Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HRL78
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Muckerberg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Anwar Hussin has been cut.
Muckerberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Hussin.
Hussin with the counter takedown but Muckerberg avoids it easily.
Hussin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hussin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muckerberg defends it well.#KD#
Muckerberg cracks Hussin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hussin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Muckerberg finish him? #ROC#Hussin is rocked!#TD2#
Hussin shoots in and bounces Muckerberg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hussin trying to control but Muckerberg is working from the bottom.
Hussin preventing the sweep.
Muckerberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hussin postures up.
Hussin wants to control from the top but Muckerberg keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Muckerberg is looking for a triangle but Hussin pushes his legs off easily.
Muckerberg tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Muckerberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hussin is aware though and is defending well.
Hussin landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Muckerberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Muckerberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Muckerberg is trying to keep Hussin in close.
Hussin trying to control the position from guard on top but Muckerberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Muckerberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muckerberg keeping moving, preventing Hussin from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Muckerberg working for a triangle but Hussin defends it easily.
Hussin works over Muckerberg with some ground and pound from guard.
Hussin trying to control the position from guard on top but Muckerberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Muckerberg is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hussin frees his head nicely. Oh but Muckerberg has switched to an armbar! Hussin is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Zark Muckerberg!
Our winner, Zark Muckerberg, 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#
Hussin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nichols definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Nichols. That snapped Hussin's head back.
Nichols misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Hussin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hussin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Hussin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nichols sees it coming and defends easily.
Hussin controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Hussin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nichols doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hussin.
Nichols is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Nichols has hold of Hussin's hands but Hussin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hussin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hussin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hussin drops an elbow to the side of Nichols's head.
Hussin wants to control but Nichols is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hussin is working for a kimura but Nichols is defending it quite comfortably.
Hussin is keen to just control but Nichols is a slippery customer.
Nichols wants to get back to his feet.
Hussin is keen to just control but Nichols is a slippery customer.
Hussin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nichols has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hussin is working away from the top position though.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nichols keeping hold of Hussin's head, controlling as best he can.
Nichols looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nichols is refusing to be controlled, as Hussin sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nichols lands with a right hand.
Nichols scores with a jab. Hussin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hussin shoots in for a double leg but Nichols sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hussin shoots in but Nichols avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Nichols thuds a left hand into Hussin's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nichols.
Nichols looks to land a combination. Hussin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Anwar Hussin has been cut.
Nichols throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hussin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hussin throwing strikes from guard but Nichols blocks nicely.
Hussin trying to control but Nichols is working from the bottom.
Hussin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nichols's head.
Nichols preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hussin landing with the ground and pound.
Nichols can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hussin controls the pace.#T4#
Nichols keeping moving, preventing Hussin from controlling successfully.
Hussin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hussin trying to control the position from guard on top but Nichols is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hussin throws a big right hand that misses.
Hussin stops Nichols from standing up.
Hussin stopping the sweep attempt from Nichols.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nichols wants to stand and escape but Hussin is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nichols connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Hussin drives through and clinches with Nichols against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nichols.
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 Paul Nichols will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anwar Hussin's cut.
That's time! Nichols's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nichols throws a one two combo.
Paul Nichols is winning the standup battle so far.
Nichols stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Hussin moves into the clinch.
Hussin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nichols lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hussin dodges an elbow strike from Nichols.
Nichols misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nichols tries to stall but Hussin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nichols lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
Nichols manages to pull guard.
Hussin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nichols's head.
Nichols working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hussin.
Hussin lands a couple of elbows.
Nichols knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hussin on the ground.
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!
Hussin throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Hussin slips nicely into half guard.
Nichols tries to get to full guard but Hussin has control of the leg.
Hussin slips a nice elbow through Nichols's hands, connecting with Nichols's forehead.
Nichols on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nichols tries to get out of the position.
Nichols is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hussin scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hussin connects with a nice short shot to Nichols's temple.
Hussin prevents Nichols from standing back up.
Hussin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hussin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nichols's head.
Hussin prevents Nichols from standing back up. #T2#
Nichols is trying to get back to full guard.
Nichols has hold of Hussin's hands but Hussin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hussin throwing shots but Nichols is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hussin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hussin drops an elbow to the side of Nichols's head.
Hussin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nichols's head.
Still in half guard, Hussin seems content to control.
Hussin trying to control from half guard but Nichols is working away.
Hussin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hussin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nichols's head.
Hussin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Hussin working Nichols over with strikes.
Hussin working over Nichols with some ground and pound. Nichols looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hussin trying to control from half guard but Nichols is working away.
Hussin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hussin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hussin is keen to just control but Nichols is a slippery customer.
Hussin stalling.
Hussin slips a nice elbow through Nichols's hands, connecting with Nichols's forehead.
Well, if Hussin 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. #T4#
Hussin is nestled in close to Nichols, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nichols wants to control but Hussin is keeping busy.
Hussin throwing shots but Nichols is blocking nicely.
Hussin is nestled in close to Nichols, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hussin in particular looking to stall.
Hussin trying to control the action but Nichols is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nichols is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anwar Hussin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anwar Hussin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nichols scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nichols throws a right and a left that Hussin avoids nicely.
Hussin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hussin misses with a takedown
and Nichols cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nichols lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nichols's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nichols duly obliges.
Nichols cracks Hussin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Donk. Nichols catches Hussin right on the button with a cross.
Hussin shoots in but Nichols avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nichols throwing a counter right hand but Hussin manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nichols changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hussin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Hussin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Hussin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nichols was covering up waiting for the punch and Hussin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Anwar Hussin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hussin wants to control from the top but Nichols keeps moving.
Hussin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hussin slips nicely into half guard.
Hussin controlling the action here.
Hussin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hussin is trying to control the action in half guard but Nichols is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nichols is looking to escape.
Nichols trying to control here.
Nichols is not content to let Hussin control the position.
Hussin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hussin prevents Nichols from improving his position.
Nichols on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hussin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hussin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Hussin wants to take a breather but Nichols is having none of it.
Hussin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hussin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hussin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A low kick from Nichols is predictable there #TD2#
and Hussin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nichols!
Hussin tries to advance to mount but Nichols denies him.
Hussin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hussin cracks Nichols with a big right hand but Nichols just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The strikes coming from Hussin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hussin trying to control the position but Nichols is working away. #T4#
Hussin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nichols haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Hussin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nichols has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nichols managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hussin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Nichols showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nichols has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Nichols!
Paul Nichols tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: HRL64
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Faroshev.
We've been hearing reports that Hussin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Faroshev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Faroshev throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Hussin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Faroshev!
Faroshev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hussin prevents Faroshev from escaping the position.#SUB#
Hussin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
An elbow from Hussin crashes against the mat.
Hussin throws a strike aimed at the side of Faroshev's head but Faroshev avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faroshev struggling a bit here.
Faroshev tries to escape but Hussin is in control.
Faroshev tries to bench press Hussin off him but Hussin keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hussin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Faroshev keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hussin working the ground and pound.
Hussin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Faroshev is looking to regain half guard here but Hussin keeps moving and retains side control.
Faroshev trying his best to control but Hussin has mounted him.
Faroshev is working to get back to half guard.
Hussin dominating with strikes here.
Faroshev taking shots to the head.
Faroshev is squirming around, avoiding Hussin's attempts to control the action.
Hussin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Faroshev because Hussin loaded up on that one.
Hussin throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Faroshev is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
Faroshev wants to control but Hussin is having none of it.
Faroshev's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hussin 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.
Faroshev holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hussin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Faroshev tries to reverse the position but Hussin maintains control.
Faroshev is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Hussin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Faroshev avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hussin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hussin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Faroshev is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
The referee warns Faroshev that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Faroshev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hussin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Faroshev can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hussin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hussin with good strikes from the mount here!
Poor strikes thrown by Hussin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Faroshev is working to get back to half guard.
Hussin punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hussin avoids the attempt from Faroshev to control.
Faroshev can't escape the position.
Faroshev trying desperately to get to his feet. #T4#
Faroshev regains half guard.
Faroshev works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Hussin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Faroshev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hussin.
Hussin wants to control from the top but Faroshev keeps moving.
Hussin is in close to Faroshev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faroshev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Faroshev controls Hussin momentarily but Hussin frees himself.
Faroshev wants to sweep but no luck.
Faroshev keeping moving, preventing Hussin from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anwar Hussin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Donk. Faroshev catches Hussin right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Anwar Hussin has been cut.
Hussin moves out of range as Faroshev strikes.
Hussin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Faroshev.
Faroshev lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Faroshev.
Hussin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hussin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Faroshev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hussin has time to react.#CL#
Hussin rushes Faroshev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Faroshev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Faroshev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hussin has him pressed against the cage.
Faroshev is struggling to control the position.
Hussin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Faroshev's efforts to push away.
Faroshev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Faroshev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hussin prevents Faroshev from breaking the clinch.
Faroshev is trying to push Hussin away but Hussin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Faroshev tries to break free but Hussin pushes him back against the cage.
Hussin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hussin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Faroshev lands a body shot.
Faroshev wants to get back to striking at distance but Hussin won't allow it.
Faroshev controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Faroshev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Faroshev lands with a shot to the body.
Faroshev lands with an overhand left.#KD2#
Faroshev cracks Hussin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hussin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Faroshev finish him? #ROC2#Hussin is rocked!
Faroshev fakes the body blow, causing Hussin to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Hussin goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daroshev Faroshev!

Event: HRL58
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1##TD#
Hussin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hussin lands in his opponent's guard.
Gaines looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB2#
Gaines is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hussin defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hussin trying to control but Gaines is working from the bottom.
Hussin postures up and lands a big shot to Gaines's brow.
Hussin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gaines on the ground.
Hussin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hussin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hussin wants to control from the top but Gaines keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hussin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hussin trying to control but Gaines is working from the bottom.
Hussin scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Hussin works over Gaines with some ground and pound from guard.
Hussin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hussin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hussin cracks Gaines with a solid left hand.
Hussin with a nice head shot there.
Hussin works over Gaines with some ground and pound from guard.
Gaines looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hussin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hussin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hussin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hussin distracts Gaines with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hussin trying to control but Gaines is working from the bottom.
Hussin looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Hussin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gaines's guard.
Hussin is trying to control. Gaines wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gaines taking some punishment here, with Hussin in his half guard.
Hussin is keen to just control but Gaines is a slippery customer.
Hussin is nestled in close to Gaines, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hussin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hussin lands with a punch from half guard.
Gaines on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hussin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gaines with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hussin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hussin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hussin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaines keeps working. #T3#
Hussin content to control rather than advance.
Gaines on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hussin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gaines with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hussin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gaines is refusing to be controlled, as Hussin sits in half guard.
Gaines has hold of Hussin's hands but Hussin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gaines is refusing to be controlled, as Hussin sits in half guard.
Hussin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Hussin working the head and body with strikes.
Hussin trying to control the action but Gaines is working from the bottom.
Hussin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hussin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hussin working Gaines over with strikes.
Hussin winds up and cracks Gaines with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hussin lands a nice short elbow.
Hussin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hussin drops an elbow to the side of Gaines's head. #SUB2#
Gaines looking for submissions off his back.
Hussin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anwar Hussin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gaines enables Hussin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gaines manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hussin wants to control from the top but Gaines keeps moving.
Hussin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gaines is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hussin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaines can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hussin controls the pace.
Hussin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hussin trying to control but Gaines is working from the bottom.
Hussin slips nicely into half guard.
Hussin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaines can do to turn this around?
Gaines is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hussin trying to control the action but Gaines is working from the bottom.
Hussin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hussin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hussin slips a nice elbow through Gaines's hands, connecting with Gaines's forehead.
Hussin wants to control but Gaines is keeping him busy.
Hussin is nestled in close to Gaines, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hussin lands with a punch from half guard.
Gaines is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hussin scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Gaines looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gaines taking some punishment here, with Hussin in his half guard. #ROC#Gaines is rocked!#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hussin lands a nice short elbow.
Gaines is still in real trouble! Can Hussin finish him?
Hussin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hussin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hussin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Still in half guard, Hussin seems content to control.
Hussin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hussin is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Gaines is hurt! He's hurt bad - Hussin fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Gaines from any more punishment! Congratulations to Hussin! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anwar Hussin!
A very excited looking Anwar Hussin 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: HRL54
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1##CL#
Hussin moves into range and clinches up with Mccall.
Mccall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hussin has him pressed against the cage.
Mccall is trying to force a seperation but Hussin has the dominant position.#BC2#
Mccall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hussin drives through and clinches with Mccall against the cage.
Hussin keeps control of Mccall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Mccall's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Mccall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mccall catches Hussin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mccall scores with the left hand. Hussin knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hussin rushes Mccall and presses him up against the cage.
Hussin keeps control of Mccall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hussin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hussin keeps control of Mccall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mccall is trying to break the clinch but Hussin is controlling him.#T1#
Mccall has had enough of the clinch but Hussin keeps him there for the moment.
Mccall is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Mccall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mccall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hussin blocks a jab.
Mccall looks to land a right hand but Hussin moved out of range.
Hussin misses with a takedown attempt
and Mccall counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Anwar Hussin has been cut.#CL#
Mccall gets tackled into the cage by Hussin. Hussin maintains the clinch.
Mccall is trying to break free.
Mccall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mccall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hussin has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Mccall tries to break the clinch but Hussin is controlling the position.
Mccall tries to break the clinch but Hussin is controlling the position.
Mccall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Mccall breaks the clinch.
Hussin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hussin tries to clinch but Mccall is having none of it.
Hussin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hussin or perhaps it was just good defense by Mccall, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anwar Hussin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mccall misses with an uppercut. Hussin saw that one coming.#T3##TD#
Hussin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mccall manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mccall keeping moving, preventing Hussin from controlling successfully.
Hussin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mccall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hussin throws an elbow that misses. Mccall uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hussin's guard. Nice move by Mccall!#REVB#
Hussin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mccall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4##SU2#
Mccall stands up and waves to Hussin to follow him. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Mccall breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hussin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Mccall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Holden Mccall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anwar Hussin'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.#R2#
A right-left combo lands from Mccall.
Mccall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hussin.
Mccall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mccall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hussin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccall throws a lazy right hand but Hussin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hussin tries to counter with a takedown but Mccall is quick to defend against it.
Mccall tests Hussin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mccall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hussin has time to react.#CUT2#Anwar Hussin's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Hussin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mccall throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Hussin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mccall on his heels. He'll look to pass Mccall's guard now, I'm sure.
Hussin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hussin controlling from the top position.
Hussin throws a big elbow that misses.
Hussin looking to pass the guard.
Hussin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Hussin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hussin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hussin wants to control from the top but Mccall keeps moving.
Hussin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hussin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mccall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Mccall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mccall throws a looping overhand right but Hussin ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Hussin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hussin stops Mccall from standing up.
Mccall is pulling down on Hussin's head to control his posture.
Hussin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mccall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hussin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Hussin stopping the sweep attempt from Mccall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mccall can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hussin wants to control from the top but Mccall keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hussin fails with a takedown attempt.
Mccall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mccall misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Hussin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mccall!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Holden Mccall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anwar Hussin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Hussin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Anwar Hussin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hussin trying to control the position but Mccall is working away.
Mccall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hussin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hussin is really struggling to control Mccall but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussin looks up at the clock and then as Mccall takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hussin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mccall is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hussin is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hussin thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hussin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mccall tries to reverse the position but Hussin maintains control.
Mccall taking shots to the head.
Mccall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hussin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mccall?
Hussin prevents Mccall from getting the reversal.#T2#
Hussin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hussin working the ground and pound effectively.
Mccall in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mccall is trying desperately to improve position.
Hussin looking to finish Mccall with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mccall!#T3#
Hussin tries to control but Mccall wriggling away.
Hussin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mccall is in a horrible position here. Hussin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The referee warns Mccall that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hussin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hussin tries to control but Mccall wriggling away. #T4#
BOOM! Hussin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Holden Mccall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mccall in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC#Mccall is rocked!
Hussin working Mccall over with strikes here.
Mccall is still in real trouble! Can Hussin finish him?
Hussin controlling the position easily from mount.
Hussin postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Mccall bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Hussin and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anwar Hussin!
After winning the bout, Anwar Hussin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CDM Round 13
Date: Dec 25, 2023

#R1#
Turnpike tests Hussin's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Anwar Hussin has been cut.
Turnpike lands with a cross. #KD2#
Turnpike lands a big uppercut and Hussin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hussin looks OK. Turnpike waves Hussin back to his feet!#ROC2#Hussin is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turnpike lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hussin at a distance.
Oh Hussin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turnpike dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hussin is breathing heavily.
Turnpike moves in close and cracks Hussin with a massive right hand! Hussin, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Turnpike!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jersey Turnpike!
Our winner, Jersey Turnpike, 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: CDM Round 12
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Faolin throws a nice looking combination but Hussin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Hussin misses. #TD#
Faolin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Faolin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hussin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hussin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hussin throws an elbow that misses. Faolin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hussin's guard. Nice move by Faolin!#REVB#
Faolin throws a strike but Hussin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hussin 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.
Hussin is looking to work some ground and pound but Faolin has wrist control.
Hussin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hussin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Faolin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Faolin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Hussin trying to control but Faolin is working from the bottom.
Hussin scoring with some ground and pound.
Hussin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hussin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hussin postures up in Faolin's guard and throws a big left but Faolin blocks it.
Hussin is looking to work some ground and pound but Faolin has wrist control.
Hussin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hussin wants to control from the top but Faolin keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hussin 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.
Hussin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hussin trying to control but Faolin is working from the bottom.
Faolin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hussin. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sean Faolin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Faolin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Hussin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hussin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Faolin controlling Hussin's posture.
Hussin trying to control the position from guard on top but Faolin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hussin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hussin postures up in Faolin's guard and throws a big left but Faolin blocks it. #T4#
Faolin has his hands on Hussin's head, controlling the position.
Hussin works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Hussin seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hussin lands a nice short elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice strikes from Hussin there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hussin connects with a nice short shot to Faolin's temple.
Hussin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anwar Hussin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Faolin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sean Faolin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Hussin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hussin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hussin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Faolin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hussin wants to control from the top but Faolin keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anwar Hussin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Hussin lands a couple of elbows.
Faolin keeping moving, preventing Hussin from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Faolin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hussin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Faolin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Faolin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hussin was well out of range. Poor timing from Faolin.
Hussin attempts a counter takedown but Faolin avoids it well and moves away.
Faolin swinging wildly here.
Faolin slips under a jab from Hussin.
No joy there for Faolin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Faolin is breathing heavily.#T2#
Faolin misses the shot to the body.
Hussin attempts a counter takedown but Faolin avoids it well and moves away.
Faolin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hussin was well out of range. Poor timing from Faolin.
Hussin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Faolin throws a nice looking combination but Hussin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab from Faolin.
Faolin throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Hussin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hussin lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faolin has hold of Hussin's hands but Hussin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hussin trying to control the pace.
Faolin is not content to let Hussin control the position.
Hussin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faolin can do to turn this around?#T3#
Faolin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hussin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Faolin is refusing to be controlled, as Hussin sits in half guard.
Hussin thows a huge punch but Faolin dodges it nicely.
Faolin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hussin.
Hussin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Faolin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hussin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hussin lands with a punch from half guard. #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.
Hussin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hussin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hussin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hussin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hussin controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hussin is trying to control. Faolin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anwar Hussin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Faolin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hussin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Faolin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussin moves away.
Faolin misses with a hook.
Hussin shoots for a takedown but Faolin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Faolin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Faolin throws a looping overhand right but Hussin ducks down to avoid it.
Hussin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hussin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Faolin throws out the jab.
Sean Faolin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faolin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hussin. #TD#
Hussin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faolin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hussin 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussin chips away with some ground and pound.
Faolin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hussin scoring with some ground and pound.
Hussin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hussin'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.
Faolin keeping moving, preventing Hussin from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Faolin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A combination from Faolin does no damage.
Faolin tries to bum rush Hussin with a series of wild strikes but Hussin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hussin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hussin is defended easily by Faolin.
Faolin is looking for the big counter here.
Faolin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hussin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Faolin sprawls and moves away.
Faolin misses with a hook #TD#
and Hussin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hussin won't allow Faolin to sweep him here.
Hussin trying to control the position from guard on top but Faolin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hussin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hussin advances position into side control!#T3#
Faolin is not content to let Hussin control the position.
Faolin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hussin throws an elbow but Faolin slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hussin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hussin scoring with punches from side control.
Hussin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Faolin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
Hussin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Faolin keeps working.
Hussin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Faolin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hussin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Faolin keeps working.
Hussin grinds an elbow into Faolin's temple.
Hussin scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hussin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hussin working the head and body with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anwar Hussin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hussin, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anwar Hussin!
A very excited looking Anwar Hussin 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.
The defeated Sean Faolin had this to say: 'Fook off ye cheeky coont.'.

Event: CDM Round 11
Date: Dec 21, 2023

#R1#
Reynolds wants to clinch but Hussin slips to the side#TD2#
and Hussin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hussin.
Reynolds is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hussin is controlling him.
Hussin trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
Reynolds trying to keep a closed guard but Hussin is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Reynolds looking for a guillotine here but Hussin defends easily.
Hussin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reynolds's head.#T1#
Hussin postures up in Reynolds's guard and throws a big left but Reynolds blocks it.
Hussin wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Reynolds with that takedown attempt.
Reynolds fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reynolds tries to clinch up.
Hussin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reynolds looks to clinch #TD2#
and Hussin counters with a takedown into side control.
Reynolds wants to get back to his feet but Hussin is dominant here and he's now got Reynolds's back!
Reynolds definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
A lull in the action here.
Reynolds looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hussin controlling well, preventing Reynolds from escaping the position.
Reynolds trying to control the action but Hussin just sinks the hooks in.
Reynolds tries to roll but Hussin sticks to his back. #T3#
Hussin lands shots from the back.
Reynolds trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hussin. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Reynolds knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hussin on the ground.
Hussin struggling to keep hold of the position.
Reynolds is really stuck here.
Hussin is working the ground and pound. Can Reynolds escape?
Hussin is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Hussin throwing damaging strikes from the back! Reynolds could be in trouble here!
Hussin is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Hussin gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Hussin gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Hussin apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Reynolds shoots in and drives through. Hussin sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##CL2#
Hussin closes the distance and clinches.
Hussin gets underhooks to prevent Reynolds's takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Reynolds wants a takedown but no success here.
Hussin tries to work over Reynolds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reynolds with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Reynolds breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anwar Hussin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anwar Hussin's cut.
That's time! Reynolds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Reynolds looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hussin is fending him off so far but Reynolds persists. Nope, Hussin circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Reynolds rushes Hussin and presses him up against the cage.
Hussin has Reynolds pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reynolds manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reynolds is looking to take this one to the mat.
Reynolds taking a breather.
Reynolds stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Reynolds. #T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Reynolds tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reynolds tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hussin smiles and moves away.
Reynolds with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Hussin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds trying to control here.
Reynolds wants to control the action here but instead Hussin manages to pass to full mount! #T2#
Reynolds is wriggling around trying to escape.
Reynolds is working hard here to advance position.
Reynolds tries to hold on but Hussin postures up.
Reynolds is trying desperately to improve position.
Hussin lands a heavy elbow.
Hussin tries to control but Reynolds wriggling away.
Reynolds is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #T3#
Hussin lands with some strikes.
Reynolds is squirming around, avoiding Hussin's attempts to control the action.
Reynolds tries to hold on but Hussin pushes him away.
Hussin scoring with strikes but Reynolds is staying in there.
Reynolds on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reynolds tries to get out of the position.
Hussin is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
Reynolds is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hussin trying to control but Reynolds is having none of it.
Hussin is breathing heavily.
Hussin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hussin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Reynolds's face.
Hussin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reynolds is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Hussin looking for a guillotine from mount but Reynolds is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anwar Hussin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anwar Hussin's cut.
That's time! Reynolds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Reynolds throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Hussin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ground and pound from Hussin.
Reynolds looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hussin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hussin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Reynolds!
Reynolds takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussin tries to control but Reynolds wriggling away.
Reynolds manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hussin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hussin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reynolds trying to control here.
Hussin is trying to control the action in half guard but Reynolds is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reynolds has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hussin is working away from the top position though.
Hussin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hussin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reynolds avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hussin. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reynolds is looking for a sweep. Hussin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hussin wants to control but Reynolds is keeping him busy.
Hussin prevents Reynolds from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reynolds tries to clinch but Hussin moves away #TD2#
and Hussin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Reynolds controls Hussin momentarily but Hussin frees himself.
Hussin tries to free his leg and advance position but Reynolds is retaining full guard.
Hussin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reynolds looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Hussin working some strikes from top position.
Reynolds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reynolds trying to control the position here.
Hussin wants to pass the guard but Reynolds is keeping the position.
Reynolds striking off his back but it's not causing Hussin any problems. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Reynolds rushes Hussin and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Reynolds fails to pull guard.
Reynolds scores with a shoulder strike.
Reynolds prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reynolds working hard to break the clinch.
Stanley Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hussin can't get the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anwar Hussin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hussin 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: CDM Round 10
Date: Dec 19, 2023

#R1#
Hussin takes one on the button.
Nichols looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hussin is breathing heavily.
Hussin looks to clinch
and Nichols counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Nichols feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hussin sprawling to the canvas! Hussin rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nichols finish him?! #ROC2#Hussin is rocked!
Nichols throws an uppercut from hell that sends Hussin clean off his feet! He's out cold! Nichols stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Nichols!

Event: CDM Round 9
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Antukis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hussin. That did some damage!
Antukis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Hussin moves into range and clinches up with Antukis.
Antukis lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD#
Hussin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hussin is standing up over Antukis. Antukis looks to escape but Hussin dives into side control. #REVB##SUB#
Hussin tries for a kimura but Antukis is defending well.
Hussin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Antukis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Antukis avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hussin. #T1#
Hussin working away.
Hussin throws an elbow but Antukis slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hussin working the ground and pound.
Hussin controlling the position from side mount.
An elbow from Hussin crashes against the mat.
Antukis tries to buck Hussin off but Hussin is having none of it.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Antukis dodges the ground and pound from Hussin.
Antukis trying to control but Hussin flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Antukis showing good submission defense here.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hussin. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Hussin connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Antukis to escape the position.
Antukis is taking damage to the body and head.
Can Antukis hold on?! Hussin is landing more strikes to his hapless foe. #T3#
Antukis takes a big shot to the side of the head. #SUB#
Antukis is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hussin gets his way!
Hussin is landing with strikes. Antukis can't take much more of this.
Antukis is trapped and Hussin is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T4#
Hussin softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Antukis is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hussin.
Hussin has Antukis flattened out and is raining down punches.
Antukis avoids the strikes from Hussin.
Hussin is working the ground and pound. Can Antukis escape?
Hussin really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Antukis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anwar Hussin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Antukis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hussin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Antukis throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Hussin counters by clinching up.
Hussin blocks a body shot from Antukis. #BC2#
Antukis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hussin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Antukis can do to turn this around?
Hussin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Antukis.
Hussin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Antukis cracks Hussin with a good jab.#CUT2#It looks like Anwar Hussin has been cut.
Hussin needs to keep his hands up - Antukis had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Hussin gets a clinch.
Antukis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antukis scores with a shoulder strike.
Antukis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hussin or not.
Antukis tries a body shot but Hussin blocks it. #T1#
Antukis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Antukis tries to work over Hussin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Antukis manages to break the clinch.
Jokubas Antukis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antukis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Antukis finds it's target.
Hussin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab from Antukis.
Jab by Antukis.#ROC2#Hussin is rocked!
Antukis throws a leg kick #TD#
and Hussin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Antukis!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Antukis is trying to improve his position.
Antukis tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hussin presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T2#
Hussin content just to control the position here.
Hussin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hussin controlling the position easily from mount.
Hussin is landing with some decent strikes but Antukis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hussin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
The referee warns Antukis that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hussin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hussin lands a big elbow.
Hussin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Antukis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Antukis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hussin breaks from Antukis's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hussin lands with some strikes.
Hussin raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Antukis is looking to improve his position but Hussin isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! Hussin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Antukis tries to reverse the position but Hussin maintains control.
Hussin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hussin with shots to the head and body - Antukis looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hussin punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hussin 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.
Hussin with shots to the head and body - Antukis looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anwar Hussin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anwar Hussin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Antukis misses.
Jokubas Antukis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antukis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Hussin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Antukis's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Antukis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hussin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hussin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Antukis for as long as he can get away with.
Hussin throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussin throwing strikes from guard but Antukis blocks nicely.
Hussin works over Antukis with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hussin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Antukis wants to hit a sweep here but Hussin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Antukis there!
Antukis wants to hold on but Hussin pushes him away.
Hussin landing strikes from the mount and Antukis is in trouble!
Hussin prevents Antukis from getting the reversal.
Hussin with a couple of short strikes.
Hussin scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T2#
Hussin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hussin raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hussin prevents Antukis from getting the reversal.
Antukis is bucking up trying to escape but Hussin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Hussin looking to isolate an arm here. Antukis doesn't see it coming and as Hussin extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Hussin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anwar Hussin!
Anwar Hussin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CDM Round 8
Date: Dec 15, 2023

#R1#
Fister throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
so Hussin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fister looks winded!#SUB#
Hussin 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.
Hussin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hussin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hussin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fister for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fister looking for subs off his back but Hussin has passed one foot through into half guard. #T1#
Hussin is taking a breather. Fister says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hussin working the head and body with strikes.
Fister taking some punishment here, with Hussin in his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fister is looking to improve his position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hussin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fister looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hussin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hussin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fister can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The referee warns Fister that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fister is bucking up trying to escape but Hussin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hussin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fister?
Hussin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hussin controlling from mount.
Hussin is landing with some decent strikes but Fister is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Hussin lands a big elbow.
Hussin lands a heavy elbow.
Hussin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fister?
Hussin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fister hang on?#ROC#Fister is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Hussin.
Fister is still in real trouble! Can Hussin finish him?
Hussin cracks Fister with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anwar Hussin!
Our winner, Anwar Hussin, 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: CMD Round 7
Date: Dec 13, 2023

#R1#
Hussin misses with a hook. Hunter ducked under it nicely.
Hussin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hussin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hunter.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Hussin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hussin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hunter fails to pull guard.
Anwar Hussin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Hunter.
Hunter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hussin smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter dives in and grabs Hussin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hussin pushes down on Hunter's head and hops out.
Hunter has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hunter wants to clinch#TD#
so Hussin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hussin distracts Hunter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Hussin wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Hussin connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Hunter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hussin defends well.
Hunter trying to keep a closed guard but Hussin is proving a slippery customer.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Hussin from controlling successfully.
Hunter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hussin is one step ahead there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hunter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hussin lands a couple of elbows.
Hussin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter is looking to sweep but instead, Hussin has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter wants to get back to full guard.
Hussin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hussin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hussin wants to pass the guard but Hunter is defending well.
Hussin is trying to control the action in half guard but Hunter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hunter trying to hold on to Hussin's head to control him but Hussin postures up. #T3#
Hussin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hunter is looking for a sweep. Hussin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hussin is nestled in close to Hunter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hussin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hunter is staying active underneath Hussin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hunter is trying to control but can't.
Hussin is trying to control. Hunter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Hussin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hunter manages to get to full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Hunter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hussin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hunter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hussin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunter is trying to control the position but Hussin postures up.
Hussin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anwar Hussin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hunter fails with the takedown#CL#
and Hussin counters by moving into the clinch.
Hussin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunter can do to turn this around?
Hunter is trying to pull guard but Hussin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hussin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anwar Hussin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Hunter.
Hunter jumps guard but Hussin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hunter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hunter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hunter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hussin walks away with a smile on his face. Hunter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussin leaves Hunter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hunter has a takedown stuffed.
Hussin attempts a counter takedown but Hunter avoids it well and moves away.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
Hussin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hunter.
Hussin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Hunter with a poor takedown #TD#
and Hussin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hussin sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Hunter looking for a guillotine here but Hussin defends easily.
Hussin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Anwar Hussin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hussin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hussin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hussin landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Hunter working a defensive guard but Hussin passes into half guard.
Hussin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunter keeps working.
Hunter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hussin works over Hunter with some ground and pound from guard.
Hussin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hussin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hussin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hunter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
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!
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Hussin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Hussin trying to control the position.
Hunter preventing the sweep.
Hunter trying to control but Hussin is working from the bottom.
Hunter stopping the sweep attempt from Hussin.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Hussin keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hussin looking to control. #SUB#
Hussin looking for a guillotine here but Hunter defends easily.
Hussin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hussin tries to get out of the position.
Hussin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hussin postures up and lands a big shot to Hunter's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hussin wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Hussin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anwar Hussin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Hussin. No joy for Hunter on that attempt.
Hunter tries for a takedown but Hussin circles away easily#TD#
and Hussin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hussin controlling the pace.
Hunter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hussin wants to take a breather but Hunter is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hunter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hussin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hussin's back!
Hunter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hussin rolls, trying to escape but Hunter keeps control of the position. #T1#
Hussin prevents Hunter from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Hunter has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hunter doesn't have the hooks in and Hussin manages to turn into his guard.
Hussin preventing the sweep.
Hussin trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Hunter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hussin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hussin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Hunter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hussin distracts Hunter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hunter has Hussin pulled in close to control his posture.
Hussin works over Hunter with some ground and pound from guard.
Hunter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hussin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunter is one step ahead there. #T3#
Hussin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunter manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Hunter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hussin defends well.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Hussin from controlling successfully.
Hunter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hussin is one step ahead there.
Hussin distracts Hunter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4##SUB2#
Hunter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hussin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hussin working some strikes from top position.
Hunter looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunter, not yet.
Hussin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hussin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hussin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunter wants to sweep but no luck.
Gordon Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Hussin from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anwar Hussin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hussin 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CDM Round 6
Date: Dec 11, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Oliviera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Hussin won't allow it.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hussin smiles and moves away.
Oliviera tries to clinch but Hussin moves away #TD#
and Hussin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oliviera won't be happy with that.
What's Oliviera going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Oliviera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hussin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hussin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oliviera on the ground.
Hussin trying to control the position but Oliviera is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliviera wants to control but Hussin postures up.
Hussin trying to control the position but Oliviera is working away. #T1#
Hussin is chipping away with strikes.
Oliviera is looking to regain half guard here but Hussin keeps moving and retains side control.
Oliviera is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Oliviera wants to control but Hussin postures up.
Oliviera tries to improve position but can't.
Hussin lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
Hussin looks up at the clock and then as Oliviera takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hussin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hussin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliviera keeps working.
Hussin working the body and head with strikes.
Oliviera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hussin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Oliviera trying to control here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Oliviera is trying to get back to full guard.
Hussin is thwarting Oliviera's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Oliviera is looking for a sweep. Hussin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oliviera wants to control but Hussin is keeping busy.
Oliviera tries to roll over but Hussin keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Oliviera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hussin trying to control the action but Oliviera is working from the bottom.
Oliviera won't allow Hussin to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oliviera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oliviera wants to clinch up but Hussin keeps it at a distance.
Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch but Hussin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hussin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Oliviera manages to circle out of the way.
Hussin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hussin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hussin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Hussin misses the target.
Oliviera wants to clinch up but Hussin keeps it at a distance.
Santino Oliviera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliviera moves in looking to clinch but Hussin pushes him off.#CL#
Hussin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Hussin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Anwar Hussin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Oliviera.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hussin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hussin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oliviera jumps guard but Hussin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anwar Hussin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Oliviera tries to clinch there but Hussin circles away. #CL2#
Oliviera has Hussin up against the cage in a clinch.
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Hussin 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 Hussin walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anwar Hussin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Oliviera.#CL2#
Oliviera rushes Hussin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hussin just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hussin. #TD2#
Oliviera pulls guard. #SUB2#
Oliviera looking for a guillotine here but Hussin defends easily.
Hussin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oliviera's head.#T1##SUB2#
Oliviera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hussin defends it easily.#SUB2#
Oliviera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hussin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hussin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oliviera looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliviera, not yet.
Hussin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oliviera's head.
Hussin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Oliviera looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliviera, not yet. #SUB2#
Oliviera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hussin working some strikes from top 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?
Hussin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Oliviera has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hussin 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.
Hussin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliviera can do to turn this around?
Oliviera is trying to control Hussin's posture but Hussin avoids it.
Oliviera gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Oliviera is not content to let Hussin control the position.
Oliviera is trying to control but can't.
Oliviera is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hussin jumps into side control!
Oliviera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hussin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hussin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Oliviera trying to control but Hussin postures up.
Oliviera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hussin is looking to take a break and control but Oliviera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Oliviera actively working from the bottom here.
Hussin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliviera keeps working.
Oliviera tries to get to full guard but Hussin has control of the leg.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliviera is looking to control Hussin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oliviera avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santino Oliviera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Oliviera tries to clinch there but Hussin circles away.
Hussin throwing a counter right hand but Oliviera manages to avoid it.
Oliviera tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
so Hussin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Oliviera is trying to keep Hussin in close.
Hussin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Oliviera working for a triangle but Hussin defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussin cracks Oliviera with a solid left hand.#T1##SUB2#
Hussin is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Oliviera has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hussin is looking to defend but Oliviera has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hussin! Oliviera pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hussin taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Santino Oliviera!
After winning the bout, Santino Oliviera thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CDM Round 5
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Cabral with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Hussin counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Cabral is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hussin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cabral to the mat. Cabral regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hussin wants to control from the top but Cabral keeps moving.
Hussin preventing the sweep.
Cabral not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cabral might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hussin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hussin is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cabral has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hussin is looking to defend but Cabral has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hussin! Cabral pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hussin taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bernardo Cabral!

Event: CDM Round 4
Date: Dec 07, 2023

#R1#
Kieliszkowski fails with the takedown#TD#
and Hussin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kieliszkowski won't be happy with that.
Hussin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kieliszkowski struggling a bit here.
Hussin trying to control the action but Kieliszkowski is working from the bottom.
Hussin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hussin scores with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kieliszkowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Hussin working away.#T1#
Kieliszkowski is looking for a sweep.
Kieliszkowski wants to control but Hussin postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kieliszkowski throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Hussin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kieliszkowski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hussin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Kieliszkowski looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hussin pushes past his half guard into mount!
Hussin with shots to the head and body - Kieliszkowski looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hussin looking to finish Kieliszkowski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kieliszkowski!
Kieliszkowski is looking to improve his position but Hussin isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Kieliszkowski 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kieliszkowski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hussin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hussin unloading with bombs!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kieliszkowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kieliszkowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Kieliszkowski is still trying to improve position.
Kieliszkowski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kieliszkowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Hussin has wrist control.
Kieliszkowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kieliszkowski landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hussin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kieliszkowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Kieliszkowski trying to control but Hussin is working from the bottom.
Kieliszkowski passes Hussin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hussin taking some punishment here, with Kieliszkowski in his half guard.
Hussin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kieliszkowski is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kieliszkowski is looking to stall here but Hussin recovers full guard.
Kieliszkowski with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anwar Hussin 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#
Kieliszkowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hussin swivels and escapes.
Kieliszkowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Hussin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kieliszkowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hussin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kieliszkowski shoots in and drives through. Hussin sprawls well.
Hussin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Anwar Hussin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateusz Kieliszkowski.
Kieliszkowski with a poor takedown #CL#
and Hussin counters by clinching up.
Hussin lands a hook that snaps the head of Kieliszkowski backwards.
Nice body punch from Hussin - that landed with a thud.
Kieliszkowski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hussin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kieliszkowski tries to circle away but Hussin has him pinned against the cage.
Kieliszkowski is breathing heavily.#T1#
Kieliszkowski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hussin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kieliszkowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hussin circles away.
Kieliszkowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hussin counters with a straight right hand.
Kieliszkowski has a takedown stuffed.
Hussin attempts a counter takedown but Kieliszkowski avoids it well and moves away.
Hussin slaps away a takedown attempt from Kieliszkowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hussin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Hussin moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Kieliszkowski jumps guard but Hussin stands there with Kieliszkowski around his waist. Kieliszkowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kieliszkowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hussin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kieliszkowski with a poor takedown #CL#
and Hussin moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Hussin. #TD#
Hussin has picked Kieliszkowski up - he's going for a ride! Hussin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hussin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kieliszkowski is looking to control Hussin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kieliszkowski avoid being mounted?#T3#
Hussin prevents Kieliszkowski from improving his position.
Hussin is looking to take a break and control but Kieliszkowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kieliszkowski landing strikes from the bottom.
Hussin trying to control from half guard but Kieliszkowski is working away.
Hussin is thwarting Kieliszkowski's attempts to control the position.
Kieliszkowski is pressing down on Hussin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hussin trying to control but Kieliszkowski is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hussin scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Kieliszkowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hussin defends well.
Kieliszkowski tries to strike from the bottom.
Kieliszkowski will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hussin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kieliszkowski's head.
Kieliszkowski is trying to control the position but Hussin postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hussin looking to pass the guard.
Hussin works over Kieliszkowski with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anwar Hussin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kieliszkowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hussin circles away.#TD#
Hussin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kieliszkowski is looking for a sweep.
Hussin working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Kieliszkowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hussin working the ground and pound.
Hussin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kieliszkowski can do to turn this around?
Hussin trying to control the position but Kieliszkowski is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kieliszkowski manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kieliszkowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hussin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kieliszkowski on the ground.#SUB2#
Kieliszkowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Hussin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hussin passes into side control, despite Kieliszkowski's attempt to control the position.
Hussin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Anwar Hussin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hussin lands a few punches from side control.
Kieliszkowski is looking to reverse the position.
Hussin is putting a hurting on Kieliszkowski here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Hussin is looking to take a break and control but Kieliszkowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hussin is really struggling to control Kieliszkowski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kieliszkowski tries to bench press Hussin off him but Hussin keeps the position.
A control attempt from Kieliszkowski but he's now mounted!
Kieliszkowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Hussin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hussin lands with some strikes.
Hussin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kieliszkowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kieliszkowski taking shots to the head.
Kieliszkowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Hussin has a good base and remains in mount.
Kieliszkowski keeps trying to improve his position.
Hussin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kieliszkowski is squirming around, avoiding Hussin's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Hussin with good strikes from the mount here!
Kieliszkowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hussin raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kieliszkowski sneaks a leg under to get 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!
Hussin drops an elbow to the side of Kieliszkowski's head.
Hussin working Kieliszkowski over with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hussin working over Kieliszkowski with some ground and pound. Kieliszkowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hussin is stalling here. Kieliszkowski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hussin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kieliszkowski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mateusz Kieliszkowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Kieliszkowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hussin, who protects the arm well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anwar Hussin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hussin 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CMD Round 3
Date: Dec 05, 2023

#R1#
Torso lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Anwar Hussin has been cut.
Torso looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hussin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hussin walks into a stiff left hand from Torso.
Torso is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Torso rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Hussin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Torso!
Hussin working away.
Hussin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sloppy strikes there by Hussin.
Hussin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hussin scores with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hussin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Torso is trying to control Hussin's posture but Hussin avoids it.
Hussin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T1#
The ground and pound from Hussin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Torso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hussin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hussin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hussin lands some shots froms side control.
Torso managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hussin.
Hussin trying to control the action but Torso is working from the bottom.
Torso tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Torso is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hussin tries to score with some ground and pound. Torso controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Torso parries the strikes from Hussin easily there. Hussin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Torso to escape.
Torso parries the strikes from Hussin easily there. Hussin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Torso to escape.
Hussin scoring with punches from side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Torso is right now.
Hussin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Hussin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hussin lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Hussin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hussin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hussin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Torso is avoiding damage well.
Hussin in side control, throwing shots but Torso defends.
Torso dodges the ground and pound from Hussin.
Hussin working the ground and pound.
Hussin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torso parries the strikes from Hussin easily there. Hussin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Torso to escape.
Hussin controls the position.
Torso really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hussin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hussin trying to control the action but Torso is working from the bottom. #T4#
An elbow from Hussin crashes against the mat.
Torso can't do much from the bottom here.
Torso dodges the ground and pound from Hussin.
Hussin is looking to take a break and control but Torso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Torso ducks under a wild hook from Hussin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torso misses with a straight left.
Torso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hussin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Torso loads up on a big right hand but Hussin slips the punch.
Hussin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anwar Hussin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anwar Hussin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hussin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hussin walks into a stiff left hand from Torso.
Torso misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Hussin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hussin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Torso is looking for a sweep. Hussin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hussin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hussin connects with a nice short shot to Torso's temple.
Hussin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hussin not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Hussin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Anwar Hussin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hussin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Torso is staying active underneath Hussin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hussin thows a huge punch but Torso dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torso keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Torso is refusing to be controlled, as Hussin sits in half guard.
Torso avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hussin.
Hussin wants to control but Torso is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hussin defending well as Torso loads up on a big left hand.
Hussin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Torso.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Torso misses with an uppercut. Hussin saw that one coming.
Hussin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Torso fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hussin on the side of the head.
Torso throws a lazy right hand but Hussin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hussin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Torso sprawls and moves away.
Torso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hussin.
Hussin needs to keep his hands up - Torso had a free shot at his head there.
Torso misses the jab.
Hussin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Torso thuds a left hand into Hussin's body.
Torso is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Torso misses with a hook. Hussin ducked under it nicely.
Hussin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Torso sprawls and moves away.
Torso throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Hussin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hussin.
A short left from Torso.
Torso is trying to maintain a safe position but Hussin gets an underhook and turns Torso into the cage.#T3##BC2#
Torso breaks the clinch.
Torso swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Hussin counters by moving into the clinch.
Hussin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Torso fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hussin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hussin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torso.
Torso misses with a straight right.
Hussin feinted with a counter takedown.
Mr Torso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Torso shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hussin eats them both and turns towards Torso to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hussin takes one to the side of the head.
Torso swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Hussin counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torso looking to control.
Hussin lands a couple of digs.
Hussin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hussin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hussin throwing strikes from guard but Torso blocks nicely.
Hussin cracks Torso with a solid left hand.
Torso utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hussin throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Torso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anwar Hussin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Torso misses with a straight left.
Hussin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hussin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mr Torso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torso digs a good hook to Hussin's body.
Hussin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Torso lands a jab to Hussin's midsection.
Torso throws a lazy right hand but Hussin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hussin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hussin defending well as Torso loads up on a big left hand.
Hussin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Torso throws a hook to the side of Hussin's head but Hussin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torso looks to land a right hand but Hussin moved out of range.
Torso connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Torso throws a hook but Hussin blocks it.
Hussin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torso throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Hussin counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Torso parries the strikes from Hussin easily there. Hussin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Torso to escape.
Hussin working the ground and pound.
Hussin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torso keeps working.
Hussin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Torso is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
An elbow from Hussin crashes against the mat.
Hussin working the ground and pound.
Hussin lands an elbow.
Hussin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hussin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2#
Torso is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hussin scoring with punches from side control.
Torso is trying to improve his position.
Hussin landing strikes.
Torso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hussin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hussin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
An elbow from Hussin crashes against the mat.
Torso defending against the ground and pound.
Hussin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Torso!
Hussin punching from mount but Torso doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hussin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hussin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hussin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Torso because Hussin loaded up on that one.
Torso takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hussin throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T4#
Hussin sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hussin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Torso hang on?
Hussin 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.
Torso wants to hold on but Hussin pushes him away.
Hussin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Torso's face.
Hussin lands a couple of good shots and Torso has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hussin is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Hussin gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Hussin gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Hussin apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Torso throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Hussin moves into the clinch.
Torso wants to break free but Hussin has control. #BC2#
Torso breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anwar Hussin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hussin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: CDM Round 2
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Doomwood misses with a body shot.
Doomwood scores with the left hand. Hussin knows he should have avoided that one.
Doomwood looks winded!
Doomwood connects with a body shot that sends Hussin's belly button to the back.
Donk. Doomwood catches Hussin right on the button with a cross.
Doomwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doomwood lands a jab to Hussin's midsection.
Doomwood missing with a left hand there. Hussin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomwood scores with a body shot.
Doomwood misses with a straight right.
Hussin tries to counter with a takedown but Doomwood is quick to defend against it.
Doomwood lands a right hook to the body.
Doomwood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Doomwood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Doomwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hussin manages to avoid it.
Hussin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Doomwood sprawls and moves away.
A big left from Doomwood misses.
Hussin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Doomwood manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Doomwood has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Doomwood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hussin wants a takedown.
Doomwood working aggressively here.
Hussin is trying to drag Doomwood to the mat but Doomwood just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Doomwood throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Doomwood breaks from the clinch.
Hussin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hussin blocks a jab.
A jab from Doomwood does it's job there.
Doomwood punishes Hussin's body with a nice straight punch.
Doomwood keeps the fight on the outside.
Doomwood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hussin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Doomwood manages to circle out of the way.
Doomwood lands the left hand.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hussin is defended easily by Doomwood.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anwar Hussin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hussin moves out of range of the strikes.
Hussin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hussin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doomwood.
Hussin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Doomwood lands with a cross.
Hussin avoids the body shot from Doomwood.
An attempted straight right counter from Hussin misses the target.
Doomwood throws a jab when Hussin was well out of range.
Hussin feinted with a counter takedown.
Doomwood misses with a straight right.
Hussin tries to clinch up but Doomwood circles away and keeps his distance.#T4##CL#
Hussin drives through and clinches with Doomwood against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Doomwood fails to land. #BC2#
Doomwood breaks from the clinch.
Doomwood misses with a wild body shot.
Hussin feinted with a counter takedown.
Doomwood lands a slapping body shot.
Doomwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hussin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Hussin has managed to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hussin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Doomwood misses with the head strike. #TD#
Hussin pulls guard successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tarquin Doomwood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anwar Hussin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Doomwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hussin ducks under a wild hook from Doomwood.
Doomwood misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Hussin moves into the clinch.
Doomwood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hussin.#TD#
Hussin pulls guard effortlessly.
Hussin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomwood controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doomwood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hussin is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Doomwood throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hussin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Doomwood tries to free his leg and advance position but Hussin is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hussin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Doomwood sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hussin is looking to clinch. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Doomwood lands a slapping body shot.
Tarquin Doomwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Doomwood lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hussin at a distance.
Doomwood misses the jab.
Hussin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Doomwood throws the left hand but Hussin avoids the punch easily.
Hussin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Doomwood manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Hussin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Doomwood was covering up waiting for the punch and Hussin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hussin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hussin landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Hussin stands up over Doomwood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hussin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hussin 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.
Doomwood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hussin trying to control the position from guard on top but Doomwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hussin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hussin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Doomwood has momentary wrist control but Hussin slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doomwood can't keep his opponent in guard - Hussin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hussin wants to control but Doomwood is keeping him busy. #T4#
Doomwood taking some punishment here, with Hussin in his half guard.
Doomwood wants to get back to full guard.
Hussin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hussin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hussin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hussin winds up and cracks Doomwood with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Doomwood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hussin.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doomwood wants to control but Hussin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've been informed that Doomwood has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hussin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doomwood keeps working.
Doomwood is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anwar Hussin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anwar Hussin'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Doomwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hussin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Doomwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussin is just out of range.
Jab by Doomwood.
Hussin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doomwood.
Hussin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Hussin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Doomwood's guard.
Doomwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hussin trying to control but Doomwood is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussin stands up over Doomwood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hussin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Doomwood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hussin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Hussin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Doomwood's head.
Hussin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hussin won't allow Doomwood to sweep him here.
Hussin cracks Doomwood with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hussin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Doomwood's head.
Hussin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hussin is in close to Doomwood's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hussin scoring with some ground and pound.
Doomwood trying to control the position.
Hussin connects with a couple of short punches.
Hussin landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Hussin trying to control but Doomwood is working from the bottom.
Doomwood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hussin is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Doomwood misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Hussin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hussin prevents a body shot from Doomwood.
Hussin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Doomwood gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Still in the clinch, Doomwood scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3##BC2#
Doomwood manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Hussin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hussin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Doomwood is staying active underneath Hussin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Doomwood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hussin trying to control the action but Doomwood is working from the bottom.
Hussin not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Doomwood is trying to get back to full guard.
Doomwood has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hussin is working away from the top position though.
Anwar Hussin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hussin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Doomwood taking some punishment here, with Hussin in his half guard.
Doomwood is looking for a sweep. Hussin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Doomwood tries to kick Hussin off but Hussin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Doomwood is in trouble now - Hussin has advanced to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hussin lands a couple of good shots and Doomwood has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hussin. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!

And that's the end of the fight!
Anwar Hussin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hussin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anwar Hussin!
A relieved looking Anwar Hussin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Tarquin Doomwood had this to say: 'Big No!'.

Event: CDM Round 1
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nice straight punches there by Faroshev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Faroshev.#CUT2#It looks like Anwar Hussin has been cut.
Hussin misses with a hook.
Faroshev missing with a left hand there. Hussin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hussin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Faroshev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faroshev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hussin.
A little jabbing left from Faroshev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hussin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faroshev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Faroshev throws out a counter right but Hussin avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Faroshev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Faroshev.#KD2#
Faroshev cracks Hussin with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Faroshev has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hussin to stand back up!#ROC2#Hussin is rocked!
Hussin is looking to clinch but Faroshev is avoiding it.
Hussin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faroshev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Faroshev looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2##CL#
Hussin rushes Faroshev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faroshev misses with an elbow strike. #TD2#
Hussin is fighting off a takedown attempt but Faroshev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hussin to the mat. Hussin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hussin keeping moving, preventing Faroshev from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hussin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Faroshev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Faroshev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hussin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Faroshev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hussin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Faroshev looking to sit in guard and control but Hussin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Faroshev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hussin is one step ahead there.
Faroshev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Faroshev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hussin slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Faroshev.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hussin connects with a nice short shot to Faroshev's temple.
Faroshev tries to roll over but Hussin keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hussin lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Hussin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Faroshev trying to control from the bottom.
Hussin controlling the action here.
Hussin working Faroshev over with strikes.
Hussin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hussin 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.
Hussin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Faroshev wants to control the action here but instead Hussin manages to pass to full mount!
Hussin lands a big shot there that rocks Faroshev but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Daroshev Faroshev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anwar Hussin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Faroshev keeps the fight on the outside.
Faroshev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hussin moves forwards but Faroshev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Daroshev Faroshev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Faroshev jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Hussin gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faroshev presses Hussin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD2#
Faroshev pulls guard. #T1#
Faroshev wants to stand up but Hussin is controlling him.
Hussin throws a big elbow that misses.
Hussin won't allow Faroshev to sweep him here.
Hussin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hussin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hussin trying to control but Faroshev is working from the bottom.
Faroshev is trying to keep Hussin in close.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hussin staying out of range there.
Hussin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Faroshev gets tackled into the cage by Hussin. Hussin maintains the clinch.
Faroshev stalling against the cage. #TD2#
Faroshev gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hussin regains guard.
Hussin is pulling down on Faroshev's head to control his posture.
Hussin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Faroshev manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Hussin content to stall in guard here.
Hussin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Faroshev looking for a sweep. Not yet Faroshev, not yet.
Hussin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hussin is looking to work some ground and pound but Faroshev has wrist control.
Faroshev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hussin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Faroshev keeping moving, preventing Hussin from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Faroshev working for a triangle but Hussin defends it easily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Faroshev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Faroshev looking for subs off his back but Hussin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hussin winds up and cracks Faroshev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Hussin.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hussin connects with a nice short shot to Faroshev's temple.
Faroshev taking some punishment here, with Hussin in his half guard.
Hussin drops an elbow to the side of Faroshev's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anwar Hussin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anwar Hussin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Hussin instigates a clinch.
Faroshev missing with knees to the body.
Faroshev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Faroshev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hussin.
Faroshev wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Faroshev has clasped his hands together around Hussin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hussin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Faroshev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Hussin is pressing down on Faroshev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Faroshev wants to stand but Hussin is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Hussin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Faroshev trying to control but Hussin is working from the bottom.
Anwar Hussin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB#
Hussin looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Faroshev is defending well. Hussin quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Faroshev has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hussin celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anwar Hussin!

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