Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HRL81
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1##CL#
Lemon moves into the clinch successfully.
Lemon'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 fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lemon slows down the pace here.
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Oliviera.
Lemon controlling the action here for a moment.
Lemon is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Oliviera manages to pull guard.
Oliviera is trying to keep Lemon in close.
Lemon wanted to stand there but Oliviera had control of the position. #T1#
Oliviera controls Lemon momentarily but Lemon frees himself. #SUB2#
Oliviera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lemon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lemon wants to stand and escape but instead Oliviera has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Lemon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oliviera is controlling him.
Lemon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Oliviera controls the pace.#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.#ES#
Lemon wriggles free and stands up.
Lemon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliviera wants to clinch up but Lemon keeps it at a distance.
Lemon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oliviera wants to counter with a clinch but Lemon pushes him away.
Lemon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliviera tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lemon moves in looking to clinch but Oliviera pushes him off.
Lemon tries to clinch up but Oliviera circles away and keeps his distance.
Oliviera tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Lemon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oliviera won't be happy with that.
Lemon wants to stand but Oliviera has his arm trapped.
Oliviera sneaks back into half guard.
Lemon tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Oliviera. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oliviera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lemon pulls his head out easily.
Oliviera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lemon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oliviera is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Lemon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oliviera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lemon has managed to get both his arms back between Oliviera's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Oliviera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lemon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lemon wants to stand and escape but instead Oliviera has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Lemon is wriggling around but Oliviera manages to pass to half guard.
Lemon is trying to stand back up but Oliviera is controlling him #ES#
Lemon has one foot on Oliviera's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lucky Lemon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Lemon tries to keep at a distance but Oliviera has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Oliviera tries to keep at a distance but Lemon has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Lemon 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#
Lemon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliviera wants to clinch.#CL2#
Oliviera closes the distance and pushes Lemon back into the cage.
Lemon wants to stall.
Lemon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon is looking to clinch. #CL#
Lemon drives through and clinches with Oliviera against the cage.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lemon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lemon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Oliviera.
Lemon stalling the fight.
Lemon stalling in the clinch but Oliviera improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Lemon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliviera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lemon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oliviera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oliviera wants to counter with a clinch but Lemon pushes him away.
Lemon tries to clinch but Oliviera moves out of range.
Lemon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oliviera doesn't manage to clinch there - Lemon circles away.
Lemon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lemon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Oliviera is looking to clinch.
Lemon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliviera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Oliviera has closed the distance and engaged Lemon in a clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon stands there with Oliviera around his waist. Oliviera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Lemon moves into range and clinches up with Oliviera.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon stands there with Oliviera around his waist. Oliviera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Lemon clinches up with Oliviera and pushes him back against the cage.
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Oliviera manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lemon wanted to stand there but Oliviera had control of the position.
Oliviera trying to control the position.
Lemon wanted to stand there but Oliviera had control of the position. #SU#
Lemon gets to his feet. Oliviera looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4##CL#
Lemon closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Lemon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Oliviera letting Lemon take a breather here.
Lemon gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lemon seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oliviera fails to pull guard.
Lemon stalling.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oliviera as Lemon tries to tie him up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Lemon tries to close the distance and clinch but Oliviera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lemon wants to clinch up but Oliviera keeps it at a distance.
Lemon is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Lemon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lemon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oliviera keeps the fight on the outside.
Lemon tries to clinch up but Oliviera circles away and keeps his distance.
Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch but Lemon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oliviera closes the distance but Lemon moves to the side #TD#
and Lemon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Oliviera!
Oliviera struggling a bit here.
Oliviera is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Lemon stands up.
Lemon doesn't manage to clinch there - Oliviera circles away.
Lemon sets himself, and Oliviera steps forward looking for the clinch! Lemon avoids it this time.#CL2#
Oliviera clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lemon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oliviera up against the cage.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lemon looking to slow down the pace here.
Lemon slows down the pace here.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Lemon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliviera can do to turn this around?
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Oliviera.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon stands there with Oliviera around his waist. Oliviera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lemon taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL2#
Oliviera has managed to clinch.
Lemon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oliviera is keeping busy.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Oliviera jumps guard and drags Lemon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Oliviera has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at League of Shadows MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Oliviera has a closed guard, preventing Lemon from standing up.
Oliviera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lemon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oliviera is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Oliviera is working an open guard so Lemon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Oliviera has managed to clinch.
Lemon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Lemon.
Lucky Lemon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oliviera is looking to clinch but Lemon is avoiding it.
Lemon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Oliviera darts in and clinches Lemon up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lemon stalling against the cage.
Lemon effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Oliviera looks to clinch #TD#
so Lemon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lemon wanted to stand there but Oliviera had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Lemon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lemon is looking to clinch but Oliviera is avoiding it.
Lemon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oliviera tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Oliviera takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away.
Lemon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliviera is looking to clinch but Lemon is avoiding it. #CL#
Lemon moves into the clinch.
Lemon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Oliviera up against the cage.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lemon tries to clinch there but Oliviera circles away.
Oliviera moves in looking to clinch but Lemon pushes him off.
Lemon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lemon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliviera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Lemon clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Lemon is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Oliviera moves into range and clinches up with Lemon.
Lemon trying to control the position but instead, Oliviera has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lemon into the cage.
Lemon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Oliviera being controlled against the cage.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliviera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lemon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lemon tries to clinch up.
Oliviera tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Oliviera clinches with his opponent. #T1##TD2#
Oliviera manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Oliviera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemon is aware though and is defending well.
Lemon is looking to stand up but Oliviera won't let him. #SU#
Lemon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oliviera moves to clinch but Lemon breaks away #TD#
and Lemon counters with a single leg into guard. Oliviera didn't expect that.
Lemon wants to get up but he can't break Oliviera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lemon trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lucky Lemon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Lemon avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Oliviera is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Oliviera has a closed guard, preventing Lemon from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Oliviera working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lemon has passed into half guard!
Lemon seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Lemon clinches.
Lemon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lemon trying to control the position but instead, Oliviera has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lemon into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Oliviera fails to pull guard.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Oliviera.
Lemon has Oliviera pressed against the cage.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Lemon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oliviera is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oliviera, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Lemon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oliviera is keeping busy.
Lemon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD2#
Oliviera pulls Lemon into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Lemon gets to his feet. Oliviera looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lemon wants to clinch up but Oliviera keeps it at a distance.
Oliviera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemon is looking to clinch.
Oliviera wants to counter with a clinch but Lemon pushes him away.
Oliviera tries to clinch but Lemon is having none of it.
Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lemon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Lemon had his way with Santino Oliviera in that round.
That's time! Lemon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Oliviera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lemon tries to counter with a takedown but Oliviera is quick to defend against it.
Lemon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Oliviera closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Oliviera manages to pull guard.
Oliviera controls Lemon momentarily but Lemon frees himself. #SUB2#
Oliviera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lemon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Lemon gets to his feet. Oliviera looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lemon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon stands there with Oliviera around his waist. Oliviera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon stands there with Oliviera around his waist. Oliviera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Oliviera.#T1#
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lemon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oliviera up against the cage.
Oliviera fails to pull guard.
Lemon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Oliviera letting Lemon take a breather here.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Lemon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Oliviera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lemon tries to clinch but Oliviera moves out of range. #CL#
Lemon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Lemon'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.
Lemon stalling in the clinch.
Lemon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Oliviera fails to pull guard.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lemon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Lemon.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Lemon tries to clinch up.
Lemon is looking to clinch but Oliviera is avoiding it. #T3#
Lemon wants to clinch up but Oliviera keeps it at a distance.
Lemon is looking to clinch.
Lemon tries to clinch but Oliviera is having none of it. #CL2#
Oliviera moves into the clinch successfully.
Lemon looking to stall.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from Lemon.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lemon to keep the fight standing.
Lemon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oliviera is keeping busy.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Lemon.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lemon looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Oliviera doesn't manage to clinch there - Lemon circles away.
Lemon tries to clinch up.#CL#
Lemon has closed the distance and engaged Oliviera in a clinch.
The referee calls for Lemon to work.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lemon to keep the fight standing.
Lemon has Oliviera pressed against the cage.
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Lemon taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemon leaning against his opponent.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Santino Oliviera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lemon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliviera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucky Lemon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lemon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:45
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: HRL79
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
McCoy lands with a straight right. Lemon didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from McCoy misses the target.
Lemon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCoy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lemon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McCoy counters with a straight right hand.
Lemon slips under a jab.
A left lands for McCoy.
McCoy thuds a left hand into Lemon's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy lands a two punch combo.
Lemon wants to clinch
and McCoy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lemon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Lemon wants to clinch but McCoy slips to the side
and McCoy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCoy misses with a left hand #TD#
so Lemon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemon wanted to stand there but McCoy had control of the position.
McCoy trying to keep a closed guard but Lemon is proving a slippery customer.
McCoy pulls Lemon in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
McCoy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lemon escapes and throws McCoy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
McCoy 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.#T2#
Lemon wants to stand but McCoy is controlling his arm.
McCoy regains half guard.#SUB2#
McCoy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCoy wants to improve his position but Lemon is controlling well.
Lemon is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, McCoy manages to get to full guard.
Lemon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McCoy is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
McCoy is trying to control the position but Lemon postures up.
Lemon trying to stand up but can't free himself from McCoy's guard.
McCoy working a defensive guard here.
Lemon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McCoy is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice uppercut lands for McCoy. That snapped Lemon's head back.
Lemon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCoy throws out a counter right but Lemon avoids it with no problem.
Lemon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCoy.
Lemon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lemon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lemon slips under a jab.
Lemon closes the distance but McCoy moves to the side
and Lemon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lemon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
McCoy lands a jab.
Lemon tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling McCoy to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Lemon rushes McCoy and presses him up against the cage.
McCoy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.
McCoy lands with a left to the head.
Lemon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2#
McCoy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his 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!
Lemon tries to stand but McCoy is controlling from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gillechriosd McCoy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
McCoy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lemon wants to clinch.
McCoy misses with a straight left.
McCoy keeps the fight on the outside.
Lemon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McCoy lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy feints a jab promting Lemon to slip. McCoy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lemon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Lucky Lemon has been cut.
McCoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lemon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lemon wants to clinch up but McCoy keeps it at a distance.#T1##CL#
Lemon forces McCoy back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
McCoy breaks from the clinch.
McCoy keeps the fight on the outside.
McCoy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCoy scores with a nice strike.
McCoy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lemon wants to clinch up but McCoy keeps it at a distance.
Gillechriosd McCoy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCoy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lemon moves out of range as McCoy strikes.
McCoy misses with an uppercut. Lemon saw that one coming.
Lemon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lemon wants to clinch
and McCoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Lemon gets a clinch. #T2#
Lemon looking to stall. #BC2#
McCoy breaks the clinch.
Lemon staying out of range there.
Lemon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lemon closes the distance looking to clinch
and McCoy counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCoy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lemon.
McCoy scores with a sloppy right hand. Lemon should have avoided that one.
Lemon gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Lemon clinches up with McCoy and pushes him back against the cage.
Lemon wants to stall. #T3#
Lemon tries to stall but McCoy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lemon can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Lemon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lemon is looking to control McCoy's arms but McCoy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lemon has his back to the cage. #TD2#
McCoy jumps guard. #SUB2#
McCoy has his foot on Lemon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lemon works his way back into a safe position though.
Lemon wanted to stand there but McCoy had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemon won't allow McCoy to sweep him here. #SUB2#
McCoy working for submissions but it's allowed Lemon to get to half guard.
Lemon seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
McCoy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lemon is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Lemon tries to stand and escape but McCoy is controlling the position.
Lemon wants to stand up but McCoy manages to regain full guard.
Lemon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
McCoy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCoy managing to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gillechriosd McCoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lucky Lemon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lemon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lucky Lemon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lemon tries to clinch up
and McCoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lemon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCoy.
Lemon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lemon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCoy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCoy throws an overhand right that lands on Lemon's shoulder, as Lemon tries to avoid the shot.
Nice jab there from McCoy. #T1#
Lemon is looking to clinch but McCoy is avoiding it.
Lemon wants to clinch
and McCoy counters with a straight right hand.
Lemon darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and McCoy counters with a single leg into guard. Lemon didn't expect that.
McCoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Lemon trying to control the position.
Gillechriosd McCoy has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lemon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lemon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lemon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCoy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCoy clobbers Lemon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lemon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lemon needs to keep his hands up - McCoy had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
McCoy lands a head shot.
McCoy throws a hook but Lemon avoids it easily.#CL#
Lemon moves into the clinch.
Gillechriosd McCoy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lemon tries to stall but McCoy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lemon tries to stall but McCoy uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
McCoy breaks from the clinch.
Lemon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lemon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lemon tries to clinch
and McCoy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCoy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCoy cracks Lemon with a good jab.#T4#
McCoy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lemon at a distance.
Lemon moves out of range as McCoy strikes.
Lemon defending well as McCoy loads up on a big left hand.
McCoy throws a right and a left that Lemon avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lemon moves to clinch but McCoy breaks away
and McCoy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Lemon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCoy lands a glancing blow to the side of Lemon's head.
McCoy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lemon's head.
Lemon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gillechriosd McCoy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCoy 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 26:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: HRL76
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
McCoy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lemon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCoy scores with a sloppy right hand. Lemon should have avoided that one.
Lemon tries to clinch up
and Lemon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lemon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCoy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lemon looks to clinch
and McCoy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lemon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McCoy looks to throw the jab but Lemon is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCoy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lemon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCoy looks to land a right hand but Lemon moved out of range.
McCoy avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Lemon is looking to clinch.
Lemon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McCoy misses with an uppercut.
Lemon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCoy defends it well.
McCoy connects with a jab.
McCoy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
McCoy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lemon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemon is trying to control but can't.
McCoy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lemon is controlling McCoy's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lemon is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
McCoy is working for a kimura but Lemon is defending it quite comfortably.
McCoy is controlling the pace.
Lemon is trying to get back to full guard.
Lemon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McCoy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McCoy's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemon tries to get the hooks in deep but McCoy pushed the leg off.
Lemon wants to stand up but McCoy is stuck to his back.#T3#
Lemon avoiding McCoy 's attempts to control his hands.
McCoy is really stuck here.
Lemon tries to get the hooks in deep but McCoy pushed the leg off.
McCoy is trying to break free.
Lemon nearly escaped from the position there.
McCoy breaks Lemon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
McCoy trying to control but Lemon is working from the bottom.
Lemon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCoy trying to control but Lemon is working from the bottom.
Lemon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Lemon is trying to control the position but McCoy postures up.
McCoy trying to control but Lemon is working from the bottom.
Lemon controlling McCoy's posture.
McCoy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McCoy slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lemon tries to get to full guard but McCoy has control of the leg.
McCoy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gillechriosd McCoy 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##CL2#
Lemon clinches with his opponent. #TD#
McCoy drags the fight down to the ground.
McCoy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lemon manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
McCoy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gillechriosd McCoy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lemon controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lemon is on top in guard. #REVB#
McCoy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCoy, not yet.
Lemon tries to stand but McCoy is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy wants to sweep but no luck.
McCoy has his hands on Lemon's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
McCoy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lemon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McCoy is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
McCoy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
McCoy working for a triangle but Lemon defends it easily.
Lemon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCoy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCoy has a closed guard, preventing Lemon from standing up.
Lemon preventing the sweep.
Lemon is looking to stand up but McCoy won't let him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lemon darts in trying to clinch
and McCoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lemon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lemon wants it to stay on the feet.
McCoy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lemon tries to clinch
and McCoy counters with a stiff right hand.
Lemon tries to clinch up.#T3#
McCoy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL2#
Lemon has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
McCoy pulls guard. #SU2#
Lemon gets to his feet - McCoy follows without any prompting.
Lemon tries to clinch but McCoy is having none of it.
Lemon tries to clinch up but McCoy circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
McCoy gets tackled into the cage by Lemon. Lemon maintains the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lemon taking a breather.
Lemon is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.#BC#
McCoy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lemon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCoy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lemon moves in looking to clinch but McCoy pushes him off.#T4#
Donk. McCoy catches Lemon right on the button with a cross.
Lucky Lemon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCoy swats away the attempt to clinch by Lemon.
McCoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lemon can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCoy lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Lucky Lemon has been cut.
Lemon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCoy.
McCoy lands with a hook. Lemon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCoy.
McCoy keeps the fight on the outside.
Gillechriosd McCoy is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lemon wants to clinch up but McCoy keeps it at a distance.
Lemon tries to clinch up but McCoy circles away and keeps his distance.
Lemon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCoy to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gillechriosd McCoy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lucky Lemon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A cross from McCoy lands.
Lucky Lemon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lemon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCoy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lemon tries to clinch but McCoy moves out of range.
Lemon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCoy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lemon ducks under a wild hook from McCoy.
And Lemon tries to counter it with a takedown but McCoy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCoy avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
McCoy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lemon tries to get to full guard but McCoy has control of the leg.
McCoy controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McCoy is working for a kimura but Lemon is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
Lemon wants to improve his position but McCoy is controlling well.
McCoy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
McCoy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lemon is just riding it out for now. McCoy eventually gives up the hold.
McCoy wants to free his trapped foot but Lemon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lemon wants to control but McCoy is keeping busy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lemon is controlling McCoy's trapped leg to prevent McCoy from advancing to side control.
Lemon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McCoy 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.
Lemon managing to control the position.
McCoy landing some decent shots from guard.
Lemon is trying to keep McCoy in close. #T3#
Lemon looking to control but McCoy passes into half guard.
Lemon wants to control but McCoy is keeping busy.
Gillechriosd McCoy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCoy wants to pass the guard but Lemon is defending well.
Lemon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCoy content to control rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lemon is trying to maintain the position but McCoy is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
McCoy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lemon was covering up waiting for the punch and McCoy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lemon keeping full guard, as McCoy tries to pass.
McCoy stays in close to Lemon's body and controls the position.
Lemon looking for a sweep. Not yet Lemon, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lemon is looking for a triangle but McCoy pushes his legs off easily.
McCoy looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gillechriosd McCoy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCoy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gillechriosd McCoy!
A relieved looking Gillechriosd McCoy 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: HRL73
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Lemon wants to clinch
and McCoy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lemon wants to clinch but McCoy slips to the side
and McCoy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lemon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lemon tries to clinch but McCoy is having none of it.
Lemon tries to clinch but McCoy moves away
and McCoy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Lucky Lemon has been cut.
McCoy cracks Lemon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McCoy lands a jab.
McCoy misses with a straight left.
Lemon wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
McCoy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lemon to the ground. McCoy is now in Lemon's guard.#T1#
Lemon pulls McCoy in close to his closed guard and prevents McCoy from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCoy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCoy looking to sit in guard and control but Lemon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
McCoy is looking for a triangle but Lemon pushes his legs off easily.
Lemon wants to stand but McCoy has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
McCoy is adopting a defensive guard.
Lemon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lemon wants to stand and escape but instead McCoy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
McCoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lemon is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Lemon looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCoy is one step ahead there.
McCoy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lemon working a defensive guard here.
McCoy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lemon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lemon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCoy wants to control from the top but Lemon keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lemon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#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.
Lemon moves in looking to clinch but McCoy pushes him off.
Lemon tries to clinch but McCoy is having none of it.
Lemon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCoy, as that shot connected.
McCoy lands a nice looking body shot.
Lemon closes the distance looking to clinch
and McCoy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lemon takes one to the side of the head.
Lemon tries to clinch
letting McCoy counter with a right hand.
McCoy lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gillechriosd McCoy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucky Lemon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lemon tries to clinch but McCoy moves out of range.
Lemon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCoy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lemon closes the distance looking to clinch
letting McCoy counter with a right hand.
Lemon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lemon tries to clinch but McCoy moves away
and McCoy 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.
Lemon tries to close the distance and clinch but McCoy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCoy connects with a looping right hand.
Lemon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lemon tries to clinch but McCoy moves out of range. #T1#
Lemon tries to clinch up but McCoy circles away and keeps his distance.
McCoy throws out a loose jab but Lemon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lemon feinted with a counter takedown.
Lemon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCoy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
McCoy looking to score a takedown here. Lemon is defending well but McCoy drives through and ends up in Lemon's guard.
Lemon 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.
Lemon pulls McCoy in close to prevent any damage.
McCoy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lemon keeping moving, preventing McCoy from controlling successfully.
McCoy is working Lemon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McCoy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lemon has his hands on McCoy's head, controlling the position. #T2#
McCoy wants to pass the guard but Lemon is keeping the position.
McCoy throws a big right hand that misses.
Lemon is trying to keep McCoy in close.
Lemon keeping moving, preventing McCoy from controlling successfully.
McCoy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McCoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lemon is keeping the position for now.
McCoy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Lemon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lemon moves forwards but McCoy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lemon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCoy throws out the jab.
McCoy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lemon on the side of the head.
Lemon darts in trying to clinch
and Lemon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCoy scores with the left hand. Lemon knows he should have avoided that one.
Gillechriosd McCoy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lemon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCoy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from McCoy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lemon doesn't manage to clinch there - McCoy circles away. #T4#
McCoy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lemon drops his hands momentarily and McCoy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lemon tries to clinch up.
McCoy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lucky Lemon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemon tries to clinch up but McCoy circles away and keeps his distance.
McCoy circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
McCoy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lemon's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCoy prevents Lemon from improving his position.
Well, if McCoy 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lemon controlling the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gillechriosd McCoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lucky Lemon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Lemon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lucky Lemon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lemon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCoy throws out the jab.
Lemon tries to clinch there but McCoy circles away.
McCoy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lemon wants to clinch up but McCoy keeps it at a distance.
Lemon closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and McCoy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McCoy.
Lemon is trying to keep McCoy in close.
Lemon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy throws a big elbow that misses.
McCoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
McCoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lemon is keeping the position for now.
McCoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemon 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#
Lemon tries to stand but his hand is stuck under McCoy.
Lemon not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
McCoy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lemon pulls his head out easily. #T2##SU#
Lemon stands up out of the half guard.
Lemon moves in looking to clinch but McCoy pushes him off.
McCoy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McCoy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lemon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCoy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lemon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lemon tries to counter with a takedown but McCoy is quick to defend against it.
A slow jab from McCoy misses its intended target.
McCoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lemon.
Lemon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lemon tries to clinch but McCoy is having none of it.
McCoy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McCoy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lemon.
Lemon moves out of range as McCoy strikes.#T3#
Lemon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lemon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lemon tries to clinch
and McCoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lemon wants to clinch up but McCoy keeps it at a distance.
Gillechriosd McCoy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lemon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCoy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lemon slips under a jab from McCoy.
Lemon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McCoy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCoy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lemon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lemon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lemon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCoy.
Lemon tries to counter with a takedown but McCoy is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
McCoy gets the takedown into side control.
McCoy takes a little break here. Lemon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Lemon tries to buck McCoy off but McCoy is having none of it.
McCoy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lemon sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McCoy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCoy working the strikes but Lemon uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gillechriosd McCoy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCoy 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gillechriosd McCoy!
Our winner, Gillechriosd McCoy, 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: HRL70
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1##CL#
Lemon forces Westlake back against the cage and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The referee calls for Lemon to work.
Lemon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lemon gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Lemon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Westlake is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lemon is defending well.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Westlake drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lemon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon rushes Westlake and presses him up against the cage.
Westlake is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Westlake.
Lemon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Westlake has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lemon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lemon is pressed up against the cage. Westlake has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lemon down to the mat. Lemon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Westlake tries for a takedown but Lemon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lemon stuffs the takedown.
Westlake shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2##CL#
Lemon takes the fight into the clinch.
Westlake letting Lemon take a breather here.
Lemon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lemon slows down the pace here.
Lemon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The referee calls for Lemon to work. #T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Westlake misses with a takedown attempt - Lemon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Lemon has managed to clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lemon effectively controlling the action here.
Lemon has Westlake pushed against the cage.
Westlake is trying to pull guard but Lemon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Westlake has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lemon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Lemon.
Lemon is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Westlake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lemon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Lemon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Lemon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Lemon clinches up against the cage.
Lemon leaning against his opponent.
Lemon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lemon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lemon has Westlake pressed against the cage.
Lemon stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon closes the distance and clinches.
Westlake is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Lemon just leaning against Westlake, taking a breather.
Lemon is struggling to control the position.
Westlake wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lemon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Westlake can do to turn this around?
Lemon is struggling to control the position.
Lemon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lemon leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Westlake shoots in looking for a takedown. Lemon tries to sprawl out of it but Westlake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lemon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lemon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Westlake sprawls and moves away.
We've been informed that Westlake has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lucky Lemon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Lemon pushes Westlake up against the cage in a clinch.
Lemon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Westlake up against the cage.
Lemon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Westlake letting Lemon take a breather here.#T3#
Lemon'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.
Westlake has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lemon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Westlake.
Westlake being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lemon is struggling to control the position.
Westlake drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lemon pulls his leg out and moves away. #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.#CL#
Lemon rushes Westlake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lemon has Westlake pushed against the cage.
Lemon stalling the fight.
Lemon leaning against his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon clinches up with Westlake and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Lemon dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Lemon clinches.
Lemon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Westlake letting Lemon take a breather here.
Lemon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lemon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lemon pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Westlake gets tackled into the cage by Lemon. Lemon maintains the clinch. #T1#
Lemon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lemon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Westlake up against the cage.
Lemon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Westlake up against the cage.
Lemon stalling in the clinch.
Lemon is stalling here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon closes the distance and clinches.
Lemon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lemon.
Lemon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Westlake tries to score a body lock takedown but Lemon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lemon'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.
Westlake is working for takedown but Lemon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lucky Lemon has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Westlake shoots in looking for a takedown but Lemon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Westlake's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Westlake.
Westlake changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lemon tries to avoid it but Westlake manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lemon to the ground. Lemon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Lemon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lemon stalling against the cage.
Lemon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lemon for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Lemon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T4#
Lemon stalls. #BC2#
Westlake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Lemon has Westlake up against the cage in a clinch.
Lemon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Westlake wants a takedown.
Tyler Westlake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Westlake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucky Lemon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lemon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:25
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:25

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

Event: HRL67
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Lemon drives through and clinches with Oliviera against the cage.
Lemon looking to stall.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Lemon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stalling in the clinch from Lemon.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Lemon to work.
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santino Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lemon looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Oliviera gets control of Lemon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Oliviera will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Oliviera looking for a guillotine here but Lemon defends easily.
Lemon wants to stand but Oliviera is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Oliviera is looking for a triangle but Lemon pushes his legs off easily.
Oliviera has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Lemon wants to stand but Oliviera has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Oliviera has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lemon 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 Oliviera.
Lemon wants to stand but Oliviera is controlling his arm.#SU2#
Lemon stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Lemon forces Oliviera back against the cage and clinches.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Lemon forces Oliviera back against the cage and clinches.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Lemon slowing the pace effectively.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
A bit of stalling here from Lemon.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lemon to keep the fight standing.
Lemon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL2#
Lemon closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lemon.
Come on Lemon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A bit of stalling here from Lemon.
Lemon trying to control the position but instead, Oliviera has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lemon into the cage.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lemon to keep the fight standing.
Lemon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL2#
Lemon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lemon to keep the fight standing.
Lemon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lemon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oliviera up against the cage.
Lemon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oliviera up against the cage.#TD#
Oliviera decides to pull guard.
Lemon wants to get up but he can't break Oliviera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Oliviera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lemon defends it easily.#SUB#
Oliviera looking for a guillotine here but Lemon defends easily. #SU2#
Lemon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Oliviera, up you get! #T4##CL2#
Lemon pushes Oliviera up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Oliviera fails to pull guard.
Lemon has Oliviera pressed against the cage.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Lemon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lemon trying to stall but Oliviera improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL2#
Lemon clinches up against the cage.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon stands there with Oliviera around his waist. Oliviera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Oliviera pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Oliviera is looking for a triangle but Lemon pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Lemon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Lemon rushes Oliviera and presses him up against the cage.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Lemon.
Lemon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lemon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Oliviera up against the cage.
Come on Lemon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santino Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lemon wants to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Lemon.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Oliviera has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Lemon looking to stall.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
Lemon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lemon is struggling to control the position.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lemon to keep the fight standing.
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lemon has Oliviera pushed against the cage.
Lemon slowing the pace effectively.
Lemon leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Lemon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Lemon tries to counter it with a takedown but Oliviera pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Lemon clinches with his opponent.
Lemon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2##TD#
Oliviera pulls guard. #SUB#
Oliviera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lemon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lemon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oliviera is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Oliviera is working an open guard so Lemon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lemon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Lemon tries to counter it with a takedown but Oliviera pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Oliviera gets tackled into the cage by Lemon. Lemon maintains the clinch.
Lemon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lemon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oliviera is keeping busy.
Lemon'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.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it. #T3#
Come on Lemon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lemon taking a breather.
Lemon leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Oliviera tries to clinch up but Lemon circles away and keeps his distance.
Oliviera tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Lemon counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Oliviera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lemon defends well.#SUB#
Lemon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oliviera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lemon has managed to get both his arms back between Oliviera's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
Lemon stands up from Oliviera's guard - Lemon perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4##CL2#
Lemon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oliviera, pushing him back against the cage.
Lemon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lemon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lemon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of stalling here from Lemon.
Lemon controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Lemon's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Oliviera fails to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Lemon 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!#R3##CL2#
Oliviera tries to keep at a distance but Lemon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Oliviera gets tackled into the cage by Lemon. Lemon maintains the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Lemon.
Lemon leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL2#
Lemon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oliviera, pushing him back against the cage.
Lemon is pushing Oliviera up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
Oliviera ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Oliviera no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon is looking to stand up but Oliviera won't let him.
Lucky Lemon has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB#
Oliviera looking for a guillotine here but Lemon defends easily. #SUB#
Oliviera working for a triangle but Lemon defends it easily. #SUB#
Oliviera is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU2#
Lemon stands and steps away. Oliviera gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Lemon has closed the distance and engaged Oliviera in a clinch.
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santino Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Lemon stalling in the clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
Lemon controlling the action here for a moment.
Lemon just leaning against Oliviera, taking a breather.
Lemon receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lemon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lemon trying to stall but Oliviera improves his position.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Lemon gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lemon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Oliviera up against the cage.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Lemon has Oliviera pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Oliviera has managed to clinch.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Oliviera manages to pull guard.
Oliviera has a closed guard, preventing Lemon from standing up. #T4##SUB#
Oliviera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lemon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lemon wants to stand but Oliviera is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Oliviera working for a triangle but Lemon defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Lemon really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lemon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lemon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oliviera up against the cage.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Lemon pushes Oliviera up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lemon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oliviera is keeping busy.#T1#
Lemon taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL2#
Lemon clinches with his opponent.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lemon to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Oliviera manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Oliviera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lemon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Oliviera's guard.#SUB#
Oliviera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemon is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliviera has a closed guard, preventing Lemon from standing up.
Lemon is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Lemon takes the fight into the clinch.
Lemon is trying to stall.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santino Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Lemon instigates a clinch.
Lemon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Oliviera up against the cage.
Lemon tries to stall but Oliviera uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T3#
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lemon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lemon looking to stall.
Lemon stalling in the clinch but Oliviera improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL2#
Lemon moves into range and clinches up with Oliviera.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Lemon moves into range and clinches up with Oliviera.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lemon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The referee calls for Lemon to work.
Lemon is pushing Oliviera up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Lemon taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Oliviera wants to clinch up but Lemon keeps it at a distance.
Oliviera tries to clinch but Lemon moves out of range. #CL2#
Lemon moves into range and clinches up with Oliviera.
Lemon is pushing Oliviera up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lemon.
Lemon looking to stall.
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Lemon dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5##CL2#
Lemon pushes Oliviera up against the cage in a clinch.
Lemon leaning against his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lemon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Oliviera moves into the clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lucky Lemon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Come on Lemon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lemon to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santino Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Lemon rushes Oliviera and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Lemon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lemon is stalling here.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Lemon slowing the pace effectively.
A bit of stalling here from Lemon.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL2#
Lemon rushes Oliviera and presses him up against the cage.
Lemon slowing the pace effectively.
Lemon is trying to maintain a safe position but Oliviera gets an underhook and turns Lemon into the cage.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Lemon clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lemon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lemon.
Lemon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lemon effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL2#
Lemon forces Oliviera back against the cage and clinches.
Oliviera fails to pull guard.
Lemon looking to slow down the pace here.
Stalling in the clinch from Lemon.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oliviera wants to clinch.#T3##CL2#
Lemon clinches up with Oliviera and pushes him back against the cage.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lemon to keep the fight standing.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oliviera fails to pull guard.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lemon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lemon.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
Oliviera fails to pull guard.
Lemon has Oliviera pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lemon to keep the fight standing.
Lemon stalling.
Santino Oliviera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Oliviera throws a lazy right hand but Lemon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucky Lemon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lemon 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 44:50
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucky Lemon!
Lucky Lemon is the new lightweight champion!
Lucky Lemon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HRL65
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1##CL#
Lemon moves into the clinch successfully.
Lemon is stalling here.
Lemon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lemon 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.
Lemon has Ryker pushed against the cage.
Lemon stalling in the clinch.
Lemon controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Ryker tries to keep at a distance but Lemon has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon stalling the fight. #T1#
Lemon stalling the fight.
Lemon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lemon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryker up against the cage.
Ryker being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon closes the distance and clinches.#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.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lemon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lemon is struggling to control the position.
Lemon'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.
Lemon stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon pushes Ryker up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Lemon'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.
Lemon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ryker up against the cage.
Ryker tries to stall but Lemon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The referee calls for Ryker to work.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lemon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ryker stalling. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lemon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryker up against the cage.
The referee calls for Lemon to work.
Lemon effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon clinches up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemon just leaning against Ryker, taking a breather.
Lemon just leaning against Ryker, taking a breather.
Lemon leaning against his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Lemon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ryker avoiding damage.
Lemon stalling in the clinch.
Lemon controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon darts in and clinches Ryker up against the cage.#T1#
Ryker is trying to maintain a safe position but Lemon gets an underhook and turns Ryker into the cage.
Lemon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lemon stalling.
Lemon gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Lemon has Ryker pushed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Lemon.
Ryker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lemon up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Lemon. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lemon controlling the action here for a moment.
Lemon taking a breather.
Lemon avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lemon for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Lemon leaning against his opponent.
Lemon taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon has managed to clinch.
Lemon has Ryker pushed against the cage.
Lemon stalling.
Lemon controlling the action here for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Lemon.
Lemon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon moves into the clinch.
Ryker controlling the action here for a moment. #T4#
Lemon is stalling here.
Lemon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lucky Lemon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lemon has Ryker pushed against the cage.
Lemon seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Lemon stalling the fight.
Lemon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon drives through and clinches with Ryker against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Lemon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Lemon forces Ryker back against the cage and clinches.
Lemon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lemon stalling the fight.
Lemon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Lemon.
The referee calls for Lemon to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon gets a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Lemon.
Lemon is pushing Ryker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Lemon is stalling here.
Ryker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lemon is keeping busy.
Lemon slows down the pace here.
Lemon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon clinches up with Ryker and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lemon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lemon avoiding damage.
Lemon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lemon has Ryker pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Lemon.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Ryker letting Lemon take a breather here.
Lemon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ryker looking to slow down the pace here.
A bit of stalling here from Lemon.
Lemon'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 fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon rushes Ryker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lemon just leaning against Ryker, taking a breather.
Lemon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ryker controlling the action here for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemon slowing the pace effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucky Lemon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lemon 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24

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

Event: HRL62
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1##CL#
Lemon clinches up with Ryker and pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lemon.
Lemon has Ryker pressed against the cage.
Lemon 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.
Ryker letting Lemon take a breather here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lemon gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Lemon stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Lemon.
Lemon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ryker up against the cage.#T1#
Lemon taking a breather.
Lemon letting Ryker take a breather here.
Lemon'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.
Lemon leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon clinches.
The referee calls for Lemon to work. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ryker is looking to control Lemon's arms but Lemon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ryker has his back to the cage.
Ryker being controlled against the cage.
Lemon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ryker.
Lemon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stalling in the clinch from Lemon. #T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lemon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lemon.
Lemon seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lemon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A bit of stalling here from Lemon. #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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon has managed to clinch.
Ryker looking to slow down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lemon.
The referee calls for Lemon to work.
Lemon leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lemon for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Lemon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemon controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon forces Ryker back against the cage and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Lemon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Lemon has managed to clinch.
Lemon taking a breather.
Lemon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lemon stalls.
The referee calls for Lemon to work.
Lemon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon moves into the clinch.#T1#
Lemon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ryker up against the cage.
Ryker trying to control the position but instead, Lemon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ryker into the cage.
Lemon avoiding damage.
Lemon stalling.
Lemon leaning against his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lemon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon moves into the clinch.
Lemon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lemon is stalling here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ryker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ryker is looking to control Lemon's arms but Lemon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ryker has his back to the cage.
Lemon effectively controlling the action here.
Lemon content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T3#
Ryker taking a breather.
Lemon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lemon leaning against his opponent.
Lucky Lemon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Ryker gets tackled into the cage by Lemon. Lemon maintains the clinch.
Lemon stalling.
Lemon slowing the pace effectively.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lemon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lemon just leaning against Ryker, taking a breather. #T4#
The referee calls for Ryker to work.
Lemon taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon has closed the distance and engaged Ryker in a clinch.
Come on Lemon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lemon avoiding damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryker up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Lemon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Lemon closes the distance and clinches.
Lemon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lemon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon drives through and clinches with Ryker against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Lemon is pushing Ryker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ryker trying to stall but Lemon improves his position.
Lemon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryker up against the cage.
Lemon slows down the pace here.
Lemon stalling. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon drives through and clinches with Ryker against the cage.
Ryker letting Lemon take a breather here.
Lemon slows down the pace here.
Lemon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ryker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lemon is keeping busy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3#
Lemon avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL#
Lemon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lemon'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.
Ryker is pushing Lemon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ryker.
Lemon stalls.
Lemon'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.
Ryker just leaning against Lemon, taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemon is struggling to control the position.
Derrick Ryker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lemon'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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucky Lemon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lemon 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:25
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:25

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

Event: HRL59
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1##CL#
Lemon has closed the distance and engaged Oliviera in a clinch.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Oliviera clinches up against the cage.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oliviera tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Lemon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oliviera won't be happy with that.
Lemon wants to stand but Oliviera has his arm trapped.
Oliviera tries to improve position but can't.
Lemon tries to stand but Oliviera controls the position and pulls Lemon into his guard. #SUB2#
Oliviera working for a triangle but Lemon defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemon wanted to stand there but Oliviera had control of the position.
Our spies down at at League of Shadows MMA inform us that Oliviera has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Oliviera is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Lemon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Lemon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Oliviera, up you get! #CL2#
Oliviera rushes Lemon and presses him up against the cage.
Lemon slowing the pace effectively.
Lemon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Oliviera up against the cage.
Lemon seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Lemon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Oliviera up against the cage.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Oliviera.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Lemon 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.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oliviera letting Lemon take a breather here.
Lemon is stalling here.
Lemon is looking to control Oliviera's arms but Oliviera gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lemon has his back to the cage. #T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Oliviera doesn't manage to clinch there - Lemon circles away.
Lemon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oliviera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oliviera tries to clinch up but Lemon circles away and keeps his distance.
Oliviera keeps the fight on the outside.
Oliviera tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lemon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliviera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lemon sets himself, and Oliviera steps forward looking for the clinch! Lemon avoids it this time.#CL2#
Oliviera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lemon stalling the fight.
Lemon leaning against his opponent.
Lemon is pushing Oliviera up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lemon is pushing Oliviera up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lemon is stalling here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lemon for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.#CL2#
Oliviera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lemon has Oliviera pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Lemon.
Lemon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lemon stalling the fight.
Lemon is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Oliviera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lemon tries to counter with a takedown but Oliviera is quick to defend against it.
Lemon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oliviera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lemon tries to clinch up but Oliviera circles away and keeps his distance.
Oliviera tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Oliviera gets tackled into the cage by Lemon. Lemon maintains the clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lemon stalling in the clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lemon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lemon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lemon tries to clinch but Oliviera is having none of it.
Lemon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oliviera tries to clinch but Lemon is having none of it.
Oliviera is looking to clinch.
Lemon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oliviera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Oliviera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Lemon 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#
Lemon swats away the attempt to clinch by Oliviera.
Lemon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oliviera paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Lemon clinches up with Oliviera and pushes him back against the cage.
Lemon slows down the pace here.
Lemon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lemon is trying to maintain a safe position but Oliviera gets an underhook and turns Lemon into the cage.
Lemon is struggling to control the position.
Lemon stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Oliviera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oliviera is looking to clinch.
Oliviera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oliviera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lemon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oliviera wants to clinch but Lemon slips to the side#TD#
and Lemon counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Lemon wants to stand but Oliviera is controlling his arm.
Oliviera is looking to regain half guard here but Lemon keeps moving and retains side control.
Lemon wants to stand but Oliviera has his arm trapped.
Oliviera wants to control but Lemon postures up.
Lemon tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Oliviera is looking for a sweep.
Lemon wants to stand but Oliviera has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Lemon tries to stand but Oliviera is controlling from the bottom.
Oliviera tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lemon wanted to stand there but Oliviera had control of the position.
Lemon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliviera can do to turn this around?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Oliviera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lemon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lemon wants to clinch.
Lemon tries to clinch up.#CL#
Oliviera tries to keep at a distance but Lemon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
Lemon content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T3#
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lemon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Oliviera fails to pull guard.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Oliviera.
Lemon is struggling to control the position.
Lemon avoiding damage.
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Lemon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away. #CL#
Lemon moves into the clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lemon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away. #T4#
Lemon circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Lemon drives through and clinches with Oliviera against the cage.
Lemon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee calls for Lemon to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Oliviera moves to clinch but Lemon breaks away #TD#
and Lemon counters with a single leg into guard. Oliviera didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Oliviera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lemon wants to stand but Oliviera has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Lemon dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Lemon clinches with his opponent.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lucky Lemon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lemon avoiding damage.
Lemon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oliviera is keeping busy.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away.
Oliviera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Lemon moves into range and clinches up with Oliviera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Oliviera.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lemon.
Lemon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Oliviera up against the cage.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away.
Lemon wants to clinch.
Oliviera tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lemon doesn't manage to clinch there - Oliviera circles away.
Lemon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lemon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lemon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lemon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lemon tries to clinch up.
Lemon tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Oliviera moves into the clinch.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away.
Oliviera tries to clinch but Lemon is having none of it. #T2#
Lemon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oliviera swats away the attempt to clinch by Lemon.#CL#
Lemon closes the distance and clinches.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Lemon has managed to clinch.
Lemon stalling against the cage.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lemon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lemon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Lemon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lemon gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Oliviera tries to clinch but Lemon moves out of range. #CL2#
Oliviera has Lemon up against the cage in a clinch.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The referee calls for Lemon to work.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lemon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lemon.#T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lemon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Lemon tries to clinch there but Oliviera circles away.
Lemon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lemon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oliviera paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Oliviera clinches up with Lemon and pushes him back against the cage.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lemon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliviera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lemon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Oliviera fails to pull guard.
Lemon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lemon content to slow the pace in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucky Lemon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lemon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: HRL58
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Lemon shoots in for a double leg but Westlake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Lemon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Westlake sprawls well initially but Lemon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lemon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Westlake looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Lemon seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Westlake has recovered full guard.
Lemon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon trying to control but Westlake is working from the bottom.
Lemon sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB2#
Lemon drops back looking for a leg! Westlake is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Westlake manages to kick Lemon off! Lemon jumps back into Westlake's guard.
Lemon stays in close to Westlake's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemon wants to control from the top but Westlake keeps moving.
Lemon advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Lemon has hold of Westlake's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Westlake tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Lemon cranks the arm and Westlake screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Westlake, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lucky Lemon!
Lucky Lemon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HRL56
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Lemon looks for a takedown but Muramaki sprawls well.
Lemon shoots in for a double leg but Muramaki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lemon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Muramaki counters with a series of strikes. Lemon will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucky Lemon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lemon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Muramaki circles away.
Muramaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lemon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Muramaki defends well and Lemon ends up having to push Muramaki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lemon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muramaki backwards.
Muramaki working hard to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Muramaki.
Lemon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Muramaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Muramaki as he avoids it easily.
Lemon shoots in for a double leg but Muramaki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lemon looks for a takedown but Muramaki sprawls well.#T1#
Lemon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Muramaki counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Lucky Lemon has been cut.
Lemon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Muramaki is fending him off so far but Lemon persists. Nope, Muramaki circles away and we're back to standing.
Lemon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Muramaki sprawls well. Muramaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lemon gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muramaki! But no joy.
Lemon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Muramaki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lemon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Muramaki as he avoids it easily.
Muramaki has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Muramaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lemon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Muramaki pinned against the cage. Muramaki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It seemed like Muramaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lemon fails with a takedown attempt.
Lemon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
Lemon goes for a double leg but Muramaki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Muramaki continues to drive forward.
Muramaki scores with a shot to the side of Lemon's head.
Lemon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch on the inside from Lemon fails to land.
Lemon takes a shot to the head.
Lemon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Muramakis head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemon letting Muramaki take a breather here.#BC2#
Muramaki breaks from the clinch.
Muramaki misses the jab.#TD#
Lemon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Muramaki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lemon is in Muramaki's guard.#SUB#
Lemon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lemon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lemon preventing the sweep.
Muramaki wants to stand and escape but Lemon is having none of it. #SUB#
Lemon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Muramaki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Muramaki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Muramaki! #REVB#
Lemon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Muramaki wants to control but Lemon is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Lemon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muramaki pulls his head out easily.
Lemon is positioning himself well to prevent Muramaki advancing to mount.
Muramaki wants to pass the guard but Lemon is defending well.
Muramaki is thwarting Lemon's attempts to control the position.
Lemon is pressing down on Muramaki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Lemon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Muramaki passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lemon trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Lemon wants to get back to full guard.
Lemon is holding on to half guard well.
Lemon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lemon 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##SUB#
Lemon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Lemon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Muramaki has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Lemon seems to be looking for submissions.
Muramaki is staying active underneath Lemon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haruki Muramaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucky Lemon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lemon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muramaki stuffs the takedown attempt from Lemon. Lemon gets slowly back to his feet.
Lemon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Muramaki's waist but Muramaki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lemon off to one side.
Lucky Lemon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Muramaki misses.
Lemon attempts a counter takedown but Muramaki avoids it well and moves away.
Lemon goes for a double leg but Muramaki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Muramaki continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucky Lemon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Muramaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lemon tries for a takedown but Muramaki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Muramaki throws out a counter right but Lemon avoids it with no problem.
Lemon dives in for a single leg takedown but Muramaki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Muramaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Muramaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haruki Muramaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muramaki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Muramaki wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Muramaki gets caught napping as Lemon dives in and scores a takedown. Muramaki manages to retain guard.
Muramaki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lemon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Muramaki wants to get back to his feet.
Muramaki wants to control but Lemon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Muramaki is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lemon is staying active.#T1#
Muramaki controlling the position for now.
Muramaki tries to get to full guard but Lemon has control of the leg.
Lemon is keen to just control but Muramaki is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Lemon maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Muramaki could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lemon has cracked it and Muramaki is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lemon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucky Lemon!
Lucky Lemon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HRL54
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Lemon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Lucky Lemon has been cut.
McCoy misses with a hook. Lemon ducked under it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from McCoy as Lemon shoots in.
Lemon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCoy swivels and escapes.
Gillechriosd McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucky Lemon.
Lemon fails to land the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lemon is defended easily by McCoy.
McCoy throwing a counter right hand but Lemon manages to avoid it.
Lemon goes for a double leg but McCoy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCoy continues to drive forward.
McCoy throws a jab but it's blocked by Lemon.
Lemon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from McCoy misses.
Lemon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lemon shoots in looking for a takedown. McCoy tries to sprawl out of it but Lemon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCoy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like McCoy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lemon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCoy defends well and Lemon ends up having to push McCoy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lucky Lemon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemon with a poor takedown
and McCoy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Lemon tries for a takedown but McCoy circles away easily
and McCoy counters with a stiff right hand.
Lemon looks for a takedown but McCoy sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from McCoy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lemon fails with a takedown attempt.
McCoy throws out a loose jab but Lemon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lemon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCoy.
No luck for Lemon with that takedown attempt.
Lemon darts in looking for a takedown but McCoy gets double underhooks and turns Lemon into the cage.
Lemon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lemon goes for a double leg but McCoy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCoy continues to drive forward.
Lemon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCoy but McCoy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from McCoy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lemon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Lemon tries for a takedown but McCoy circles away easily
enabling McCoy to counter with a crisp jab.
Lemon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCoy as he avoids it easily.
Lemon tries for a takedown but McCoy circles away easily
and McCoy scores with a counter punch that sends Lemon to the canvas! McCoy smells blood - he's punishing Lemon with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Lemon has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gillechriosd McCoy!
Gillechriosd McCoy retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Gillechriosd McCoy 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: HRL41
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Muramaki swinging wildly here.
Lemon lands a jab to the nose.
Lemon 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.
Muramaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lemon.
Lucky Lemon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lemon closes the distance and clinches.
Muramaki misses with a body punch.
Muramaki blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Muramaki.
Muramaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lemon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lemon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Lemon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Muramaki won't allow Lemon to sweep him here. #T1##SUB#
Lemon looking for a triangle here. Muramaki is fighting it but it looks tight! Lemon pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Muramaki is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lucky Lemon!
A victorious Lucky Lemon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HRL31
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Lemon moves out of range as McCoy strikes.
Lemon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCoy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Lucky Lemon has been cut.
Lemon 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.
McCoy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lemon. McCoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from McCoy does it's job there.#ROC2#Lemon is rocked!
A decent looking cross lands there for McCoy.
Oh Lemon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lemon walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from McCoy! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gillechriosd McCoy!
Gillechriosd McCoy is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Gillechriosd McCoy, 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: HRL26 Murray vs Hall
Date: Oct 16, 2023

#R1#
Lemon tries to close the distance and clinch but Muramaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lemon 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.
Muramaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lemon.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muramaki! But no joy.
Lemon scores with the left hand. Muramaki knows he should have avoided that one.
Muramaki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lemon lands with an overhand left.
Lemon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lemon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lemon connects with a right hand. Muramaki shakes it off.
Lemon throws a looping overhand right but Muramaki ducks down to avoid it.
Muramaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good shot there by Lemon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Lemon clinches up against the cage.
Lemon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muramaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lemon misses with some punches. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Muramaki.
Lemon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muramaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lemons head.
Muramaki tries a body shot but Lemon blocks it.
Muramaki stops a takedown attempt from Lemon.
Muramaki has a couple of punches blocked by Lemon.
Muramaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemon controls his hands.
Muramaki lands a right hand.
Lemon struggles to land a body shot inside as Muramaki controls his hands.
Muramaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muramaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Muramaki blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Muramaki breaks from the clinch.
A jab lands there for Lemon.
Muramaki tries to move into range but Lemon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Muramaki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lucky Lemon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Muramaki.#CUT2#It looks like Lucky Lemon has been cut.
A big right from Muramaki misses. #T2#
Muramaki throws a jab when Lemon was well out of range.
Lemon throws the left hand but Muramaki avoids the punch easily.
Lemon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Muramaki throws a series of punches but Lemon avoids them all with ease.
Lemon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Muramaki has time to react.
Lemon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muramaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Lemon.
Muramaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haruki Muramaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Muramaki misses the target.
Muramaki throws a right hand that Lemon ducks under and follows up with a left that Lemon also avoids with ease.
Lemon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Muramaki counters with a one-two to the body.
Lemon misses with an uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Muramaki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lemon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Muramaki has time to react.
Lemon lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Lemon moves out of range of the strikes.
Lemon needs to keep his hands up - Muramaki had a free shot at his head there.
Muramaki needs to keep his hands up - Lemon had a free shot at his head there.
Muramaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Muramaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Lemon staying out of range there.
Lemon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lemon shoots in but no luck this time.
Lemon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muramaki throws a hook but Lemon avoids it easily.
Muramaki ducks right into an uppercut from Lemon. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Muramaki misses the target.
Lemon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muramaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lemon lands a right hook to the body.
Lemon misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lemon.
A little jabbing left from Muramaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucky Lemon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lemon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lemon lands a jab to Muramaki's midsection.
We've been informed that Muramaki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lemon lands a right hook to the body.
Lemon scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muramaki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Lemon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucky Lemon's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Lemon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lemon misses with a shot to the body
and Muramaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lemon with a nice cross.
Lemon misses with a hook.
Muramaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muramaki throws out a counter right but Lemon avoids it with no problem.
Lemon wants to clinch up but Muramaki keeps it at a distance.
Muramaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Lemon.
Muramaki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lemon forces Muramaki back against the cage and clinches.
Lemon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Muramaki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lemon misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Muramaki manages to break the clinch.
Lucky Lemon is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Muramaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lemon finds it's way round the side to connect with Muramaki's head.
Muramaki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lemon throws a poor cross that misses
and Muramaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lemon lands with a right hand.
Haruki Muramaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muramaki drops his hands momentarily and Lemon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lemon moves away from the strike by Muramaki.
Lemon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muramaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Lemon.
Muramaki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Muramaki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lemon misses with an uppercut
and Muramaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Muramaki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lemon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muramaki.
A nice side step and Muramaki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Muramaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemon looks to score with a jab to the body but Muramaki is just out of range.#T2#
Muramaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Muramaki walks into a straight right hand from Lemon.
Jab by Lemon.
Lemon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muramaki defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Muramaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lemon connects with a single shot there.
Lemon cracks Muramaki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Muramaki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Lemon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muramaki.
Good standup being displayed there by Lemon as he connects with a hook.
Lemon throws a jab but it's blocked by Muramaki.
Muramaki is looking for the big counter here.
Lemon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muramaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muramaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lemon throws a lazy right hand but Muramaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Muramaki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice body punch from Lemon.
Muramaki takes one to the chin there.
Some wild striking there from Muramaki.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lemon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucky Lemon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Muramaki slips under a jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lemon has a couple of punches blocked by Muramaki.
Muramaki lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Lemon.
Lemon misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Muramaki manages to break the clinch.
Lemon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lemon is looking to clinch but Muramaki is avoiding it.
Lemon throws a shot from downtown. Muramaki moves away and avoids it.
Lemon swings widly with a right hand
enabling Muramaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Lemon throws a lazy right hand but Muramaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Lemon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lucky Lemon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Muramaki throws a shot from downtown. Lemon moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lemon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muramaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muramaki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Muramaki lands an overhand right.
Muramaki throws a nice looking combination but Lemon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lemon swings for the body but Muramaki moves out of range.
Muramaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon looks to clinch
and Muramaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Lemon just misses with a punch to the body.
Lemon lands a nice shot that snaps Muramaki's head back.
Lemon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muramaki swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Muramaki ducks under a wild hook from Lemon.
Muramaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lemon lands a really nice looking cross but Muramaki seems unphased.
Muramaki throws a looping overhand right but Lemon ducks down to avoid it.
Lemon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Muramaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lemon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Muramaki counters with a left and a right that stings Lemon.
Lemon connects with a jab.
Muramaki staying out of range there.
Lemon throws a jab when Muramaki was well out of range.
Muramaki throws a counter combo.#CL#
Lemon moves into the clinch.
Lucky Lemon has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lemon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Muramaki smiles and moves away.
Muramaki throws a right and a left that Lemon avoids nicely.
Muramaki jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Lemon closes the distance and clinches.
Muramaki is looking to control Lemon's arms but Lemon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Muramaki has his back to the cage.
Muramaki looking to slow down the pace here.
Muramaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muramaki can do to turn this around?
Lemon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muramaki backwards. #TD#
Lemon drags the fight down to the ground.
Lemon keeping moving, preventing Muramaki from controlling successfully.
Lemon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Lemon 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! Muramaki rolls with it to try and escape but Lemon cranks on the arm and Muramaki is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucky Lemon!
Lucky Lemon is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Lucky Lemon 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: HRL22
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Xin Yi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xin Yi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lemon scores with a nice head shot.
Lemon throws an overhand right that lands on Xin Yi's shoulder, as Xin Yi tries to avoid the shot.
Xin Yi slips a straight right by Lemon.
Xin Yi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lemon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Lemon misses the target.
Xin Yi moves out of range as Lemon strikes.
Xin Yi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Xin Yi throws a nice looking combination but Lemon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lemon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Xin Yi connects with a body shot that sends Lemon's belly button to the back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xin Yi, as that shot connected.
Xin Yi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lemon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lemon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Xin Yi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lemon moves away.
Xin Yi loads up on a big right hand but Lemon slips the punch.
Xin Yi throws out a loose jab but Lemon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Lemon does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemon looks to land a left hand but Xin Yi moved out of range nicely.
Xin Yi needs to keep his hands up - Lemon had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Lemon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xin Yi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lemon defending well as Xin Yi loads up on a big left hand.
Jing Xin Yi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xin Yi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lemon.
Xin Yi misses with a straight right.
Lemon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Xin Yi has time to react.
Lemon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xin Yi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Lemon misses.
Lemon blocks a jab.
Lemon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Xin Yi's head backwards.
Xin Yi sizes up Lemon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Xin Yi slips a straight right by Lemon.
Xin Yi slips under a jab from Lemon.
Xin Yi lands with a cross.
Xin Yi throws the left hand but Lemon avoids the punch easily.
Lemon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xin Yi misses with a hook. Lemon ducked under it nicely.
Xin Yi lands with a straight right. Lemon didn't see that one coming.
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!
Nice cross by Lemon.
Lemon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xin Yi manages to avoid it.
Jing Xin Yi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xin Yi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lemon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Lemon slips under a jab.
Lemon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lemon misses with a hook. Xin Yi ducked under it nicely.
Lemon throws a looping overhand right but Xin Yi ducks down to avoid it.
Xin Yi is looking to land body kicks.
Xin Yi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lemon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xin Yi staying out of range there.
Xin Yi throws a sloppy body shot
and Lemon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lemon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Xin Yi scores with a nice body kick.
Xin Yi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lemon.
Xin Yi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Xin Yi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xin Yi wants it to stay on the feet.
Lemon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xin Yi.
Lemon slips a jab from Xin Yi.#TD#
Lemon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Xin Yi on his heels. He'll look to pass Xin Yi's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Lemon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Xin Yi 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#
Lemon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Xin Yi's guard.
Lemon wants to pass the guard but Xin Yi is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lemon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Xin Yi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lemon.
Lemon works his way into side control.
Xin Yi prevents Lemon from moving into mount.
Xin Yi is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Lemon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Lemon is trying to get an arm triangle but Xin Yi is defending well. #T4#
Xin Yi wants to control but Lemon postures up.#SUB#
Lemon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Xin Yi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lemon working away.#SUB#
Lemon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Xin Yi has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Lemon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lemon tries to advance to mount but Xin Yi denies him.
Xin Yi is looking to regain half guard here but Lemon keeps moving and retains side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Xin Yi can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Lemon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Xin Yi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xin Yi is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Lemon 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#
Lemon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xin Yi throws a poor cross that misses
and Lemon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xin Yi cracks Lemon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Xin Yi misses with an uppercut.
Lemon misses with a wild body shot.
Xin Yi throws a lazy uppercut
and Lemon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xin Yi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lemon moves away.
Lemon blocks a jab.
Lemon ducks under a wild hook from Xin Yi.
Lemon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xin Yi looks to land a body kick but Lemon moved away.
Lemon misses with a straight right.
Xin Yi looks to land a left hand but Lemon moved out of range nicely.
Lemon is looking to counter punch.
Xin Yi throws a shot from downtown. Lemon moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xin Yi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xin Yi throws a poor cross that misses
and Lemon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xin Yi misses with a kick to the body
and Lemon counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Xin Yi.
Lemon thuds a left hand into Xin Yi's body.
Nice body kick from Xin Yi.#T1#
Xin Yi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lemon.
Xin Yi tries a quick counter leg kick but Lemon is wise to it.
A head kick by Xin Yi misses
and Lemon counters with a straight right hand.
Lemon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xin Yi can do to turn this around?
Xin Yi throws a hook but Lemon avoids it easily.
Xin Yi defending well as Lemon loads up on a big left hand.
Xin Yi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lemon.
Xin Yi misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Xin Yi misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Xin Yi.
Xin Yi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lemon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lemon throws a hook but Xin Yi avoids it easily.
Lemon clobbers Xin Yi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lemon looks to throw the jab but Xin Yi is out of range.
Xin Yi throws a head kick that misses.
Lemon's corner calls for a 1-2. Lemon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lemon misses with an uppercut. Xin Yi saw that one coming.
Lemon misses with a body shot.
Xin Yi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
Lemon moves away from the strike by Xin Yi.
Lemon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xin Yi.
Xin Yi throws a jab when Lemon was well out of range.
Xin Yi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lemon.
Lemon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xin Yi moves away.
Lemon dodges the punch combination from Xin Yi.
Xin Yi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lemon throws a looping overhand right but Xin Yi ducks down to avoid it.
Xin Yi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Xin Yi misses with a hook. Lemon ducked under it nicely.
Xin Yi looks to throw a body kick
letting Lemon counter with a right hand.
Lemon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Xin Yi. Xin Yi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lemon throws out a loose jab but Xin Yi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xin Yi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lemon.
Xin Yi lands a nice looking body kick.
Lemon cracks Xin Yi with a good jab.#T3#
Xin Yi throws a hook to the side of Lemon's head but Lemon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lemon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lemon misses the jab.
Xin Yi tests Lemon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lemon loads up on a big right hand but Xin Yi slips the punch.
It seemed like Xin Yi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xin Yi throws a hook but Lemon blocks it.
Xin Yi lands a glancing blow to the side of Lemon's head.
Lemon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xin Yi.
Lemon missing with a left hand there. Xin Yi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice straight punches there by Lemon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lemon.
Lemon looks to throw the jab but Xin Yi is out of range.
Xin Yi moves away from the strike by Lemon.
Xin Yi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lemon.
Xin Yi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lemon misses with a wild body shot.
Lemon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Xin Yi thows a body kick. Lemon tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xin Yi takes one to the side of the head.
Xin Yi scores with the left hand. Lemon knows he should have avoided that one.
A big right from Lemon misses.
Xin Yi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lemon moves out of range of the strikes.
Lemon punishes Xin Yi's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Lemon misses.
Xin Yi with a jab.
Xin Yi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lemons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Xin Yi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lemon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lemon looks to throw the jab but Xin Yi is out of range.
Xin Yi looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemon is just out of range.
Xin Yi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lemon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xin Yi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lemon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xin Yi throws out the jab.
A jab from Xin Yi finds it's way through Lemon's defenses.
Lemon throws a hook to the side of Xin Yi's head but Xin Yi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Xin Yi.
Xin Yi throws a shot from downtown. Lemon moves away and avoids it.
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 Lucky Lemon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Xin Yi slips a jab from Lemon.
Xin Yi takes one to the side of the head.
Xin Yi throws a sloppy head kick and Lemon moves out of range easily.
A solid body kick from Xin Yi.
Lemon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lemon works the jab nicely.
Xin Yi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lemon.
Lemon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xin Yi moves away.
Lemon digs a good hook to Xin Yi's body.
Lemon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xin Yi.
Xin Yi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xin Yi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lemon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xin Yi misses with a looping left.
Xin Yi tries to land a front kick but Lemon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lemon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Lemon misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Xin Yi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lemon looks to land a right hand but Xin Yi moved out of range.
Xin Yi misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Lemon throws a hook but Xin Yi blocks it.
Lemon avoids the head kick by Xin Yi.
Lemon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lemon defending well as Xin Yi loads up on a big left hand.
Lemon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lemon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xin Yi doesn't seem bothered though.
Xin Yi jabs Lemon right on the nose. Lemon blinks but takes it well.
Xin Yi slips a straight right by Lemon.
Lemon swings for the body but Xin Yi moves out of range.
Xin Yi misses with a left hand
and Lemon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xin Yi slips under a jab.
Lemon throws a body punch but Xin Yi moves out of range.
Xin Yi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Xin Yi throws an overhand right that lands on Lemon's shoulder, as Lemon tries to avoid the shot.
Xin Yi misses with a straight right.
Xin Yi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lemon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lemon throws a hook to the side of Xin Yi's head but Xin Yi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lemon tests Xin Yi's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lemon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lemon missing with a left hand there. Xin Yi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lemon misses with a hook. Xin Yi ducked under it nicely.
Lemon misses with a hook. Xin Yi ducked under it nicely.
Xin Yi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xin Yi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lemon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xin Yi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lemon.
Xin Yi lands with a cross.
Lemon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lemon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lemon thuds a left hand into Xin Yi's body.
Lemon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xin Yi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lemon ducks under a wild hook from Xin Yi.
Lemon works the jab nicely.
Xin Yi ducks under a wild hook from Lemon.
Xin Yi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lemon throwing a counter right hand but Xin Yi manages to avoid it.
Xin Yi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lemon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lemon ducks right into an uppercut from Xin Yi.
Lucky Lemon is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
A jab from Lemon misses.
Lemon throws a hook to the side of Xin Yi's head but Xin Yi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xin Yi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lemon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xin Yi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lemon.
Xin Yi tries a quick counter leg kick but Lemon is wise to it.
Lemon throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Xin Yi counter with a right hand.
Lemon lands a glancing blow to the side of Xin Yi's head.
Xin Yi throws a push kick but Lemon slaps the foot to one side.
Xin Yi swings for the body but Lemon moves out of range.
Xin Yi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Xin Yi.
Lemon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xin Yi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lemon slips a jab from Xin Yi.
Lemon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
The fighters circling - Lemon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xin Yi flicks out a counter leg kick but Lemon steps away.
Lemon blocks the body kick.
Lemon misses with a body punch
and Xin Yi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xin Yi throws a hook but Lemon blocks it.
Xin Yi misses with a hook
and Lemon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Xin Yi misses.
A little feinted left hand from Lemon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xin Yi throws a sloppy head kick and Lemon moves out of range easily.
Xin Yi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lemon misses the jab.
Lemon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xin Yi manages to avoid it.
Lemon throws a shot from downtown. Xin Yi moves away and avoids it.
Lemon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Xin Yi.
Xin Yi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xin Yi.
Xin Yi jabs Lemon right on the nose. Lemon blinks but takes it well.
Lemon misses with a straight right.
Jing Xin Yi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lemon misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jing Xin Yi.
Well Lemon 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucky Lemon!
A relieved looking Lucky Lemon 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: HFL18 Lemon vs Oystenteller
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Lemon misses with a hook to the body
and Oystenteller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oystenteller lands a jab.
Lemon throws a jab but it's blocked by Oystenteller.
Lemon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oystenteller on the side of the head.
Oystenteller goes for a double leg but Lemon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lemon continues to drive forward.
Lemon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slow jab from Lemon misses its intended target.
Oystenteller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lemon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lemon. Oystenteller does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Lemon backs off Oystenteller throws a huge counter combo but Lemon manages to avoid it all.
Oystenteller staying out of range there.
Lemon throws out a powerful jab.
Oystenteller slips a jab from Lemon.
A telegraphed right hand from Lemon misses the target.
Oystenteller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lemon.
Lemon throws a looping overhand right but Oystenteller ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oystenteller manages to avoid it.
Lemon lands a jab to Oystenteller's midsection.#T1#
Lemon misses with an uppercut.
Oystenteller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lemon.
Lemon throws a body punch but Oystenteller moves out of range.
Oystenteller feints a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Lemon misses its intended target.
Lemon 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.
Lemon scores with a decent looking hook.
Oystenteller throws a leg kick but Lemon moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemon misses the target.
Lemon throws a body shot but no joy.
Lemon throws an overhand right that lands on Oystenteller's shoulder, as Oystenteller tries to avoid the shot.
Lemon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lemon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oystenteller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oystenteller slips under a jab.
Lemon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lemon lands with a hook. Oystenteller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lemon throws out a loose jab but Oystenteller uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Oystenteller throws a lazy body kick
and Lemon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oystenteller thinking.
Oystenteller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lemon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oystenteller was well out of range. Poor timing from Lemon.
Oystenteller changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lemon throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Oystenteller counters with a shoot takedown. Lemon fights it but they end up in guard.
Oystenteller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lemon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemon working a defensive guard here.
Oystenteller is pushing down on Lemon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lemon is fighting to maintain full guard but Oystenteller has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oystenteller is trying to control. Lemon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Oystenteller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lemon defending well though.
Nice strikes from Oystenteller there. #T3#
Oystenteller wants to free his trapped foot but Lemon is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Oystenteller 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.
Oystenteller tries to pass to full mount but Lemon defends it.
Lemon trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Lemon actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Oystenteller is nestled in close to Lemon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lemon won't allow Oystenteller to pass to mount.
Lemon is positioning himself well to prevent Oystenteller advancing to mount.
Oystenteller is nestled in close to Lemon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lemon keeping hold of Oystenteller's head, controlling as best he can.
Oystenteller is thwarting Lemon's attempts to control the position.
Oystenteller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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 Lucky Lemon will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Lemon misses the target.
Lemon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lemon misses the jab.
A jab from Lemon misses. #TD2#
Oystenteller scores with a takedown into Lemon's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oystenteller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lemon's head.
Oystenteller throws a big right hand that misses.
Lemon trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon can't keep his opponent in guard - Oystenteller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Darstknasset Oystenteller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lemon trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Oystenteller trying to control from half guard but Lemon is working away.
Lemon wants to control but Oystenteller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lemon tries to roll over but Oystenteller keeps him under control.
Lemon is staying active underneath Oystenteller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oystenteller trying to pass the guard but Lemon defending well.
Lemon is trying to control but can't.
Oystenteller throws a strike but Lemon avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Oystenteller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lemon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Oystenteller throwing strikes from guard but Lemon blocks nicely.
Oystenteller tries to free his leg and advance position but Lemon is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Oystenteller throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lemon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Oystenteller is in Lemon's guard.
Oystenteller wants to pass the guard but Lemon is keeping the position.#T3#
Lemon looking for a sweep. Not yet Lemon, not yet.
Lemon trying to control the position here.
Lemon wants to sweep here but Oystenteller controlling him for the moment.
Oystenteller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lemon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oystenteller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lemon pulls Oystenteller in to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lemon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oystenteller connects with a couple of short punches.
Oystenteller postures up in Lemon's guard and throws a big left but Lemon blocks it.
Lemon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oystenteller trying to control but Lemon is working from the bottom.
Lemon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lemon advances position into side control!
Lemon wants to control but Oystenteller is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darstknasset Oystenteller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3##TD2#
Oystenteller closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Oystenteller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lemon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lemon is trying to get back to half guard.
Lemon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon has one of Oystenteller's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Lemon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oystenteller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Oystenteller lands an elbow.
Lemon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lemon is not content to let Oystenteller control the position.
Oystenteller prevents Lemon from improving his position.
Oystenteller is looking to take a break and control but Lemon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lemon is defending against the submission attempts here by Oystenteller. #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.#SUB2#
Oystenteller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lemon defends it well.
Lemon trying to hold on to Oystenteller's head to control him but Oystenteller postures up.
Lemon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lemon trying to control but Oystenteller postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Lemon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lemon throws a hook to the side of Oystenteller's head but Oystenteller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lemon loads up on a big right hand but Oystenteller slips the punch.
Oystenteller looks for the body kick but Lemon saw that one coming.
Oystenteller slips under a jab.
Lemon looks to land a right hand but Oystenteller moved out of range.#CL2#
Oystenteller has closed the distance and engaged Lemon in a clinch.
Lemon misses with some punches.
Oystenteller takes a shot to the head.
Oystenteller misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Oystenteller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Lemon gets caught napping as Oystenteller dives in and scores a takedown. Lemon manages to retain guard.
Lemon managing to control the position. #T4#
Oystenteller throws a big elbow that misses.
Oystenteller throwing strikes but missing.
Lemon has control of Oystenteller's left arm, preventing Oystenteller from doing any damage.
Oystenteller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lemon'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemon is trying to keep Oystenteller in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darstknasset Oystenteller really 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.#R4#
Oystenteller tries to close the distance and clinch but Lemon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lemon misses with a hook.
Oystenteller is looking to clinch.
It looked like Lemon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lemon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lemon throws out a loose jab but Oystenteller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lemon's corner calls for a 1-2. Lemon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Lemon misses.
Lemon misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Oystenteller as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Oystenteller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ground and pound from Oystenteller.
Lemon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oystenteller stalling away here and it's allowed Lemon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lemon keeping full guard, as Oystenteller tries to pass. #T1#
Lemon keeping moving, preventing Oystenteller from controlling successfully.
Lemon is pulling down on Oystenteller's head to control his posture.
Lemon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oystenteller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Lemon is looking for a triangle but Oystenteller pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oystenteller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oystenteller trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oystenteller is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lemon scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Oystenteller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lemon won't allow Oystenteller to pass to mount.
Lemon wants to control but Oystenteller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oystenteller lands a nice short elbow.#T3##SUB2#
Oystenteller is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Lemon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oystenteller pulls his head out easily.
Oystenteller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lemon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oystenteller is working away from the top position though.
Oystenteller drops an elbow to the side of Lemon's head. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lemon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lemon wants to control but Oystenteller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lemon is trying to get back to full guard.
Lemon wants to control but Oystenteller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Oystenteller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lemon's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oystenteller wants to pass the guard but Lemon is defending well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oystenteller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lemon throws out the jab.
Lemon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darstknasset Oystenteller dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5##TD2#
Oystenteller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lemon sprawls well initially but Oystenteller persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lucky Lemon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Oystenteller is looking for a kimura but Lemon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oystenteller to get the leverage.
Lemon wants to control the action here but instead Oystenteller manages to pass to full mount!
Oystenteller lands a big elbow.
Oystenteller breaks from Lemon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oystenteller unloads with some shots from mount but Lemon bucks and avoids them well.
Lemon avoids a series of strikes thrown by Oystenteller.
Lemon working to try and regain half guard.
Oystenteller working Lemon over with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oystenteller trying to control but Lemon is having none of it. #T1#
Oystenteller lands a big shot there that rocks Lemon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oystenteller landing punches.
Oystenteller tries to control but Lemon wriggling away.
Lemon tries to hold on but Oystenteller postures up.
Lemon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lemon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
Oystenteller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lemon is looking for a sweep. Oystenteller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oystenteller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oystenteller is pressing down on Lemon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lemon is holding on for now.
Oystenteller wants to take a breather but Lemon is having none of it.
Lemon tries to get to full guard but Oystenteller has control of the leg. #T3#
Lemon gets full guard.
Lemon 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.
Lemon working a defensive guard but Oystenteller manages to pass into side control anyway.
Oystenteller postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Oystenteller postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lemon wants to control but Oystenteller postures up.
An elbow from Oystenteller crashes against the mat. #T4#
Lemon is looking to regain half guard here but Oystenteller keeps moving and retains side control.
Oystenteller working the ground and pound but Lemon is defending the strikes.
Oystenteller working away.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lemon lands a really nice looking cross but Oystenteller seems unphased.
Oystenteller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lemon on the side of the head. #TD2#
Oystenteller gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Oystenteller wants to work for an arm triangle but Lemon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lemon missing with punches from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darstknasset Oystenteller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oystenteller 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darstknasset Oystenteller!
Darstknasset Oystenteller is the new lightweight champion!
Darstknasset Oystenteller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFL14 Taylor vs Andolini
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Meril steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lemon.
Lemon misses with a hook
and Meril counters with a two punch combo.
Lemon fails to land the takedown.
Lemon lands a lovely overhand right.
Lemon tries to clinch
and Meril counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lemon tries to clinch there but Meril circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon misses the jab.
Lemon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lemon throws an off balance right hand
enabling Meril to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Lemon moves into the clinch.#T1#
Meril misses with a body punch.
Lemon 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.
Lemon misses with the head strike.
Meril presses Lemon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lemon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Meril.
Lemon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lemon misses with some punches.
Meril blocking some punches.
Meril blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meril blocks an uppercut.
Lemon misses with the head strike.
Lemon is trying to pull guard but Meril has him pressed against the cage.
Lemon tries to pull guard but Meril won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucky Lemon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Lemon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meril lands with a right to the head.
Meril blocks an uppercut.
Meril blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meril.
Lemon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lemon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lemon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lemon fails to pull guard.
Lemon fails to pull guard.
A head punch on the inside from Meril fails to land.
Lemon throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lemon.#T3#
Lemon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meril just stands there and leans against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lemon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lemon throws a punch but it's blocked by Meril.
Lemon prevents a body shot from Meril.
Meril struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemon controls his hands.
Meril misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lemon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lemon misses with a body punch.
Lemon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Meril to keep the fight standing.
Lemon misses with the head strike. #TD#
Lemon drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Meril has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lemon to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Meril is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lemon pulls down on the head and he's put Meril to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lucky Lemon!
After winning the bout, Lucky Lemon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HRL3: Oystenteller vs Lemon
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Oystenteller throws a poor cross that misses
and Lemon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lemon avoids the body shot from Oystenteller.
Oystenteller misses with the combination.
Oystenteller motions for Lemon to come forward. Oystenteller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lemon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lemon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oystenteller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lemon is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Lemon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oystenteller throws out a loose jab but Lemon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lemon lands a nice shot that snaps Oystenteller's head back.
Good shot there by Lemon.
Oystenteller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC2#Oystenteller is rocked!
Lemon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oystenteller's head backwards.
Oh Oystenteller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oystenteller misses with a body punch
and Lemon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemon dips to his left and cracks Oystenteller with an uppercut!
Oystenteller glances at the clock... BAM! Lemon nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Oystenteller crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Oystenteller is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucky Lemon! Lucky Lemon retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Lucky Lemon, 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.
In defeat, Darstknasset Oystenteller stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries! The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent tested positive for illegal steroids again, so this fight has been declared a No-Contest. Thank you to those of us who continue to fight clean!'.

Event: The Island Season 14, 155 lbs, Round 4
Date: Jul 05, 2023

#R1#
Wetton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lemon as he jumps to the side.
Lemon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wetton shoots in for a takedown but Lemon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wetton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wetton dives in and grabs Lemon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lemon pushes down on Wetton's head and hops out.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wetton.
Lemon scores with a nice right hand.
Lemon scores with a sloppy right hand. Wetton should have avoided that one.
Lemon connects with a crisp jab.
Wetton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lemon defends well and Wetton ends up having to push Lemon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lemon scores with the left hand. Wetton knows he should have avoided that one.
Wetton takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Wetton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lemon moves into full guard. #T1#
Wetton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lemon wants to improve his position but instead Wetton has moved into half guard.
Wetton is looking to take a break and control but Lemon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lemon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wetton wants to pass the guard but Lemon is defending well.
Lemon tries to get to full guard but Wetton has control of the leg.
Wetton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wetton is looking to take a break and control but Lemon 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.#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.
Lemon keeping hold of Wetton's head, controlling as best he can.
Lemon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lemon.
Lemon wants to sweep but no luck.
Lemon is working hard here to advance position.
Wetton forces his way into half guard.
Wetton trying to control from half guard but Lemon is working away.
Lemon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Wetton seems to be working for a kimura but Lemon defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Lemon tries to get to full guard but Wetton has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemon is refusing to be controlled, as Wetton sits in half guard. #SUB#
Lemon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wetton pulls his head out easily.
Lemon is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Wetton seems to be working for a kimura but Lemon defends the submission attempt.
Wetton wants to pass to mount but Lemon is defending the position.
Lemon is in trouble now - Wetton has advanced to mount! #T4#
Lemon looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Wetton controlling well, preventing Lemon from escaping the position.
Lemon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lemon trying to get back to full guard but Wetton takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Lemon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wetton moves to the back position. #SUB2#
Wetton has got one arm under Lemon's chin. This could be trouble... Lemon trying to control the other hand but Wetton gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Lemon has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Wetton!
During a confident post fight interview, John Wetton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: The Island Season 14, 155 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 04, 2023

#R1#
Lemon throws a body punch but Ladd moves out of range.
Lemon just misses with a punch to the body.
Lemon misses with a looping right.
Lemon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemon misses the target.
Ladd throws a hook to the side of Lemon's head but Lemon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ladd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lemon.
A jab from Ladd misses. #CL#
Lemon instigates a clinch.
Ladd is leaning against Lemon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lemon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ladd is leaning against Lemon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lemon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ladd is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lemon swings wildly with an uppercut but Ladd uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Ladd.
Ladd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucky Lemon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Ladd.
Ladd is working Lemon over against the cage.#TD#
Lemon gets control of Ladd's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lemon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lemon keeping moving, preventing Ladd from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Ladd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lemon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ladd keeping full guard, as Lemon tries to pass.
Ladd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lemon stands and throws Ladd's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ladd is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Lemon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Lemon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ladd has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lemon but great work by Ladd.
Ladd is looking to take a break and control but Lemon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ladd is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lemon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB2#
Ladd tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lemon tries to bench press Ladd off him but Ladd keeps the position.
Lemon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ladd's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lemon manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Ladd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Ladd is sitting in close to Lemon's body. Lemon has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ladd is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ladd is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lemon.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lucky Lemon!
Lucky Lemon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: The Island Season 14, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Lemon tries to keep at a distance but Spades has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lemon swings wildly with an uppercut but Spades uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lemon throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lemon.#TD#
Lemon jumps into guard, dragging Spades to the mat.
Spades must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lemon keeping moving, preventing Spades from controlling successfully.
Spades passes Lemon's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Lemon has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Spades. Oh but Lemon has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Spades goes limp - he's gone! Lemon jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lucky Lemon!
Lucky Lemon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: The Island Season 14, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Lemon thuds his right hand into Funny's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Funny shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lemon's guard.
Lemon keeping full guard, as Funny tries to pass. #SUB#
Lemon has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Funny should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lemon has tightened it up now! Funny should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lucky Lemon!
During a confident post fight interview, Lucky Lemon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KIFC 92
Date: Jun 23, 2023

#R1#
Oystenteller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oystenteller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lemon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Oystenteller closes the distance and clinches.
Lemon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lemon blocks an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Lemon.
Oystenteller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from Oystenteller.
Oystenteller has a couple of punches blocked by Lemon.
Lemon misses with a punch on the inside.
Lemon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oystenteller's elbow. #TD2#
Lemon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lemon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Oystenteller is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lemon has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Oystenteller is looking to defend but Lemon has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Oystenteller! Lemon pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Oystenteller taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lucky Lemon!
Lucky Lemon is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Lucky Lemon, 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.
In defeat, Darstknasset Oystenteller stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries! The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent tested positive for illegal steroids again, so this fight has been declared a No-Contest. Thank you to those of us who continue to fight clean!'.

Event: KIFC 84
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Lemon does it's job there.
Fury throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lemon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tommy Fury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fury wants to clinch.
Fury moves away from the strike by Lemon.
An attempted straight right counter from Fury misses the target.
Fury scores with a sloppy right hand. Lemon should have avoided that one. #CL#
Fury fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lemon, pushing him back against the cage.
Lemon is trying to break free.#TD#
Fury jumps guard. #SUB#
Fury looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Fury is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lemon has his hands clasped together but Fury extends and breaks Lemon's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Fury.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Fury!

Event: KIFC 74
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
Lemon lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Charles Maine has been cut.#TD#
Maine throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lemon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Maine is in Lemon's guard.
Maine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maine won't allow Lemon to sweep him here.
Lemon is trying to control the position but Maine postures up. #SUB2#
Maine avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Maine is posturing up here but Lemon has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Maine tries to roll out but it's too tight and Maine has to tap! Slick submission there by Lemon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucky Lemon!
An out of breath Lucky Lemon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KIFC 67
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Lemon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Meril misses with a wild combination.
Lemon slips under a jab.
Lemon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Meril there.
Meril throws a jab but it's blocked by Lemon.
It looked like Lemon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Meril.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Meril there.
Meril pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lemon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Meril.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemon misses the target.#T1#
Lemon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Meril misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemon misses the target.
Lemon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Meril.#CUT2#It looks like Lucky Lemon has been cut.
Lemon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Meril finds it's way through Lemon's defenses.
Jon Meril is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meril jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Lemon defending well as Meril loads up on a big left hand.
Lemon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Meril misses.
It looked like Lemon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Meril connects with a nice looking jab.
Meril misses with a wild body shot.
Meril lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Meril might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Meril misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lemon.
Meril misses the jab.
Lemon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Lemon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Meril fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lemon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Meril fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lemon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jon Meril seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Meril throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meril throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lemon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meril lands with a good body shot.
Meril takes a swing at Lemon's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Meril throws a shot from downtown. Lemon moves away and avoids it.
We've been informed that Meril has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Meril lands with a hook. Lemon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Meril throws a right and a left that Lemon avoids nicely.
Lemon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lemon avoids the body shot from Meril.
It looked like Lemon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Meril.
Lemon moves away from the strike by Meril.
It looked like Lemon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Meril scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lemon in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meril throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Meril dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucky Lemon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Meril clobbers Lemon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Meril throws the left hand but Lemon avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemon misses the target.
Lemon moves out of range as Meril strikes.
Lemon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meril throws a body shot but no joy.
Meril's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lemon under the eye.
Meril has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meril connects with a crisp jab.
Meril misses with a wild body shot.
Lemon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meril. #T1#
Lemon slips under a jab from Meril.
It looked like Lemon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lemon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Lemon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Meril misses with a left hand
and Lemon counters with a nice uppercut.
Meril tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lemon was well out of range. Poor timing from Meril.
Lemon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Meril throws a good cross that connects.
Meril swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meril is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Lemon blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Lemon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lemon moves out of range of the strikes.
Meril scores with a nice right hand.
Meril throws out a powerful jab.
Meril jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Meril misses with a hook.
Lemon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meril slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Meril throws a jab when Lemon was well out of range.
Meril missing with a left hand there. Lemon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Lemon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Meril throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemon misses the target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lemon might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Meril throws an overhand right that lands on Lemon's shoulder, as Lemon tries to avoid the shot.
Lemon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Meril throws a hook but Lemon avoids it easily.
Lemon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Meril dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lemon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lemon there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Meril 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.
Lemon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Meril dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meril darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Meril swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lemon is looking to counter punch.
Meril throws a sloppy body shot
and Lemon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Meril showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lucky Lemon's cut.
That's time! Lemon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Meril scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Meril throws a hook to the side of Lemon's head but Lemon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Meril with a hook.
Meril throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemon misses the target.
Meril throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Lemon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meril throws a shot from downtown. Lemon moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Lemon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jon Meril seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meril looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemon is just out of range.#T1#
Lemon moves away from the strike by Meril.
It looked like Lemon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lemon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meril.
Lemon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Meril bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Meril punishes Lemon's body with a nice straight punch.
Meril throws a jab when Lemon was well out of range.
Lemon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Meril finds it's way through Lemon's defenses.
Meril just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Lemon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lemon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meril.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemon misses the target.
Lemon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meril.
Lemon is looking to counter punch.
Meril misses with a shot to the body
and Lemon counters with a nice body shot.
Meril lands a jab to the nose.
Lemon ducks under a wild hook from Meril.
Lemon throwing a counter right hand but Meril manages to avoid it.
Meril throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
A jab from Meril misses.
Lemon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Meril throws a shot from downtown. Lemon moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meril. Lemon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meril misses with a wild body shot.
Lemon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Meril darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Meril with a jab.
Meril rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lemon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Lemon slips under a jab.
Good exchange - Meril coming out on top.
Meril throws a hook but Lemon blocks it.
Lemon throwing a counter right hand but Meril manages to avoid it.
Meril ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Meril loads up on a big right hand but Lemon slips the punch.
Lemon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lemon takes one to the side of the head.
Meril throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Meril really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucky Lemon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Nice defenses there by Meril.
Meril appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Meril tries to clinch up but Lemon circles away and keeps his distance.
Lemon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meril scores with a jab to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Meril.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Meril does no damage.
A punch combination from Meril misses.
Lemon throwing a counter right hand but Meril manages to avoid it.#T1#
Meril misses with a straight left.
Lemon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Meril misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemon misses the target.
Meril throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Lemon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Meril.
Meril waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lemon.
It looked like Lemon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Meril.
Lemon walks into a stiff left hand from Meril.
Lucky Lemon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meril slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Meril cracks Lemon with an open hand slap.#T2#
Meril digs a good hook to Lemon's body.
Meril misses with a body shot
and Lemon counters with a nice uppercut.
Lemon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Meril throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lemon feinted with a counter takedown.
Meril missing with a left hand there. Lemon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lemon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meril throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Lemon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Meril.
Meril tries to bum rush Lemon with a series of wild strikes but Lemon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Lemon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meril misses with an uppercut. Lemon saw that one coming.
Lemon attempts a counter takedown but Meril avoids it well and moves away.
Meril misses with a looping left.
It looked like Lemon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Meril throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lemon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemon misses the target.
Meril is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lemon.
Lemon is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot by Meril.
Meril comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Meril digs a good body shot into Lemon's ribs.
Lemon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lemon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Meril misses with an uppercut. Lemon saw that one coming.
Lemon slips under a jab from Meril.
Meril misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemon misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meril cracks Lemon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Meril dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Lucky Lemon'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Meril connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lemon's hands.
Meril misses with a hook.
Lemon attempts a counter takedown but Meril avoids it well and moves away.
Meril misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemon misses the target.
Meril tests Lemon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meril lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meril digs a good body shot into Lemon's ribs.#T1#
Lemon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lemon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lemon walks into a jab.
Meril throws a shot to the body.
Meril throws a jab but it's blocked by Lemon.
Lemon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meril slips a straight right by Lemon.
Meril fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Meril lands a right hook to the body.
Meril lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lemon at a distance.
Lemon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice body punch from Meril.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meril jabs at Lemon's body.
Meril misses with a double jab. #T3#
Lemon slips a jab from Meril.
Lemon throwing a counter right hand but Meril manages to avoid it.
Lemon ducks under a wild hook from Meril.
It looked like Lemon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab, jab by Meril - just one landing.
Jon Meril is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lemon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Meril lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lemon at a distance.
Meril ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lemon moves away.
Meril darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Lemon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lemon has his takedown stuffed
enabling Meril to counter with a crisp jab.
Lemon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut there from Meril.
Lemon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Meril comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Meril 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 43:50
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 43:50
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 43:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Meril!

Event: KIFC 57
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Lemon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Lemon saw that one coming.
Lemon blocks a jab.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lemon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lemon misses with a body shot.
Lemon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lemon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Lemon moved out of range nicely.
Lemon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jake Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Jones has Lemon up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones effectively controlling the action here.
Lemon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lemons head.
Lemon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones looking to stall.
Lemon misses with the head strike.
Jones slows down the pace here.
Lemon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it. #T1#
Lemon has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones blocking some punches.
Lemon misses with some punches.
Lemon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Lemon's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones has Lemon pressed against the cage.
Lemon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemon tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lemon jumps guard but Jones stands there with Lemon around his waist. Lemon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucky Lemon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lemon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lemon backwards.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Lemon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Lemon fails to land.
Jones has Lemon pushed against the cage.
Lemon has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Lemon tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lemon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
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!
Lemon misses with the head strike.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lemon tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lemon misses with a punch on the inside.
Lemon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lemon tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jones stalling against the cage. #T3#
Lemon tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Lemon back against the cage.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lemon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Lemon tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jones blocks a body shot from Lemon.
Lemon can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lemon misses with the head strike.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lemon has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Lemon fails to land.
Lemon wants a takedown.
Lemon is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lemon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lemon tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee calls for Jones to work.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Jones.
Jones tries to stall but Lemon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lemon throws a head punch that misses.
Lemon throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Lemon gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Lemon.
Lemon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lemon.
Lemon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Lemon misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jones avoids the body shot from Lemon.
Lemon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lemon throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones cracks Lemon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Lemon's head but Lemon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones lands a head shot.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Lemon.
A bit of stalling here from Jones.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
Lemon is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lemon has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Lemon jumps guard but Jones stands there with Lemon around his waist. Lemon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lemon pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Lemon gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jake Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lemon has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Lemon tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucky Lemon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Lemon is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lemon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Lemon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lucky Lemon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Jones content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lemon has locked up a guillotine! Lemon's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Jones is holding on here and Lemon must be using up a lot of energy. Jones has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lemon gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lucky Lemon!
A very excited looking Lucky Lemon 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: KIFC 45
Date: Apr 07, 2023

#R1#
Oystenteller throws a low kick, looking for Lemon's leg but Lemon calmly moves out of range.
Oystenteller lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Lemon tries to keep at a distance but Oystenteller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lemon has a couple of punches blocked by Oystenteller.
Oystenteller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lemon misses with a punch on the inside.
Oystenteller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oystenteller swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Oystenteller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lemon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lemon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oystenteller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Oystenteller moves into the clinch.
Oystenteller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon tries to pull guard but Oystenteller forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lemon can't find room to land a body shot as Oystenteller controls the action.
Lemon jumps guard but Oystenteller turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oystenteller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lemons head.
Lemon prevents a body shot from Oystenteller.
Lemon tries to score a body lock takedown but Oystenteller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Darstknasset Oystenteller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucky Lemon.
Oystenteller has a couple of punches blocked by Lemon. #T1#
Oystenteller tries a body shot but Lemon blocks it. #TD2#
Lemon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Oystenteller pushing down on Lemon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lemon tries to get to full guard but Oystenteller has control of the leg.
Oystenteller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lemon wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lemon manages to get to full guard.
Oystenteller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oystenteller wants to control from the top but Lemon keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oystenteller wants to pass the guard but Lemon is keeping the position.
Oystenteller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Lemon 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#
Lemon works his way into full mount!
Lemon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Lemon goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Oystenteller is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Lemon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oystenteller is aware though and is defending well.
Lemon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Lemon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lemon is looking for a triangle here but Oystenteller uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lemon tries to bench press Oystenteller off him but Oystenteller keeps the position. #T3#
Lemon regains half guard.
Oystenteller trying to control the action but Lemon is working from the bottom.
Lemon wants to get back to full guard.
Oystenteller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lemon manages to get to full guard.
Lemon looking for a sweep. Not yet Lemon, not yet. #SUB2#
Lemon looking for subs off his back but Oystenteller has passed one foot through into half guard.
Oystenteller is pressing down on Lemon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lemon is holding on for now. #T4#
Lemon is looking to control Oystenteller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lemon avoid being mounted?
Lemon taking some punishment here, with Oystenteller in his half guard.
Lemon is pressing down on Oystenteller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lemon is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Oystenteller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lemon defends well.
Lemon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Oystenteller sneaks back into half guard.
Oystenteller is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Darstknasset Oystenteller will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Oystenteller takes the fight into the clinch.
Lemon tries to pull guard but Oystenteller forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lemon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oystenteller blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Oystenteller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Oystenteller has managed to clinch.
Lemon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oystenteller walks away with a smile on his face. Lemon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Darstknasset Oystenteller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucky Lemon.
Oystenteller scoring well with a low kick there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Oystenteller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oystenteller thows a leg kick but Lemon checks it
and Lemon counters with a stiff right hand.
Oystenteller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lemon checks it well.
Lemon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Oystenteller misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Lemon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lemon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lemon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Oystenteller punishes Lemon's body with a nice straight punch.
Lemon staying out of range there.#TD#
Oystenteller looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lemon!
Lemon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lemon manages to get back to half guard.
Oystenteller not doing much here.
Lemon is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Lemon looking for submissions off his back.
Oystenteller wants to pass the guard but Lemon is defending well.
Lemon wants to get back to full guard but Oystenteller has mounted him!
Lemon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lemon wants to get back to full guard.
Lemon is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Oystenteller jumps into side control!
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!
Lemon gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lemon is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Oystenteller wants to control the pace but Lemon is squirming around nicely.
Lemon is looking to get to half guard.
Lemon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lemon is looking to improve his position.
Oystenteller wants to pass the guard but Lemon is defending well.
Lemon is not content to let Oystenteller control the position.
Lemon is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Lemon manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Lemon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oystenteller defends well.#SUB2#
Lemon looking for a guillotine here but Oystenteller defends easily. #SUB2#
Lemon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oystenteller is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lemon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oystenteller chips away with some ground and pound.
Oystenteller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darstknasset Oystenteller 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.#R3##CL#
Oystenteller closes the distance and pushes Lemon back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lemon fails to land.
Lemon is working for takedown but Oystenteller is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Oystenteller gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Darstknasset Oystenteller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oystenteller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lemon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Oystenteller has picked Lemon up and slammed him! Lemon can't keep hold of the triangle and Oystenteller manages to pass to side control!
Oystenteller works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Oystenteller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lemon can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Oystenteller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lemon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oystenteller in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon is trying to work for a sweep but Oystenteller has mounted him!
Lemon gets back to half guard.
Lemon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lemon.
Lemon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oystenteller's guard. #REVB##T1#
Lemon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oystenteller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oystenteller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lemon forces his way into half guard.
Oystenteller wants to control but Lemon is keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Lemon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oystenteller defends it well. #SUB2#
Lemon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Oystenteller trying to hold on to Lemon's head to control him but Lemon postures up.
Lemon passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2##SUB2#
Lemon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Oystenteller is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Oystenteller and Lemon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Oystenteller regains half guard.#SUB2#
Lemon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oystenteller sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Lemon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oystenteller has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Lemon looking for a submission but Oystenteller manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Lemon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oystenteller swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Oystenteller is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Lemon frees his head nicely. Oh but Oystenteller has switched to an armbar! Lemon is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Darstknasset Oystenteller!
Darstknasset Oystenteller retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Darstknasset Oystenteller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KIFC 29
Date: Mar 22, 2023

#R1#
A slow jab from Toshimichi misses its intended target.
Lemon missing with a left hand there. Toshimichi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Toshimichi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Toshimichi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toshimichi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Toshimichi misses with a body shot.
Toshimichi sizes up Lemon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Toshimichi misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Daisuke Toshimichi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toshimichi looks to throw the jab but Lemon is out of range.
Toshimichi lands with a shot to the body.
Lemon shoots in for a takedown but Toshimichi shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Lemon throws an off balance right hand
and Toshimichi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lemon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Toshimichi ducks under a wild hook from Lemon.
Nice cross by Toshimichi.
Lemon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Lemon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toshimichi throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Lemon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Toshimichi blocking some punches.
Toshimichi stalling against the cage.
Lemon tries to pull guard but Toshimichi won't allow it.
Toshimichi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemon.
Lemon blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Toshimichi fails to land. #TD#
Lemon pulls guard. #SUB#
Toshimichi is sitting in close to Lemon's body. Lemon has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Toshimichi is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Toshimichi is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lemon.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lucky Lemon!
During a confident post fight interview, Lucky Lemon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KIFC 21
Date: Mar 10, 2023

#R1#
Lemon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uray appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Uray really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Uray shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lemon but Lemon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Uray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Uray shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lemon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Uray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lemon is looking for a triangle but Uray pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Lemon 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! Uray rolls with it to try and escape but Lemon cranks on the arm and Uray is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucky Lemon!
A victorious Lucky Lemon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KIFC 13
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
A low kick from Zinoviev misses #CL2#
and Lemon moves into the clinch.
Lemon can't get the takedown.
Lemon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Lemon pulls guard successfully.
Zinoviev lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Lemon is looking for a triangle but Zinoviev pushes his legs off easily.
Zinoviev stopping the sweep attempt from Lemon.
Lemon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zinoviev 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.
Lemon keeping moving, preventing Zinoviev from controlling successfully.
Zinoviev scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon looking for a sweep. Not yet Lemon, not yet.
Lemon is trying to control the position but Zinoviev postures up. #SUB2#
Lemon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lemon 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##T1##SUB2#
Lemon is trying to work for a kimura but Zinoviev is defending well. #SUB#
Zinoviev looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Lemon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zinoviev defends it well.
Lemon is looking to take a break and control but Zinoviev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lemon is trying to work for a kimura but Zinoviev is defending well. #SUB2#
Lemon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zinoviev sees it coming and defends easily.
Lemon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Lemon wants to take Zinoviev 's back here but Zinoviev is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Zinoviev bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Lemon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zinoviev stacks Lemon on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Zinoviev !#SUB#
Zinoviev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lemon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lemon is looking to regain half guard here but Zinoviev keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Zinoviev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Lemon looks to move to half guard but instead Zinoviev has passed into mount! Damn!#SUB#
Zinoviev is working for a guillotine from mount but Lemon frees his head quite easily.
Zinoviev raining down shots from the mount!
Lemon regains half guard.
Lemon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zinoviev won't allow Lemon to sweep him here. #SUB#
Zinoviev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Zinoviev avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Lemon keeping full guard, as Zinoviev tries to pass.
Lemon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zinoviev manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Zinoviev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lemon advances position into side control!
Zinoviev prevents Lemon from improving position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lemon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Lemon dominated that round.
That's time! Zinoviev 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Zinoviev .#TD#
Zinoviev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lemon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lemon trying to control the position.
Zinoviev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Lemon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Zinoviev uses it to pass to side control. #SUB#
Zinoviev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lemon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Zinoviev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zinoviev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zinoviev is in close to Lemon's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Lemon trying to keep a closed guard but Zinoviev is proving a slippery customer.
Zinoviev trying to control but Lemon is working from the bottom.
Zinoviev distracts Lemon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zinoviev trying to control but Lemon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zinoviev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zinoviev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zinoviev trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lemon is looking for a triangle but Zinoviev pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Lemon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zinoviev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lemon keeping moving, preventing Zinoviev from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lemon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Zinoviev escapes and throws Lemon's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Zinoviev trying to control the action but Lemon is working from the bottom.
Lemon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Zinoviev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Zinoviev wants to get back to full guard.
Lemon uses his free foot to push down on Zinoviev 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zinoviev . #SUB2#
Lemon looking for a guillotine from mount but Zinoviev is having none of it.
Lucky Lemon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zinoviev is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Lemon has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Zinoviev is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucky Lemon!
A very excited looking Lucky Lemon 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Yoah decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lemon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yoah is pressing down on Lemon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lemon is holding on for now.
Lemon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lemon is not content to let Yoah control the position.
Lemon is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoah content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Lemon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Lemon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yoah wants to control from the top but Lemon keeps moving.
Yoah wants to stand but Lemon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Yoah wants to pass the guard but Lemon is keeping the position.
Yoah wants to control from the top but Lemon keeps moving.
Lemon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yoah's guard. #REVR#
Lemon forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemon tries to pass to full mount but Yoah defends it.
Lemon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Yoah is trying to escape the mount but Lemon keeps good control and instead manages to take Yoah's back. #T2#
Lemon is hanging on to Yoah's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Yoah showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Lemon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Lemon tightening his grip on Yoah, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Yoah fending off the submission attempt from Lemon.
Yoah rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
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!
Lemon trying to mount his opponent but Yoah defends it. #T3#
Lemon works his way into full mount!
Lemon moves to back control. #SUB#
Lemon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Lemon working for the choke. #SUB#
Yoah fending off the submission attempt from Lemon.
Yoah rolls, trying to escape but Lemon keeps control of the position. #T4##SUB#
Lemon is persistently looking for the submission but Yoah is defending it well.
Lemon is trying to stick to Yoah's back but Yoah is turning into Lemon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lemon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Yoah.
Lemon wants to hit a sweep here but Yoah passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lemon there!
Lemon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Lemon looking for a kimura from the bottom but Yoah passes into side control!
Lemon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yoah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lemon keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Lemon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Yoah closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Lemon looking for subs from the bottom but Yoah mounts him!
Lemon is trying desperately to improve position.
Lemon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon pushing down on Yoah's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lemon works his way into side control.
Yoah prevents Lemon from improving position. #T1#
Yoah gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Lemon is trying to work for a kimura but Yoah is defending well.
Yoah is pressing down on Lemon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yoah controls Lemon momentarily but Lemon frees himself.
Lemon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yoah swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Lemon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lemon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yoah swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Lemon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Yoah is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lemon, into his guard. #REVB#
Yoah won't allow Lemon to sweep him here. #SUB#
Lemon working for a triangle but Yoah defends it easily.
Yoah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Lemon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Yoah has passed into half guard!
Yoah prevents Lemon from improving his position.
Lemon is refusing to be controlled, as Yoah sits in half guard. #T3#
Lemon wants to improve his position but Yoah is controlling well.
Lemon trying to control from the bottom.
Lemon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yoah pushing down on Lemon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lemon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Yoah is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lemon defends it well.
Yoah is trying to control. Lemon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lemon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yoah's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yoah's back!#SUB#
Lemon is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Yoah with him. Yoah is trying to defend but Lemon has an arm under the chin now! Yoah grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lucky Lemon!

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