Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: EFL 2: Double Main Event
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1##TD#
Melps dives in and scores a takedown into Ma's guard.
Melps distracts Ma with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Melps wants to control from the top but Ma keeps moving.
Melps passes Ma's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ma is staying active underneath Melps, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Melps with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Melps. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Melps is working for a kimura but Ma is defending it quite comfortably.
Melps trying to control the action but Ma is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melps keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Melps working Ma over with strikes.
Melps thows a huge punch but Ma dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Melps is trying for a kimura here. Ma looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Melps wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phichael Melps!

Event: EFL 2: Double Main Event
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Backson connects with a looping right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Backson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Backson.
Tennyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Backson moves away.
It looked like Backson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Backson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tennyson walks into a straight right hand from Backson.
Backson lands a nice shot that snaps Tennyson's head back.
Backson throws a right hand that Tennyson ducks under and follows up with a left that Tennyson also avoids with ease.
Backson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Backson moves out of range as Tennyson strikes.
Backson thuds his right hand into Tennyson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Backson connects with a nice looking jab.
Tennyson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tennyson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Backson at a distance.
Tennyson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Backson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Backson forces Tennyson back against the cage and clinches.
Backson lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Tennyson gets control of Backson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tennyson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Tennyson keeping moving, preventing Backson from controlling successfully.
Backson tries to stand but Tennyson is controlling from the bottom.
Tennyson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Backson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tennyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tennyson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tennyson keeping moving, preventing Backson from controlling successfully.
Backson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tennyson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Backson closes the distance and pushes Tennyson back into the cage.
Backson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Backson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tennyson backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Backson.
Tennyson takes a shot to the head.
Backson scores with a shot to the side of Tennyson's head.
Backson lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Backson.
The referee is keeping an eye on Backson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tennyson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Backson to keep the fight standing.
Tennyson is looking to break free of the clinch but Backson has double underhooks. #BC#
Backson manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Backson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tennyson, pushing him back against the cage.
Backson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tennyson up against the cage.#BC#
Backson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Backson works the jab nicely.
Backson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Tennyson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Backson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tennyson off and has taken his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Backson controlling the positon.
Backson missing with strikes from the back.
Backson not allowing Tennyson to control his hands.
Backson throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Backson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Tennyson covering up well under a series of strikes from Backson. #T4#
Tennyson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Backson.
Tennyson wants to escape the position.
Tennyson is trying to get back to his feet but Backson has full control of the position and if anything, Tennyson has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Backson working for the choke. #SUB#
Backson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Backson is looking to control Tennyson but Tennyson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jo Backson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tennyson ducks right into an uppercut from Backson.
Backson lands a nice shot that snaps Tennyson's head back.
Tennyson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Backson.
Tennyson shoots in and drives through. Backson sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Tennyson.
Tennyson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tennyson takes one to the chin there.
Backson lands a jab to the head.
A jab lands there for Backson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backson fails to land with a series of punches.
Backson tests Tennyson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tennyson walks into a straight right hand from Backson.
Backson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Backson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tennyson can do to turn this around?
Backson moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Backson. That's going to slow Tennyson down.
Backson scores with a three punch combo!
A jab from Backson misses.
Backson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tennyson defending well as Backson loads up on a big left hand.
Tennyson tries to clinch but Backson moves out of range. #CL#
Backson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tennyson looking to stall.
Backson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Backson taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Backson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Backson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Backson tries to bum rush Tennyson with a series of wild strikes but Tennyson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tennyson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Backson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tennyson at a distance.
Backson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
A left and a right from Backson both land. Nice combination.
Backson throws a shot from downtown. Tennyson moves away and avoids it.
Tennyson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Backson lands with an uppercut that bounces Tennyson off the cage and back into range.
Backson lands a jab-cross combination.
Tennyson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Backson to counter with a crisp jab.
Tennyson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Backson lands an overhand right.
Jo Backson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Backson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tennyson eats them both and turns towards Backson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tennyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Backson manages to avoid it.
Backson lands a head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Backson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jo Backson is winning the standup battle so far.
Backson scores with a three punch combo!
Backson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jo Backson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Backson lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Tennyson misses with a low kick.
Tennyson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tennyson tries to move into range but Backson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Backson cracks Tennyson with an open hand slap.
Tennyson tries to clinch but Backson is having none of it.
Backson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Backson scores with a nice right hand.
Tennyson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tennyson misses with a takedown
and Backson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tennyson is breathing heavily.
Tennyson throws a shot from downtown. Backson moves away and avoids it.
Backson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Backson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tennyson doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Backson takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
Backson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tennyson backwards. #T4#
Backson pushes Tennyson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Backson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tennyson backwards.
Tennyson misses with an elbow strike. #TD2#
Tennyson pulls guard successfully.
Backson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Backson tries to stand but Tennyson is controlling from the bottom.
Tennyson looking for a sweep. Not yet Tennyson, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Backson wants to stand but Tennyson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jo Backson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Backson lands with a hook. Tennyson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Backson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tennyson.
A punch combination from Backson misses.
The fighters circling - Backson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Backson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tennysons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Backson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Backson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tennyson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Backson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Backson with a nice cross.
Backson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Backson scores with the left hand. Tennyson knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tennyson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Backson lands with an overhand left.
Tennyson ducks under a wild hook from Backson.
Tennyson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Backson digs a good body shot into Tennyson's ribs.
A head kick misses from Tennyson.
Tennyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Backson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tennyson doesn't seem bothered though.
Tennyson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Backson.
Backson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Backson there.
Backson works the jab nicely.
Tennyson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Backson throws out a powerful jab.
Tennyson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Backson throws out the jab.
Tennyson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tennyson takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Backson.#CL#
Backson forces Tennyson back against the cage and clinches.#T2##BC#
Backson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Backson scores with a sloppy right hand. Tennyson should have avoided that one.
Backson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tennyson at a distance.
Tennyson misses with a hook. Backson ducked under it nicely.
Tennyson looks to throw the jab but Backson is out of range.
It looked like Backson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Backson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tennyson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tennyson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Backson moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Backson darts in and clinches Tennyson up against the cage.
Backson gets through Tennyson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Backson lands a left hand.
Backson pushes Tennyson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tennyson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tennyson trying to land knees to the body.
Tennyson trying to land knees to the body.
Backson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Backson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Backson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Backson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Backson lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Tennyson is rocked!
Backson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tennyson backwards.
Tennyson is still on wobbly legs! Can Backson finish him?
Backson is struggling to control the position.
Tennyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tennyson seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Backson.
Backson digs a right hand into Tennyson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tennyson's gas tank.
Tennyson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice left hand lands by Backson.
Backson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Backson breaks the clinch. #CL#
Backson rushes Tennyson and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Backson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Backson gets through Tennyson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jo Backson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Backson is pushing Tennyson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
A short uppercut from Backson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Backson.
Backson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tennyson backwards.
Backson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tennyson with a big uppercut! Tennyson tries to clinch up but Backson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tennyson to the mat! Tennyson covers up and Backson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jo Backson!

Event: HFC 50: Ilmarinen vs Holly
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Jiminez misses with a takedown
and Cruz counters with a nice leg kick.
Cruz scores with a nice right hand.
Jiminez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz.
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Jiminez ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Jiminez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jiminez shoots in but Cruz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cruz throws a front kick that sends Jiminez stumbling back into the cage.
Jiminez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cruz but Cruz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Jiminez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jiminez.
Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiminez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cruz is fending him off so far but Jiminez persists. Nope, Cruz circles away and we're back to standing.
Jiminez slips under a jab from Cruz.
Jiminez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cruz as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Jiminez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jiminez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Jiminez trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Jiminez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jiminez being controlled here momentarily.
Cruz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Jiminez from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cruz is controlling Jiminez's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jiminez trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jiminez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cruz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jiminez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cruz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jiminez doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jiminez.
Danny Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jiminez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cruz as he avoids it easily.
Jiminez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jiminez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cruz defends it nicely.#T3##KD2#
Cruz feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jiminez sprawling to the canvas! Jiminez rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cruz finish him?! #ROC2#Jiminez is rocked!
Cruz throws a hook but Jiminez blocks it.
Oh Jiminez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jiminez glances at the clock... BAM! Cruz nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Jiminez crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Jiminez is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Cruz!
Danny Cruz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 45: Patrice vs Nimjal
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Jab, jab by Graham - just one landing.
We've been hearing reports that Graham has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Graham misses with a left hand
and Bond counters with a stiff right hand.
Graham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Billy Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bond with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bond takes a swing at Graham 's ribcage but misses.
Graham misses with a hook. Bond ducked under it nicely.
Graham lands a nice shot that snaps Bond's head back.
Graham misses with a lunging right hand
and Bond counters with a thumping low kick.
Graham throws an off balance right hand
and Bond counters with a straight right hand.
Graham throws a body punch but Bond moves out of range.
Graham rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bond counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bond tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Graham is able to avoid easily.
Graham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bond was well out of range. Poor timing from Graham .
Bond throws a good cross that connects.
Graham misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Bond counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Graham is rocked!
Graham throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bond counters with a right hand to the body.
Bond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graham .
Graham pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Graham misses with a leg kick
and Bond counters with a crisp right that sends Graham to the canvas! Bond follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunner Bond!
During a confident post fight interview, Gunner Bond thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GC 461: Garcia VS McGuire
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Roger throws an overhand right that lands on McCoy's shoulder, as McCoy tries to avoid the shot.
McCoy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice combination there by McCoy.
Roger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCoy. McCoy obviously looking to wear him down.
McCoy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCoy throws out a loose jab but Roger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roger just misses with a punch to the body.
McCoy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roger misses with an uppercut.
McCoy loads up on a big right hand but Roger slips the punch.
Roger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Roger lands a glancing blow to the side of McCoy's head.
Roger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCoy.
McCoy connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roger drops his hands momentarily and McCoy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Roger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCoy avoids the body shot from Roger.
McCoy lands with a right hand.
McCoy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCoy.
Roger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCoy moves away.
Roger ducks under a wild hook from McCoy.
And Roger tries to counter it with a takedown but McCoy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCoy moves out of range of the strikes.
McCoy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Roger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Roger takes one to the side of the head.
McCoy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roger misses with a wild body shot.
McCoy is looking to counter punch.
Roger throws a body punch but McCoy moves out of range.
Roger throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Roger misses the target.
Roger walks into a left hand.
Roger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Roger.
Roger throws a body shot but no joy.
McCoy is looking to slow Roger down with leg kicks.
Good exchange - McCoy coming out on top.
Roger misses the shot to the body.
McCoy throws a leg kick but Roger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Roger misses the jab.
Roger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCoy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Roger just manages to avoid it.
Hank McCoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roger dips to his left and cracks McCoy with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roger scores with a hook to the body. McCoy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCoy is looking to land body kicks.
Roger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCoy moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
A lazy left from McCoy finds it's target.
McCoy looks to land a body kick but Roger moved away.
Roger swings for the body but McCoy moves out of range.
McCoy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roger.
Roger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCoy thuds his right hand into Roger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McCoy connects with the punch.
Roger checks a leg kick.
McCoy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of McCoy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Roger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Roger.
Jab from McCoy.
Roger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCoy can pounce on him.
Roger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCoy at a distance.
Roger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roger digs a good hook to McCoy's body.
McCoy feints and then cracks Roger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roger down.
Roger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCoy counters with an outside leg kick.
Roger staying out of range there.#T3#
Roger throws a body shot but no joy.
Roger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCoy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Roger misses with a body shot.
McCoy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McCoy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rogers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCoy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCoy misses with a looping right.
Roger avoids the head kick by McCoy.
Roger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCoy drops his hands momentarily and Roger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#McCoy is rocked!
McCoy walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles McCoy limp body while Roger jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jolly Roger!
Jolly Roger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 41: Makani vs Chai
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Makani dips to his left and cracks Chai with an uppercut!
Nice sprawl there from Chai as Makani shoots in.
Makani walks into a stiff left hand from Chai.
Chai scores with a jab.
Makani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makani. #TD#
Makani closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Makani wants to pass the guard but Chai is defending well.
Makani wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
Makani throws a strike but Chai avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Makani might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makani is in close to Chai's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makani stands up over Chai, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Makani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Makani postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Makani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makani postures up in Chai's guard and throws a big left but Chai blocks it.
Chai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Makani sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Makani wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Makani with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Makani accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chai can do anything to dispel that myth.
Makani throws a big elbow that misses.
Makani trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Makani 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.
Makani is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Makani looking to pass the guard.
Makani postures up in Chai's guard and throws a big left but Chai blocks it.
Chai is trying to keep Makani in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Makani shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chai but Chai pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Chai gets caught flat footed, as Makani shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Makani throws a big elbow that misses.
Makani missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Makani from controlling successfully.
Makani is in close to Chai's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Makani won't allow Chai to sweep him here. #T4#
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makani.
Makani throwing strikes from guard but Chai blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Makani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Makani from controlling successfully.
Makani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Makani postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makani throws a big right hand that misses.
Makani 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.

Kaimana Makani dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Makani shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Makani closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chai did well to prevent Makani getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Makani.
Makani trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makani.
Makani loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Makani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Makani trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makani stands and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chai felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Makani trying to control the position but Chai is working away.
Makani tries to score with some ground and pound. Chai controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Makani.
Makani looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Chai is avoiding damage well.
Makani looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Chai is avoiding damage well.
Makani 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.
Makani scores with a couple of short elbows.
Makani is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Makani landing a few strikes.
Chai tries to improve position but can't.
Chai takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Makani cracks Chai with a big elbow.
Makani trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Makani throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Makani misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Makani.
Makani in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Makani is trying to get an arm triangle but Chai is defending well.
Makani throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Makani grinds an elbow into Chai's temple.
Chai is looking for a sweep.
Makani throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T4#
Makani postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Makani wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Makani seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Makani connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chai some visible discomfort.
Makani misses with the ground and pound.
Makani lands a nice forearm strike.
Makani is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chai can do to turn this around?
Makani working the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makani working the ground and pound.
Chai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chai avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Makani.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaimana Makani dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Good shot there by Chai.#CUT2#It looks like Kaimana Makani has been cut.
Chai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Makani looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chai is fending him off so far but Makani persists. Nope, Chai circles away and we're back to standing.
Makani gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Makani slips a jab from Chai.#TD#
Makani gets a double leg takedown into Chai's guard.
Makani throws a big elbow that misses.
Makani throws a strike but Chai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Chai is working Makani over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Makani strikes from his own guard.
Makani seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Makani wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Makani. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Makani is on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Makani from controlling successfully.
Chai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makani.
Makani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chai controls Makani momentarily but Makani frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Makani accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Makani throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Makani lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Makani with a nice head shot there.
Makani loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makani.
Makani connects with a couple of short punches.
Makani is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Makani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Makani throws a big elbow that misses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Makani controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Makani feints and as Chai raises his hands in defense, Makani changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Makani is working Chai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Makani accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makani.
Makani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Makani distracts Chai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Makani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Makani distracts Chai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Makani loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Makani from controlling successfully.
Shahriyar Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makani is really struggling to control Chai but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Makani is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Makani working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Makani trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Makani connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makani postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Kaimana Makani!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Kaimana Makani!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Kaimana Makani!

Kaimana Makani wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Kaimana Makani thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KOP KLAY
Date: Oct 14, 2022

#R1##TD#
Heceda dives in and scores a takedown into Crispian's guard.
Heceda wants to control from the top but Crispian keeps moving.
Heceda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heceda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Heceda won't allow Crispian to sweep him here.
Heceda looking to sit in guard and control but Crispian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Crispian wants to pass the guard but Heceda is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heceda tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Heceda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crispian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crispian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Heceda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crispian is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB#
Heceda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crispian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Heceda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crispian is aware though and is defending well.
Heceda is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Crispian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Heceda throws his legs up looking for a submission but Crispian uses it to pass to side control.
Heceda tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Crispian happy to just control the position for now.
Heceda struggling a bit here.
Heceda gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Crispian is keen to just control but Heceda is a slippery customer.
Heceda is looking to improve his position.
Crispian is keen to just control but Heceda is a slippery customer.#T3#
Heceda regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crispian content to stall in guard here.
Heceda pulls Crispian in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Heceda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crispian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crispian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Heceda working a defensive guard but Crispian manages to pass into side control anyway.
Heceda is looking to reverse the position.#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.
The referee asks Crispian politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Crispian prefers to stall for the moment though.
Heceda manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Heceda controlling the action here.
Heceda trying to pass the guard but Crispian defending well.
Crispian wants to control but Heceda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heceda prevents Crispian from improving his position.
Heceda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crispian keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ajin Heceda dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Heceda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crispian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crispian stuffs the takedown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crispian, as that shot connected.
Heceda shoots in for a takedown but Crispian shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ajin Heceda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crispian feints and then cracks Heceda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heceda down. #TD#
Heceda gets a double leg takedown into Crispian's guard.
Heceda trying to control but Crispian is working from the bottom.
Heceda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crispian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heceda stands and throws Crispian's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Heceda tries to move to mount but Crispian blocks the move with his legs. #T1##SUB#
Heceda goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Crispian rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Heceda's guard! Nice work there by Crispian!
Heceda wants to sweep here but Crispian controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heceda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Heceda is stalling here. Crispian is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Heceda seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Crispian has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
Crispian working away.
Heceda tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Heceda's face as Crispian controls the position.
Heceda is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crispian remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Heceda is trying to improve his position.
Crispian happy to just control the position for now.
Heceda manages to get back to half guard.
Ajin Heceda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heceda wants to get back to full guard.
Heceda is trying to control but can't.
Heceda is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Heceda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Heceda works his way to full guard. Good work.
Heceda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crispian is one step ahead there.
Heceda seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Heceda controls Crispian momentarily but Crispian frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Heceda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crispian trying to control the position from guard on top but Heceda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Crispian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Crispian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Heceda.
Heceda checks a leg kick nicely.
Heceda swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heceda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crispian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crispian throws a shot from downtown. Heceda moves away and avoids it.
Heceda moves out of range of the leg kick from Crispian.
Crispian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Heceda tries for a takedown but Crispian circles away easily
and Crispian makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Heceda really felt that one!
Crispian cracks Heceda with an open hand slap.
Heceda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crispian makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ajin Heceda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian takes a swing at Heceda's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Heceda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Crispian did well to prevent Heceda getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heceda wants to pass the guard but Crispian is defending well.
Crispian is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Heceda trying to pass the guard but Crispian defending well. #SUB#
Heceda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Heceda is looking for a kimura here.
Heceda prevents Crispian from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Heceda wants to pass to mount but Crispian is defending the position.
Crispian tries to roll over but Heceda keeps him under control.#SUB#
Heceda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crispian sees it coming and defends easily.
Heceda is looking to take a break and control but Crispian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Heceda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Heceda controlling the pace.
Crispian is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Heceda misses with a takedown
and Crispian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crispian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #TD#
Heceda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Heceda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Crispian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Heceda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Heceda trying to control the position but Crispian is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Heceda is trying to get an arm triangle but Crispian is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Crispian really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Heceda with a poor takedown
and Crispian counters with a nice leg kick.
Crispian with a jab.
Heceda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A jab from Crispian finds it's way through Heceda's defenses.
Heceda shoots in for a takedown but Crispian shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ajin Heceda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crispian thumps Heceda with a low kick.
Heceda checks a leg kick nicely.
Crispian stuffs the takedown.
Crispian thuds his right hand into Heceda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Heceda blocks a leg kick.
Crispian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heceda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crispian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Heceda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Crispian!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crispian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Heceda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SUB#
Heceda tries for a kimura but Crispian is defending well.
Heceda tries to move into full mount but can't pass Crispian's legs.
Crispian manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Heceda is looking to improve his position.
Crispian content to control rather than advance.
Heceda is pressing down on Crispian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Heceda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crispian's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Heceda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crispian is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Heceda throws a big elbow that misses.
Crispian wants to sweep here but Heceda controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Heceda drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crispian looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crispian looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crispian! #REVB##T3#
Heceda is looking to reverse the position.
Heceda is not content to let Crispian control the position.
Heceda is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Heceda is working hard here to advance position.
Crispian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heceda keeps working.
Heceda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Heceda preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Heceda is refusing to be controlled, as Crispian sits in half guard.
Heceda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heceda tries to roll over but Crispian keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Crispian dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Crispian stuffs the takedown.
Heceda checks a low kick from Crispian.#TD#
Crispian gets caught napping as Heceda dives in and scores a takedown. Crispian manages to retain guard.
Crispian keeping moving, preventing Heceda from controlling successfully.
Heceda passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Crispian is not content to let Heceda control the position. #SUB#
Heceda is trying to get an arm triangle but Crispian is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian wants to control but Heceda postures up.#T1#
Heceda trying to control the position but Crispian is working away. #SUB#
Heceda goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Crispian rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Heceda's guard! Nice work there by Crispian! #SUB#
Heceda isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Crispian stacks Heceda on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Crispian!
Heceda tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Heceda is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Heceda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crispian pulls his head out easily.
Heceda is pressing down on Crispian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crispian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heceda wants to sweep but no luck.
Crispian trying to control but Heceda is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Heceda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crispian is aware though and is defending well.
Crispian trying to control the position from guard on top but Heceda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Crispian stopping the sweep attempt from Heceda.
Ben Crispian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Crispian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Heceda is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Heceda shoots in for a takedown but Crispian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crispian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Heceda.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ajin Heceda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Heceda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crispian as he jumps to the side.
Crispian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Heceda is defended easily by Crispian.
Heceda closes the distance and clinches up with Crispian, looking for a takedown. Heceda pushes Crispian against the cage but Crispian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ben Crispian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crispian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Heceda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crispian as he avoids it easily.
Heceda shoots in looking for a takedown. Crispian tries to sprawl out of it but Heceda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crispian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ajin Heceda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crispian jabs Heceda right on the nose. Heceda blinks but takes it well.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Crispian!
Ben Crispian is the new featherweight champion!

Event: HFC 40: Jiminez vs Saneuji
Date: Oct 09, 2022

#R1#
Saneuji fails with a takedown attempt.
Jiminez shoots for a takedown but Saneuji saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Jiminez gets a double leg takedown into Saneuji's guard.#SUB2#
Jiminez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saneuji has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jiminez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jiminez chips away with some ground and pound.
Jiminez wants to control from the top but Saneuji keeps moving. #SUB2#
Saneuji is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jiminez defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Saneuji is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jiminez trying to control but Saneuji is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Saneuji throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Jiminez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saneuji's head.
Saneuji has momentary wrist control but Jiminez slips an elbow through the middle.
Jiminez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Saneuji is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Saneuji looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jiminez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jiminez is in close to Saneuji's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Saneuji working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jiminez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jiminez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saneuji keeping moving, preventing Jiminez from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jiminez lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Jiminez wants to control from the top but Saneuji keeps moving.
Saneuji bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jiminez's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saneuji wants to control from the top but Jiminez keeps moving.
Jiminez wants to stand up but Saneuji is controlling him. #SUB2#
Saneuji drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jiminez dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Jiminez lands a couple of digs.
Jiminez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're 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!#SUB2#
Jiminez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jiminez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jiminez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saneuji on the ground.
Jiminez lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Jiminez connects with a couple of short punches.
Saneuji is trying to keep Jiminez in close.
Jiminez wants to control from the top but Saneuji keeps moving.
Jiminez distracts Saneuji with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC#Saneuji is rocked!#SUB2#
Saneuji working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jiminez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jiminez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Saneuji has his foot on Jiminez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jiminez works his way back into a safe position though.
Jiminez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jiminez is in close to Saneuji's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jiminez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Saneuji is still in real trouble! Can Jiminez finish him?#SUB2#
Saneuji isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jiminez stacks Saneuji on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jiminez!
Saneuji seems to have recovered his senses.
Saneuji takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T4#
Saneuji is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jiminez off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Saneuji looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Jiminez is controlling Saneuji 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Saneuji looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jiminez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jiminez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jiminez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jiminez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jiminez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jiminez works over Saneuji with some ground and pound from guard.
Jiminez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jiminez scoring with some ground and pound.
Jiminez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jiminez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saneuji's head.
Saneuji is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T5##SUB2#
Saneuji working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jiminez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Saneuji is tightening it up a little... Jiminez has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jiminez reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jiminez taps out! Nice BJJ there by Saneuji!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Amakusa Saneuji!
Amakusa Saneuji is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: HFC 38: Ounnagn vs Pashkevich
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Graham scores with a four punch combination!
Graham cracks Avila with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Graham .
Graham avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Graham walks into a straight right hand from Avila.
Avila lands a nice leg kick that just misses Graham 's sensitive parts.
Good exchange - Graham coming out on top.
Avila looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Avila lands a nice looking body kick.
Graham has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Avila scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graham throws a nice looking combination but Avila bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Avila throws a leg kick but Graham sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Graham scores with a punch to the head.
Graham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Avila.
Avila fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Graham has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Avila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graham lands a really nice looking cross but Avila seems unphased.
We've been told by Avila's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Billy Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham connects with a single shot there.
Graham misses with a few strikes there.
Graham looks to land a left hand but Avila moved out of range nicely.
Avila takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Graham misses.
Avila lands with a kick to the temple. Graham shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Graham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graham throws out a loose jab but Avila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graham throws a right hand that Avila ducks under and follows up with a left that Avila also avoids with ease.
Graham cracks Avila with a good jab.
Avila throws a solid leg kick but Graham takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Avila.
Avila avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graham moves away from the strike by Avila.
Graham throws a looping overhand right but Avila ducks down to avoid it.
Avila stalks Graham and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Graham 's face. Graham staggers backwards, shaken.
Avila throws a nice inside leg kick.
Graham might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Graham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Avila can pounce on him.
Avila defending well as Graham loads up on a big left hand.
Graham takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice leg kick from Avila, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graham dips to his left and cracks Avila with an uppercut!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Avila - that will leave a mark!
Graham with a nice cross.
Graham scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Avila gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Graham .#T2#
Graham fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Graham darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Avila, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Avila moves out of range as Graham strikes.
A leg kick checked by Graham .
An inside leg kick lands from Avila.
Avila connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Graham on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Avila shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Graham throws a nice looking combination but Avila bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Graham lands a jab to the nose.
Graham is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Avila had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Avila dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Graham . That did some damage!
Avila on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Graham catches Avila with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Donk. Graham catches Avila right on the button with a cross.
Graham throws a right and a left that both miss.
A good leg kick by Avila.
Avila pushes Graham away with a front kick.
Graham takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Avila looks to land a right hand but Graham moved out of range.
Graham with the counter takedown but Avila avoids it easily.#T3#
Avila lands with a kick to the temple. Graham shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Avila takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Avila bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A good leg kick by Avila.
Graham keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Graham tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Avila scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Avila is looking to score with low kicks.
A right-left combo lands from Avila.
Graham checks a leg kick nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avila tries to work over Graham 's front leg with a kick but Graham checks it.
Graham with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Graham checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Avila lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Avila slips a jab from Graham .
Avila tried to counter with a leg kick but Graham avoided it.
Graham misses with a hook. Avila ducked under it nicely.
Graham works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Graham lands a jab to the nose.
Avila ducks under a wild hook from Graham .
A solid leg kick lands there for Avila. #T4#
Avila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Graham .
A solid leg kick lands there for Avila.
Graham works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Avila lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Graham has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Graham and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Graham lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Avila misses with a low kick.
Graham lands with an overhand left.
Graham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Avila.
Graham takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Avila misses with a low kick.
Avila on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Avila throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Avila dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Graham . That did some damage!
Graham slips under a jab.
Avila misses with a straight left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Graham sizes up Avila with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Avila connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Avila lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Graham scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Avila tries to score with a low kick but Graham moves his leg out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Billy Graham will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Avila slips under a jab from Graham .
Avila gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Graham .
Avila throws a front kick aimed at Graham 's knee but Graham avoids it well.
Billy Graham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Avila is looking to chop away at Graham 's legs.
Graham lands a jab to the head.
Graham 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Avila under the eye.
Avila walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Graham misses with an uppercut.
Avila's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Graham connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Avila scrambles back to his feet.
Avila throws a push kick but Graham slaps the foot to one side.
Avila needs to keep his hands up - Graham had a free shot at his head there.
Nice shot by Graham .
Avila shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graham on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Avila on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Avila takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Graham moves out of range of the leg kick from Avila.
A low kick lands for Avila.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Avila lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Graham has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Graham and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Avila misses with an attempted mid kick.
Graham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Graham moves out of range of the leg kick from Avila.
Crunch! Avila slams his shin into Graham 's torso.
Graham throws a hook to the side of Avila's head but Avila sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Avila throws a low kick but Graham avoids it.
Graham works the jab nicely.
Avila takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Graham has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Avila.
Avila finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Avila fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Avila misses with a low kick.
Graham loads up on a big right hand but Avila slips the punch.
Graham missing with a left hand there. Avila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Avila with a nice calf kick.
Avila staying out of range there.
Graham missing with a left hand there. Avila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Avila misses with a low kick as Graham jumps back.
Graham lands a jab to the nose.
Graham throws an overhand right that lands on Avila's shoulder, as Avila tries to avoid the shot.
A leg kick checked by Graham .
Graham works the jab nicely.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Avila sees it coming and avoids it easily.
You can see that Graham has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Graham smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Avila tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Graham is able to avoid easily.
Graham swings for the body but Avila moves out of range.
Graham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Avila can pounce on him.
Graham tests Avila's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Graham . That snapped Avila's head back.
Graham lands with a right hand.
Graham lands with an overhand left.
Avila tries a head kick but it misses.
Graham lunges at Avila with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Avila's hand.
Avila misses with a low kick.
Graham throws the left hand but Avila avoids the punch easily.
Avila looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Avila tries to work over Graham 's front leg with a kick but Graham checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Avila.
Graham jabs Avila to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Avila slips under a jab from Graham .
Graham fails to land with a series of punches.
Graham misses with an uppercut. Avila saw that one coming.#T3#
Avila plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Avila throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Graham checks a leg kick.
Avila throws a hook to the side of Graham 's head but Graham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graham with the counter takedown but Avila avoids it easily.
Graham throws a hook but Avila avoids it easily.
Graham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Avila takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Graham scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by Avila.
Avila tried to counter with a leg kick but Graham avoided it.
Avila attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Graham feints the counter takedown.
Graham loads up on a big right hand but Avila slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Graham .
Graham looks to land a left hand but Avila moved out of range nicely.
Graham staying out of range there.
Avila takes one to the side of the head.
Graham lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Graham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Avila ducks under a wild hook from Graham .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Avila throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
Avila throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Graham misses.
Avila misses with a head kick.
Graham 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Graham lands a lovely overhand right.
Graham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Avila.
Graham lands a lovely overhand right.
Graham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Avila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Graham . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Graham .
Crunch! Avila slams his shin into Graham 's torso.
Avila throws a low kick but Graham avoids it.
Graham checks the leg kick.
Graham with the counter takedown but Avila avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Graham darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Graham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Graham blocks the low kick.
Avila scoring well with a low kick there.
Avila tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Graham is able to avoid easily.
Graham scores with a jab. Avila acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Graham .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Graham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Avila lands a leg kick that knocks Graham off balance momentarily.
That kick from Avila tenderised Graham 's leg. Graham is trying to keep his angry face on.
Avila misses with a leg kick.
Graham throws the left hand but Avila avoids the punch easily.
Avila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Avila, right into the meat of the thigh.
Graham scores with a crisp jab that stopped Avila in his tracks.
Avila with the inside leg kick.
Avila fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Graham lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Avila does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Graham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Avila.
Avila throws a front kick aimed at Graham 's knee but Graham avoids it well.
Avila throws a low kick but it's checked well by Graham .
Avila is looking to slow Graham down with leg kicks.
Graham checks a leg kick.
Avila throws a leg kick which misses Graham 's front leg but catches the back leg as Graham tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graham misses with a hook.
Graham checks a leg kick.
Avila takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Avila fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big right from Graham misses.
Avila misses with a low kick.
Graham throws a one two combo.
Graham avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Graham tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Graham scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Avila connects with a solid leg kick.
Graham throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Avila counters with a stiff right hand.
Avila takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Avila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Avila loads up on a big right hand but Graham slips the punch.
Graham tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Avila fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Graham is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graham connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Avila momentarily.
Graham with a nice cross.
Avila throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Graham throws a poor cross that misses
and Avila makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Graham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avila manages to avoid it.
Graham scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Graham .
Avila slips a jab from Graham .
Avila wants to slow Graham down by chopping away at his legs.
Avila fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Graham .
A shot to the liver by Graham . Beautiful body shot.
Avila lands an overhand right.
Avila looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Graham loads up on a big right hand but Avila slips the punch.
Avila half committed to a counter leg kick.
Graham with a hook.
Graham lands an overhand right.
Avila ducks under a wild hook from Graham .
Avila tries a low kick but Graham avoids it.
Avila walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Graham checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Avila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graham .
Graham lands with a cross.
Graham connects with the punch.
Avila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graham .
Avila slips a straight right by Graham .#T3#
Graham takes one to the chin there.
Avila throws a leg kick but Graham checks it.
Graham looks to throw the jab but Avila is out of range.
Avila takes a jab right on the kisser.
Avila walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Graham checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Avila attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Avila misses with a head kick.
Avila slips a straight right by Graham .
Avila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graham .
Graham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Avila moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Avila connects with a solid leg kick.
Avila takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Graham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avila was well out of range. Poor timing from Graham .
Avila half committed to a counter leg kick.
Avila fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Graham has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Avila blocks a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Avila.
Graham smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avila defending well as Graham loads up on a big left hand.
Avila throws a solid leg kick but Graham takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Avila.#T4#
Graham keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Avila takes a jab right on the kisser.
Avila lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Graham throws out a loose jab but Avila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graham fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Julian Avila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graham stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Graham scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Graham takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Avila throws a leg kick which misses Graham 's front leg but catches the back leg as Graham tries to avoid it.
Graham lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Graham .
Avila throws a low kick but it's checked well by Graham .
Graham lands a nice shot that snaps Avila's head back.
Graham throws a hook but Avila avoids it easily.
Graham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Avila.
Graham tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graham throws a lazy right hand but Avila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graham throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Avila.
Billy Graham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Graham avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Billy Graham !
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Billy Graham !
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Billy Graham !

Billy Graham wins by unanimous decision!
Billy Graham decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GC 458: Chambers VS Christ
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Nee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCoy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nee throws a right hand that McCoy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCoy also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from McCoy.
Nee misses with a few strikes there.
Good shot there by McCoy.
McCoy scores with a jab.
Nee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nee misses with the combination.
We've been told by McCoy's head coaches at Old School Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick by McCoy misses
letting Nee counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCoy throws out a powerful jab.
McCoy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCoy.
McCoy scores with a head kick. Nee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hank McCoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nee misses with the combination.
McCoy throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
McCoy tries to land a leg kick but Nee saw it coming and moves away.
Nee catches McCoy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circle momentarily. McCoy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McCoy throws a good cross that connects.
McCoy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCoy throws a head kick but Nee moves out of range.
McCoy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nee blocks a jab.
McCoy connects with the punch.
Nee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCoy throws out the jab.
Nee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nee looks to land a left hand but McCoy moved out of range nicely.
McCoy misses with a low kick.
Nee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCoy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nee throws a series of punches but McCoy avoids them all with ease.
McCoy is looking to land body kicks.
Despite the aggression on Nee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McCoy tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Nee throws a big shot that misses.
Nee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McCoy.
Nee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCoy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McCoy missing with a left hand there. Nee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCoy throws a lazy right hand but Nee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCoy.
McCoy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCoy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCoy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCoy with a nice cross.
McCoy moves out of range of the strikes.
McCoy loads up on a big right hand but Nee slips the punch.
Nee ducks right into an uppercut from McCoy.
Nee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCoy to score with a decent uppercut.
McCoy lands the left hand.#T3#
Nee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCoy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nee in his tracks.
Nee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCoy.
Nee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nee swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from McCoy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCoy.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCoy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McCoy ducks under a wild hook from Nee.
McCoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCoy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nee scrambles back to his feet.
McCoy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nee is out of range.
Nee is looking for the big counter here.
Nee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nee throws a right and a left that McCoy avoids nicely. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Nee.
McCoy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McCoy throws out a loose jab but Nee uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCoy throws a head kick but Nee moves out of range.
McCoy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nee.
McCoy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A cross from Nee lands.
Nee looks to land a left hand but McCoy moved out of range nicely.
McCoy misses with a looping left.
Nee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice cross by McCoy.
McCoy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nee connects with a body shot that sends McCoy's belly button to the back.
McCoy throws out a loose jab but Nee uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCoy throws a right hand that Nee ducks under and follows up with a left that Nee also avoids with ease.
McCoy throws a push kick but Nee slaps the foot to one side.
Nee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hank McCoy 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#
McCoy throws a low kick but Nee avoids it.
Nee throws a right and a left that McCoy avoids nicely.
Nee staying out of range there.
McCoy lands a head shot.
McCoy lands a jab to Nee's midsection.
McCoy is looking to slow Nee down with leg kicks.
Nee misses with a body shot
and McCoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nee scores with a shot to the body.
McCoy misses with a body kick.
McCoy scores with a jab.
Nee might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McCoy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Nee.
Nee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nee misses with a series of wild punches.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Nee might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McCoy has got the better of the exchanges.
McCoy misses with a right hand
and Nee counters with a two punch combo.
Nee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
McCoy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hank McCoy is winning the standup battle so far.
McCoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nee throws out the jab.
As Nee looks to move away, McCoy throws a big counter combo but Nee just gets out of the way.
Nee throws a shot to the body.
Nee scores with a jab.
McCoy throws a leg kick that misses.
Nee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McCoy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nee. That did some damage!
Nee lands the left hand.
McCoy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nee.
McCoy scores with a decent looking hook.
McCoy throws a poor cross that misses
and Nee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nee takes one to the chin there.
Nee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Nee. Those never looked like landing.
Nee connects with a body shot.
A big left from McCoy misses.
Nee throws a monster overhand right that drops McCoy! Nee follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Watchman Nee!

Event: TR87: Here’s to the Rock
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Frost throws a hook but Masters avoids it easily.
Masters connects with a right hand. Frost shakes it off.
Frost checks a low kick from Masters.
Masters throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frost counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Masters darts in and clinches Frost up against the cage.
Frost on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knees to the body from Frost.
Masters misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frost.
Frost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Frost breaks from the clinch.
Frost stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Frost swats away the attempt to clinch by Masters.
Frost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Masters staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masters tries to clinch up.
Frost smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Masters instigates a clinch. #T1#
Frost has a couple of punches blocked by Masters.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masters throws an elbow but misses.
Masters lands an elbow just above Frost 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Darren Frost has been cut.
Frost scores with a knee to the head.
Frost lands a left hand.
Frost blocks an elbow strike from Masters.
Frost tries to land knees in the clinch but Masters avoids the damage to the body.
Frost looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Frost blocks the elbow strike.
Masters blocks an uppercut.
Frost blocks the elbow strike.
Frost is trying to push Masters away but Masters has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Masters tries to land knees in the clinch but Frost avoids the damage to the body.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Masters working aggressively here.
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Masters controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Frost's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Masters blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masters misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frost.
Masters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Frost breaks the clinch.
Frost moves forwards but Masters connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masters takes one on the button.
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Masters.
Frost tries to move into range but Masters moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Frost looks to land a right hand but Masters moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Frost misses the target. #CL#
Masters closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Frost utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Our sources have told us that Masters has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Masters is breathing heavily.
Frost lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Frost breaks the clinch.
A big right from Masters misses.
Masters tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Masters takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
Masters takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Masters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frost manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masters misses with a looping right.
Frost dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Frost clinches up against the cage.
Masters throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Masters throws a punch but it's blocked by Frost.
Frost wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Masters has him pressed against the cage.
Masters misses with an elbow strike.
Masters blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masters with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Frost blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Frost presses Masters against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Frost has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Frost gets through Masters's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Masters lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Frost pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frost checks the leg kick.
Frost appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Masters moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Frost.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masters backwards. #T4#
Frost connects with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Frost breaks the clinch.
Masters tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2#
and Frost counters with a crisp right hand that drops Masters! Frost lets Masters back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Masters is rocked!
Frost fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Masters to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Masters looks to clinch but Frost throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Masters taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Darren Frost!
Darren Frost is the new middleweight champion!
Darren Frost seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Dillos Fight Night 1
Date: Sep 12, 2022

#R1#
Balboa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Balboa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Villanova misses with a double jab.
Balboa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Balboa with that takedown attempt.
Ike Villanova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sylvester Balboa.
Villanova stuffs the takedown.
Villanova swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Villanova fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Balboa fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villanova lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Balboa circles away quickly and effectively.
Balboa shoots in but Villanova avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Some wild striking there from Villanova.
Balboa dives in and grabs Villanova's left leg, looking for a takedown. Villanova pushes down on Balboa's head and hops out.#T1#
Balboa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Villanova avoids it really well and circles away.
Villanova keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Villanova seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Balboa.
Villanova lands a nice shot that snaps Balboa's head back.
Balboa shoots in but Villanova avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Balboa dives in for a single leg takedown but Villanova sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Balboa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Villanova swivels and escapes.
Balboa fails with a takedown attempt.
Villanova was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Villanova throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Villanova fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Villanova as Balboa shoots in.
Villanova rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balboa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Villanova keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Balboa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Balboa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Balboa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Villanova pinned against the cage. Villanova gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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!
Balboa dives in for a single leg takedown but Villanova sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Villanova throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Villanova slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Villanova defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Balboa.
Sylvester Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Villanova was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Villanova throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Villanova misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Balboa moves into the clinch.#T3#
Villanova is looking to break free of the clinch but Balboa has double underhooks.
Balboa prevents Villanova from breaking the clinch.
Villanova tries to break free but Balboa pushes him back against the cage.
Villanova is trying to push Balboa away but Balboa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Balboa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Balboa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Villanova tries to circle away but Balboa has him pinned against the cage.
Balboa tries to pull guard but Villanova won't allow it. #TD2#
Balboa pulls Villanova into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balboa looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Villanova trying to stand up but can't free himself from Balboa's guard.
Villanova stopping the sweep attempt from Balboa.#T4##SUB2#
Villanova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Balboa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Villanova has managed to get both his arms back between Balboa's legs - danger averted.
Villanova is looking to stand up but Balboa won't let him.
Balboa wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Villanova sprawls well. Villanova wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Balboa gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Villanova. No joy for Balboa on that attempt.
Balboa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Balboa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Balboa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Villanova counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ike Villanova dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Balboa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Villanova displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Balboa.
Balboa misses with a takedown attempt - Villanova sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Villanova throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Villanova misses with the combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Balboa.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ike Villanova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sylvester Balboa.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown but Villanova shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Balboa shoots in looking for a takedown. Villanova tries to sprawl out of it but Balboa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Villanova manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Villanova. Those never looked like landing.
Balboa has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Villanova leaves Balboa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Villanova throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balboa misses with a takedown attempt - Villanova sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Villanova will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Balboa goes for a double leg but Villanova avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Villanova continues to drive forward.
Villanova scores with a jab.
Villanova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balboa can do to turn this around?
Balboa goes for a double leg but Villanova avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Villanova continues to drive forward.
Villanova misses with a two punch combination.
Villanova throws a good cross that connects.
Villanova lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Balboa dives in and grabs Villanova's left leg, looking for a takedown. Villanova pushes down on Balboa's head and hops out.
Villanova keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Balboa is breathing heavily.#T2#
Villanova tries to bum rush Balboa with a series of wild strikes but Balboa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Villanova throws a right and a left that Balboa avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Villanova throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Villanova connects with a looping right hand.
Balboa shoots in and drives through. Villanova sprawls well.
Balboa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Balboa has a takedown stuffed.
Villanova throws a combination. Balboa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ike Villanova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Villanova scores with a jab.
Balboa misses with a takedown attempt - Villanova sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Balboa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Villanova stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Villanova wants it to stay on the feet.
Balboa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Villanova throws a right and a left that both miss.
Villanova scores with a jab. Balboa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Villanova looks to land a combination but Balboa avoids it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Balboa.
Villanova punishes Balboa's body with a nice straight punch.
Ike Villanova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balboa fails with the takedown
and Villanova counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Balboa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Villanova swinging wildly here.
Balboa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Villanova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Villanova looks to land a right hand but Balboa moved out of range.
Villanova throws a right hand that Balboa ducks under and follows up with a left that Balboa also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Villanova. No joy for Balboa on that attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balboa blocks a jab.
Balboa shoots in and drives through. Villanova sprawls well.
Villanova is looking for a counter combo.
Balboa dives in for a single leg takedown but Villanova sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Balboa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Villanova avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice shot by Villanova.
Villanova slaps away a takedown attempt from Balboa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Villanova was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ike Villanova 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Villanova throws out a loose jab but Balboa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Villanova scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Villanova gets caught flat footed, as Balboa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Balboa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Villanova wants to stand but Balboa is controlling the position.
Balboa trying to control but Villanova is working from the bottom.
Villanova is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villanova preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Balboa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Villanova keeping moving, preventing Balboa from controlling successfully. #T1#
Balboa cracks Villanova with a solid left hand.
Villanova wants to stand up but Balboa is controlling him.
Villanova on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Villanova tries to get out of the position.
Balboa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES#
Villanova scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Balboa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Villanova's waist but Villanova gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Balboa off to one side.
Balboa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Villanova.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Balboa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Villanova's guard.
Balboa throws a big right hand that misses.
Balboa with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Balboa throws a strike but Villanova rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Balboa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Balboa working for a triangle but Villanova defends it easily. #SU#
Villanova gets to his feet - Balboa follows without any prompting.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Villanova sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Balboa fails with the takedown
and Villanova counters with a left to the body.
Ike Villanova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sylvester Balboa.#TD2#
Balboa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Balboa lands in his opponent's guard.
Villanova is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Balboa is controlling him. #T3##ES#
Villanova pushes Balboa off and gets back to his feet.
Balboa fails with the takedown.
Villanova throws a right and a left that Balboa avoids nicely.
Balboa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Villanova defends it nicely.
Balboa shoots in looking for a takedown but Villanova manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Balboa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Balboa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Villanova sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Balboa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Villanova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Villanova throws a right and a left that Balboa avoids nicely.
Ike Villanova is winning the standup battle so far.
Balboa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Balboa misses with a takedown attempt - Villanova sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Balboa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Villanova to the mat! Villanova manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balboa is looking to work some ground and pound but Villanova has wrist control.
Balboa throws a big right hand that misses.
Balboa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Villanova utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sylvester Balboa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balboa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ike Villanova showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Villanova, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: Bellicose 140
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
No luck for Howlett with that takedown attempt.
Matthew throws a hook to the side of Howlett's head but Howlett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Howlett closes the distance and clinches up with Matthew, looking for a takedown. Howlett pushes Matthew against the cage but Matthew circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Howlett is looking to clinch.
Matthew appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matthew circles away from the clinch attempt
and Matthew counters with a right hand to the body.
Matthew looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Howlett closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matthew to the mat! Matthew manages to get full guard.
Matthew is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matthew is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Matthew keeping moving, preventing Howlett from controlling successfully.
Howlett trying to move into half guard but instead Matthew has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Matthew controls from within his opponent's guard.
Howlett working a defensive guard here.
Howlett tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Howlett working for a triangle but Matthew defends it easily.
Matthew sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Howlett keeping moving, preventing Matthew from controlling successfully.
Matthew really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howlett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Howlett controls Matthew momentarily but Matthew frees himself.
Howlett is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Matthew is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Howlett has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Matthew doesn't defend quickly enough and Howlett has managed to lock this one up! Can Matthew escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Howlett on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Howlett!
An out of breath James Howlett thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 33: Wood vs Jiminez
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Wood looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Jiminez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wood sprawls well initially but Jiminez persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Jiminez seems to be working for a kimura but Wood defends the submission attempt.
Jiminez prevents Wood from improving his position.
Jiminez is nestled in close to Wood, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wood wants to improve his position but Jiminez is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jiminez working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Wood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jiminez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jiminez's back!#T1#
Jiminez is trying to get back to his feet but Wood has full control of the position and if anything, Jiminez has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Wood looking for the RNC.
Jiminez is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Wood off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Jiminez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Wood seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Jiminez's chin but Jiminez turns very nicely into Wood's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Jiminez. #SUB#
Jiminez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wood has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jiminez has managed to get both his arms back between Wood's legs - danger averted.
Jiminez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Jiminez throwing strikes from guard but Wood blocks nicely.
Jiminez working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Wood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jiminez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Wood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jiminez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jiminez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jiminez lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Wood is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wood will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wood has momentary wrist control but Jiminez slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Jiminez landing some decent shots from guard.
Jiminez stands up over Wood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jiminez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jiminez with a nice head shot there.
Wood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jiminez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Wood working for a triangle but Jiminez defends it easily.
Jiminez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wood trying to control the position.
Jiminez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Jiminez wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving.
Jiminez lands a couple of digs.
Wood wants to sweep here but Jiminez controlling him for the moment.
Wood is working hard here to advance position.
Jiminez lands a couple of digs.
Jiminez wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving. #SUB#
Jiminez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wood has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jiminez has managed to get both his arms back between Wood's legs - danger averted.
Jiminez cracks Wood with a solid left hand.
Jiminez throws a big elbow that misses.
Jiminez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jiminez is working Wood over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T5#
Jiminez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jiminez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jiminez connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Wood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jiminez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jiminez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wood keeping moving, preventing Jiminez from controlling successfully.
Jiminez works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Jiminez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wood has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Wood actively working from the bottom here.
Wood is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jiminez scores with a couple of nice shots.#T6#
Jiminez is nestled in close to Wood, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wood is trying to get back to full guard.
Jiminez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wood trying to control from the bottom.
Jiminez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jiminez trying to control the action but Wood is working from the bottom.
Jiminez drops an elbow to the side of Wood's head.
Wood moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7#
Wood looking for a sweep. Not yet Wood, not yet. #SUB#
Wood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jiminez postures up.
Jiminez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wood's head.#SUB#
Wood is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jiminez defends well.#SUB#
Wood working for submissions but it's allowed Jiminez to get to half guard.
Wood won't allow Jiminez to pass to mount. #SUB#
Wood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Nice strikes from Jiminez there. #SUB#
Wood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jiminez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jiminez lands a nice short elbow.
Jiminez winds up and cracks Wood with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wood is in trouble now - Jiminez has advanced to mount!
Jiminez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wood is trying to escape the mount.
Jiminez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jiminez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wood hang on?#T9#
Jiminez breaks from Wood's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wood regains half guard.
Wood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wood on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Wood with the active half guard here but Jiminez passes nicely into side control.#SUB2#
Jiminez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jiminez wants to control but Wood is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Jiminez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Wood gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jiminez to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Wood working for a triangle but Jiminez defends it easily. #SUB#
Wood looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jiminez passes into side control.
Wood tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Wood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jiminez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wood. #T1#
Jiminez looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Wood wants to work for an arm triangle but Jiminez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jiminez is trying to stand back up but Wood is controlling him
Wood wants to take a breather but Jiminez is having none of it.
Wood trying to control the pace.
Jiminez is trying to stand. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wood not landing any meaningful shots this time.
William Jiminez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wood wants to take a breather but Jiminez is having none of it.
Wood is looking to advance position but Jiminez won't allow it. #SUB#
Wood is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jiminez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jiminez is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Jiminez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wood did well to prevent Jiminez getting side control.
Wood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jiminez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jiminez's back!#SUB#
Wood tightening his grip on Jiminez, looking for the choke. #T3##SUB#
Jiminez showing good submission defense here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wood missing with strikes from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Wood manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Jiminez wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Wood is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jiminez is defending well though. Wood let's go of the attempt for now.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Wood working for a choke but Jiminez is defending well. #SUB#
Wood is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jiminez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jiminez for a finish.
Jiminez trying to get back to his feet but Wood is in full control for now. #SUB#
Wood is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #T5#
Jiminez trying to get back to his feet but Wood is in full control for now. #SUB#
Wood is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jiminez is trying to get back to his feet but Wood has full control of the position and if anything, Jiminez has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Wood is persistently looking for the submission but Jiminez is defending it well. #SUB#
Wood is persistently looking for the submission but Jiminez is defending it well. #T6#
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.
Wood throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Wood missing with punches from the back.
Jiminez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Wood is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Wood is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jiminez is defending well though. Wood let's go of the attempt for now.
Jiminez is trying to get back to his feet but Wood has full control of the position and if anything, Jiminez has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T7#
Wood struggling to land strikes to the head as Jiminez covers up. #SUB#
Jiminez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jiminez wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Wood is persistently looking for the submission but Jiminez is defending it well.
Jiminez is trying to get back to his feet but Wood has full control of the position and if anything, Jiminez has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T8##SUB#
Wood working for the choke.
Jiminez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Wood wants to control but Jiminez is keeping busy.
Wood scores with strikes from the back.
Jiminez covering up well under a series of strikes from Wood.
Jiminez wants to get back to his feet. #T9#
Jiminez is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Wood is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Wood dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3##TD2#
Wood gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jiminez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jiminez trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom.
Jiminez lands a couple of elbows.
Jiminez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wood has momentary wrist control but Jiminez slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood keeping moving, preventing Jiminez from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jiminez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jiminez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Wood looking for a guillotine here but Jiminez defends easily.
Jiminez lands a couple of digs.
Wood has momentary wrist control but Jiminez slips an elbow through the middle.
Jiminez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wood working a defensive guard but Jiminez manages to pass into side control anyway.
Wood is trying to improve his position.
Jiminez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wood some visible discomfort.
Jiminez cracks Wood with a big right hand but Wood just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T2#
Jiminez working the ground and pound.#ROC2#Wood is rocked!
Wood takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Oh Wood is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wood regains half guard.
Jiminez lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Wood! More strikes land and this one is all over! Jiminez jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Jiminez!
William Jiminez is the new bantamweight champion!
William Jiminez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jake Wood was interviewed post fight and said 'I’m always here to entertain, win or lose. Thank you all! '.

Event: HFC 33: Wood vs Jiminez
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Makani feints and as Morrison raises his hands in defense, Makani changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Morrison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makani.
Makani has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morrison looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Makani puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Makani missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Makani is trying to control the action in half guard but Morrison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Morrison controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Morrison wants to get back to his feet.
Morrison blocking the ground and pound attempt from Makani.
Morrison has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makani content to control rather than advance.
Makani thows a huge punch but Morrison dodges it nicely. #T1#
Makani is trying to control the action in half guard but Morrison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Makani is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Morrison wants to control but Makani is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Makani not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Makani sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morrison defending well though.
Makani landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Makani wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morrison keeps working.
Makani thows a huge punch but Morrison dodges it nicely.
Morrison keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2#
Morrison avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Makani.
Makani with the ground and pound but Morrison uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Makani throws a big right hand that misses.
Makani won't allow Morrison to sweep him here.
Morrison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Makani from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed right hand from Morrison misses the target.
And Makani tries to counter it with a takedown but Morrison pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Morrison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morrison leaves Makani with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Morrison closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Kaimana Makani has been cut.#T3#
Makani tries for a takedown but Morrison circles away easily
and Morrison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makani has his takedown stuffed
letting Morrison counter with a right hand.
Alexander Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaimana Makani.
Makani walks into a stiff left hand from Morrison.
Makani has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Makani scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Morrison knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Makani on the ground.
Makani working the ground and pound.
Morrison tries to buck Makani off but Makani is having none of it.
Morrison taking punishment in the form of punches.
Morrison is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Makani throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Makani goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Morrison has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Makani but great work by Morrison.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Makani is looking for a sweep.
Makani is trying to control Morrison's posture but Morrison avoids it.
Morrison wants to stand but Makani is controlling his arm.
Morrison happy to just control the position for now.
Morrison wants to stand but Makani has his arm trapped.
Makani manages to get back to half guard.
Makani striking from the bottom.
Morrison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makani keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kaimana Makani will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kaimana Makani's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Makani throws the left hand but Morrison avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Makani drives through with a takedown into Morrison's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Makani is looking to work some ground and pound but Morrison has wrist control.
Morrison is trying to control the position but Makani postures up.
Kaimana Makani has got the better of the ground game so far.
Makani working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Morrison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makani.
Makani showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Makani with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morrison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Makani throws a strike but Morrison rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Morrison wanted to stand there but Makani had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makani pulls Morrison in close to his closed guard and prevents Morrison from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Makani looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morrison stays in close to Makani's body and controls the position.
Morrison wants to stand but Makani is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Morrison won't allow Makani to sweep him here.
Makani managing to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Morrison trying to control but Makani is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morrison misses with a hook.
Makani shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Morrison counters with a left to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Morrison. No joy for Makani on that attempt.
Morrison swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Morrison gets caught napping as Makani dives in and scores a takedown. Morrison manages to retain guard.
Makani wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving.
Morrison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Makani postures up and lands a big shot to Morrison's brow.
Morrison is trying to keep Makani in close.
Makani working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Morrison's head.
Makani postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Makani postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Morrison trying to control the position.
Morrison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Makani scoring with some ground and pound.
Makani loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Makani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Makani throws a big right hand that misses.
Makani is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Makani with a nice head shot there.
Makani landing some decent shots from guard.
Makani trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makani distracts Morrison with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Morrison controlling the position.
Makani postures up in Morrison's guard and throws a big left but Morrison blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaimana Makani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kaimana Makani's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makani. #TD2#
Morrison gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Makani's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Morrison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Makani keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morrison's head.
Morrison controls Makani momentarily but Makani frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makani chips away with some ground and pound.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Makani from controlling successfully. #T1#
Morrison has momentary wrist control but Makani slips an elbow through the middle.
Makani stands up over Morrison, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makani throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morrison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Makani looking to pass the guard.
Makani scoring with some ground and pound.
Makani not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Makani trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Makani postures up. #T2#
Morrison keeping full guard, as Makani tries to pass.
Morrison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Makani connects with a couple of short punches.
Makani throwing strikes but missing.
Morrison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makani.
Makani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Makani has a takedown stuffed.
As Makani looks to move away, Morrison throws a big counter combo but Makani just gets out of the way.#T3#
Morrison misses the jab.#TD2#
Makani scores with a takedown into Morrison's guard.#SUB2#
Makani drops back looking for a leg! Morrison is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morrison manages to kick Makani off! Makani jumps back into Morrison's guard.
Makani with a flurry of punches that miss.
Makani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morrison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morrison on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Morrison tries to get out of the position.
Morrison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Makani 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. #T4#
Makani throws an elbow that misses. Morrison uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Makani's guard. Nice move by Morrison!#REVR#
Makani punching to the body, from the bottom.
Makani looking to control.
Morrison sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Morrison would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makani working a defensive guard here.
Alexander Morrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrison has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Makani is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaimana Makani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Makani 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 Steve Smith scores the fight for Kaimana Makani!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Kaimana Makani!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Kaimana Makani!

Kaimana Makani wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Kaimana Makani thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GC 455: Frank VS Camble
Date: Sep 02, 2022

#R1#
McCoy throws a big shot that misses.
Sissoko throws a jab when McCoy was well out of range.
McCoy lands a nice shot to the body.
Sissoko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sissoko. That's going to slow McCoy down.
McCoy throws a jab when Sissoko was well out of range.
McCoy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sissoko in his tracks.
Sissoko has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McCoy defending well as Sissoko loads up on a big left hand.
Hank McCoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Sissoko misses the target.
McCoy moves out of range of the body kick.
McCoy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sissoko.
McCoy misses with a straight right.
Sissoko scores with a jab. McCoy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McCoy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCoy missing with a left hand there. Sissoko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sissoko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCoy slips a straight right by Sissoko.
Sissoko moves forwards but McCoy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McCoy scores with a head kick.
Sissoko throws a hook but McCoy avoids it easily.
Sissoko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCoy. McCoy obviously looking to wear him down.
Sissoko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCoy can pounce on him.
McCoy jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
McCoy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCoy, as that shot connected.
Sissoko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCoy misses with a body kick.
Good exchange - McCoy coming out on top.
Sissoko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from McCoy misses.
McCoy misses with a looping right.
Sissoko lands a glancing blow to the side of McCoy's head.
Sissoko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sissoko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sissoko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McCoy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sissoko misses with a shot to the body
enabling McCoy to counter with a crisp jab.
McCoy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sissoko.
The crowd cheers as McCoy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sissoko doesn't seem phased though.
Sissoko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sissoko connects with the punch.
McCoy throws a shot from downtown. Sissoko moves away and avoids it.
Sissoko gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
McCoy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sissoko moves out of range of the strikes.
Sissoko drops his hands momentarily and McCoy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from McCoy finds it's way through Sissoko's defenses.
Sissoko misses with a wild body shot.
McCoy walks into a left hand.
Sissoko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sissoko misses with a looping left.
McCoy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCoy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Sissoko.
McCoy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sissoko takes a step back to recover.
A left and a right from McCoy both land. Nice combination. #ROC#Sissoko is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mousa Sissoko has been cut.
Sissoko tries to land a leg kick but McCoy saw it coming and moves away.
As Sissoko backs away, McCoy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sissoko is still on wobbly legs! Can McCoy finish him?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sissoko.
McCoy circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Sissoko drops to the canvas, hurt badly! McCoy follows Sissoko to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank McCoy!
During a confident post fight interview, Hank McCoy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KOP DOPE
Date: Sep 02, 2022

#R1##TD#
Heceda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bolleke won't allow Heceda to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Bolleke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bolleke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Heceda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bolleke manages to get to full guard.
Bolleke looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bolleke working for submissions but it's allowed Heceda to get to half guard.
Heceda is trying to control. Bolleke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Heceda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bolleke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bolleke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Heceda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heceda trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolleke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heceda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolleke is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Bolleke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heceda trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolleke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Heceda won't allow Bolleke to sweep him here.
Heceda advances to half guard.
Bolleke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Heceda passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Heceda has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bolleke!
Bolleke can't escape the position.
Heceda trying to control but Bolleke is having none of it.
Bolleke is trying to escape the mount but Heceda keeps good control and instead manages to take Bolleke's back. #T3##SUB#
Heceda is looking for the choke from the back position but Bolleke is controlling his hands well.
Bolleke is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Heceda off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Bolleke tries to roll but Heceda sticks to his back.
Bolleke prevents Heceda from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Heceda is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
You can see the frustration on Bolleke's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Bolleke defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Heceda's arms. #SUB#
Bolleke defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Heceda is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bolleke is defending well though. Heceda let's go of the attempt for now.#T4##SUB#
Heceda looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Heceda has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bolleke has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Heceda working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heceda controlling well, preventing Bolleke from escaping the position.
Bolleke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ajin Heceda dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Heceda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Heceda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bolleke circles away.
Bolleke tests Heceda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heceda darts in looking for a takedown but Bolleke gets double underhooks and turns Heceda into the cage.
Bolleke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Bolleke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heceda shoots for a double leg takedown but Bolleke sprawls well. He's pushed Heceda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ajin Heceda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heceda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bolleke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Heceda defends it well.
Heceda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bolleke but Bolleke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by Heceda.
Horrible takedown attempt by Heceda or perhaps it was just good defense by Bolleke, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Bolleke.
Bolleke cracks a nice hook into Heceda's ribs.
Heceda fails to land the takedown.
Bolleke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Heceda defends it well.
Bolleke looks to land a right hand but Heceda moved out of range.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Heceda is defended easily by Bolleke.
Heceda dives in for a single leg takedown but Bolleke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Heceda blocking some punches. #BC2#
Bolleke breaks from the clinch.
Bolleke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Heceda.
Ajin Heceda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heceda closes the distance and clinches up with Bolleke, looking for a takedown. Heceda pushes Bolleke against the cage but Bolleke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heceda.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Heceda.
Heceda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bolleke but Bolleke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bolleke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bolleke wants it to stay on the feet.
Bolleke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Heceda.
Bolleke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Heceda avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Balthazar Bolleke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heceda ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Bolleke connects with a nice looking jab.
Heceda shoots for a double leg takedown but Bolleke sprawls well. He's pushed Heceda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bolleke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bolleke is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD#
Heceda gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Heceda tries for a kimura but Bolleke is defending well.
Bolleke sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bolleke trying to control here. #SUB#
Heceda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bolleke sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Heceda is looking for a kimura but Bolleke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Heceda to get the leverage. #T3#
Bolleke is looking for a sweep. Heceda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Heceda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bolleke defends it well.
Bolleke wants to get back to full guard.
Bolleke is trying to maintain the position but Heceda is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Heceda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bolleke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Heceda.
Heceda trying to control the action but Bolleke is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Heceda seems to be looking for submissions.
Bolleke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Heceda looking to pass the guard.
Bolleke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heceda's guard. #REVB#
Bolleke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Heceda keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
Heceda looking for a sweep. Not yet Heceda, not yet.
Bolleke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balthazar Bolleke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Heceda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Heceda on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heceda manages to avoid it.
Bolleke slaps away a takedown attempt from Heceda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Heceda tries for a takedown but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ajin Heceda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heceda goes for a double leg but Bolleke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bolleke continues to drive forward.
Bolleke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bolleke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heceda backwards. #BC2#
Bolleke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heceda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bolleke to score with a decent uppercut.
Bolleke stuffs the takedown attempt from Heceda. Heceda gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heceda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bolleke pinned against the cage. Bolleke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bolleke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bolleke scores with the left hand. Heceda knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Bolleke swings for the body but Heceda moves out of range.
Bolleke throws a lazy right hand but Heceda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
Heceda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bolleke is fending him off so far but Heceda persists. Nope, Bolleke circles away and we're back to standing.
Bolleke lands an overhand right.
Heceda misses with a takedown attempt - Bolleke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Bolleke there.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke digs a good hook to Heceda's body.
Bolleke lands a right hook to the body.
Bolleke misses with a looping left.
Bolleke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
Heceda dives in and scores a takedown into Bolleke's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Bolleke looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Heceda has picked Bolleke up and slammed him! Bolleke can't keep hold of the triangle and Heceda manages to pass to side control!#T2#
Heceda tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bolleke's legs.
Heceda trying to control the action but Bolleke is working from the bottom.
Bolleke is trying to get back to half guard.
Bolleke prevents Heceda from moving into mount.
Ajin Heceda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bolleke struggling a bit here.
Heceda has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3#
Bolleke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bolleke regains half guard.#SUB2#
Bolleke actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bolleke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heceda pulls his head out easily.
Heceda wants to pass the guard but Bolleke is defending well. #SUB2#
Bolleke looking for submissions off his back.
Heceda throwing shots but Bolleke is blocking nicely.
Bolleke 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.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bolleke wants to improve his position but Heceda is controlling well.
Heceda is trying to control the action in half guard but Bolleke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bolleke trying to control here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bolleke wants to control the action here but instead Heceda manages to pass to full mount!

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balthazar Bolleke!
Balthazar Bolleke is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Balthazar Bolleke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 30: Nuorempi vs Real
Date: Sep 01, 2022

#R1#
Falandas moves away from the strike by Graham .
A counter left hand to the body from Falandas misses its target.
Falandas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Falandas misses.
Falandas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Graham throws a jab when Falandas was well out of range.
Falandas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Graham misses with a looping right.#CL#
Falandas forces Graham back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Falandas jumps into guard, dragging Graham to the mat.
Graham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Graham postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Falandas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Graham defends it easily.
Graham landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falandas looking for a sweep. Not yet Falandas, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Falandas trying to control the position.
Graham lands a couple of elbows.
Graham controlling from the top position.
Falandas working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Graham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Graham working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Graham preventing the sweep.
Falandas is trying to keep Graham in close.
Falandas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Graham misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Graham can do anything to dispel that myth.
Graham misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Graham wants to improve his position but Falandas is controlling well.
Falandas trying to control the action but Graham is working from the bottom.
Graham tries to get to full guard but Falandas has control of the leg.
Graham trying to hold on to Falandas's head to control him but Falandas postures up.
Graham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Falandas wants to control but Graham is keeping him busy.
Falandas is pressing down on Graham 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Graham is holding on for now. #T3#
Graham trying to hold on to Falandas's head to control him but Falandas postures up.
Graham is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graham won't allow Falandas to pass to mount.
Graham is looking to control Falandas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Graham avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Falandas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Graham doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Falandas. #SUB#
Falandas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Graham trying to control but Falandas postures up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Graham missing with a left hand there. Falandas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Graham throws a hook to the side of Falandas's head but Falandas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Falandas is looking to counter the offense by Graham and move into the clinch.
Falandas moves away from the strike by Graham .
A swing and a miss from Graham .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some wild striking there from Graham .
Falandas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Falandas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Graham digs a good body shot into Falandas's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Graham dominated that round.
That's time! Falandas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Graham moves out of range of the strikes.
Falandas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graham throws out the jab.
Falandas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Graham .
Falandas cracks Graham with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Falandas throws out a loose jab but Graham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graham tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Falandas slips a straight right by Graham .
Graham takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Graham throws a jab but it's blocked by Falandas.
Graham might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Graham ducks under a wild hook from Falandas.
Falandas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Falandas takes one on the button.
Falandas is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham misses with a straight right.
Falandas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Graham misses.
Graham is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Graham looks to land a left hand but Falandas moved out of range nicely.
Falandas slips a jab from Graham .
Falandas is looking to counter punch.
Graham misses with a straight right.
Graham looks to land a left hand but Falandas moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Graham misses with an attempted mid kick.
Falandas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Falandas misses its intended target.
Graham throws an overhand right that lands on Falandas's shoulder, as Falandas tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Graham misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Graham misses the target. #CL#
Falandas pushes Graham up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Graham wants the takedown. Falandas is fighting it off but Graham persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Falandas's guard against the cage.
Falandas trying to keep a closed guard but Graham is proving a slippery customer.
Graham stands up over Falandas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Falandas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Graham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Graham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Graham controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Graham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Falandas has momentary wrist control but Graham slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Falandas looking for a guillotine here but Graham defends easily.
Graham is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Graham advances position into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graham working the ground and pound from side control.
Graham lands a few punches from side control.
The referee asks Graham politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Graham prefers to stall for the moment though.
Graham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Falandas keeps working. #T3#
Graham works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Falandas is trying to escape the position but Graham is controlling the position.
Graham wants to control but Falandas is keeping him busy.
Graham lands a decent elbow from side control.
Graham working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Graham is looking to take a break and control but Falandas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Falandas tries to improve position but can't.
Graham lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Falandas taking punishment in the form of punches.
Graham postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T4#
Graham lands a nice forearm strike.
Billy Graham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Falandas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Falandas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Graham .
Falandas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Graham is thwarting Falandas's attempts to control the position.
Falandas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Graham 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Graham 's back!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Graham 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 Falandas gets his way!
Falandas controlling well, preventing Graham from escaping the position.
Graham keeps trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Graham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Graham fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Graham throws out a loose jab but Falandas uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Falandas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Graham looks to land a right hand but Falandas moved out of range.
Graham misses with an uppercut. Falandas saw that one coming.
Billy Graham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graham defending well as Falandas loads up on a big left hand.
And Graham tries to counter it with a takedown but Falandas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Falandas wants to clinch up but Graham keeps it at a distance.
Graham throws a hook to the side of Falandas's head but Falandas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Graham throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Graham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Graham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Falandas.
Falandas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Graham throws a hook but Falandas blocks it.
Falandas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Graham looks to land a right hand but Falandas moved out of range.
Falandas moves out of range as Graham strikes.#T1#
A big right from Graham misses.
Graham lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Graham connects with a jab.
Graham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graham swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Falandas.
Graham slips under a jab from Falandas.
Falandas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Graham .
Graham looks to score with a jab to the body but Falandas is just out of range.#CL#
Falandas gets a clinch.
Falandas throws a punch but it's blocked by Graham .
Falandas throws a punch but it's blocked by Graham . #TD2#
Graham has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Falandas clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graham tries to keep control of the position but Falandas is staying busy.
Falandas can't escape the position.
Falandas rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mertis Falandas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Falandas is looking to control Graham 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Falandas avoid being mounted?
Graham is keen to just control but Falandas is a slippery customer.
Falandas wants to control but Graham is keeping busy.
Graham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graham wants to control but Falandas is keeping him busy.
Falandas tries to roll over but Graham keeps him under control.
Falandas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Graham working Falandas over with strikes.
Falandas is trying to maintain the position but Graham is very close to passing his half guard.
Falandas is in trouble now - Graham has advanced to mount! #T3#
Graham is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Graham scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Falandas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Graham .
Graham connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Falandas wants to control but Graham is having none of it.
Graham landing strikes, looking to finish!
Graham with a couple of short strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graham lands a big shot there that rocks Falandas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Graham prevents Falandas from getting the reversal.
Graham trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Falandas is working to get back to half guard.
Falandas regains half guard.#SUB#
Falandas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graham pulls his head out easily.
Graham working the head and body with strikes.
Graham landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Falandas is looking for a sweep. Graham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Graham scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Graham wants to control but Falandas is keeping him busy.
Billy Graham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice strikes from Graham there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Graham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Graham 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 William Peck scores the fight for Billy Graham !
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Billy Graham !
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Billy Graham !

Billy Graham wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Billy Graham thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TR82: Thibby’s Birthday
Date: Aug 22, 2022

#R1#
Nice body kick from Masters.
Finn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masters.
Finn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masters throws a looping overhand right but Finn ducks down to avoid it.
Masters scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Masters misses with a leg kick.
Masters waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finn.
Masters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masters throws a low kick but Finn avoids it.
Finn tries to clinch up.
Masters misses with an uppercut.
Masters fails to land with a series of punches.
Masters misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Finn counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Masters or not.
Finn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Finn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Finn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masters misses with a punch on the inside.
Masters is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Finn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Finn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Finn misses with a punch on the inside.
Masters lands a damaging elbow.
Masters tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Finn avoids it.
Finn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Masters prevents a body shot from Finn.
Masters lands a nice elbow.
Finn takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Masters.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Masters blocks a body shot from Finn.
Masters lands an uppercut.
Finn blocks the elbow strike.
Masters blocks an uppercut.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Finn lands a right hand.
Masters told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Finn has a couple of punches blocked by Masters.
Masters looking to slow down the pace here.
Finn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finn dodges an elbow strike from Masters.
Finn lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Masters throws a punch but it's blocked by Finn.
Masters lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Finn gets through Masters's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Masters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Finn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but Finn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Masters.
Finn avoids a wild elbow strike from Masters.
Finn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Finn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masters backwards.
Finn working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Finn - that landed with a thud.
Masters trying to land knees to the body.
Masters misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Masters. #CUT2#It looks like Antti Finn has been cut.
Finn pushes Masters back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masters is pushing Finn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Finn swings wildly with an uppercut but Masters uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Finn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Masters or not.
Finn can't find room to land a body shot as Masters controls the action.
Masters looking to stall.
Finn dodges an elbow strike from Masters.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but Finn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Finn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masters blocking some punches.
Masters lands a damaging elbow.
Masters lands an elbow inside.
A shot in the inside from Masters.
Masters gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Finn blocks the elbow strike.
Finn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Masters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Finn.
Masters content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T4#
Masters throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Finn blocks it with crossed arms.
Finn avoids the elbow strike from Masters, against the cage.
Finn looking to stall.
Finn blocks an elbow strike.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masters lands a knee to the head.
Masters's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Finn avoids a wild elbow strike from Masters.
Finn dodges an elbow strike from Masters.
Finn lands a left hand.
Finn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Finn.
Finn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Finn.
Finn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Finn tries a body shot but Masters blocks it.
Masters blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masters throws an elbow but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Morton Masters will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antti Finn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Masters tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Finn is able to avoid easily.
Masters misses with a straight right.
Masters looks to throw the jab but Finn is out of range.
Masters throws the left hand but Finn avoids the punch easily.
Finn ducks under a wild hook from Masters.
Masters loads up on a big right hand but Finn slips the punch.
Finn tries to counter by clinching up but Masters breaks away and moves out of range.
Masters throws a hook to the side of Finn's head but Finn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masters throws a big shot that misses.
Masters wants to land a leg kick but Finn is out of range.
Masters swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masters misses the jab.
Morton Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Finn instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters prevents a body shot from Finn.
Masters working Finn over with knees to the body.
Finn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masters misses with an elbow strike.
Masters blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finn misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Masters lands an elbow inside that Finn shrugs off.
Masters misses with an elbow strike.
Finn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Masters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Masters.
Finn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Finn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Masters trying to land knees to the body.
Finn blocks an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Finn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Finn lands a nice uppercut.
Finn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masters lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masters's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Masters.
Finn struggles to land a body shot inside as Masters controls his hands.
Finn misses with some punches.
Masters throws an elbow but it misses.
Antti Finn has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Masters misses with an elbow over the top.
Finn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Finn scores with a shot to the side of Masters's head.
Masters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masters prevents a body shot from Finn.
Finn dodges an elbow strike from Masters.
Finn blocks an elbow strike.
Masters blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masters blocks an uppercut.
Finn lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Finn.
Finn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finn has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Finn.
Nice elbow from Masters.
Finn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Finn tries to work over Masters's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Finn stalling in the clinch. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Finn.
Masters misses with an elbow strike.
Masters lands an elbow inside.
Finn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masters with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masters.
Masters misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Finn.
Finn lands a nice uppercut.
Masters blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Masters creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Masters creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Finn's defenses.
Finn avoids a wild elbow strike from Masters.
Finn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masters backwards.
Finn has a couple of punches blocked by Masters.
Knees in the clinch landing for Masters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Finn as the two fighters clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Masters.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Masters blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Finn's brow.
Finn digs a right hand underneath Masters's ribcage. Masters let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Finn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Masters.
Finn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finn lands a shoulder strike.
Finn lands a body punch.
Masters is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Finn.
Finn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Finn lands with a short shot to the head.
Masters misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Masters fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Finn.
A left hand lands to the body for Finn.
Finn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Finn.
Finn lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antti Finn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antti Finn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Masters circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Finn moves into range and clinches up with Masters.
Finn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Finn. #ROC#Masters is rocked!
Masters throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Finn.
Masters is still on wobbly legs! Can Finn finish him?
Masters throws an elbow but it misses.
Finn throws a head punch that misses.
Masters seems to have recovered his senses.
Finn tries to work over Masters's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Finn dodges an elbow strike from Masters.
Finn misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Masters.
Finn 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.
Finn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masters working aggressively here.
Finn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Masters backwards.
Finn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masters tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Masters throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Finn blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Masters blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masters throws a head punch that misses.
Finn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masters creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Finn's defenses.
Masters tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Finn.
Finn lands a hook that snaps the head of Masters backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Finn's brow.
Finn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Finn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Finn throws a punch but it's blocked by Masters.
Finn blocks an elbow strike from Masters.
Masters fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Finn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Finn blocks an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Finn.
Finn avoids a wild elbow strike from Masters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masters unloads a knee to the mid-section. Finn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Masters misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Finn misses with the head strike.
Finn takes an elbow to the temple.
Finn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masterss head.
Finn lands a nice shot to the body.
Masters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stalling in the clinch from Masters.
Finn avoids the elbow strike from Masters, against the cage.
Masters blocks an uppercut.
Finn lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Finn.
Finn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masters misses with a punch on the inside.
Finn blocks an elbow strike.
Finn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masters backwards.
Masters prevents a body shot from Finn.
Finn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finn lands a hook that snaps the head of Masters backwards.
Finn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Finn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Finn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masterss head.
Finn lands an uppercut.
Finn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masters backwards.
Finn throws a big uppercut that drops Masters! More strikes from Finn and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Masters lies dazed against the cage as Finn celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Finn!
Antti Finn retains his middleweight title!
As Antti Finn got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: The Antti Finn wins everywhere!'.

Event: Bellicose 133
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Takeda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Howlett counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Takeda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Takeda.
Howlett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Howlett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takeda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howlett has managed to get both his arms back between Takeda's legs - danger averted.
Howlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howlett advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda tries to improve position but can't.
Howlett trying to control the position but Takeda is working away.
Howlett misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Howlett wants to take a breather but Takeda manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Howlett.
Howlett scoring with some ground and pound.
Howlett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takeda keeping moving, preventing Howlett from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Howlett postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Takeda is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Howlett, into his guard. #REVR#
Howlett trying to control the position. #T2#
Takeda wants to control from the top but Howlett keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Old School Training inform us that Howlett has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Takeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howlett is keeping the position for now.
Takeda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Takeda preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Howlett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takeda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Takeda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Takeda trying to control but Howlett is working from the bottom. #T3#
Takeda slips nicely into half guard.
Howlett wants to improve his position but Takeda is controlling well.
Takeda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Howlett is defending against the submission attempts here by Takeda.
Takeda controlling the action here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takeda trying to control from half guard but Howlett is working away.
Howlett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Howlett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Howlett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Howlett is on top in guard. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeda keeping full guard, as Howlett tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Howlett dominated that round.
That's time! Takeda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Howlett throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Takeda tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Howlett is in Takeda's guard.
Howlett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Howlett postures up.
Takeda keeping full guard, as Howlett tries to pass. #SUB2#
Howlett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Takeda is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Takeda has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Takeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James Howlett has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Howlett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howlett looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Takeda puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Howlett is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Takeda wants to control but Howlett is keeping him busy.
Takeda passes to side control.
Takeda trying to control the action but Howlett is working from the bottom.
Howlett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Howlett manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Howlett is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Takeda reverses the position - he's now on top in Howlett's guard.
Takeda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Takeda wants to pass the guard but Howlett is keeping the position.
Howlett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takeda manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Howlett slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Howlett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Howlett is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Takeda is refusing to be controlled, as Howlett sits in half guard.
Takeda wants to control but Howlett is keeping busy. #SUB#
Howlett moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Takeda.#SUB2#
Howlett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Howlett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takeda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Takeda regains half guard there - taking advantage of Howlett's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeda tries to roll over but Howlett keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Howlett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Some bone on bone action there as Howlett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Howlett closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Takeda is staying active underneath Howlett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takeda is looking for a sweep. Howlett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Howlett is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Howlett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takeda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Takeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howlett pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Takeda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Howlett is looking for a kimura here.
Howlett wants to take a breather but Takeda is having none of it. #SUB2#
Howlett is trying to work for a kimura but Takeda is defending well. #SUB2#
Howlett wants to work for an arm triangle but Takeda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Howlett is thwarting Takeda's attempts to control the position.
Takeda is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Howlett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takeda keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Howlett defending well as Takeda loads up on a big left hand.
Howlett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takeda.
Nice uppercut there from Takeda.
Takeda connects with a jab.
Takeda misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Howlett throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Takeda was covering up waiting for the punch and Howlett finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Howlett tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeda is retaining full guard.
Shingen Takeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Howlett trying to control but Takeda is working from the bottom.
Howlett won't allow Takeda to sweep him here.
Howlett trying to control but Takeda is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Takeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takeda keeping moving, preventing Howlett from controlling successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Howlett goes for a double leg but Takeda avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Takeda continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Howlett moves into range and clinches up with Takeda.
Howlett tries to pull guard but Takeda forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Takeda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Howlett has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Howlett gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Howlett moves into full mount! Takeda won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James Howlett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Howlett trying to control but Takeda is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Howlett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Howlett 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Howlett!
Our winner, James Howlett, 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: HFC 25: Wood vs Andarys
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Makani bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Makani scores with punches from side control.
Amosov is not content to let Makani control the position.
Makani working the ground and pound.
Makani is working Amosov over with some ground and pound from side control. #CUT2#It looks like Yaroslav Amosov has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makani throws an elbow but Amosov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Check out the look on Makani's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Amosov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Makani throwing shots but missing, from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Check out the look on Makani's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ground and pound from Makani seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Makani 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. #T1#
Amosov dodges the ground and pound from Makani.#SUB2#
Makani tries for a kimura but Amosov is defending well.
Amosov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Amosov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Makani 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.
Amosov struggling a bit here.
Makani has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Amosov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Makani is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Amosov is being controlled here. #T2#
Makani misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Makani cracks Amosov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Makani creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Amosov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Makani lands some shots froms side control.
Makani lands a decent elbow from side control.
Makani tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Makani connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Amosov some visible discomfort.
Makani in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Makani landing a few strikes. #T3#
An elbow from Makani crashes against the mat.
Amosov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Amosov is trying to improve his position.
Makani working the head and body with strikes. #CUT2#Yaroslav Amosov's cut is getting worse.
Amosov parries the strikes from Makani easily there. Makani is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Amosov to escape.
Amosov on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #CUT2#Yaroslav Amosov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Amosov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Makani on the ground.
Amosov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Makani missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Makani is working for a submission of some sort.
Amosov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Makani. #T4#
Makani is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Makani's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Makani working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Makani connects with a couple of short punches.
Makani landing some decent shots from guard. #CUT2#Jeez, Yaroslav Amosov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Yaroslav Amosov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kaimana Makani!
After winning the bout, Kaimana Makani thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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