Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMAHKI 68
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Lee is looking to slow Hyrra down with leg kicks.
Hyrra is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lee.#CUT2#It looks like Matto Hyrra has been cut.
Hyrra on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hyrra.
Hyrra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hyrra off to one side.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hyrra. #TD#
Hyrra gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee wants to control but Hyrra is keeping busy.
Lee is controlling Hyrra's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lee has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hyrra. #T1#
Lee tries to roll over but Hyrra keeps him under control.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hyrra seems to be looking for submissions.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Lee holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hyrra is nestled in close to Lee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lee wants to control but Hyrra is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hyrra looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lee is concentrating on defense, preventing Hyrra from advancing position.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hyrra preventing the sweep. #T2#
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hyrra wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee pulls Hyrra in close to prevent any damage.
Hyrra postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
Lee has momentary wrist control but Hyrra slips an elbow through the middle.
Lee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hyrra trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Hyrra postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hyrra accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hyrra stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.#SUB2#
Lee working for a triangle but Hyrra defends it easily.
Hyrra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lee 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.#SUB2#
Lee has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hyrra is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lee.
Hyrra cracks Lee with a big right hand but Lee just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T4#
Lee is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Hyrra is trying to get an arm triangle but Lee is defending well.
Lee is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lee manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee pulls Hyrra in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rock Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matto Hyrra's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hyrra throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hyrra closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Hyrra pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lee jabs Hyrra right on the nose. Hyrra blinks but takes it well.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hyrra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matto Hyrra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hyrra shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matto Hyrra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hyrra shoots for a takedown but Lee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hyrra half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Hyrra throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lee was covering up waiting for the punch and Hyrra finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee is adopting a defensive guard.
Lee is trying to control the position but Hyrra postures up.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hyrra keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lee's head.
Hyrra wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #T2#
Lee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hyrra preventing the sweep.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee trying to control the position.
Hyrra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hyrra postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
Hyrra keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lee's head.
Hyrra missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lee seems keen to control Hyrra's posture.
Hyrra postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hyrra wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.#T3##ES2#
Lee manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Hyrra moves out of range easily.
Hyrra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lee. Hyrra shrugs it off though.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hyrra fails with a takedown attempt.
Rock Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee digs a good body shot into Hyrra's ribs.#T4#
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hyrra.
Lee tests Hyrra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hyrra drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hyrra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lee looks to land a combination. Hyrra sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hyrra shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
And Lee tries to counter it with a takedown but Hyrra pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rock Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matto Hyrra's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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##TD#
Lee gets caught flat footed, as Hyrra shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lee is trying to control the position but Hyrra postures up.
Hyrra trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee controlling Hyrra's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard. #REVB#
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyrra keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Hyrra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Lee 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.
Hyrra keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hyrra is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Hyrra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee wants to stand but Hyrra is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
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.
Lee trying to control but Hyrra is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Hyrra tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hyrra fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Hyrra with that takedown attempt.
Lee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hyrra defends it well.
Hyrra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Hyrra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Rock Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rock Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Lee with a nice cross.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hyrra attempts a counter takedown but Lee avoids it well and moves away.
Hyrra tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Hyrra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Hyrra moves out of range easily.
Lee stalks Hyrra and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hyrra's face. Hyrra staggers backwards, shaken.
Hyrra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hyrra takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hyrra is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matto Hyrra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hyrra takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hyrra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4##TD#
Hyrra bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lee dodges the ground and pound from Hyrra.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Rock Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ground and pound from Hyrra seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hyrra working the strikes but Lee uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Matto Hyrra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Hyrra is proving a slippery customer.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rock Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lee 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Lee!
Rock Lee made sure to mention his sponsor, Mythical Fighter in his post fight interview.
Matto Hyrra was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill be back'.

Event: MMAHKI 63
Date: Jul 05, 2023

#R1#
Kimsh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hyrra counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Hyrra shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kimsh is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hyrra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hyrra winds up and cracks Kimsh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyrra not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Hyrra is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hyrra is keen to just control but Kimsh is a slippery customer.#T1#
Kimsh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimsh.#SUB2#
Kimsh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hyrra defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kimsh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hyrra gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hyrra loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Kimsh throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hyrra escapes and throws Kimsh's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hyrra is chipping away with strikes.
Hyrra definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hyrra working away.
A lull in the action here as Hyrra stalls from top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kimsh wants to control but Hyrra postures up.#T2#
Kimsh tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Hyrra can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimsh is looking to escape.
Kimsh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hyrra avoids the attempt from Kimsh to control.
BOOM! Hyrra connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kimsh tries to lock up and control but Hyrra gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hyrra tries to control but Kimsh wriggling away.
Kimsh wants to hold on but Hyrra pushes him away.#T3#
Hyrra working the ground and pound effectively.
Hyrra looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hyrra loads up with a big shot that hurts Kimsh! He's pulled Hyrra in close but Hyrra has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Kimsh survive? More strikes from Hyrra and Kimsh is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matto Hyrra!
A relieved looking Matto Hyrra thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMAHKI 57
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Hyrra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hyrra fails with a takedown attempt.
Tampukpuk is looking to chop away at Hyrra's legs.
Hyrra takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hyrra takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hyrra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Tampukpuk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hyrra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tampukpuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyrra fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matto Hyrra. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hyrra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tampukpuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matto Hyrra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tampukpuk's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tampukpuk duly obliges.
Tampukpuk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hyrra with a poor takedown
and Tampukpuk counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Tampukpuk tries to keep at a distance but Hyrra has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Tampukpuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tampukpuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hyrra moves away.
Hyrra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tampukpuk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hyrra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Tampukpuk counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tampukpuk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Tampukpuk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hyrra appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tampukpuk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hyrra shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tampukpuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tampukpuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hyrra.
A little jabbing left from Tampukpuk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hyrra shoots in for a takedown but Tampukpuk shows good takedown defense.
Tampukpuk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hyrra tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tampukpuk defends well and Hyrra ends up having to push Tampukpuk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tampukpuk can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Tampukpuk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hyrra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tampukpuk pinned against the cage. Tampukpuk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hyrra definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Hyrra has his takedown stuffed
enabling Tampukpuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Tampukpuk there.
Hyrra misses with a takedown attempt
and Tampukpuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hyrra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tampukpuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tampukpuk cracks a nice hook into Hyrra's ribs.
Hyrra scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hyrra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tampukpuk.
Hyrra fails to land the takedown.
Hyrra has his takedown stuffed
and Tampukpuk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tampukpuk lands a glancing blow to the side of Hyrra's head.
Sloppy strikes from Tampukpuk. Those never looked like landing.
Hyrra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tampukpuk circles away.#TD#
Tampukpuk gets caught flat footed, as Hyrra shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tampukpuk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Tampukpuk manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Tampukpuk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hyrra wants to take the fight to the mat but Tampukpuk manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hyrra tries to pull guard but Tampukpuk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hyrra goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tampukpuk prevents it. #BC2#
Tampukpuk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturito Tampukpuk dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tampukpuk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hyrra.
Hyrra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tampukpuk circles away.
Hyrra is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk's corner calls for a 1-2. Tampukpuk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hyrra darts in looking for a takedown but Tampukpuk gets double underhooks and turns Hyrra into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matto Hyrra. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Tampukpuk breaks from the clinch.
Hyrra misses with a takedown
and Tampukpuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hyrra looks to clinch
enabling Tampukpuk to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyrra is looking to clinch.
Hyrra has his takedown stuffed
and Tampukpuk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hyrra thinking.
Tampukpuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Hyrra throws a combination that misses
and Tampukpuk counters with a leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tampukpuk.
Hyrra takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hyrra fails with the takedown
and Tampukpuk counters with a stiff right hand.
Hyrra tries to clinch up
and Tampukpuk counters with a left and a right that stings Hyrra. #KD2#
Tampukpuk cracks Hyrra with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hyrra looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tampukpuk finish him? #ROC2#Hyrra is rocked!
Tampukpuk has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Arturito Tampukpuk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tampukpuk connects with a right that clearly hurt Hyrra. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Tampukpuk proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Hyrra collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturito Tampukpuk!
The defeated Matto Hyrra had this to say: 'Ill be back'.

Event: WFC 40: Hopson v Hyrra 2
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Hyrra doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hopson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Hyrra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hyrra looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopson.
Hopson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hyrra fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jaimie Hopson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matto Hyrra.
Hyrra has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hopson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hopson misses with the head strike.
Hyrra fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hyrra.
Hyrra is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hopson is defending well.#T1#
Hopson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hyrra has Hopson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hopson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hyrra fails to pull guard.
Hyrra wants to take the fight to the mat but Hopson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hopson lands a nice uppercut.
Hyrra is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hopson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hyrra wants a takedown.
Hyrra is trying to pull guard but Hopson has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopson.
Hopson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopson blocks an uppercut.
Hyrra is looking for a takedown.
Hopson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hyrra misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Hyrra wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hopson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hyrra.
Hyrra blocking some punches.
Hopson prevents the takedown attempt.
Hyrra takes a shot to the head.
Hyrra wants a takedown.
Hyrra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hyrra tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hyrra looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hopson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hyrra is trying to pull guard but Hopson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Hopson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Hopson.
Hyrra goes for a takedown attempt but Hopson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hopson scores with a nice head shot.
Hopson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hopson connects with a single shot there.
Hopson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hopson scores with a nice strike.
Hopson throws a jab when Hyrra was well out of range.
Hyrra misses with an uppercut. Hopson saw that one coming.#T4#
A jab from Hopson finds it's way through Hyrra's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hyrra fails with the takedown
and Hopson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hyrra doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Hopson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hopson loads up on a big right hand but Hyrra slips the punch.
Hyrra shoots and misses
and Hopson counters with a straight right hand.
Hopson throws a shot from downtown. Hyrra moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaimie Hopson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hopson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hyrra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hyrra changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hyrra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hyrra misses with a takedown
and Hopson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hyrra closes the distance and clinches up with Hopson, looking for a takedown. Hyrra pushes Hopson against the cage but Hopson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Hopson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Hopson.
Hyrra with a poor takedown
and Hopson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jaimie Hopson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matto Hyrra.
Hopson stalks Hyrra and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hyrra's face. Hyrra staggers backwards, shaken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Hopson.#ROC#Hyrra is rocked!
Hyrra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopson throws out the jab.
Hopson cracks Hyrra with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Hyrra falls to his knees and Hopson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaimie Hopson!
An intense looking Jaimie Hopson took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Oi gimme that fucking mic! Romero! Someone point the fatty out in the crowd to me, where is he ? THERE HE IS! Romero you fat fuck! Meet me in the fucking cage so i can break your face. *Jumps fence and launches himself at Romero's team*'.
Matto Hyrra spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill be back'.

Event: MMAHKI 38
Date: Apr 05, 2023

#R1#
Tong Panong slaps away a takedown attempt from Hyrra, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice jab there from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong misses with a wild body shot.
Tong Panong throws a one two combo.
Hyrra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tong Panong.
Hyrra darts in looking for a takedown but Tong Panong gets double underhooks and turns Hyrra into the cage.
Hyrra with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tong Panong to score with a decent uppercut.
Tong Panong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hyrra fails with the takedown.
Marc Tong Panong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matto Hyrra.
Tong Panong ducks under a wild hook from Hyrra.
Tong Panong is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Tong Panong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hyrra, pushing him back against the cage.
Hyrra looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tong Panong lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Tong Panong breaks the clinch.
Tong Panong misses with a series of wild punches. #T1##CL#
Tong Panong drives through and clinches with Hyrra against the cage.
Hyrra is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tong Panong is defending well.
Hyrra has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tong Panong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tong Panong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hyrra is trying to pull guard but Tong Panong has him pressed against the cage.
Hyrra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tong Panong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hyrra tries to pull guard but Tong Panong won't allow it.
Hyrra tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hyrra blocks an elbow strike from Tong Panong. #BC#
Tong Panong manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Tong Panong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hyrra, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Tong Panong gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tong Panong is taking a breather. Hyrra says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tong Panong wants to pass to mount but Hyrra is defending the position. #T2#
Tong Panong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hyrra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tong Panong is working away from the top position though.
Hyrra wants to get back to full guard.
Hyrra moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyrra can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tong Panong controls the pace.
Tong Panong has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hyrra is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Tong Panong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tong Panong wants to stand but Hyrra has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hyrra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hyrra wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Hyrra scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tong Panong is looking to escape.
Hyrra is keen to just control but Tong Panong is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Hyrra wants to work for an arm triangle but Tong Panong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hyrra prevents Tong Panong from standing back up. #SUB2#
Hyrra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tong Panong is just riding it out for now. Hyrra eventually gives up the hold.
Tong Panong wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Hyrra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hyrra throwing shots but Tong Panong is blocking nicely.
Tong Panong tries to kick Hyrra off but Hyrra keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Tong Panong makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A nice combination there by Tong Panong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hyrra takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD#
Tong Panong changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hyrra looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tong Panong controlling the position from side mount. #SU#
Tong Panong decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hyrra to his feet.
Tong Panong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tong Panong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hyrra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tong Panong tries to avoid it but Hyrra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tong Panong to the ground. Tong Panong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Tong Panong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hyrra.
Tong Panong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tong Panong throws a right hand that Hyrra ducks under and follows up with a left that Hyrra also avoids with ease.
Hyrra is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tong Panong fails with a takedown attempt.
Marc Tong Panong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tong Panong lands a really nice looking cross but Hyrra seems unphased.
Tong Panong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tong Panong misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong throws a series of punches but Hyrra avoids them all with ease.
Tong Panong lands a glancing blow to the side of Hyrra's head.
Hyrra shoots in but no luck this time.
Tong Panong thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL#
Tong Panong has closed the distance and engaged Hyrra in a clinch. #T1##BC#
Tong Panong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tong Panong slips a jab and a cross from Hyrra.
A punch combination from Tong Panong misses.
And Hyrra tries to counter it with a takedown but Tong Panong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hyrra fails with the takedown.
Marc Tong Panong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matto Hyrra.
Hyrra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hyrra drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tong Panong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Tong Panong clinches up with Hyrra and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Tong Panong gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hyrra regains guard.
Tong Panong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hyrra's guard.
Tong Panong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Tong Panong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hyrra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tong Panong has managed to get both his arms back between Hyrra's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Tong Panong decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Matto Hyrra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyrra looks for a takedown but Tong Panong sprawls well.#TD#
Tong Panong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tong Panong content to control rather than advance.
Hyrra wants to improve his position but Tong Panong is controlling well.
Tong Panong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tong Panong's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3##SUB#
Tong Panong is working for a submission of some sort.
Hyrra is not content to let Tong Panong control the position.
Tong Panong wants to stand up but Hyrra is controlling the position.
Tong Panong content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hyrra slips under a jab.
Tong Panong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hyrra can do to turn this around?
Tong Panong stuns Hyrra with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tong Panong moves in looking to clinch but Hyrra pushes him off.
Tong Panong lands a nice shot to the body.
Hyrra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tong Panong circles away.#TD#
Hyrra gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tong Panong to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tong Panong wants to get up but he can't break Hyrra's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tong Panong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tong Panong stopping the sweep attempt from Hyrra.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Tong Panong dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hyrra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tong Panong.
Hyrra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Hyrra shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tong Panong is trying to stand up here but Hyrra is controlling him well.
Hyrra wants to control but Tong Panong is keeping him busy. #ES#
Tong Panong manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hyrra keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hyrra jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tong Panong walks away with a smile on his face. Hyrra gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tong Panong thuds his right hand into Hyrra's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Hyrra instigates a clinch.
Hyrra is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tong Panong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marc Tong Panong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matto Hyrra.#BC#
Tong Panong manages to break the clinch.
It looks like Tong Panong has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Hyrra fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tong Panong to the ground. Hyrra is now in Tong Panong's guard.

Tong Panong has his feet on Hyrra's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Hyrra takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Tong Panong closes the distance and clinches.
Hyrra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hyrra is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tong Panong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Tong Panong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tong Panong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hyrra wants to counter the offense by Tong Panong and move into the clinch position.
Hyrra takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tong Panong looks to score with a jab to the body but Hyrra is just out of range.
Hyrra on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hyrra shoots in for a takedown but Tong Panong shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Tong Panong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hyrra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Tong Panong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Marc Tong Panong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hyrra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tong Panong wants to get back to his feet.
Tong Panong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tong Panong wants to pass to mount but Hyrra is defending the position.
Tong Panong controlling the action here.
Hyrra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tong Panong controlling the pace.
Hyrra is looking to improve his position. #T3#
It looks like Tong Panong is going to stand back up.
Tong Panong is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tong Panong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Hyrra gets caught flat footed, as Tong Panong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tong Panong controlling from the top position.
Hyrra thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T4#
Hyrra tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Hyrra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tong Panong defends well.#SU#
Tong Panong decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tong Panong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hyrra fails to land the takedown.
Hyrra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tong Panong as he avoids it easily.
Hyrra shoots in looking for a takedown but Tong Panong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hyrra's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Matto Hyrra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hyrra walks into a left hand.
Hyrra fails to land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Tong Panong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tong Panong 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Tong Panong!
Marc Tong Panong bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Matto Hyrra spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill be back'.

Event: MMAHKI 33
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Kangee.
Nice jab there from Kangee.
Hyrra takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kangee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kangee wants it to stay on the feet.
Hyrra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hyrra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kangee's waist but Kangee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hyrra off to one side. #TD#
Kangee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hyrra did well to prevent Kangee getting side control.
Kangee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hyrra is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Hyrra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kangee is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kangee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1##SUB2#
Hyrra looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kangee passes into side control!
Hyrra is trying to control Kangee's posture but Kangee avoids it.
Kangee taking a breather here.
Hyrra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hyrra looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hyrra struggling a bit here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hyrra is looking for a sweep.
Hyrra trying to remain calm as Kangee controls from the top position.
Hyrra is looking to reverse the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kangee lands with an uppercut that bounces Hyrra off the cage and back into range.
Kangee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hyrra shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kangee defends it nicely.
Hinto Kangee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matto Hyrra.#T3#
Hyrra throws a looping overhand right but Kangee ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Kangee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hyrra is looking to get back to is feet but Kangee passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hyrra tries to buck Kangee off but Kangee is having none of it.
Hyrra tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kangee presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hyrra is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kangee controlling his opponent. #T4#
Hyrra bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kangee has his hands on Hyrra's head, controlling the position.
Hyrra working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kangee's head.
Kangee looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kangee is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hyrra rolls with it to try and escape but Kangee cranks on the arm and Hyrra is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hinto Kangee!
Hinto Kangee retains his middleweight title!
Hinto Kangee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Matto Hyrra spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill be back'.

Event: MMAHKI 26
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Hyrra fails with a takedown attempt.
Hyrra looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hyrra throws a right hand that misses
and Godwin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hyrra thinking.
Hyrra shoots in but Godwin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Godwin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Janko Godwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matto Hyrra.#TD2#
Hyrra drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hyrra's best efforts.
Godwin tries to get to full guard but Hyrra has control of the leg. #T1#
Hyrra throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hyrra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Godwin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hyrra throws a big elbow that misses.
Godwin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Godwin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hyrra stopping the sweep attempt from Godwin.
Godwin keeping full guard, as Hyrra tries to pass.
Godwin looking to control.
Godwin wants to control the position but Hyrra says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Godwin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Godwin pushes Hyrra off looking to stand but Hyrra dives back in and keeps control.
Godwin is staying active underneath Hyrra, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Godwin wants to get back to full guard.
Godwin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Godwin regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Godwin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hyrra gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hyrra passes Godwin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Godwin works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Godwin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hyrra defends well.
Hyrra won't allow Godwin to get back to his feet.
Hyrra works over Godwin with some ground and pound from guard.
Hyrra wants to control from the top but Godwin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hyrra drops back, looking for a kneebar! Godwin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Godwin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Godwin! #REVR#
Hyrra being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Hyrra takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Godwin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hyrra looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Godwin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Godwin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Godwin lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Godwin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Godwin is working Hyrra over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Hyrra is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Godwin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Godwin throws a strike but Hyrra manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Godwin tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matto Hyrra!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Matto Hyrra made sure he mentioned Silverguard Outfitters, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: MMAHKI 21
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1##TD#
Hyrra gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Hyrra looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ragnarrson gets back to half guard.
Ragnarrson trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Hyrra seems content to control.
Ragnarrson tries to get to full guard but Hyrra has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Ragnarrson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ragnarrson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shut Up & Train! {$1000}. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ragnarrson is defending against the submission attempts here by Hyrra.
Hyrra not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Ragnarrson trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Hyrra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ragnarrson is just riding it out for now. Hyrra eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hyrra wants to work for an arm triangle but Ragnarrson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hyrra working Ragnarrson over with strikes.
Hyrra definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hyrra slips a nice elbow through Ragnarrson's hands, connecting with Ragnarrson's forehead.
Hyrra wants to take a breather but Ragnarrson is having none of it. #SUB2#
Ragnarrson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ragnarrson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hyrra pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Ragnarrson wants to improve his position but Hyrra is controlling well.
Ragnarrson is still trying to improve position.
Ragnarrson manages to get to full guard.
Hyrra controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hyrra working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ragnarrson's head.#SUB2#
Ragnarrson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hyrra wants to pass the guard but Ragnarrson is keeping the position.#T3#
Hyrra controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hyrra stands up over Ragnarrson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC#Ragnarrson is rocked!
Ragnarrson can't keep his opponent in guard - Hyrra advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ragnarrson is still in real trouble! Can Hyrra finish him?
Hyrra passes to full mount!
Ragnarrson seems to have recovered his senses.
Hyrra connects with a bit shot that sees Ragnarrson covering up! More strikes from Hyrra and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hyrra is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matto Hyrra!
Matto Hyrra decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMAHKI 14
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1##TD#
Hyrra closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kinston to the mat! Kinston manages to get full guard.
Kinston tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Kinston had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hyrra defends it easily.
Hyrra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kinston keeping moving, preventing Hyrra from controlling successfully.
Hyrra is pushing down on Kinston's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kinston is fighting to maintain full guard but Hyrra has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kinston wants to control but Hyrra is keeping busy.
Hyrra working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyrra with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hyrra wants to control but Kinston is keeping him busy.
Hyrra tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kinston knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Hyrra trying to control from half guard but Kinston is working away. #SUB#
Hyrra is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kinston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hyrra. #SUB#
Hyrra seems to be working for a kimura but Kinston defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kinston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kinston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hyrra content to control rather than advance.
Hyrra throwing shots but Kinston is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hyrra lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Hyrra seems to be working for a kimura but Kinston defends the submission attempt.
Kinston is not content to let Hyrra control the position.#SUB#
Hyrra is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kinston has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Kinston looking for subs from the bottom but Hyrra mounts him!#SUB#
Hyrra is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kinston has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hyrra with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT#It looks like Jamal Kinston has been cut.
Hyrra connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC#Kinston is rocked!
Hyrra postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Kinston out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Hyrra goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matto Hyrra!
Our winner, Matto Hyrra, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MMAHKI 9
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Hyrra misses with a wild combination.
Hinto Kangee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kangee shoots in for a takedown but Hyrra shows good takedown defense.
Hyrra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kangee circles away.
Kangee lands an overhand right.
Kangee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Kangee shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hyrra is trying to defend but Kangee finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Hyrra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangee is controlling the pace.
Hyrra 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.#T1#
Kangee trying to pass the guard but Hyrra defending well. #SUB#
Kangee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hyrra sees it coming and defends easily.
Kangee working the head and body with strikes.
Kangee tries to pass to full mount but Hyrra defends it.
Hyrra trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Hyrra is squirming around, avoiding Kangee's attempts to control the action.
Hyrra is desperately trying to improve his position but Kangee has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Kangee lands a couple of good shots and Hyrra has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hyrra tries to break free.
Kangee trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kangee. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
I really don't envy Hyrra right now.
Hyrra is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Kangee looking for the choke from the back.
Hyrra staying busy and making it hard for Kangee to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kangee is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kangee trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kangee lands punches and elbows.
Hyrra is keeping busy.
Kangee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
I really don't envy Hyrra right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kangee's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB#
Hyrra fending off the submission attempt from Kangee.
You can see the frustration on Hyrra's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T4#
Kangee tries to get the hooks in deep but Hyrra pushed the leg off.
Kangee punches Hyrra on the ear. #SUB#
Kangee is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Hyrra has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Kangee has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Hyrra taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Kangee doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hinto Kangee!
Hinto Kangee is the new middleweight champion!
Hinto Kangee tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Matto Hyrra was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill be back'.

Event: EMPIRE 18: Riak vs Polo 2
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Hyrra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hopson circles away.
A little jabbing left from Hopson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Hyrra changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hopson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Hyrra thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hyrra creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hopson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hyrra tries to move to mount but Hopson blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Hyrra wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hopson, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyrra moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1##SUB#
Hyrra is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hopson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hopson seems a little lost for a moment, as Hyrra dominates the positioning.
Hyrra misses with the ground and pound.
Hopson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hyrra is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hyrra looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hyrra sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Hyrra landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hyrra with good strikes from the mount here!
Hyrra tries to control but Hopson wriggling away.
Hyrra is landing with some decent strikes but Hopson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hopson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hyrra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hopson tries to hold on but Hyrra pushes him away. #T3##SUB#
Hyrra has control of Hopson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hopson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hyrra lands with some strikes.
Hopson is in a horrible position here. Hyrra smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
BOOM! Hyrra connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC#Hopson is rocked!
Hyrra has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hyrra won't let Hopson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hopson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hopson is still in real trouble! Can Hyrra finish him?#SUB#
Hyrra working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hyrra loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Hopson scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Hyrra land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Hyrra stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matto Hyrra!
A victorious Matto Hyrra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EMPIRE 15: De Rossi vs Hyrra
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1##CL#
Hyrra tries to keep at a distance but De Rossi has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
De Rossi pulls guard successfully.
De Rossi is adopting a defensive guard.
De Rossi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
De Rossi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Rossi looking to control.
De Rossi is really struggling to control Hyrra but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hyrra tries to free his leg and advance position but De Rossi is retaining full guard.
Hyrra looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hyrra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Rossi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
De Rossi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hyrra is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Rossi has momentary wrist control but Hyrra slips an elbow through the middle.
Hyrra stands up over De Rossi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Hyrra missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Rossi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
De Rossi is looking for a triangle but Hyrra pushes his legs off easily.
Hyrra lands a couple of digs.
Hyrra working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #CUT2#It looks like Giovanni De Rossi has been cut.
Hyrra cracks De Rossi with a solid left hand.
Hyrra showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hyrra throwing strikes but missing.
Hyrra postures up. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hyrra accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hyrra is looking to work some ground and pound but De Rossi has wrist control.
Hyrra looking to sit in guard and control but De Rossi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
De Rossi advances to half guard.
Hyrra is staying active underneath De Rossi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hyrra trying to control but De Rossi postures up.
Hyrra wants to get back to full guard but De Rossi has mounted him!#T3#
De Rossi trying to control but Hyrra is having none of it.
De Rossi moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
De Rossi is cranking Hyrra's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Hyrra! He's tightened the choke and Hyrra is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Giovanni De Rossi!
Giovanni De Rossi retains his middleweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Giovanni De Rossi said 'LET'S GO! I told you that I will keep that belt with me, I want to thank my coaches and my sparring partners at Italian Job, we've been putting a lot of work lately and hopefully you've seen the effects tonight'.
Matto Hyrra spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill be back'.

Event: EMPIRE 11: Nimitz vs De Rossi
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Hyrra takes one to the chin there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hyrra.
Hyrra gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hyrra shoots and misses
and Bloomer counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Bloomer forces Hyrra back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Hyrra breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Bloomer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hyrra doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Hyrra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bloomer digs a right hand underneath Hyrra's ribcage. Hyrra let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hyrra has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bloomer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marcus Bloomer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matto Hyrra.
Bloomer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bloomer slows down the pace here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Hyrra lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #T1#
Hyrra trying to control the pace.
Bloomer has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bloomer wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hyrra is taking a breather. Bloomer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Hyrra in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bloomer tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hyrra!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matto Hyrra!
Matto Hyrra seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EMPIRE 9: Kaca vs Punter
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Hyrra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Starling's waist but Starling gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hyrra off to one side. #TD2#
Starling scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hyrra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hyrra on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hyrra tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Starling is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hyrra knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hyrra is looking for a sweep.
Hyrra is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyrra is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Starling off and has taken his back!
Hyrra is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Starling up.
Hyrra definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Starling is trapped and Hyrra is scoring with shots to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starling rolls, trying to escape but Hyrra keeps control of the position. #T1#
Starling trying to control the hands but Hyrra breaks the grip.
Hyrra lands punches and elbows.
Hyrra scores with punches from the back.
Hyrra lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Hyrra. #ROC#Starling is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Carleton Starling has been cut.#SUB#
Hyrra looking to break Starling's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Starling remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hyrra will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Starling is still in real trouble! Can Hyrra finish him?
Hyrra trying to control.
Hyrra has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Starling.
Starling really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hyrra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hyrra lands with a hammerfist to the side of Starling's head.
Hyrra cracks Starling with a big right hand from the back mount! Starling immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Hyrra takes this one by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matto Hyrra!
Matto Hyrra decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2022

#R1#
Jones wants to clinch but Hyrra slips to the side#TD2#
and Hyrra counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Hyrra tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jones is letting Hyrra control him for a moment.
Jones throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage. #SUB2#
Hyrra tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - Hyrra scoring with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to escape the position but Hyrra is controlling the position.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hyrra in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Hyrra tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Hyrra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hyrra in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Hyrra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hyrra asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Jones prevents Hyrra from improving position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hyrra lands a few punches from side control.
Hyrra cracks Jones with a big elbow.
Hyrra is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jones will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jones on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hyrra.
Hyrra lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hyrra moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Hyrra tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hyrra has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Hyrra is chipping away with strikes.
Hyrra lands a nice forearm strike.
Hyrra throws an elbow but Jones slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hyrra trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Jones managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hyrra. #T4#
Hyrra working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hyrra lands an elbow.
Hyrra scoring with punches from side control.
Hyrra lands a few punches from side control.
Jones is not content to let Hyrra control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hyrra is looking for a kimura here.
Nice strikes from Hyrra there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matto Hyrra dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Hyrra closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Hyrra postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Hyrra looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hyrra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyrra wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones won't allow Hyrra to sweep him here.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Hyrra blocks nicely.
Hyrra looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB#
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hyrra can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Hyrra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones trying to control but Hyrra is working from the bottom.
Hyrra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones wants to control from the top but Hyrra keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hyrra wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Hyrra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Hyrra blocks nicely.
Hyrra is adopting a defensive guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Hyrra keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Hyrra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hyrra is breathing heavily.
Jones wants to take a breather but Hyrra is having none of it. #T3##SUB#
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hyrra doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones. #SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hyrra has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Hyrra is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hyrra is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hyrra desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hyrra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hyrra is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones moves nicely into side control.
Hyrra tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Jones moves to clinch but Hyrra breaks away #TD2#
and Hyrra counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Hyrra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyrra sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hyrra makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hyrra accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hyrra keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.#SUB#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hyrra defends it easily.
Hyrra works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Hyrra sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hyrra must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hyrra defends it easily.#SUB#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hyrra gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hyrra pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hyrra looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3##SUB2#
Hyrra is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hyrra.
Ground and pound from Hyrra.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hyrra slips nicely into half guard.
Hyrra not landing any meaningful shots this time. #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.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Hyrra there. #SUB2#
Hyrra seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Hyrra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hyrra tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones 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!
Hyrra working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matto Hyrra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hyrra 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matto Hyrra!
A very excited looking Matto Hyrra 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.

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