#
Hawthorne actively working from the bottom here.
Hawthorne trying to control here.
Hawthorne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vuce.
Hawthorne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vuce's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vuce's back!#SUB2#
Hawthorne has got one arm under Vuce's chin. This could be trouble... Vuce trying to control the other hand but Hawthorne gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Vuce has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Morello Hawthorne!

Event: ENIGMA 185
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Chai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hawthorne. That did some damage!
Jeong Hoon Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Hawthorne drives through and clinches with Chai against the cage.
Chai misses with some punches.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawthorne blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Hawthorne gets control of Chai's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hawthorne will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hawthorne 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.
Hawthorne keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Hawthorne 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.
Hawthorne is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Hawthorne is looking to pass Chai's guard but actually Chai recovers to full guard.
Hawthorne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawthorne trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawthorne 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.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hawthorne throws his legs up looking for a submission but Chai uses it to pass to side control.
Hawthorne is trying to work for a sweep but Chai has mounted him!
Hawthorne can't escape the position.
Hawthorne tries to improve his position but instead Chai has taken his back! #T3#
Hawthorne tries to break free.
I would not like to be Hawthorne right now.
Hawthorne trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hawthorne manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chai's guard. Nice work there by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne 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. #T4#
Hawthorne postures up.
Hawthorne works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Hawthorne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai won't allow Hawthorne to pass to mount.
Chai controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Hawthorne is looking for a kimura but Chai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hawthorne to get the leverage.
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 Jeong Hoon Chai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Chai misses with a head kick.
Hawthorne tries to clinch up.
Hawthorne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Hawthorne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
Hawthorne has managed to clinch.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Chai breaks from the clinch.
Hawthorne tries to close the distance and clinch but Chai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Chai. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Hawthorne rushes Chai and presses him up against the cage.
Hawthorne fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hawthorne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Hawthorne blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Chai misses with a body punch.
Hawthorne lands a right hand.
Chai lands a shoulder strike.
Hawthorne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai tries a body shot but Hawthorne blocks it.
Hawthorne misses with a punch to the body.
Hawthorne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hawthorne swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Chai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hawthorne doesn't manage to clinch there - Chai circles away.
Chai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Hawthorne tries to counter it with a takedown but Chai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chai lands a lovely overhand right.
Hawthorne is looking to clinch but Chai is avoiding it.
As Hawthorne backs away, Chai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chai closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawthorne wants to clinch up but Chai keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Hawthorne fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chai to the ground. Hawthorne is now in Chai's guard.
Hawthorne wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai keeping full guard, as Hawthorne tries to pass.
Hawthorne advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hawthorne wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hawthorne looking to control but instead Chai has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T3#
Hawthorne trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Hawthorne is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Hawthorne is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hawthorne is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Chai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#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.
Hawthorne controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hawthorne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chai managing to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeong Hoon Chai dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hawthorne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chai is looking to land body kicks.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Chai throws a leg kick but Hawthorne moved away.
Hawthorne is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD2#
Hawthorne closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chai quickly recovers to half guard.
Hawthorne wants to pass the guard but Chai is defending well.
Chai is looking to control Hawthorne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is doing well to control the position and prevent Hawthorne from advancing to side control.#T1##SUB2#
Hawthorne wants to work for an arm triangle but Chai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Hawthorne is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chai sees it coming and defends easily.
Hawthorne trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it. #SUB2#
Hawthorne is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hawthorne is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chai is not content to let Hawthorne control the position.
Hawthorne is just content to waste time from the top position. Chai takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hawthorne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hawthorne wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Chai throws a head kick but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Hawthorne wants to clinch.#TD2#
Chai gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hawthorne to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Morello Hawthorne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawthorne looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawthorne won't allow Chai to sweep him here. #T4#
Hawthorne trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai keeping full guard, as Hawthorne tries to pass.
Hawthorne controlling from the top position.
Jeong Hoon Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hawthorne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Morello Hawthorne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chai 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29

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

Event: Bounty Tournament Finale
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Tiernan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawthorne is just out of range.
Tiernan keeps the fight on the outside.
Tiernan loads up on a big right hand but Hawthorne slips the punch.
Hawthorne is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tiernan.#CL#
Hawthorne darts in and clinches Tiernan up against the cage.
Tiernan misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Tiernan fails to land.
Hawthorne is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tiernan to keep the fight standing.
Tiernan scores with a shot to the side of Hawthorne's head.
Tiernan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hawthorne throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiernan.
Tiernan scores with a shot to the side of Hawthorne's head.
A hook to the body from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne tries a body shot but Tiernan blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tiernan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tiernan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hawthorne working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne blocking some punches.
Hawthorne fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T1##BC2#
Tiernan manages to break the clinch.
Tiernan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawthorne is just out of range.
Cathal Tiernan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Hawthorne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tiernan, pushing him back against the cage.
Hawthorne blocking some punches.
Hawthorne blocks an uppercut.
Tiernan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawthorne backwards.
Tiernan lands a left hand. #TD#
Hawthorne gets control of Tiernan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hawthorne will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hawthorne throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tiernan uses it to pass to side control.
Hawthorne is looking to regain half guard here but Tiernan keeps moving and retains side control.
Hawthorne sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hawthorne wants to improve his position but Tiernan is controlling well. #T2#
Tiernan wants to stand up but Hawthorne has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Hawthorne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tiernan seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hawthorne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tiernan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tiernan's back!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tiernan is trying to get back to his feet but Hawthorne has full control of the position and if anything, Tiernan has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3##SUB#
Tiernan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hawthorne's arms.
Hawthorne wants to control but Tiernan is keeping busy.
Hawthorne looking to hold on to the position here but Tiernan rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Tiernan is trying to keep Hawthorne in close.
Tiernan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hawthorne is controlling him.
Hawthorne is pushing down on Tiernan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tiernan is fighting to maintain full guard but Hawthorne has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tiernan pushes Hawthorne off looking to stand but Hawthorne dives back in and keeps control.
Tiernan tries to roll over but Hawthorne keeps him under control.#T4##SUB#
Hawthorne looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tiernan wants to get back to his feet.
Hawthorne moves nicely into side control.
Hawthorne prevents Tiernan from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cathal Tiernan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hawthorne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tiernan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hawthorne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tiernan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Hawthorne counters with a shoot takedown. Tiernan fights it but they end up in guard.
Tiernan wants to stand and escape but Hawthorne is having none of it.
Hawthorne tries to free his leg and advance position but Tiernan is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawthorne controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hawthorne trying to control but Tiernan is working from the bottom.
Tiernan wants to stand up but Hawthorne is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Hawthorne tries to clinch up but Tiernan circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Hawthorne looking to score a takedown here. Tiernan is defending well but Hawthorne drives through and ends up in Tiernan's guard.
Hawthorne trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiernan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tiernan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hawthorne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tiernan is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Hawthorne 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.
Tiernan keeping moving, preventing Hawthorne from controlling successfully.
Hawthorne passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tiernan tries to bench press Hawthorne off him but Hawthorne keeps the position. #SUB#
Hawthorne working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Hawthorne looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Tiernan wants to get back to his feet but Hawthorne drags him back down.#SUB#
Hawthorne looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Hawthorne is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tiernan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tiernan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hawthorne's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tiernan looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tiernan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawthorne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tiernan defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tiernan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Tiernan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tiernan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawthorne is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morello Hawthorne dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hawthorne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiernan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tiernan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tiernan throws the left hand but Hawthorne avoids the punch easily.
Tiernan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Tiernan misses.
Tiernan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tiernan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hawthorne moves out of range as Tiernan strikes.
Tiernan throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hawthorne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiernan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne needs to keep his hands up - Tiernan had a free shot at his head there.
Tiernan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tiernan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hawthorne looks for a takedown but Tiernan sprawls well.
Cathal Tiernan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hawthorne tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tiernan counters with a straight right hand.
Tiernan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tiernan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tiernan throws an overhand right that lands on Hawthorne's shoulder, as Hawthorne tries to avoid the shot.
Tiernan looks to land a left hand but Hawthorne moved out of range nicely.
As Tiernan tries to get set, Hawthorne tries to push him back and clinch up but Tiernan manages to avoid the attempt.
Tiernan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tiernan with a hook.
Tiernan lands with a hook. Hawthorne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hawthorne tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tiernan swivels and escapes.
Tiernan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tiernan digs a good body shot into Hawthorne's ribs.
Tiernan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Hawthorne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawthorne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Hawthorne drives through with a takedown into Tiernan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tiernan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hawthorne looking to pass the guard.
Hawthorne won't allow Tiernan to get back to his feet.
Hawthorne looking to pass the guard.
Tiernan wants to get back to his feet but Hawthorne is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Hawthorne slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Hawthorne is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Hawthorne is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tiernan pushes Hawthorne off looking to stand but Hawthorne dives back in and keeps control.
Hawthorne trying to control from Tiernan's half guard. Tiernan has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tiernan is looking to stand up but Hawthorne isn't so interested in that idea.
Hawthorne is pushing down on Tiernan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tiernan is fighting to maintain full guard but Hawthorne has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tiernan wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Tiernan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hawthorne is trying to control the action in half guard but Tiernan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tiernan is trying to stand up here but Hawthorne is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tiernan misses with a looping left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cathal Tiernan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tiernan 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: HFC 100: Chai vs Bond
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Hawthorne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rubble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawthorne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rubble throws a hook but Hawthorne blocks it.#TD#
Hawthorne shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rubble manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rubble can't keep his opponent in guard - Hawthorne advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rubble wants to improve his position but Hawthorne is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne is trying to control the action in half guard but Rubble is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubble is trying to maintain the position but Hawthorne is very close to passing his half guard.
Rubble is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hawthorne is staying active.#SUB#
Hawthorne is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Hawthorne prevents Rubble from improving his position.
Hawthorne trying to control the action but Rubble is working from the bottom.
Rubble gets full guard.
Rubble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hawthorne is one step ahead there.
Hawthorne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rubble is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hawthorne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rubble keeping moving, preventing Hawthorne from controlling successfully.
Hawthorne tries to free his leg and advance position but Rubble is retaining full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rubble manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hawthorne manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hawthorne trying to control the position.
Hawthorne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rubble. #SUB#
Hawthorne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rubble is aware though and is defending well.
Rubble is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rubble is continuing to stall.#T3#
Rubble wants to control from the top but Hawthorne keeps moving.
Rubble stopping the sweep attempt from Hawthorne.
Rubble controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hawthorne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rubble scoring with some ground and pound.
Rubble passes Hawthorne's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hawthorne trying to hold on to Rubble's head to control him but Rubble postures up.
Hawthorne regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hawthorne keeping moving, preventing Rubble from controlling successfully. #T4#
Hawthorne can't keep his opponent in guard - Rubble advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hawthorne tries to roll over but Rubble keeps him under control.
Rubble is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hawthorne holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rubble tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hawthorne is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rubble looking to control but Hawthorne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rubble tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rubble punching from mount but Hawthorne doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Detritus Rubble dominated that round.
That's time! Hawthorne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rubble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawthorne manages to avoid it.
Rubble throws a hook to the side of Hawthorne's head but Hawthorne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rubble has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawthorne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rubble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hawthorne looks to clinch
and Rubble counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rubble swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hawthorne.
Rubble scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rubble waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawthorne.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rubble. Hawthorne does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Hawthorne rushes Rubble and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne scores with a shoulder strike.
Hawthorne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rubble misses with the head strike.
Rubble throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawthorne.
Rubble working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubble working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Hawthorne tries to throw a body punch but Rubble avoids it by throwing Hawthorne back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rubble's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hawthorne can't find room to land a body shot as Rubble controls the action.
Rubble goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rubble working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rubble lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rubble is trying to break the clinch but Hawthorne has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rubble fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Rubble.
Rubble misses with a punch on the inside.
Rubble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Hawthorne pulls Rubble into guard.
Rubble engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hawthorne working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Hawthorne is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Rubble is stalling in the full guard.
Hawthorne keeping moving, preventing Rubble from controlling successfully.
Hawthorne has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hawthorne keeping moving, preventing Rubble from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rubble avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rubble wants to pass the guard but Hawthorne is keeping the position.
Hawthorne trying to keep a closed guard but Rubble is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Rubble wants to control from the top but Hawthorne keeps moving. #SUB#
Rubble got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hawthorne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rubble has managed to get both his arms back between Hawthorne's legs - danger averted.
Rubble is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rubble advances position into side control!
Hawthorne tries to improve position but can't.
Rubble 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.
Hawthorne can't do much from the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Hawthorne's face as Rubble controls the position.
Let's hope that Rubble has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Hawthorne tries to bench press Rubble off him but Rubble keeps the position.
Rubble sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hawthorne is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rubble trying to control the action but Hawthorne is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawthorne seems a little lost for a moment, as Rubble dominates the positioning.
Hawthorne tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Rubble stalls from top position.
The adventures of Rubble the control monster continue. Boring.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Detritus Rubble 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#
Rubble throws a jab when Hawthorne was well out of range.
Hawthorne ducks under a wild hook from Rubble.
Rubble throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rubble swings for the body but Hawthorne moves out of range.
A jab from Rubble misses.
Hawthorne attempts a counter takedown but Rubble avoids it well and moves away.
Rubble swings for the body but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Rubble.
Rubble throws out a loose jab but Hawthorne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubble misses with a right hand #TD#
and Hawthorne counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rubble won't be happy with that.
Hawthorne controlling the position.
Rubble manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawthorne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Hawthorne trying to control from the bottom.
Hawthorne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rubble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawthorne trying to control here.
Rubble keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hawthorne wants to get back to full guard.
Rubble is keen to just control but Hawthorne is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rubble in particular looking to stall.
Hawthorne manages to get to full guard.
Rubble controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rubble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Hawthorne is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Hawthorne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rubble defends it easily.
Hawthorne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rubble's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rubble passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rubble is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hawthorne will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rubble creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hawthorne sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hawthorne is not content to let Rubble control the position.
Rubble is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Hawthorne is trying to escape the position but Rubble is controlling the position.
Hawthorne is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rubble trying to control the action but Hawthorne is working from the bottom.
Morello Hawthorne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawthorne tries to buck Rubble off but Rubble is having none of it.
Rubble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawthorne keeps working.
Hawthorne trying to remain calm as Rubble controls from the top position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rubble is looking to take a break and control but Hawthorne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rubble is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hawthorne will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rubble trying to control the position but Hawthorne is working away.
Hawthorne is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hawthorne sneaks back into half guard.
Still in half guard, Rubble seems content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Detritus Rubble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rubble 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Detritus Rubble!
Detritus Rubble decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: MMAHKI 70
Date: Aug 07, 2023

#R1#
Chai catches Hawthorne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hawthorne is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hawthorne moves out of range as Chai strikes.#TD#
Hawthorne drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chai keeping full guard, as Hawthorne tries to pass.
Hawthorne trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawthorne wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hawthorne trying to move into half guard but instead Chai has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Hawthorne is trying to keep Chai in close.
Hawthorne has his hands on Chai's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Chai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hawthorne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chai controls the pace.#SUB#
Hawthorne is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawthorne is retaining full guard.
Hawthorne looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Hawthorne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB#
Hawthorne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hawthorne holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good leg kick by Chai.
Nice uppercut there from Chai.
Chai throws the left hand but Hawthorne avoids the punch easily.
Hawthorne changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hawthorne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Hawthorne blocks the body kick.
Chai throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Hawthorne counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Chai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Hawthorne doesn't manage to clinch there - Chai circles away.
Chai connects with a crisp jab.
Chai lands with a hook. Hawthorne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chai with a nice calf kick.
Chai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hawthorne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Hawthorne moves away and avoids it.
Chai misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai throws a series of punches but Hawthorne avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Hawthorne drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hawthorne trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawthorne wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Hawthorne trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dragon Li Chai dominated that round.
That's time! Hawthorne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hawthorne tries to close the distance and clinch but Chai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawthorne manages to avoid it.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawthorne manages to avoid it.
Chai scores with the left hand. Hawthorne knows he should have avoided that one.
Chai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chai feints a jab promting Hawthorne to slip. Chai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hawthorne slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Chai is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hawthorne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne wants to clinch.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawthorne.
Chai misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Hawthorne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hawthorne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Chai misses.
Hawthorne changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Chai lands with a slapping head kick.
Chai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hawthorne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dragon Li Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawthorne wants to clinch up but Chai keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Chai misses.
Hawthorne tries to close the distance and clinch but Chai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hawthorne's hands.
Hawthorne avoids the body shot from Chai. #CL#
Hawthorne has managed to clinch.
Chai pushes Hawthorne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawthornes head.
Hawthorne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chai smiles and moves away.
Chai misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Hawthorne counters by moving into the clinch.
Chai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Chai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hawthorne moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawthorne half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Hawthorne shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Hawthorne is trying to work for a kimura but Chai is defending well.
Chai is trying to control but can't. #T3##SUB#
Hawthorne is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chai sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Hawthorne is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Hawthorne seems to be looking for submissions.
Hawthorne looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Hawthorne seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Chai has recovered full guard.
Hawthorne tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hawthorne drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chai! #REVB#
Hawthorne is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dragon Li Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Chai swings for the body but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Hawthorne tries to close the distance and clinch but Chai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dragon Li Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Hawthorne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chai to score with a decent uppercut.
Hawthorne drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hawthorne tries to clinch there but Chai circles away.
Chai throws out a counter right but Hawthorne avoids it with no problem.
Hawthorne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Hawthorne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chai sprawls well. Chai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hawthorne gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne shoots and misses
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawthorne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hawthorne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chai to score with a decent uppercut.
Hawthorne slips under a jab from Chai.
Chai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai scores with a jab to the head.
Chai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawthorne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hawthorne tries to close the distance and clinch but Chai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chai throws a hook but Hawthorne blocks it.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
As Chai tries to get set, Hawthorne tries to push him back and clinch up but Chai manages to avoid the attempt.
Chai keeps the fight on the outside.
Chai lands a jab to Hawthorne's midsection.
Chai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Hawthorne with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morello Hawthorne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai throws a head kick but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Dragon Li Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Hawthorne moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Chai misses.
Hawthorne slips under a jab from Chai.
Hawthorne moves in looking to clinch but Chai pushes him off.
Chai throws a jab when Hawthorne was well out of range.
Hawthorne half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawthorne tries to clinch but Chai is having none of it.
Hawthorne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chai scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Hawthorne half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hawthorne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hawthorne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab. #CL#
Hawthorne closes the distance and clinches.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne is trying to pull guard but Chai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Morello Hawthorne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne jumps guard but Chai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chai lands with a left to the head.
Hawthorne blocking some punches.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai lands with a right to the head.
Hawthorne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hawthorne misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4##BC2#
Chai breaks the clinch.
Chai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hawthorne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Hawthorne slips the punch.
Hawthorne attempts a counter takedown but Chai avoids it well and moves away.
Chai misses with a wild combination.
Dragon Li Chai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hawthorne looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chai! But no joy.
Chai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hawthorne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Hawthorne moves away and avoids it.
Hawthorne defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Hawthorne does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dragon Li Chai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chai 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragon Li Chai!
Dragon Li Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMAHKI 63
Date: Jul 05, 2023

#R1#
Mesquita wants to clinch but Hawthorne slips to the side#TD#
and Hawthorne decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mesquita's guard.#SUB2#
Mesquita working for a triangle but Hawthorne defends it easily.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Hawthorne from controlling successfully.
Hawthorne is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mesquita is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Mesquita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hawthorne defends it easily.
Hawthorne postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Mesquita has his foot on Hawthorne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hawthorne works his way back into a safe position though.
Hawthorne wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Hawthorne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Mesquita can't keep his opponent in guard - Hawthorne advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mesquita is looking to control Hawthorne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mesquita avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hawthorne is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hawthorne is working for a kimura but Mesquita is defending it quite comfortably.
Mesquita is pressing down on Hawthorne's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mesquita keeping full guard, as Hawthorne tries to pass.
Hawthorne trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hawthorne slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mesquita felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mesquita tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mesquita is still trying to improve position.
Mesquita gets back to half guard.
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard but Hawthorne has passed into side control.
Mesquita is trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Hawthorne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mesquita is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hawthorne tries to move to mount but Mesquita blocks the move with his legs.
Mesquita gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Hawthorne is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mesquita slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hawthorne trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mesquita manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T4#
Mesquita connects with a couple of short punches.
Mesquita trying to control but Hawthorne is working from the bottom.
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses.
Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita stands up over Hawthorne, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hawthorne wants to sweep but no luck.
Mesquita landing some decent shots from guard.
Hawthorne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesquita is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hugo Mesquita will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Mesquita gets the takedown into side control.
Hawthorne takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mesquita scoring with punches and elbows.
Hawthorne is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hawthorne is working hard here to advance position.
Check out the look on Mesquita's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hawthorne gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Mesquita avoids the attempt from Hawthorne to control.
Mesquita postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hawthorne looks a forlorn figure.
Mesquita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hawthorne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Mesquita lands a heavy elbow.
Hawthorne tries to lock up and control but Mesquita gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mesquita postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hawthorne looks a forlorn figure.
Mesquita landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hawthorne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mesquita scoring with strikes but Hawthorne is staying in there.
Mesquita lands a big elbow.
Hawthorne taking shots to the head.
Hawthorne is trying desperately to improve position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawthorne tries to hold on but Mesquita postures up.
Hawthorne is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Hawthorne wants to control but Mesquita is having none of it.
Mesquita lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mesquita dominating with strikes here.
Mesquita looking to control but Hawthorne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mesquita raining down shots from the mount!
Mesquita cracks Hawthorne with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mesquita fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hugo Mesquita has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mesquita scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hawthorne? #T3#
Mesquita landing strikes from the mount and Hawthorne is in trouble!
Hawthorne is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hawthorne in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mesquita has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mesquita working Hawthorne over with strikes here.
Mesquita has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hawthorne's face.
Hawthorne is bucking up trying to escape but Mesquita cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC2#Hawthorne is rocked!
Mesquita cracks Hawthorne with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oh Hawthorne is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hawthorne is trying to escape the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mesquita with good strikes from the mount here!
Mesquita loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Hawthorne scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Mesquita land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Mesquita stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Mesquita!
Hugo Mesquita is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: MMAHKI 56
Date: Jun 07, 2023

#R1##CL#
Hawthorne clinches up with Rurik and pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne prevents a body shot from Rurik.
Rurik misses with a punch on the inside.
Rurik throws a head punch that misses.
Hawthorne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hawthorne slows down the pace here.
Hawthorne lands a right hand.
Rurik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rurik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rurik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rurik.
Rurik misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Rurik.
Rurik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Hawthorne jumps into guard, dragging Rurik to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Hawthorne pushes a forearm under Rurik's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rurik is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Morello Hawthorne!
Morello Hawthorne retains his bantamweight title!

Event: MMAHKI 49
Date: May 19, 2023

#R1#
Ghiotto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice body punch from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne scores with a jab to the head.
Hawthorne throws a big shot that misses.
Ghiotto has a takedown stuffed.
Hawthorne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawthorne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ghiotto looks to land a left hand but Hawthorne moved out of range nicely.
Hawthorne connects with a jab.#TD#
Ghiotto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hawthorne looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Ghiotto tries for a kimura but Hawthorne is defending well.
Hawthorne is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ghiotto off and has taken his back!
Ghiotto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ghiotto can't escape the position.
Hawthorne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ghiotto is looking to escape.
Hawthorne wants to stand but Ghiotto is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up. #T1#
Hawthorne looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hawthorne tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Ghiotto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ghiotto is desperately trying to improve his position but Hawthorne has a good base and remains in mount.
Hawthorne is stalling here but it's allowed Ghiotto to get half guard.
Ghiotto wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawthorne tries to stand and escape but Ghiotto is controlling the position.
Ghiotto trying to control but Hawthorne postures up. #T2#
Ghiotto wants to get back to full guard.
Ghiotto is working hard here to advance position.
Hawthorne wants to get back to his feet.
Hawthorne is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hawthorne throws a lazy right hand but Ghiotto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawthorne stuffs the takedown attempt from Ghiotto. Ghiotto gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Hawthorne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ghiotto looks to land a combination but Hawthorne avoids it well.
Ghiotto connects with a right hand. Hawthorne shakes it off.
A cross from Hawthorne lands.
Hawthorne stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriele Ghiotto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawthorne throws a body shot but no joy.
Ghiotto lands an overhand right.
Ghiotto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hawthorne finds it's way round the side to connect with Ghiotto's head.
Hawthorne avoids the body shot from Ghiotto.
Morello Hawthorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawthorne misses with a looping right.
Ghiotto looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawthorne is just out of range.
Hawthorne throws a hook but Ghiotto blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawthorne. Ghiotto does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Hawthorne misses #TD#
and Ghiotto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawthorne is refusing to be controlled, as Ghiotto sits in half guard.
Ghiotto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Ghiotto wants to take a breather but Hawthorne is having none of it. #SUB#
Ghiotto is working for a kimura but Hawthorne is defending it quite comfortably.
Hawthorne is looking to escape.#SUB#
Ghiotto wants to work for an arm triangle but Hawthorne is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hawthorne is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghiotto. Hawthorne does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Hawthorne.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Morello Hawthorne will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hawthorne misses with a looping right.
Hawthorne stalks Ghiotto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ghiotto's face. Ghiotto staggers backwards, shaken.
Ghiotto swings for the body but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Morello Hawthorne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawthorne throws a jab when Ghiotto was well out of range.#TD#
Ghiotto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hawthorne was covering up waiting for the punch and Ghiotto finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hawthorne is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hawthorne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ghiotto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ghiotto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawthorne wants to get back to his feet but Ghiotto is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Ghiotto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ghiotto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hawthorne throws a head kick that misses.
Ghiotto cracks Hawthorne with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ghiotto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Hawthorne releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ghiotto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Ghiotto dives in and scores a takedown into Hawthorne's guard.
Ghiotto won't allow Hawthorne to get back to his feet.
Ghiotto trying to control but Hawthorne is working from the bottom. #T2#
Gabriele Ghiotto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hawthorne being controlled here, momentarily.
Hawthorne wants to stand and escape but Ghiotto is having none of it.
Ghiotto trying to control but Hawthorne is working from the bottom.
Hawthorne keeping full guard, as Ghiotto tries to pass.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hawthorne is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ghiotto checks a leg kick.
Morello Hawthorne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Ghiotto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawthorne.
Ghiotto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hawthorne throws a series of strikes that have Ghiotto backpedaling. #TD#
Ghiotto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hawthorne is defending against the submission attempts here by Ghiotto.
Ghiotto stalling away here and it's allowed Hawthorne to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ghiotto trying to control but Hawthorne is working from the bottom.
Hawthorne is looking to stand up but Ghiotto isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Ghiotto trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawthorne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghiotto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hawthorne felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ghiotto prevents Hawthorne from escaping the position.#SUB#
Ghiotto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ghiotto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawthorne is trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gabriele Ghiotto will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Ghiotto moves away from the strike by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne throws a right hand that Ghiotto ducks under and follows up with a left that Ghiotto also avoids with ease.
Hawthorne throws a right hand that Ghiotto ducks under and follows up with a left that Ghiotto also avoids with ease.
A good leg kick by Hawthorne.
Ghiotto goes for a double leg but Hawthorne avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hawthorne continues to drive forward.
Hawthorne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ghiotto tries a body shot but Hawthorne blocks it.
Hawthorne blocks a body shot from Ghiotto.
Hawthorne pushes Ghiotto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawthorne looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hawthorne looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ghiotto blocks an elbow strike.
Ghiotto lands with a light punch inside.
Ghiotto working aggressively here.
Hawthorne lands an uppercut.
Hawthorne misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne blocks a body shot from Ghiotto. #TD#
Ghiotto successfully pulls guard.
Hawthorne wanted to stand there but Ghiotto had control of the position.
Ghiotto working a defensive guard but Hawthorne passes into half guard. #T1#
Ghiotto wants to sweep but Hawthorne has passed to side control!
Ghiotto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hawthorne wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hawthorne tries to stand but Ghiotto is controlling his head.
Ghiotto is trying to get back to half guard.
Hawthorne wants to stand but Ghiotto is controlling his arm.
Ghiotto wants to control but Hawthorne postures up.
Ghiotto is looking to reverse the position.
Hawthorne wants to stand but Ghiotto is controlling his arm.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ghiotto is trying to control Hawthorne's posture but Hawthorne avoids it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A right-left combo lands from Hawthorne.
Ghiotto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hawthorne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ghiotto ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hawthorne throws a series of punches but Ghiotto avoids them all with ease.
Hawthorne misses with a body shot. #TD#
Ghiotto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ghiotto lands in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Ghiotto trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawthorne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawthorne is looking to stand back up but Ghiotto counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hawthorne.
Ghiotto stops Hawthorne from getting back to his feet. #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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hawthorne tries to land a leg kick but Ghiotto saw it coming and moves away.
Hawthorne tries a head kick but it misses.
Ghiotto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne looks to land a combination but Ghiotto avoids it well.
Ghiotto tries to counter with a takedown but Hawthorne is quick to defend against it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawthorne. Ghiotto does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Ghiotto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hawthorne to the mat! Hawthorne manages to get full guard.
Ghiotto trying to control but Hawthorne is working from the bottom.
Hawthorne keeping full guard, as Ghiotto tries to pass.
Ghiotto won't allow Hawthorne to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morello Hawthorne really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
A jab from Hawthorne misses.
Hawthorne falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Ghiotto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hawthorne!
Hawthorne is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ghiotto asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hawthorne wants to get back to his feet but Ghiotto is dominant here and he's now got Hawthorne's back!#SUB#
Hawthorne defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hawthorne is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghiotto seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ghiotto's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hawthorne wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Ghiotto has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Hawthorne preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ghiotto. #SUB#
Ghiotto looking for the RNC.
Hawthorne is trying to stand back up.
Hawthorne is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ghiotto off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Hawthorne looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ghiotto. #T2#
Hawthorne trying to get back to his feet but Ghiotto is in full control for now. #SUB#
Hawthorne is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Ghiotto is looking for the choke from the back position but Hawthorne is controlling his hands well. #T3##SUB#
Ghiotto looking for the choke but no joy.
Hawthorne wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Hawthorne showing good submission defense here.
Hawthorne is trying to stand back up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Ghiotto working for a choke but Hawthorne is defending well.
Hawthorne wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ghiotto's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriele Ghiotto had his way with Morello Hawthorne 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Hawthorne misses the jab.
Hawthorne misses with a low kick as Ghiotto jumps back.
Ghiotto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick which misses Ghiotto's front leg but catches the back leg as Ghiotto tries to avoid it.
Ghiotto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Hawthorne gets caught napping as Ghiotto dives in and scores a takedown. Hawthorne manages to retain guard.
Ghiotto prevents Hawthorne from getting back to his feet.
Ghiotto wants to control from the top but Hawthorne keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghiotto stops Hawthorne from standing up.
Ghiotto trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawthorne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawthorne wants to stand and escape but Ghiotto is having none of it. #T1#
Hawthorne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ghiotto is one step ahead there.
Ghiotto wants to control from the top but Hawthorne keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hawthorne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ghiotto throws a body punch but Hawthorne moves out of range.
As Ghiotto backs off Hawthorne throws a huge counter combo but Ghiotto manages to avoid it all.
Ghiotto looks for a takedown but Hawthorne sprawls well.
Ghiotto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hawthorne.
Ghiotto blocks a jab.
Ghiotto fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriele Ghiotto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawthorne throws a looping overhand right but Ghiotto ducks down to avoid it. #T2##TD#
Ghiotto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ghiotto trying to control from half guard but Hawthorne is working away.
Hawthorne looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ghiotto passes to full mount! #SUB#
Ghiotto goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hawthorne turns into him and now he's in Ghiotto's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawthorne has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ghiotto is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Ghiotto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Ghiotto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ghiotto managing to control the position.
Hawthorne has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ghiotto is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ghiotto is controlling Hawthorne's posture.
Ghiotto trying to keep a closed guard but Hawthorne is proving a slippery customer.
Ghiotto wants to control the position but Hawthorne says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hawthorne seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ghiotto trying to hold on to Hawthorne's head to control him but Hawthorne postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morello Hawthorne!
Morello Hawthorne is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: MMAHKI 42
Date: Apr 21, 2023

#R1#
Hawthorne tries a low kick but Yumashev avoids it.
Hawthorne stuns Yumashev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hawthorne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yumashev's head.
Hawthorne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hawthorne is looking to slow Yumashev down with leg kicks. #CL#
Yumashev has closed the distance and engaged Hawthorne in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hawthorne fails to land. #BC2#
Hawthorne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Yumashev - just one landing.
Yumashev misses with a low kick.
Hawthorne connects with a body shot that sends Yumashev's belly button to the back.
Hawthorne looks to land a left hand but Yumashev moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Hawthorne misses.
Hawthorne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yumashev doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawthorne connects with the punch.
Hawthorne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sloppy strikes from Hawthorne. Those never looked like landing.
Hawthorne misses with a hook. Yumashev ducked under it nicely.
As Hawthorne tries to get set, Yumashev tries to push him back and clinch up but Hawthorne manages to avoid the attempt.
Yumashev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hawthorne misses with a low kick as Yumashev jumps back.
Yumashev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Morello Hawthorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hawthorne throws the left hand but Yumashev avoids the punch easily.
Yumashev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yumashev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawthorne.
Yumashev moves away from the strike by Hawthorne.
As Hawthorne tries to get set, Yumashev tries to push him back and clinch up but Hawthorne manages to avoid the attempt.
Hawthorne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hawthorne lands an overhand right.
Hawthorne misses the shot to the body.
Yumashev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hawthorne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Yumashev misses the target.
A big left from Hawthorne misses.
Yumashev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yumashev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawthorne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yumashev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hawthorne throws a series of punches but Yumashev avoids them all with ease.
Yumashev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yumashev catches Hawthorne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawthorne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawthorne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yumashev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yumashev blocks a jab.#T2#
Hawthorne misses with a looping left.
Yumashev lands with a hook. Hawthorne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hawthorne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yumashev.
Yumashev blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hawthorne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hawthorne is looking to chop away at Yumashev's legs.
Hawthorne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yumashev moves out of range as Hawthorne strikes.
Yumashev tries to close the distance and clinch but Hawthorne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yumashev catches Hawthorne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yumashev walks into a stiff left hand from Hawthorne.
Yumashev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawthorne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yumashev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Yumashev clinches.
Yumashev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawthorne misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawthorne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yumashev misses with a body punch.
Yumashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Yumashev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yumashev tries to work over Hawthorne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Yumashev throws a head punch that misses.
Hawthorne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hawthorne is working Yumashev over against the cage.
Yumashev lands with a light punch inside.
Yumashev misses with a body punch.
Yumashev lands a right hand.
Hawthorne is looking to break free of the clinch but Yumashev has double underhooks.
Hawthorne dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hawthorne blocks a body shot from Yumashev.
Hawthorne swings wildly with an uppercut but Yumashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yumashev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC2#
Hawthorne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hawthorne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hawthorne scores with a punch to the head.
Hawthorne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yumashev can pounce on him.
Hawthorne throws a shot from downtown. Yumashev moves away and avoids it.
Hawthorne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yumashev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hawthorne tests Yumashev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yumashev scores with a hook to the body. Hawthorne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yumashev scores with a hook to the body. Hawthorne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot lands for Yumashev.
Hawthorne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yumashev. That did some damage!
Yumashev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yumashev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawthorne manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawthorne! But no joy.
Yumashev keeps Hawthorne at a distance using the push kick.
Hawthorne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Hawthorne.
Yumashev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL#
Yumashev closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Hawthorne breaks the clinch.
Hawthorne cracks Yumashev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from Hawthorne.
Yumashev ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne throws a body punch but Yumashev moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yumashev throws a chopping leg kick but Hawthorne manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hawthorne avoids the head kick by Yumashev.
Yumashev looks to land a left hand but Hawthorne moved out of range nicely.
Yumashev throws the left hand but Hawthorne avoids the punch easily.
Yumashev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Morello Hawthorne will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hawthorne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hawthorne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hawthorne throws a lazy uppercut
and Yumashev counters with a stiff right hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hawthorne in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hawthorne connects with a jab.
Hawthorne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yumashev has time to react.
Hawthorne moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yumashev throws the left hand but Hawthorne avoids the punch easily.
Hawthorne connects with a right hand. Yumashev shakes it off.
Hawthorne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yumashev tries to counter by clinching up but Hawthorne breaks away and moves out of range.
Yumashev throws a body punch but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Yumashev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yumashev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawthorne lands a slapping body shot.
Hawthorne throws a front kick aimed at Yumashev's knee but Yumashev avoids it well.
Yumashev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hawthorne misses with a hook. Yumashev ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Yumashev misses the target.
Yumashev jabs Hawthorne right on the nose. Hawthorne blinks but takes it well.
Hawthorne scores with a nice head shot.
Morello Hawthorne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Yumashev misses. #T1#
Yumashev lands a leg kick that knocks Hawthorne off balance momentarily.
Hawthorne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yumashev misses with a hook. Hawthorne ducked under it nicely.
Yumashev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Hawthorne misses
and Yumashev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yumashev digs a good hook to Hawthorne's body.
Hawthorne scores with a punch to the head.
Yumashev misses with a wild body shot.
Hawthorne throws a hook but Yumashev blocks it.
Hawthorne throws a hook but Yumashev blocks it.
A big left from Hawthorne misses.
Hawthorne misses with a body punch
and Yumashev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yumashev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne swings for the body but Yumashev moves out of range.
Yumashev throws a leg kick but Hawthorne sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yumashev misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawthorne swinging wildly here. #T2#
Hawthorne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yumashev on the side of the head.
Hawthorne misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Yumashev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Hawthorne.
Yumashev checks a leg kick nicely.
Yumashev quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hawthorne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yumashev is able to avoid easily.
Yumashev slips a straight right by Hawthorne.
Yumashev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawthorne throws out the jab.
Yumashev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawthorne.
Nice uppercut there from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yumashev was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawthorne.
Yumashev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yumashev ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut.
Yumashev looks to throw the jab but Hawthorne is out of range.
Yumashev lands a jab to the head.
Hawthorne misses with a leg kick.
Yumashev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Yumashev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hawthorne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yumashev moves away from the strike by Hawthorne.
Yumashev misses with a hook.
Yumashev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick which misses Yumashev's front leg but catches the back leg as Yumashev tries to avoid it.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawthorne moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hawthorne blocks a head kick by Yumashev.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut
and Yumashev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hawthorne thinking.
Hawthorne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hawthorne throws an overhand right that lands on Yumashev's shoulder, as Yumashev tries to avoid the shot.
Yumashev doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawthorne circles away.
Hawthorne misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Hawthorne.
Yumashev moves forwards but Hawthorne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hawthorne drops his hands momentarily and Yumashev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yumashev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hawthorne is out of range.
Yumashev tries to move into range but Hawthorne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hawthorne misses with a looping right.
Yumashev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hawthorne.
Yumashev lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Yumashev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawthorne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hawthorne unleashes a big counter combination but Yumashev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yumashev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawthorne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yumashev defending well as Hawthorne loads up on a big left hand.
Hawthorne misses with a body shot.
Yumashev misses with a straight left.
Hawthorne misses the jab.
Yumashev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hawthorne tests Yumashev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yumashev just misses with a punch to the body.
Yumashev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawthorne.
A slow jab from Hawthorne misses its intended target.
Yumashev throws a body punch but Hawthorne moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawthorne falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hawthorne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawthorne throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yumashev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yumashev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawthorne moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morello Hawthorne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hawthorne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hawthorne dodges the punch combination from Yumashev.
Hawthorne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A quick step to the side and Yumashev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yumashev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yumashev.
Yumashev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hawthorne.
Yumashev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hawthorne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hawthorne there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hawthorne cracks Yumashev with a good jab.
Hawthorne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yumashev to score with a decent uppercut.
Yumashev slips a jab from Hawthorne.
A slow jab from Hawthorne misses its intended target.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick but Yumashev checks it.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut. Yumashev saw that one coming.
Yumashev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yumashev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Hawthorne misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut
and Yumashev counters with a straight right hand.
Yumashev throws a leg kick but Hawthorne sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Yumashev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yumashev tries to clinch there but Hawthorne circles away.
Yumashev moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawthorne catches Yumashev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hawthorne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yumashev was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawthorne.
Yumashev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Yumashev throws a series of punches but Hawthorne avoids them all with ease.
Yumashev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawthorne.
Yumashev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hawthorne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawthorne throws a hook but Yumashev avoids it easily.
Hawthorne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yumashev. #CL#
Yumashev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hawthorne scores with a shot to the side of Yumashev's head.
Yumashev misses with a punch to the body.
Yumashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawthorne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yumashevs head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hawthorne.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawthorne lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Yumashev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yumashev can't find room to land a body shot as Hawthorne controls the action.
Hawthorne is trying to force a seperation but Yumashev has the dominant position.
Yumashev has Hawthorne pressed against the cage, preventing Hawthorne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yumashev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hawthorne pushes Yumashev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yumashev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawthorne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yumashev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawthorne is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hawthorne throws an elbow but misses.
Hawthorne lands a shoulder strike.
Yumashev can't find room to land a body shot as Hawthorne controls the action.
Hawthorne lands with a left to the head.
Yumashev tries a body shot but Hawthorne blocks it.
Hawthorne lands with a right to the head.
Yumashev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawthorne backwards.
Yumashev misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Hawthorne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawthorne misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawthorne.
Hawthorne misses with a body punch.
Yumashev tries a body shot but Hawthorne blocks it.
A short left from Hawthorne.
A head punch on the inside from Hawthorne fails to land.
Yumashev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hawthorne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yumashev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Filip Yumashev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yumashev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Yumashev.
Yumashev being controlled against the cage.
Hawthorne tries to break free but Yumashev pushes him back against the cage.
Hawthorne wants to get back to striking at distance but Yumashev won't allow it.
A short right from Yumashev on the inside.
Hawthorne has a couple of punches blocked by Yumashev. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawthorne.
Yumashev keeps control of Hawthorne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yumashev lands an uppercut.#ROC#Hawthorne is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Yumashev.
Hawthorne is still on wobbly legs! Can Yumashev finish him?
Hawthorne is trying to break free.
Yumashev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawthorne seems to have recovered his senses.
Yumashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev blocks an uppercut.
Yumashev struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawthorne controls his hands.
Filip Yumashev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawthorne can't find room to land a body shot as Yumashev controls the action.
Yumashev misses with a body punch.
Yumashev keeps control of Hawthorne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hawthorne is trying to push Yumashev away but Yumashev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hawthorne cracks Yumashev with a nice body shot.
Yumashev blocks an elbow strike.
Hawthorne has had enough of the clinch but Yumashev keeps him there for the moment.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hawthorne can't break the clinch.
Morello Hawthorne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yumashev lands with a light punch inside.
Yumashev lands a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Filip Yumashev.
I think Hawthorne has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morello Hawthorne!

Event: MMAHKI 34
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Hawthorne motions for Yumashev to come forward. Hawthorne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yumashev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hawthorne loads up on a big right hand but Yumashev slips the punch.
Yumashev misses with an uppercut.
Yumashev checks a low kick from Hawthorne.
Yumashev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawthorne manages to avoid it.
Hawthorne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Hawthorne backs off Yumashev throws a huge counter combo but Hawthorne manages to avoid it all.
Hawthorne checks a low kick from Yumashev.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawthorne misses the target.
Hawthorne checks a low kick from Yumashev.
Hawthorne misses the jab.
Hawthorne throws an off balance right hand
and Yumashev counters with a nice uppercut.
Yumashev throws a looping overhand right but Hawthorne ducks down to avoid it.
Yumashev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hawthorne is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hawthorne moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yumashev misses with a looping left.
Hawthorne defending well as Yumashev loads up on a big left hand.
Hawthorne on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hawthorne throws a low kick but Yumashev avoids it.
Hawthorne looks to land a left hand but Yumashev moved out of range nicely.
Yumashev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hawthorne throws a jab but it's blocked by Yumashev. #T1#
Hawthorne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yumashev.
Hawthorne goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Yumashev slips under a jab from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne misses with a looping right.
A cross from Hawthorne lands.
Yumashev slips a jab from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawthorne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hawthorne misses with a looping right.
Hawthorne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yumashev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yumashev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yumashev throws a body punch but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Hawthorne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yumashev thuds a left hand into Hawthorne's body.
Hawthorne slips under a jab.
Hawthorne is looking to counter punch.
An inside leg kick from Hawthorne misses.
Yumashev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Hawthorne misses the jab.
Hawthorne misses with a low kick.
Hawthorne is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Yumashev's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawthorne misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawthorne. Yumashev does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Yumashev scores with a nice right hand.
Yumashev tries a low kick but Hawthorne avoids it.
Yumashev throws a body kick that misses.
Yumashev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawthorne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut.
Yumashev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good exchange - Hawthorne coming out on top.
Hawthorne moves out of range of the body kick.
Hawthorne throws a looping overhand right but Yumashev ducks down to avoid it.
Yumashev looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Yumashev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yumashev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hawthorne finds it's way round the side to connect with Yumashev's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Yumashev misses the target.
Hawthorne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yumashev throws a body punch but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Morello Hawthorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick but Yumashev moved away.
Yumashev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hawthorne throws a body kick that misses.
Yumashev slips under a jab from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawthorne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yumashev is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Hawthorne throws a hook to the side of Yumashev's head but Yumashev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yumashev throws the left hand but Hawthorne avoids the punch easily.
Hawthorne throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawthorne throws a body shot but no joy.
Yumashev slips a jab from Hawthorne.
Yumashev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yumashev throws out a loose jab but Hawthorne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yumashev throws a hook but Hawthorne avoids it easily.
Hawthorne looks to score with a jab to the body but Yumashev is just out of range.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick but Yumashev checks it.
Yumashev ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
Yumashev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hawthorne on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hawthorne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yumashev.
Hawthorne loads up on a big right hand but Yumashev slips the punch.
Hawthorne has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hawthorne misses with a low kick.
Yumashev throws a looping overhand right but Hawthorne ducks down to avoid it.
Hawthorne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Hawthorne misses with a wild combination.
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!
Yumashev throws a hook but Hawthorne blocks it.
Hawthorne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yumashev follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hawthorne throws a series of punches but Yumashev avoids them all with ease.
Hawthorne connects with a right hand. Yumashev shakes it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Yumashev misses the target.
A jab lands there for Hawthorne.
Yumashev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawthorne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yumashev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hawthorne looks to land a left hand but Yumashev moved out of range nicely.
Hawthorne will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yumashev lands with a nice combination. Hawthorne backs away looking to recover.
Hawthorne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good work by Yumashev as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawthorne scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yumashev slips under a jab.
Yumashev checks a low kick from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yumashev is able to avoid easily.
Yumashev misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morello Hawthorne dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Yumashev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yumashev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice combination there by Yumashev.
Yumashev just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawthorne has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Yumashev scores with a leg kick.
Yumashev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawthorne was well out of range. Poor timing from Yumashev.
Hawthorne misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick lands from Hawthorne.
Yumashev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hawthorne misses with a straight right.
Hawthorne misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Yumashev misses its intended target.
Yumashev looks to throw the jab but Hawthorne is out of range.
Hawthorne throws a quick counter head kick but Yumashev was just out of range.
Hawthorne misses with a head kick.
Hawthorne with a jab.
Nice jab there from Hawthorne.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yumashev motions for Hawthorne to come forward. Yumashev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yumashev walks into a jab.
Yumashev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawthorne throws a shot from downtown. Yumashev moves away and avoids it.
Hawthorne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Jab from Yumashev.
Hawthorne works the jab nicely.
Yumashev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yumashev misses with a few strikes there.
Morello Hawthorne is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawthorne throws a lazy uppercut
and Yumashev counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne looks to land a left hand but Yumashev moved out of range nicely.
Hawthorne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yumashev slips under a jab from Hawthorne.
Yumashev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawthorne.
Hawthorne connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Hawthorne misses.
Yumashev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Yumashev misses.
Yumashev walks into a jab.
Yumashev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yumashev loads up on a big right hand but Hawthorne slips the punch.
Hawthorne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yumashev. #T2#
Hawthorne throws a series of punches but Yumashev moves out of range.
Hawthorne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yumashev.
Sloppy strikes from Hawthorne. Those never looked like landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yumashev checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Yumashev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yumashev moves away from the strike by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut
and Yumashev counters with a nice uppercut.
Yumashev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yumashev throws a push kick but Hawthorne slaps the foot to one side.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick that misses.
Hawthorne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hawthorne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Yumashev misses.
Hawthorne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yumashev.
Yumashev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawthorne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yumashev avoids the body shot from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne missing with a left hand there. Yumashev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yumashev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yumashev blocks a jab.
A leg kick checked by Yumashev.#T3#
Yumashev moves away from the strike by Hawthorne.
Yumashev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A left lands for Hawthorne.
Jab by Yumashev.
Yumashev lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yumashev. Hawthorne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yumashev checks a leg kick nicely.
Yumashev ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yumashev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hawthorne throws a hook but Yumashev avoids it easily.
Hawthorne misses with a hook.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the side of Yumashev's head but Yumashev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yumashev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yumashev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yumashev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawthorne misses with a straight left.
Hawthorne does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yumashev staying out of range there.
Hawthorne lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Hawthorne. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yumashev jabs Hawthorne right on the nose. Hawthorne blinks but takes it well.
Hawthorne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yumashev can do to turn this around?
Hawthorne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hawthorne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yumashev. That did some damage!
Hawthorne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawthorne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hawthorne misses with a straight right.
Hawthorne throws the kick towards the body but Yumashev avoids it.
Hawthorne throws a jab but it's blocked by Yumashev.
Yumashev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hawthorne is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Yumashev misses.
Hawthorne swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yumashev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hawthorne checks a leg kick.
Hawthorne throws a big shot that misses.
Yumashev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawthorne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hawthorne checks a low kick from Yumashev.
A big left from Hawthorne misses.
Yumashev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morello Hawthorne dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Yumashev throws a chopping leg kick but Hawthorne manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hawthorne swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yumashev staying out of range there.
Hawthorne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yumashev in his tracks.
Hawthorne throws a lazy head kick
and Yumashev counters with a straight right hand.
Hawthorne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yumashev on the side of the head.
Hawthorne misses with a straight right.
Yumashev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hawthorne momentarily.
Hawthorne misses with a hook. Yumashev ducked under it nicely.
Yumashev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yumashev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Hawthorne.
Yumashev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yumashev, as that shot connected.
Yumashev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yumashev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A big left from Yumashev misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hawthorne, as that shot connected.
Hawthorne throws a shot from downtown. Yumashev moves away and avoids it.
Yumashev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawthorne. #T1#
Hawthorne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yumashev.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yumashev.
Hawthorne connects with a right hand. Yumashev shakes it off.
Yumashev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hawthorne is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hawthorne misses the shot to the body.
Yumashev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawthorne is looking to score with low kicks.
Hawthorne takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yumashev misses with an uppercut. Hawthorne saw that one coming.
Yumashev swings for the body but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Yumashev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yumashev ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
Yumashev throws a low kick, looking for Hawthorne's leg but Hawthorne calmly moves out of range.
Yumashev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawthorne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yumashev on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yumashev moves out of range as Hawthorne strikes.
Yumashev swings for the body but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Yumashev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawthorne throws out the jab. #T2#
Yumashev throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hawthorne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yumashev.
Yumashev checks a leg kick.
Yumashev throws a chopping leg kick but Hawthorne manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hawthorne misses with a low kick.
Hawthorne lands with an uppercut that bounces Yumashev off the cage and back into range.
Yumashev throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawthorne.
Yumashev misses the jab.
Yumashev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawthorne lands a leg kick that knocks Yumashev off balance momentarily.
Hawthorne thows a body kick. Yumashev tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hawthorne loads up on a big right hand but Yumashev slips the punch.
Hawthorne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yumashev ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
Yumashev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawthorne.
Yumashev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawthorne throws out the jab.
Yumashev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hawthorne.
Yumashev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hawthorne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Hawthorne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yumashev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yumashev slips a straight right by Hawthorne.
Yumashev lands a jab to the nose.
Yumashev motions for Hawthorne to come forward. Yumashev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Hawthorne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hawthorne throws the left hand but Yumashev avoids the punch easily.
Hawthorne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yumashev in his tracks.
Hawthorne slips under a jab.
Hawthorne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice cross by Yumashev.
Hawthorne throws out a loose jab but Yumashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yumashev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot lands for Hawthorne.
Yumashev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yumashev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hawthorne scores with a nice head shot.
Yumashev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawthorne throws an off balance right hand
and Hawthorne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yumashev throws out a loose jab but Hawthorne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawthorne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yumashev.
Hawthorne throws a series of punches but Yumashev avoids them all with ease.
Yumashev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut. Yumashev saw that one coming.
Hawthorne scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Yumashev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yumashev.
Yumashev ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
Filip Yumashev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawthorne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yumashev throws the left hand but Hawthorne avoids the punch easily.
Hawthorne quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hawthorne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yumashev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yumashev cracks Hawthorne with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yumashev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawthorne.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yumashev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hawthorne.
Yumashev walks into a jab.
Yumashev defending well as Hawthorne loads up on a big left hand.
Morello Hawthorne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yumashev misses with an uppercut. Hawthorne saw that one coming.
Hawthorne throws a hook but Yumashev blocks it.

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 Morello Hawthorne.
Well Hawthorne has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morello Hawthorne!

Event: MMAHKI 29
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Hawthorne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rurik blocks a leg kick.
Hawthorne checks a low kick from Rurik.
Hawthorne throws out a leg kick but Rurik moves out of range and Hawthorne only half commits.
Rurik follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hawthorne misses with the combination.
Rurik gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hawthorne dodges the punch combination from Rurik.
Hawthorne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hawthorne connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rurik momentarily.
Rurik misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne just misses with a punch to the body.
Rurik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Hawthorne finds it's way through Rurik's defenses.
Hawthorne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hawthorne looks to land a right hand but Rurik moved out of range.
A jab from Rurik misses.
Hawthorne misses with a looping left.#T1#
Rurik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawthorne misses with a looping left.
Rurik takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rurik moves out of range of the strikes.
Morello Hawthorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawthorne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rurik swings for the body but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Hawthorne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rurik loads up on a big right hand but Hawthorne slips the punch.
Hawthorne tries to work over Rurik's front leg with a kick but Rurik checks it.
Hawthorne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rurik on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Hawthorne misses.
Rurik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRurik.
Hawthorne throws a shot to the body.
Hawthorne checks a low kick from Rurik.
Rurik's corner calls for a 1-2. Rurik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hawthorne swings for the body but Rurik moves out of range.
Hawthorne is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rurik pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Hawthorne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Hawthorne lands a right hook to the body.
Rurik throws a jab when Hawthorne was well out of range.
Hawthorne stuns Rurik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hawthorne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawthorne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hawthorne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rurik slips a jab from Hawthorne.
Rurik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hawthorne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rurik moves out of range of the strikes.
Rurik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A low kick lands for Hawthorne.
Hawthorne slips a jab and a cross from Rurik.
Rurik throws the left hand but Hawthorne avoids the punch easily.
Rurik walks into a jab.
Hawthorne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawthorne is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hawthorne throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Rurik to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawthorne walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rurik.#T3#
Hawthorne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rurik's head.
Rurik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawthorne with a nice calf kick.
Rurik takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hawthorne takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A big right from Rurik misses.
Hawthorne takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rurik smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rurik takes a swing at Hawthorne's ribcage but misses.
Rurik pounces like a tiger and cracks Hawthorne with a vicious hook! Hawthorne is down but not out! Rurik follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yaroslav Rurik!

Event: HFC 66: Saneuji vs Farman
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1#
Love throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawthorne takes a swing at Love's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hawthorne.
Morello Hawthorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Hawthorne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hawthorne swings for the body but Love moves out of range.
Hawthorne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hawthorne misses with a hook. Love ducked under it nicely.
Hawthorne misses with a low kick.
Hawthorne lands a head kick. Love smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hawthorne misses the shot to the body.
Hawthorne lands a leg kick that knocks Love off balance momentarily.
Love throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawthorne misses with a hook.
Hawthorne missing with a left hand there. Love was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Love misses its target.
Love slips a straight right by Hawthorne.
Love throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawthorne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Love. That did some damage!
Hawthorne misses with a straight left.
Love throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Love takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Hawthorne swats away the attempt to clinch by Love.
Hawthorne scores with a hook to the body. Love takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hawthorne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawthorne cracks Love with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Love misses the target.
Hawthorne lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Love swings for the body but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Love misses with a hook.
Hawthorne delivers a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Hawthorne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hawthorne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circling - Hawthorne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hawthorne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hawthorne jabs Love right on the nose. Love blinks but takes it well.
Love slips a straight right by Hawthorne.
A little feinted left hand from Love on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Love throws a series of strikes that have Hawthorne backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawthorne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hawthorne scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Hawthorne throws an overhand right that lands on Love's shoulder, as Love tries to avoid the shot.
Love is looking to counter punch.
Some wild striking there from Hawthorne.
As Hawthorne looks to move away, Love throws a big counter combo but Hawthorne just gets out of the way.
Hawthorne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Love seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hawthorne with the inside leg kick.
Hawthorne lands with a straight right. Love didn't see that one coming.
Hawthorne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Love.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut. Love saw that one coming.
Love rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawthorne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Love thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawthorne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Love. Hawthorne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawthorne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hawthorne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Love darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hawthorne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Love doesn't seem bothered though.
Love is looking to wear down Hawthorne with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A big right from Hawthorne misses.
Love throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Hawthorne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Love misses with a hook.
Love walks into a left hand.
Hawthorne connects with the punch.
Hawthorne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hawthorne connects with a crisp jab.
Hawthorne misses with a right hand
and Love counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hawthorne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Love throwing a counter right hand but Hawthorne manages to avoid it.
Hawthorne looks to land a combination. Love sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Love pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hawthorne lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Love misses with a straight left.
Love misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hawthorne is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Love had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hawthorne works the jab nicely.
Hawthorne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawthorne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Love takes a kick to the side of the head.
Love ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Love has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hawthorne finds it's way round the side to connect with Love's head. #T4#
A jab from Love finds it's way through Hawthorne's defenses.
Hawthorne misses with a hook.
Love throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Love looks to land a combination but Hawthorne avoids it well.
Nice body punch from Hawthorne.
Love chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hawthorne can pounce on him.
Hawthorne ducks under a wild hook from Love.
Hawthorne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Hawthorne catches Love right on the button with a cross.
Love displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawthorne throws out the jab.
Hawthorne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Love.
Love misses with a hook.
Hawthorne misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Love misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawthorne cracks Love with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Love throws a hook but Hawthorne blocks it.
Hawthorne is looking to slow Love down with leg kicks.
Hawthorne loads up on a big right hand but Love slips the punch.
Hawthorne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morello Hawthorne dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Love chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hawthorne can pounce on him.
Hawthorne throws a series of strikes that have Love backpedaling.
Hawthorne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Love looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hawthorne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawthorne works the jab nicely.
Hawthorne looks to throw the jab but Love is out of range.
Hawthorne lands a glancing blow to the side of Love's head.
Morello Hawthorne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawthorne misses with a hook.
It looked like Love was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Love ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
Love misses with a hook.
Hawthorne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawthorne lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big left from Love misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hawthorne.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Love stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hawthorne.
Love motions for Hawthorne to come forward. Love throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hawthorne takes a swing at Love's ribcage but misses.
Hawthorne jabs Love to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Love missing with a left hand there. Hawthorne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Hawthorne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Love takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Love uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawthorne.
Love uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the side of Love's head but Love sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Love slips a straight right by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Love's head.
Love takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hawthorne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big right from Hawthorne misses.
Hawthorne tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawthorne scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Love might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Love misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hawthorne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Love sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Love looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Love lands with a shot to the body.
Love connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Hawthorne.
Love takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Love swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
A combination from Love does no damage.
Hawthorne connects with a solid leg kick.
Hawthorne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawthorne lands with a shot to the body.
Love moves into range and connects with a jab.
Love blocks a jab.
Love swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hawthorne throws a looping overhand right but Love ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A jab from Love misses.
Hawthorne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Love misses with a low kick.
Love takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Love takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Love smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Love keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawthorne.
Love is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hawthorne.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hawthorne in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Love steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawthorne.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawthorne. Love does a little dance to reset his feet.
Love throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Love misses with a wild body shot.
Hawthorne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hawthorne misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Love there.
Love avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Love uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawthorne.
Love slips a straight right by Hawthorne.
Love on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hawthorne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Love is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hawthorne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Love swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hawthorne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hawthorne misses the body punch
and Hawthorne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawthorne throws a shot from downtown. Love moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Love was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne lunges at Love with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Love's hand.
Hawthorne feints and then cracks Love's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Love down.
Hawthorne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Love was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne misses with a body punch
enabling Love to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Love.#T4##CL#
Love has Hawthorne up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawthorne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Love can't find room to land a body shot as Hawthorne controls the action.
Hawthorne is trying to break the clinch but Love has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Hawthorne manages to break the clinch.
Love has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Love.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hawthorne, as that shot connected.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hawthorne. That's going to slow Love down.
Love darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Love moves out of range as Hawthorne strikes.
Love was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hawthorne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut. Love saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Hawthorne misses
and Love counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Love steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne moves out of range as Love strikes.
Love looks to throw the jab but Hawthorne is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Love.
Hawthorne swings for the body but Love moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morello Hawthorne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Love looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawthorne is just out of range.
Hawthorne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawthorne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Love has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Love chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hawthorne can pounce on him.
Love misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Love.
Hawthorne misses with a body shot.
Love swings for the body but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Love takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hawthorne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hawthorne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hawthorne swings for the body but Love moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the side of Love's head but Love sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Love swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawthorne jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hawthorne throws an off balance right hand
and Love counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawthorne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawthorne connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Love ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
As Hawthorne tries to get set, Love tries to push him back and clinch up but Hawthorne manages to avoid the attempt.
Love stuns Hawthorne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Love missing with a left hand there. Hawthorne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Love blocks a head kick by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hawthorne checks a leg kick.
Love throws a hook but Hawthorne blocks it.
Hawthorne missing with a left hand there. Love was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawthorne misses with a wild combination.
Love is looking for a counter combo.
A big left from Hawthorne misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hawthorne.
Love steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Love ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawthorne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Love showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hawthorne. #T2#
Hawthorne tries a low kick but Love avoids it.
Hawthorne throws a hook but Love blocks it.
Love is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Hawthorne misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Love.
No joy there for Love, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Love misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Love checks a leg kick.
Love blocks a jab.
Hawthorne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Love gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hawthorne moves out of range of the leg kick from Love.
Love slips a straight right by Hawthorne.
Love swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Love misses with a hook.
Love takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hawthorne lands a nice hook to Love's body. Love takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hawthorne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hawthorne takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab by Hawthorne.#T3#
Hawthorne scores with a leg kick.
Hawthorne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Love's head.
Hawthorne misses with a body shot.
Hawthorne misses with a straight right.
Hawthorne moves out of range as Love strikes.
Hawthorne misses with a straight left.
It looked like Love wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hawthorne is looking to slow Love down with leg kicks.
Hawthorne misses with a straight left.
Hawthorne swings for the body but Love moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Love tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick which misses Love's front leg but catches the back leg as Love tries to avoid it.
Hawthorne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Love misses.
Hawthorne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Love scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Love throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawthorne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Love throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawthorne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Love just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawthorne connects with a leg kick.
Hawthorne lands with a nice body punch.
Love ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawthorne moves away.
Love on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hawthorne lands with a hook. Love tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hawthorne swats away the attempt to clinch by Love.
Love ducks right into an uppercut from Hawthorne.
Love uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Love moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Love on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A good leg kick by Hawthorne.
Love comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hawthorne slips a jab from Love.
Mason Love has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morello Hawthorne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hawthorne looks to throw the jab but Love is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Morello Hawthorne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hawthorne 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 Ian Loll scores the fight for Morello Hawthorne!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Morello Hawthorne!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Morello Hawthorne!

Morello Hawthorne wins by unanimous decision!

Event: HFC 55: EVQ vs Abarai
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Andary.
Hawthorne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hawthorne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawthorne tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawthorne drops his hands momentarily and Andary takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by Andary.
Hawthorne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andary was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hawthorne throws a lazy right hand but Andary sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andary lands with a right hand.
Hawthorne throws an off balance right hand
and Andary counters with a straight right hand.
Hawthorne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hawthorne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morello Hawthorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andary throws a hook but Hawthorne 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!
Hawthorne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawthorne throws an off balance right hand
enabling Andary to counter with a crisp jab.
Andary is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hawthorne throws a chopping leg kick but Andary manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Andary takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hawthorne misses with a looping left.
Andary misses with a head kick.
Andary misses with a kick to the body.
Andary dips to his left and cracks Hawthorne with an uppercut!#T1#
Hawthorne connects with a looping right hand.
Andary moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andary throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawthorne throws a hook but Andary avoids it easily.
Andary tries a head kick but it misses.
Andary has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hawthorne.
Andary slips under a jab from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Andary slips a straight right by Hawthorne.
Nice defenses there by Andary.
Andary swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hawthorne throws a solid leg kick but Andary takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hawthorne.
Hawthorne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big left from Hawthorne misses.
A slow jab from Andary misses its intended target.
A big left from Hawthorne misses.
Hawthorne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andary moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andary throws a counter high kick but Hawthorne was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hawthorne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andary. That did some damage!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Andary takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hawthorne throws a right hand that misses
and Andary counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Andary uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne connects with a looping right hand.
Andary uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne misses with a few strikes there.
Hawthorne throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Andary throws a jab when Hawthorne was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hawthorne.
A jab from Hawthorne does it's job there.
Hawthorne misses with a left hand
and Andary counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andary blocks a jab.
Andary blocks a jab.
Andary avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawthorne throws a jab but it's blocked by Andary.
Andary tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawthorne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hawthorne misses with a wild body shot.
Andary bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andary appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Andary swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andary clobbers Hawthorne with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Hawthorne misses with a hook
and Andary counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Hawthorne is rocked!
Hawthorne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hawthorne is still on wobbly legs! Can Andary finish him?
Hawthorne takes one on the button.
Hawthorne throws a low kick but Andary moves out of range easily.
Hawthorne ducks under a wild hook from Andary.
Andary throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne throws a lazy right hand but Andary sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Hawthorne misses.
Andary throws an overhand right that lands on Hawthorne's shoulder, as Hawthorne tries to avoid the shot.
Andary circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Hawthorne drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Andary follows Hawthorne to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Andary!
After winning the bout, Gary Andary thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 49: Saneuji vs Smith
Date: Nov 13, 2022

#R1#
Chai connects with an inside leg kick.
Hawthorne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chai scores with a shot to the body.
Chai clobbers Hawthorne with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hawthorne throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Hawthorne moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Hawthorne throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Hawthorne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A nice combination there by Chai.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai throws a right and a left that Hawthorne avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawthorne throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Chai takes a swing at Hawthorne's ribcage but misses.
Chai lands a two punch combo.
Hawthorne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hawthorne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chai lands with a nice body punch.
Hawthorne misses the jab.#T1#
Hawthorne tries to score with a low kick but Chai moves his leg out of the way.
Hawthorne has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hawthorne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawthorne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hawthorne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hawthorne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chai lands a nice shot that snaps Hawthorne's head back.
Chai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Chai misses
and Hawthorne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Chai.
Chai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hawthornes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chai slips a straight right by Hawthorne.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Donk. Chai catches Hawthorne right on the button with a cross.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawthorne now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chai slips a jab from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne slips a straight right by Chai.#T2#
Hawthorne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hawthorne jabs Chai right on the nose. Chai blinks but takes it well.
Dragon Li Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawthorne scores with a decent looking hook.
Chai is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice uppercut there from Chai.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Chai backing away here, and Hawthorne unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hawthorne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
Hawthorne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hawthorne misses with a looping right.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hawthorne counters with a left to the body.
Hawthorne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai.
Hawthorne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chai scores with a jab.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chai.
Hawthorne misses with a looping right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chai.
Hawthorne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chai can pounce on him. #T3#
Chai scores with a hook.
Hawthorne lands with a nice body punch.
Hawthorne misses with a hook.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hawthorne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hawthorne throws a lazy uppercut
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some bone on bone action there as Chai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice jab there from Chai.
Chai misses with an uppercut
letting Hawthorne counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick there by Chai.
Chai defending well as Hawthorne loads up on a big left hand.
Chai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hawthorne defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand.
Chai staying out of range there.#T4#
Hawthorne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Chai.
Hawthorne lands with an overhand left.
Chai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hawthorne lands a jab to the nose.
Hawthorne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawthorne just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawthorne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hawthorne on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chai misses the jab.
Chai misses with a hook to the body
and Hawthorne counters with a nice uppercut.
Chai cracks Hawthorne with a good jab.
Chai throws a leg kick which misses Hawthorne's front leg but catches the back leg as Hawthorne tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dragon Li Chai dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hawthorne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawthorne.
Chai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chai moves away from the strike by Hawthorne.
Chai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hawthorne.
Chai moves out of range as Hawthorne strikes.
Chai tried to counter with a leg kick but Hawthorne avoided it.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawthorne can do to turn this around?
Hawthorne on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chai misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Hawthorne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai misses with a hook. Hawthorne ducked under it nicely.
Hawthorne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hawthorne. That did some damage!
Dragon Li Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Hawthorne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hawthorne there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawthorne throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawthorne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
Hawthorne sizes up Chai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chai swings for the body but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Chai slips under a jab.
Hawthorne missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawthorne misses with a looping left.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chai lands a two punch combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hawthorne in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Chai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hawthorne might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chai has got the better of the exchanges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai jabs Hawthorne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawthorne.
Chai throws a leg kick but Hawthorne sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hawthorne is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Hawthorne takes one to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Chai.
Decent striking displayed by Hawthorne there.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawthorne.
A jab from Hawthorne misses.
Chai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Hawthorne moved out of range.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Chai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hawthorne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chai misses with a hook
and Hawthorne counters with a series of strikes. Chai will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chai misses the jab.
Chai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Chai works the jab nicely.
Chai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chai tests Hawthorne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawthorne looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Hawthorne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawthorne throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Chai staying out of range there.
Chai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hawthorne backs up against the ropes.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Hawthorne slips a straight right by Chai.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawthorne.
Chai slips a jab from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Hawthorne walks into a stiff left hand from Chai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T4#
Chai misses with a hook to the body
and Hawthorne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawthorne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Hawthorne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Hawthorne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawthorne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chai connects with a single shot there.
Hawthorne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawthorne misses the target.
Chai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hawthorne.
Decent striking displayed by Hawthorne there.
Hawthorne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Hawthorne appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawthorne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Hawthorne throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Chai defending well as Hawthorne loads up on a big left hand.
Chai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hawthorne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hawthorne is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chai with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dragon Li Chai dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawthorne blocks a jab.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai throws a right and a left that Hawthorne avoids nicely.
Hawthorne is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chai with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Hawthorne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawthorne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hawthorne misses with a looping right.
Chai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hawthorne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hawthorne jabs Chai right on the nose. Chai blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai ducks right into an uppercut from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne scores with a decent looking hook.
Chai lands a body shot.
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!
Chai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chai clobbers Hawthorne with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Hawthorne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawthorne misses with a right hand
and Chai counters with a low kick, right behind Hawthorne 's knee.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Hawthorne to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawthorne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawthorne! But no joy.
Hawthorne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hawthorne scores with a jab. Chai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hawthorne scores with a shot to the body.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Hawthorne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Hawthorne. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chai thuds a left hand into Hawthorne's body.
Chai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawthorne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai staying out of range there.
Hawthorne misses with a hook.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hawthorne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chai on the side of the head.
Hawthorne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hawthorne is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Hawthorne throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Hawthorne misses with a lunging right hand
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Chai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hawthorne's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chai under the eye.
Hawthorne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hawthorne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Hawthorne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawthorne throws an off balance right hand
and Chai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai connects with a looping right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chai, as that shot connected. #T3#
Chai throws a series of punches but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Hawthorne tries to bum rush Chai with a series of wild strikes but Chai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice uppercut there from Chai.
Chai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hawthorne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Chai misses with a lunging right hand
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters circling a little - Chai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hawthorne misses with a right hand
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawthorne.
Chai misses with a series of wild punches.
Hawthorne is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hawthorne misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
A lazy left from Chai finds it's target.#T4#
Chai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick from Chai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawthorne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Hawthorne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawthorne throws out the jab.
Chai is looking to slow Hawthorne down with leg kicks.
Dragon Li Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Hawthorne does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Chai backs off Hawthorne throws a huge counter combo but Chai manages to avoid it all.
Chai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawthorne looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Chai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hawthorne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Hawthorne saw that one coming.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morello Hawthorne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai misses with a straight right.
Hawthorne misses with a straight left.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Dragon Li Chai!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Dragon Li Chai!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Dragon Li Chai!

Dragon Li Chai wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Dragon Li Chai 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: KOP EXCESS
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
A left and a right from Thorne both land. Nice combination.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut
and Thorne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thorne ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne misses with a double jab
and Thorne counters with a nice body shot.
Hawthorne looks to land a left hand but Thorne moved out of range nicely.
Thorne has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Magic in the buildup to the fight.
Thorne throws a hook but Hawthorne avoids it easily.
Hawthorne throws a hook but Thorne blocks it.
Thorne slips under a jab.
Hawthorne takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawthorne misses with a body shot.
Hawthorne swings widly with a right hand
letting Thorne counter with a right hand. #ROC#Hawthorne is rocked!
Morello Hawthorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorne scores with a jab to the body.
Hawthorne is still on wobbly legs! Can Thorne finish him?#T1#
Thorne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hawthorne switches off momentarily and Thorne cracks him with a monster right hand! Hawthorne topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Thorne dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Thorne!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kip Thorne!
During a confident post fight interview, Kip Thorne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KOP BARX
Date: Sep 09, 2022

#R1#
Bonifacio looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawthorne is just out of range.
Hawthorne throws out a counter right but Bonifacio avoids it with no problem.
Bonifacio scores with a sloppy right hand. Hawthorne should have avoided that one.
Bonifacio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bonifacio takes one on the button.
Bonifacio jabs at Hawthorne's body.
Hawthorne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bonifacio avoids the body shot from Hawthorne.
Bonifacio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawthorne.
Bonifacio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Andres Bonifacio has been cut.
Hawthorne moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hawthorne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawthorne misses with a wild body shot.
Bonifacio scores with a sloppy right hand. Hawthorne should have avoided that one.
Hawthorne gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio throws a shot to the body.
Hawthorne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bonifacio.#T1#
Bonifacio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bonifacio throws a hook to the side of Hawthorne's head but Hawthorne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawthorne doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hawthorne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Andres Bonifacio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonifacio avoids the body shot from Hawthorne.
Bonifacio lands with a hook. Hawthorne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bonifacio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bonifacio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bonifacio throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawthorne.
It seemed like Hawthorne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bonifacio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawthorne was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bonifacio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hawthorne has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bonifacio throws a jab when Hawthorne was well out of range.
Hawthorne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawthorne works the jab nicely.
Bonifacio throws a hook but Hawthorne avoids it easily.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio missing with a left hand there. Hawthorne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bonifacio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawthorne connects with a body shot.
Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawthorne.
Bonifacio lands a head shot.
Bonifacio misses the body punch
and Hawthorne counters with a nice body shot.
Bonifacio throws a jab when Hawthorne was well out of range.
Hawthorne connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bonifacio. Bonifacio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick from Hawthorne lands but Bonifacio takes it in his stride.
Bonifacio throws the left hand but Hawthorne avoids the punch easily.
Hawthorne lands a jab to the head.
Hawthorne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonifacio.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hawthorne.
Bonifacio just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Hawthorne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Hawthorne looks to land a left hand but Bonifacio moved out of range nicely.
Jab by Bonifacio.
Hawthorne looks to land a right hand but Bonifacio moved out of range.
Hawthorne scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bonifacio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawthorne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bonifacio 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.
Bonifacio is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bonifacio walks into a jab.
Nice jab there from Bonifacio.
Hawthorne connects with a right hand. Bonifacio shakes it off.#ROC2#Bonifacio is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonifacio throws a right hand that misses
and Hawthorne counters with a big right hand! Oh Bonifacio is in trouble here! Hawthorne follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morello Hawthorne!

Event: KOP JUNGLE
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1#
Hawthorne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saneuji sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawthorne lands a head shot.
No luck for Saneuji with that takedown attempt.
Saneuji seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hawthorne cracks Saneuji with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Saneuji darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Saneuji stops Hawthorne from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Saneuji is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hawthorne sees it coming and defends easily.
Hawthorne tries to kick Saneuji off but Saneuji keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Saneuji connects with a nice short shot to Hawthorne's temple.
Saneuji really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Saneuji maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hawthorne could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Saneuji has cracked it and Hawthorne is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Saneuji!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Amakusa Saneuji!

Event: USFR1
Date: Apr 07, 2022

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Conte. #SU#
Conte has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Conte gets a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Hawthorne is trying to stand up here but Conte is controlling him well. #SU#
Conte stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hawthorne to get to his feet. #TD2#
Conte tries to sprawl but Hawthorne drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Conte wants to get back to his feet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU2#
Hawthorne stands up and beckons Conte to join him on the feet. #TD#
Conte closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Hawthorne has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Conte is on him like a limpet, forcing Hawthorne back against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Morello Hawthorne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Morello Hawthorne!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Morello Hawthorne!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Morello Hawthorne!

Morello Hawthorne wins by unanimous decision!

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