Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: MILF 51 Dan vs Noda
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Schilt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Schilt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Renaud throws out the jab.
Renaud looks to throw the jab but Schilt is out of range. #CL#
Renaud instigates a clinch.
Schilt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Schilt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Renauds head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Schilt.
Schilt's coach down at Freaky Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Schilt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Schilt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Renaud managing to block the knees to the body from Schilt.
Renaud has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Schilt.
Schilt can't find room to land a body shot as Renaud controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renaud throws a punch but it's blocked by Schilt.
Renaud tries a body shot but Schilt blocks it.
Renaud swings wildly with an uppercut but Schilt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schilt tries a body shot but Renaud blocks it. #T1#
Schilt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Renaud or not.
A short uppercut from Schilt.
Schilt leaning against his opponent.
Schilt is trying to stall.
Schilt is pushing Renaud up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Renaud has a couple of punches blocked by Schilt.
Schilt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Schilt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Schilt taking a breather. #T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stefan Schilt.
Schilt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Renaud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Renaud. Schilt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schilt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Renaud has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Schilt with the inside leg kick.
Renaud has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Schilt.
Stefan Schilt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid body kick from Schilt.
Renaud is breathing heavily.
Schilt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schilt throws a powerful right kick. Renaud tried to block low but the kick was high! Renaud was taken right off of his feet! Schilt jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Stefan Schilt!

Event: HZN 19 Shredder v Shakes
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hoshino.
A big right from Hoshino misses.
Hoshino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoshino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kape manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kape swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kape throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoshino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoshino staying out of range there.
Hoshino appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Kape gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kape throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Hoshino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Hoshino.
Hoshino 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.
Hoshino blocking some punches.
Kape misses with a body punch.
Kape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kape works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kape throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kape creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Kape displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hoshino up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hoshino.
Kape throws a head punch that misses.
Kape avoids a wild elbow strike from Hoshino.
Kape tries to throw a body punch but Hoshino avoids it by throwing Kape back against the cage.
Kape throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoshino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoshino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kape misses with some punches.
Hoshino lands with a left to the head.
Hoshino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
Kape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kape swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Hoshino presses Kape against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kape swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kape lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoshino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kape misses with a body punch.
Hoshino has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kape seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hoshino can turn it around.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kape misses with a punch on the inside.
Kape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoshino misses with some punches.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kape gets through Hoshino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hoshino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kape tries to work over Hoshino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kape makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Kape swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kape makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hoshino scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kape lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kape throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Kape's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hoshino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kape blocking some punches.
Hoshino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hoshino misses with the head strike.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoshino's elbow. #T4#
Hoshino misses with an elbow over the top.
Kape presses Hoshino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hoshino digs a right hand underneath Kape's ribcage. Kape let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Kape - that landed with a thud.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoshino lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoshino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hoshino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kape throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hoshino takes a shot to the head.
Hoshino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kape tries to throw a body punch but Hoshino avoids it by throwing Kape back against the cage.
Kape lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoshino pushes off an throws an elbow but Kape leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoshino.
Kape lands with a light punch inside.
Hoshino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kape tries to stall but Hoshino uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mafula Kape 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#
Hoshino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kape was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoshino.
Hoshino lands the left hand.
Kape throws a lazy body kick
letting Hoshino counter with a right hand.
Kape connects with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Hoshino misses
and Kape counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kape tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoshino throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hoshino tries to clinch but Kape moves out of range.
Kape moves forwards but Hoshino connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kape on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Hoshino does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kape throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoshino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoshino misses with a jab to the body
letting Kape counter with a right hand. #T1#
Kape misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Hoshino counters by moving into the clinch.
Kape looking to stall.
Hoshino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Hoshino.
Mafula Kape has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kape lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kape lands with a left to the head.
Hoshino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hoshino is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoshino.
Kape tries a body shot but Hoshino blocks it.
Kape is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoshino can do to turn this around?
Kape lands a body shot.
Hoshino blocking some punches. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoshino prevents a body shot from Kape.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
Kape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kape takes a shot to the head.
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!
Kape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kape throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoshino.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoshino working aggressively here.
Kape throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoshino.
Kape scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hoshino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hoshino blocking some punches.
Kape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoshino gets through Kape's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land. #T3#
Kape lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
Kape is working Hoshino over against the cage.
Hoshino lands an elbow inside that Kape shrugs off.
Hoshino lands a shot to the body.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoshino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kapes head.
Kape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hoshino lands a shoulder strike.
Hoshino throws an elbow but it misses.
Hoshino scores with a shot to the side of Kape's head.
Kape lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kape misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Kape.
Kape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoshino struggles to land a body shot inside as Kape controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoshino lands a left hand.
Kape throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Kape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kape.
Hoshino misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hoshino pushes off an throws an elbow but Kape leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kape tries a body shot but Hoshino blocks it.
Hoshino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoshino tries to throw a body punch but Kape avoids it by throwing Hoshino back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoshino.
Hoshino pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hoshino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kape is pushing Hoshino up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mafula Kape will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hoshino avoids the head kick by Kape.
Hoshino tries to counter with a clinch but Kape shakes him off and moves away.
Kape slips under a jab.
Kape takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Kape closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hoshino prevents a body shot from Kape.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
Hoshino has a couple of punches blocked by Kape.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hoshino throws an elbow but misses.
Kape pushes Hoshino back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kape misses with some punches.
Hoshino scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kape.
Kape presses Hoshino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kape tries a body shot but Hoshino blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Kape.
Hoshino blocking some punches. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Kape.
Kape lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoshino's elbow.
Kape blocks a body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino blocks a body shot from Kape.
Kape scores with a hook to the body.
Kape is leaning against Hoshino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kape lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hoshino misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoshino throws a punch but it's blocked by Kape.
Kape blocks an uppercut.
Kape scores with a shot to the side of Hoshino's head.
Kape lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoshino tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
Kape goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Kape misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Kape scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kape lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kape.
Hoshino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hoshino prevents a body shot from Kape.
Hoshino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yuuji Hoshino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoshino scores with a shot to the side of Kape's head.
Hoshino misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kape creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kape working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoshino being controlled against the cage.
Hoshino cracks Kape with a nice body shot.#T3#
Kape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoshino's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoshino.
Kape misses with some punches.
Kape working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoshino blocks a body shot from Kape.
Kape lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
Hoshino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Hoshino.
Kape misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kape misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Kape.
Kape working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kape misses with a punch to the body.
Kape digs a right hand underneath Hoshino's ribcage. Hoshino let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Kape misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Kape.
Nice body punch from Kape - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kape scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Kape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoshino.
Kape prevents a body shot from Hoshino.
Kape scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kape's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kape lands a shoulder strike.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kape blocking some punches.
Kape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Kape as the two fighters clinch.
Mafula Kape is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoshino lands a body shot in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mafula Kape showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kape, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mafula Kape!

Event: HRL83
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Molly. Vargas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vargas swats away the attempt to clinch by Molly.
Molly looks to score with a jab to the body but Vargas is just out of range.#CL#
Molly drives through and clinches with Vargas against the cage.
Molly struggles to land a body shot inside as Vargas controls his hands.
Vargas scores with a hook to the body.
Vargas landing knees to the body.
Molly is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Vargas.
Vargas lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas lands a body punch.
Vargas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Molly backwards.
A short right from Vargas on the inside.
Vargas scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#Molly is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vargas dips a shoulder and cracks Molly with a mighty uppercut! Molly falls back against the cage and Vargas unloads with a barrage of strikes! Molly is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Vargas screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Vargas!
An out of breath Arturo Vargas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HRL81
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Banks looks to clinch #TD#
and Dayton counters with a takedown into side control.
Dayton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banks keeps working.
Banks is trying to control Dayton 's posture but Dayton avoids it.
Banks manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dayton 's best efforts.
Banks trying to hold on to Dayton 's head to control him but Dayton postures up. #SUB#
Dayton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dayton .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton slips a nice elbow through Banks's hands, connecting with Banks's forehead.#T1#
Dayton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dayton 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.
Dayton drops an elbow to the side of Banks's head. #SUB2#
Banks looking for submissions off his back.
Dayton working the head and body with strikes.
Banks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dayton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dayton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Banks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dayton passes into side control, despite Banks's attempt to control the position. #T2#
Dayton scores with punches from side control.
Banks is looking for a sweep.
Dayton landing a few strikes. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dayton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Banks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dayton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Banks is looking to regain half guard here but Dayton keeps moving and retains side control.
Dayton scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Dayton creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dayton 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.
Dayton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Banks is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Dayton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dayton cracks Banks with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dayton 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Banks is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Dayton lands with a punch from half guard.
Dayton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Banks is looking to improve his position.
Banks has a hand on Dayton 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dayton takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dayton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banks is looking to escape.
Dayton looking to finish Banks with some ground and pound. This is bad for Banks!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Dayton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Banks tries to clinch up#TD#
and Dayton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dayton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dayton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Banks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dayton is aware though and is defending well.
Banks is looking to sweep but instead, Dayton has passed into half guard.
Dayton winds up and cracks Banks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton is nestled in close to Banks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Banks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Banks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dayton passes into side control. #T1#
Banks is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dayton connects with a decent elbow.
Dayton in side control lands a decent elbow.
Banks takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dayton cracks Banks with a big elbow.
Banks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banks is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Dayton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dayton lands some shots froms side control.
Banks is trying to improve his position.
Dayton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Banks down.
Dayton wants to control but Banks is keeping him busy.
Dayton is chipping away with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Dayton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Banks is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Dayton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banks can do to turn this around?
Dayton working the body and head with strikes.
Dayton scoring with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Dayton 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dayton working the head and body with strikes.
Dayton is putting a hurting on Banks here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dayton landing a few strikes.
Dayton lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC#Banks is rocked!#T4#
Banks takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Banks is still in real trouble! Can Dayton finish him?
Dayton working the ground and pound from side control.
Banks is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dayton lands a strong strike to the head of Banks. That's dazed him! Dayton looking to finish here. Banks is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Dayton lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Small Dayton !
After winning the bout, Small Dayton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HRL82
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Honeysuckle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Honeysuckle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Honeysuckle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Honeysuckle with a nice calf kick.
Schultz moves out of range of the body kick.
Schultz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Honeysuckle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schultz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Honeysuckle throws a shot to the body.
Schultz looks to throw the jab but Honeysuckle is out of range.
Schultz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Schultz darts in and clinches Honeysuckle up against the cage.
Schultz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Honeysuckle trying to land knees to the body.
Schultz letting Honeysuckle take a breather here.#T1#
Honeysuckle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Honeysuckle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schultz misses with the head strike.
Honeysuckle trying to land knees to the body.
Schultz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Schultz fails to land.
Honeysuckle being controlled against the cage.
Schultz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Honeysuckle backwards.
Honeysuckle working Schultz over with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Honeysuckle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schultz avoids it.
Schultz misses with the head strike.
Honeysuckle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schultz's elbow. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Schultz fails to land.
Honeysuckle tries a body shot but Schultz blocks it.
Honeysuckle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Schultz throws a head punch that misses.
Honeysuckle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Honeysuckle misses with a punch on the inside.
Schultz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schultz avoiding damage as Honeysuckle throws knees to the body.
Schultz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schultz misses with the head strike.
Honeysuckle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Honeysuckle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Schultz lands a nice shot to the body.
Honeysuckle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schultz is defending well for now.
Honeysuckle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schultz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T3#
Schultz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schultz.
Honeysuckle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schultz is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schultz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schultz.
Honeysuckle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Honeysuckle.
A head punch on the inside from Schultz fails to land.
Honeysuckle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Schultz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Honeysuckle looking to slow down the pace here.
Honeysuckle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Honeysuckle blocks a body shot from Schultz.
Schultz managing to block the knees to the body from Honeysuckle.
Nice body punch from Schultz - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Honeysuckle trying to control the position but instead, Schultz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Honeysuckle into the cage.
Honeysuckle lands a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Schultz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Honeysuckle.
Honeysuckle lands an elbow that stopped Schultz in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Ron Schultz has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Schultz fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Honeysuckle blocking some punches.
Schultz has a couple of punches blocked by Honeysuckle.
A hook to the body from Honeysuckle.
Honeysuckle is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Schultz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Methuselah Honeysuckle will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ron Schultz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Schultz.
Ron Schultz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Honeysuckle gets tackled into the cage by Schultz. Schultz maintains the clinch.
Schultz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Honeysuckle scores a nice knee to the body.
Honeysuckle lands a knee to the body.
Schultz throws a head punch that misses.
Honeysuckle lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Honeysuckle.
Honeysuckle leaning his opponent against the cage.
Honeysuckle misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honeysuckle trying to land knees to the body.
Honeysuckle landing knees to the body.
Honeysuckle can't find room to land a body shot as Schultz controls the action. #T1#
Honeysuckle looking to stall.
Honeysuckle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schultz avoiding damage as Honeysuckle throws knees to the body.
Honeysuckle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Schultz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Honeysuckle misses with a knee strike.
Schultz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Schultz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schultz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Schultz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Honeysuckle pressing his opponent against the cage.
Honeysuckle blocking some punches. #T2#
Honeysuckle lands a damaging elbow.
Honeysuckle's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Methuselah Honeysuckle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Schultz misses with the head strike.
Schultz throws a punch but it's blocked by Honeysuckle.
Schultz controlling the action here for a moment.
Schultz working aggressively here.
Schultz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Honeysuckle missing with knees to the body.
Schultz misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Honeysuckle lands a nice knee to the body.
Honeysuckle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schultz avoids it.
Honeysuckle is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schultz.
Honeysuckle lands an elbow inside.
Honeysuckle lands a knee to the head.
Honeysuckle tries a knee to the head but Schultz blocks it.
Honeysuckle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Honeysuckle lands a knee to the body.
Honeysuckle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schultz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schultz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schultz is trying to maintain a safe position but Honeysuckle gets an underhook and turns Schultz into the cage.
Schultz being controlled against the cage.
Schultz takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
Honeysuckle blocks a body shot from Schultz.
Schultz digs a right hand underneath Honeysuckle's ribcage. Honeysuckle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Schultz working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schultz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schultz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Honeysuckle backwards.
Schultz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schultz misses with a punch on the inside.
Schultz letting Honeysuckle take a breather here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schultz.
Schultz is stalling here.
Schultz takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Methuselah Honeysuckle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ron Schultz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Honeysuckle gets tackled into the cage by Schultz. Schultz maintains the clinch.
Schultz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Schultz misses with a punch on the inside.
Schultz blocks the elbow strike.
Schultz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Honeysuckle.
Honeysuckle looking to stall.
Honeysuckle missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Honeysuckle.
Schultz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Honeysuckle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schultz managing to block the knees to the body from Honeysuckle.
Honeysuckle trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Schultz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Honeysuckle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schultz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Honeysuckle lands an elbow inside that Schultz shrugs off.
Honeysuckle blocks a body shot from Schultz.
Honeysuckle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Schultz misses with some punches.
Honeysuckle letting Schultz take a breather here.
Schultz prevents a body shot from Honeysuckle.
Honeysuckle lands an elbow inside that Schultz shrugs off. #CUT2#Ron Schultz's cut is getting worse.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Honeysuckle.
Honeysuckle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A hook to the body from Honeysuckle. #T2#
Honeysuckle blocking some punches.
Schultz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Honeysuckle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Honeysuckle scores with a knee to the head.
Honeysuckle struggles to land a body shot inside as Schultz controls his hands.
Honeysuckle is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Schultz lands a nice uppercut.
Schultz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Honeysuckle throws a punch but it's blocked by Schultz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schultz.
Honeysuckle scores a nice knee to the body.
Honeysuckle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ron Schultz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Methuselah Honeysuckle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Honeysuckle tries a body shot but Schultz blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Honeysuckle.
Schultz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schultz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Schultz struggles to land a body shot inside as Honeysuckle controls his hands.
Schultz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Schultz working aggressively here.
Schultz struggles to land a body shot inside as Honeysuckle controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Honeysuckle takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Schultz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Honeysuckle struggles to land a body shot inside as Schultz controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Schultz.
Honeysuckle tries a body shot but Schultz blocks it.
Schultz scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schultz lands a body shot.
Schultz throws a punch but it's blocked by Honeysuckle.
A shot in the inside from Schultz.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Schultz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Honeysuckle 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Methuselah Honeysuckle!
Methuselah Honeysuckle took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Northern Zombie for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: MILF 44 Durham VS Zuniga
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matsushima.
Matsushima ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Matsushima takes the fight into the clinch.
Matsushima lands with a short shot to the head.
Matsushima lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Matsushima.
Matsushima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Parks pulls guard successfully.
Parks looking for a sweep. Not yet Parks, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parks working a defensive guard here.
Parks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsushima is one step ahead there.
Parks trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Matsushima stopping the sweep attempt from Parks.
Matsushima wants to stand but Parks has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Matsushima decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Matsushima keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matsushima is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Parks.
Matsushima lands a nice hook to Parks's body. Parks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Parks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matsushima counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Parks thinking.
Parks shoots and misses #CL#
and Matsushima moves into the clinch.
Jin Matsushima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Parks.
Matsushima gets through Parks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matsushima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Matsushima.
Matsushima lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Matsushima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matsushima is leaning against Parks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Parks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matsushima walks away with a smile on his face. Parks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsushima throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matsushima connects with the punch.#CL#
Matsushima moves into the clinch successfully.
Matsushima lands a shoulder strike.
Parks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matsushima pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Matsushima gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Parks.
Matsushima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
A right hand to the body from Matsushima.
Matsushima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Parks is working for takedown but Matsushima is calmly controlling the position for now.
Matsushima gets underhooks to prevent Parks's takedown attempt.
Parks looks winded!
Parks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matsushima walks away with a smile on his face. Parks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3##CL2#
Matsushima tries to keep at a distance but Parks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matsushima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matsushima lands with a light punch inside.
Matsushima gets underhooks to prevent Parks's takedown attempt.
Matsushima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matsushima.
Matsushima pushes Parks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matsushima lands a body punch.
Matsushima looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Parks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Matsushima is defending well.
Matsushima lands with a left to the head.
Matsushima gets through Parks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsushima.
Matsushima is leaning against Parks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsushima lands with a left to the head.
Matsushima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matsushima working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Parks is rocked!
Parks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Parks is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsushima finish him?
Matsushima lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Matsushima lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Parks to his knees! Matsushima keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jin Matsushima!

Event: SMASH: Prescott vs Thai 3
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Day takes one to the chin there.
Day swats away the attempt to clinch by Ecker.
Ecker scores with a head kick.
Day takes one to the side of the head.
Ecker 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.
Ecker goes for a double leg but Day avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Day continues to drive forward.
Day is looking to land body kicks.
Ecker tries to close the distance and clinch but Day swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Day misses with a head kick.
Ecker throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Day holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Day scores a nice knee to the body.
Day looking to throw knees to the head but Ecker is blocking nicely.
Day missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ecker.
Our sources have told us that Day has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ecker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ecker lands an elbow just above Day 's eye.
Ecker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Day throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ecker blocks it with crossed arms.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ecker can't find room to land a body shot as Day controls the action.
Day blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ecker looking to throw knees to the head but Day is blocking nicely.
Day using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ecker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ecker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Day's brow.
Day unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ecker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ecker misses with an elbow strike.
Ecker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ecker working aggressively here.
Ecker lands a left hand.
Ecker is pushing Day up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Day with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Day utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ecker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Day fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Leg Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
Donk. Ecker catches Day right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ecker tries to close the distance and clinch but Day swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ecker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Day tries to counter by clinching up but Ecker breaks away and moves out of range.
Ecker is looking to clinch but Day is avoiding it.
Ecker moves out of range as Day throws a body kick.
Ecker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Ecker.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Day.
Day staying out of range there.
Day is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ecker.#CL#
Day gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Day missing with knees to the body.
Ecker misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
Day putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ecker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ecker can't find room to land a body shot as Day controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ecker.
Day tries a knee to the head but Ecker blocks it.
Ecker goes for a takedown attempt but Day pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ecker wants to clinch.#CL#
Day closes the distance and clinches.
Ecker landing knees to the head.
Day tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ecker avoids it.
Day missing with knees to the body.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but Day blocks with his arms.
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Day prevents a takedown attempt there. #T4#
Ecker swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day scores with a knee to the head.
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ecker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Day blocks it with crossed arms.
Day blocking some punches.
Day is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ecker is defending well for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ecker managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Day tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Day obliges.
Day using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ecker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Day trying to land knees to the body.
Ecker avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body.
Day crunches a lovely knee into Ecker's ribcage.
Day tries to land a knee to the head but Ecker blocks with his arms.
Day misses with a knee to the head.
Day using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ecker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leg Day dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Day tries to land a front kick but Ecker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Day displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ecker throws out the jab.
Day has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Day there as he acknowledges the shot.
Day leaves Ecker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Day is looking to counter the offense by Ecker and move into the clinch.
Day is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ecker can do to turn this around?
Both fighters circling a little - Day finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Day throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Day throws a leg kick
and Ecker counters with a good, hard body kick but Day shrugs it off.
Ecker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day throws a nice outside leg kick.
Day throws a body kick that misses
and Ecker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Devin Ecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ecker gets tackled into the cage by Day. Day maintains the clinch. #T1#
Day landing knees to the head.
Ecker avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ecker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Day's brow.
Day landing knees to the head.
Ecker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Day.
Day with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ecker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Ecker.
Day trying to land knees to the body.
Day tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ecker avoids it.
Ecker is working for takedown but Day is calmly controlling the position for now.
Leg Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
Day tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ecker avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Day.
Day blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ecker managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Day throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ecker misses with an elbow strike.
Day throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ecker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Day takes an elbow to the forehead.
Day unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Day dodges an elbow strike from Ecker.
Day landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Day is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ecker is defending well for now.
Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Ecker avoids the damage to the body.
Ecker misses with a punch on the inside.
Ecker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ecker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Day's defenses. #TD2#
Ecker works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ecker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Day works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES#
Day pushes Ecker off and scrambles back to his feet. #T3#
Ecker tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Day.
Day lands a front kick.
Day misses with a body kick.
Leg Day is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Day.
Ecker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Day sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ecker is breathing heavily.
Day fakes the leg kick and cracks Ecker in the body.
Ecker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Day counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Day lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Day throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ecker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Day.
Day connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ecker. That did some damage!
A nice inside leg kick there by Day. That's going to slow Ecker down. #T4#
Ecker looks to land a left hand but Day moved out of range nicely.
Day tries to clinch but Ecker is having none of it.
Day with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD2#
Ecker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ecker lands some shots froms side control.
Ecker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Day is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ecker cracks Day with a big elbow.
Day is trying to get back to his feet.
Ecker throws an elbow but Day slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ecker working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ecker creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Day sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leg Day dominated that second round.
That's time! Day's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Day takes the fight into the clinch.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Day landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Ecker avoids the damage to the body.
Ecker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Day stops a takedown attempt from Ecker.
Ecker goes for a takedown attempt but Day pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ecker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL#
Day closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Day is keeping busy.
Ecker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Day blocks an uppercut.
Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ecker.
Ecker pushes off an throws an elbow but Day leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Ecker misses with a knee strike.
Day landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Day tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ecker avoids it.
Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ecker.
Day tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ecker tries to stall but Day uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Day missing with knees to the body.
Ecker throws a head punch that misses.
Day landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Day lands a good knee to the midsection. Ecker won't want to take too many of those.
Ecker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ecker tries to land knees in the clinch but Day avoids the damage to the body.
Day crunches a lovely knee into Ecker's ribcage.
Day crunches a lovely knee into Ecker's ribcage.
Day utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Day obliges.
Devin Ecker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees to the body from Day.
Leg Day has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ecker avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body.
Ecker looking for a takedown.
Leg Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Ecker avoids the damage to the body.
Day lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Day is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ecker is defending well for now.
Ecker managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Day crunches a lovely knee into Ecker's ribcage.
Day lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Day landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Day misses with a knee to the head.
Ecker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ecker is looking to control Day's arms but Day gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ecker has his back to the cage.
Ecker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ecker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Day landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Day throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ecker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Day with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ecker managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Ecker misses with a punch to the body.
Ecker can't get the takedown.
Ecker managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Day with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ecker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Day lands a nice knee to the body.
Day landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Day is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ecker is defending well for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Day.
Ecker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Day blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Day unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ecker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Day with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Day landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Day tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ecker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Day crunches a lovely knee into Ecker's ribcage.
Day is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ecker is defending well for now.
Ecker working aggressively here.
Leg Day is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ecker trying to land knees to the body.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but Day blocks it.
Day lands a knee to the head.
Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ecker.
Day is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ecker is defending well for now.
Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Ecker avoids the damage to the body.
Ecker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Day gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ecker looks to throw an elbow but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leg Day showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Day, 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: MILF Playoff R2 SuperHeavies
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Renaud misses with a hook.
It seemed like Lighter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lighter slips a straight right by Renaud.
As Renaud backs off Lighter throws a huge counter combo but Renaud manages to avoid it all.
Renaud loads up on a big right hand but Lighter slips the punch.#CL#
Lighter gets tackled into the cage by Renaud. Renaud maintains the clinch.
Lighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Renaud.
Lighter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lighter is trying to stall.
Lighter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lighter is looking to control Renaud's arms but Renaud gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lighter has his back to the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Renaud as Lighter tries to tie him up.
Renaud misses with some punches.
Renaud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
A short right from Lighter on the inside.
Lighter working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#It looks like Enorme Renaud has been cut.
Renaud tries to score a body lock takedown but Lighter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Renaud.
Lighter tries a body shot but Renaud blocks it.
Renaud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Renaud tries to throw a body punch but Lighter avoids it by throwing Renaud back against the cage.
Lighter taking a breather.
Lighter misses with the head strike.
Lighter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lighter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Renaud.
Lighter wants to stall.
Lighter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Renaud pushes Lighter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lighter tries to work over Renaud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Lighter tries to stall but Renaud uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Renaud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Renaud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lighter swings wildly with an uppercut but Renaud uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Renaud gets through Lighter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Renaud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lighter's elbow.
Renaud prevents a body shot from Lighter.
Lighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Renaud misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lighter.
Renaud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lighter backwards.
Lighter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Renaud scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Lighter misses with a punch to the body.
Lighter misses with some punches.
Renaud has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Lighter.
Renaud struggles to land a body shot inside as Lighter controls his hands.
Renaud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lighter swings wildly with an uppercut but Renaud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lighter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Renaud backwards.
Renaud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Renaud fails to land.
Renaud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lighter has a couple of punches blocked by Renaud.
Renaud working aggressively here.
Renaud can't find room to land a body shot as Lighter controls the action.
Renaud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lighter backwards.
Renaud tries to throw a body punch but Lighter avoids it by throwing Renaud back against the cage.
Renaud blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Lighter tries to throw a body punch but Renaud avoids it by throwing Lighter back against the cage.
Lighter can't find room to land a body shot as Renaud controls the action.
Lighter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lighter misses with a body punch.
We've been informed that Lighter has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Renaud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Renaud misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Renaud.
Lighter is looking to control Renaud's arms but Renaud gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lighter has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lighter fails to land.
Renaud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Renaud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lighter.
Lighter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lighter stalling in the clinch but Renaud improves position.
Renaud swings wildly with an uppercut but Lighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Renaud pushes Lighter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but First Lighter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Enorme Renaud's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Renaud closes the distance and clinches up with Lighter, looking for a takedown. Renaud pushes Lighter against the cage but Lighter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lighter! But no joy.
Renaud throws a hook to the side of Lighter's head but Lighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lighter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Enorme Renaud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Renaud takes a swing at Lighter's ribcage but misses.
Lighter unleashes a big counter combination but Renaud bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Renaud lands a right hook to the body.
First Lighter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lighter avoids the body shot from Renaud.
Renaud is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lighter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Lighter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renaud closes the distance but Lighter moves to the side #KD2#
and Lighter counters with a left hand that sends Renaud to the canvas! #ROC2#Renaud is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renaud throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lighter wants to stand but Renaud is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Renaud throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lighter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Renaud swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Renaud throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Renaud is striking off his back. Lighter thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Lighter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Renaud avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lighter. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Renaud moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Renaud is on top in guard. #REVR#
Renaud postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Renaud won't allow Lighter to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Renaud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Renaud passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Renaud throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Renaud lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lighter trying to control from the bottom.
Lighter wants to get back to his feet.
Renaud not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lighter has hold of Renaud's hands but Renaud slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Renaud scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Renaud lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Lighter quite badly. Lighter pulls Renaud in close trying to recover. Renaud postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Lighter on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Lighter doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enorme Renaud!
The defeated First Lighter had this to say: 'I'll be back!'.

Event: HRL77
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Molly wants to clinch but Fedetenko slips to the side#KD2#
and Fedetenko counters with a crisp right hand that drops Molly! Fedetenko lets Molly back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Molly is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Hog Molly has been cut.
Fedetenko lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladamir Fedetenko!
Our winner, Vladamir Fedetenko, 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: HRL77
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Hicks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Richard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hicks.
Hicks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hicks throws a hook but Richard avoids it easily.
Richard blocks a jab.
Richard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Richard 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.
Lyman Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hicks throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hicks trying to control from the bottom.
Richard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hicks is trying to maintain the position but Richard is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hicks's head.
Hicks tries to get to full guard but Richard has control of the leg.
Hicks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Richard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Richard connects with a nice short shot to Hicks's temple.
Richard throwing shots but Hicks is blocking nicely.
Richard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hicks trying to hold on to Richard's head to control him but Richard postures up.
Richard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hicks is looking for a sweep. Richard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hicks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Richard wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
Richard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Richard is fighting to break Hicks's control of his arms but Hicks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hicks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Richard's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Richard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hicks would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hicks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Richard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Hicks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hicks wants to control from the top but Richard keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circling - Hicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hicks swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T4#
Richard preventing the sweep.
Richard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hicks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Richard trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Hicks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Richard lands a couple of elbows.
Richard wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
Richard with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Richard 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#
Hicks tries to score with a low kick but Richard moves his leg out of the way.
Richard feinted with a counter takedown.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Richard defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
Richard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richard was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Hicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Richard attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Hicks has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hicks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Richard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hicks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks with a nice cross.
A big right from Hicks misses.
Richard feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Richard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hicks thuds his right hand into Richard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Richard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hicks.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richard moves away.
Richard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Richard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
Richard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Hicks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Richard on the side of the head.
Hicks misses the jab.
Richard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks missing with a left hand there. Richard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hicks works the jab nicely.#T2#
Hicks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Richard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Richard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richard was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Hicks misses with a looping left.
Richard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lyman Hicks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hicks tries to bum rush Richard with a series of wild strikes but Richard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Richard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hicks misses with a series of wild punches.
Richard attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Hicks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Hicks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Richard feinted with a counter takedown.
Richard blocks a jab.
Richard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hicks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Richard slips under a jab from Hicks.
A shot to the body from Hicks misses #TD#
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hicks won't be happy with that.
Hicks is looking to reverse the position.
An elbow from Richard crashes against the mat.
Hicks tries to buck Richard off but Richard is having none of it.
Richard scores with punches from side control.
Richard looks up at the clock and then as Hicks takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Richard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB#
Richard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Hicks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4##SUB#
Richard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hicks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hicks dodges the ground and pound from Richard.
Richard lands a few punches from side control.
Richard looks up at the clock and then as Hicks takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Richard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Richard is trying to get an arm triangle but Hicks is defending well.
Hicks sneaks back into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks 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#
Hicks cracks Richard with a good jab.
Hicks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hicks misses with an uppercut.
Hicks connects with a body shot that sends Richard's belly button to the back.
Hicks misses with a double jab.
Richard tries to counter with a takedown but Hicks is quick to defend against it.
Richard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Hicks as he connects with a hook.
Hicks looks to throw the jab but Richard is out of range.
Richard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Hicks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Richard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hicks throws a series of punches but Richard moves out of range.
Richard feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Hicks cracks a nice hook into Richard's ribs.
A combination from Hicks does no damage.
Hicks swings for the body but Richard moves out of range.
Hicks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Richard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hicks throws out a loose jab but Richard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richard tries to counter with a takedown but Hicks is quick to defend against it.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Hicks throws a series of punches but Richard avoids them all with ease.
Richard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Richard attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Hicks falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Richard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Hicks kicks Richard off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Hicks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Richard is just out of range.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hicks swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Richard wants to control but Hicks is keeping him busy.
Richard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hicks tries to get to full guard but Richard has control of the leg.
Small Richard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Richard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hicks's head.
Richard is keen to just control but Hicks is a slippery customer.
Richard passes into side control, despite Hicks's attempt to control the position. #T3#
Richard scores with a couple of short elbows.
Richard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hicks sneaks back into half guard.
Hicks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Richard.
Richard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hicks is positioning himself well to prevent Richard advancing to mount.
Hicks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SUB#
Richard is working for a kimura but Hicks is defending it quite comfortably.
Hicks is looking to control Richard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hicks avoid being mounted?
Hicks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Richard.
Richard slips a nice elbow through Hicks's hands, connecting with Hicks's forehead.
Richard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Richard connects with a nice short shot to Hicks's temple.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyman Hicks!
Post fight, an emotional Lyman Hicks said 'Where the fuck is my belt? You beat the champ, you are the champ!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2024

#R1#
Matsushima throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Riley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Riley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matsushima looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Matsushima changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Riley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Riley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matsushima ducks under a wild hook from Riley.
Matsushima looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Riley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Matsushima.
Riley scores with a sloppy right hand. Matsushima should have avoided that one.
Matsushima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsushima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riley was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsushima.
Matsushima misses with a body shot.
Riley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Matsushima lands a jab.
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!
Matsushima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Riley moves away from the strike by Matsushima.
Riley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsushima walks into a left hand.
Riley throws a jab when Matsushima was well out of range.
Riley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Riley misses the jab.
Matsushima looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsushima lands with a straight right. Riley didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Matsushima has closed the distance and engaged Riley in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Matsushima.
Matsushima digs a right hand underneath Riley's ribcage. Riley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matsushima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riley tries to circle away but Matsushima has him pinned against the cage.
Matsushima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Riley or not.
A frustrated look appears on Riley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Matsushima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matsushima doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Matsushima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsushima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riley blocking some punches.
Matsushima struggles to land a body shot inside as Riley controls his hands.
Matsushima throws a punch but it's blocked by Riley.
Matsushima presses Riley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Riley is looking to break free of the clinch but Matsushima has double underhooks.
Riley swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsushima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsushima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsushima swings wildly with an uppercut but Riley uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Matsushima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsushima keeps control of Riley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Matsushima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Riley is trying to break free.
Matsushima pushes Riley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsushima lands a shot to the body.
Matsushima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matsushima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsushima tries to work over Riley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsushima digs a right hand underneath Riley's ribcage. Riley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matsushima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Matsushima.
Matsushima pushes Riley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Riley breaks from the clinch.
Matsushima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Riley.
Riley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsushima.
Matsushima takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Matsushima fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riley, pushing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Matsushima.
Matsushima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matsushima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matsushima struggles to land a body shot inside as Riley controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matsushima.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Matsushima dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Matsushima swings for the body but Riley moves out of range.
Matsushima throws a body punch but Riley moves out of range.
Riley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
No joy there for Riley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Matsushima on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Matsushima as he connects with a hook.
Davis Riley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Matsushima clinches with his opponent.
Riley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matsushima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Riley's efforts to push away.
Riley is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Matsushima fails to land.
Matsushima misses with some punches. #T1#
Riley takes a shot to the head.
Matsushima has a couple of punches blocked by Riley.
Matsushima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsushima pushes Riley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Matsushima as the two fighters clinch.
Matsushima tries to throw a body punch but Riley avoids it by throwing Matsushima back against the cage.
Matsushima presses Riley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matsushima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rileys head.
Matsushima swings wildly with an uppercut but Riley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsushima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Matsushima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matsushima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matsushima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsushima lands a body punch in the clinch.
Riley can't break the clinch.
Riley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Riley blocks an uppercut.
Matsushima tries a body shot but Riley blocks it.
Matsushima misses with some punches.
Matsushima misses with the head strike.
Matsushima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Riley backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsushima digs a right hand underneath Riley's ribcage. Riley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matsushima swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Matsushima lands with a light punch inside.
Matsushima tries to throw a body punch but Riley avoids it by throwing Matsushima back against the cage.
Matsushima misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matsushima.
Riley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riley prevents a body shot from Matsushima.
Riley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matsushima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riley backwards.
Matsushima can't find room to land a body shot as Riley controls the action.
Riley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsushima. #T4#
Matsushima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riley backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Matsushima.
Riley takes a shot to the head.
Matsushima scores with a hook to the body.
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!
Matsushima tries to throw a body punch but Riley avoids it by throwing Matsushima back against the cage.
Matsushima cracks Riley with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Matsushima.
Matsushima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsushima lands a nice uppercut.
Matsushima has Riley pressed against the cage, preventing Riley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Matsushima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Matsushima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsushima scores with a body shot.
Matsushima is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Riley rather than just go for the knockout.
Riley throws a series of punches but Matsushima avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Riley gets tackled into the cage by Matsushima. Matsushima maintains the clinch.
Riley working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsushima.
Riley wants to get back to striking at distance but Matsushima won't allow it.
Matsushima can't find room to land a body shot as Riley controls the action.
Matsushima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jin Matsushima seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsushima prevents Riley from breaking the clinch.
Riley blocking some punches.
Matsushima swings wildly with an uppercut but Riley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsushima throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Matsushima misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Matsushima.
Riley has had enough of the clinch but Matsushima keeps him there for the moment.
Matsushima throws a punch but it's blocked by Riley.
Riley is trying to break the clinch but Matsushima has him pressed against the cage.
Matsushima working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riley.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsushima.
A head punch on the inside from Matsushima fails to land.
Riley is trying to break free.#T2#
Riley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matsushima has Riley pressed against the cage, preventing Riley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matsushima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsushima lands with a left to the head.
Riley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matsushima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riley blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matsushima.
A right hook to the body lands for Matsushima.
Matsushima gets through Riley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Matsushima.
Davis Riley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsushima.
Matsushima has Riley pressed against the cage, preventing Riley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matsushima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Riley's efforts to push away.
Matsushima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matsushima swings wildly with an uppercut but Riley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsushima lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Matsushima on the inside.
Matsushima swings wildly with an uppercut but Riley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsushima doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Matsushima.
Jin Matsushima is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Riley blocking some punches.
Matsushima lands with a light punch inside.
Riley trying to control the position but instead, Matsushima has worked for underhooks and has pushed Riley into the cage.
Matsushima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Matsushima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matsushima 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 25:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Matsushima!

Event: MILF Playoff R1 Welterweights
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1##CL#
Renaud rushes Tran and presses him up against the cage.
Tran working aggressively here. #BC2#
Tran breaks the clinch.
Renaud throws a lazy uppercut
and Renaud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Enorme Renaud has been cut.
Tran moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Renaud definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Renaud punishes Tran's body with a nice straight punch.
Enorme Renaud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tran throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Renaud darts in and clinches Tran up against the cage.
Renaud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tran can't find room to land a body shot as Renaud controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Renaud misses with some punches. #T1#
Renaud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trans head.
Renaud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tran.
Renaud cracks Tran with a nice body shot.
Tran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tran is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Tran.
Tran wants to break free but Renaud has control.
Renaud swings wildly with an uppercut but Tran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Renaud as Tran tries to tie him up.
Tran wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Renaud has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Renaud scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#It looks like Antwan Tran has been cut.#BC2#
Tran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Renaud closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Renaud or not.
Tran looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tran blocking some punches.
Tran is trying to maintain a safe position but Renaud gets an underhook and turns Tran into the cage.
Tran tries a body shot but Renaud blocks it.
Tran working aggressively here.
Tran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Renaud tries a body shot but Tran blocks it.
Tran is trying to stall.
Renaud struggles to land a body shot inside as Tran controls his hands.
Renaud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renaud tries to work over Tran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Renaud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Renaud swings wildly with an uppercut but Tran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Renaud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Renaud presses Tran against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tran lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Tran breaks the clinch.
Renaud throws a series of punches but Tran avoids them all with ease.
Tran misses with a double jab.
Renaud swings widly with a right hand
and Tran counters with a stiff right hand.
Antwan Tran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tran misses the jab.#T4#
Tran throws an overhand right that lands on Renaud's shoulder, as Renaud tries to avoid the shot.
Renaud loads up on a big right hand but Tran slips the punch.
Renaud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Renaud.
Tran swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tran misses with a hook. Renaud ducked under it nicely.
Renaud avoids the body shot from Tran.
Tran swings widly with a right hand
and Renaud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Renaud. #TD#
Renaud gets a takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enorme Renaud dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Renaud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tran misses with a double jab
letting Renaud counter with a right hand. #TD#
Renaud shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Renaud was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Tran throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Renaud throws a poor cross that misses
and Tran counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot by Tran.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tran misses with a lunging right hand
and Renaud counters with a stiff right hand.
Renaud misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tran to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Renaud shoots in and bounces Tran off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Renaud is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Renaud landing with the ground and pound. #ES2#
Tran has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Renaud off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Renaud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tran throws out the jab.
Renaud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Renaud punishes Tran's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab by Tran.
Renaud fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tran looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Renaud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good standup being displayed there by Tran as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#Renaud is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Tran knocks Renaud out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Antwan Tran!

Event: HRL73
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Taylor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taylor misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Taylor won't be happy with that.
Taylor can't do much from the bottom here.
Taylor tries to improve position but can't.
Taylor sneaks back into half guard.
Taylor tries to roll over but Richard keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Richard.
Richard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Taylor tries to roll over but Richard keeps him under control.
Richard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Taylor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Taylor actively working from the bottom here.
Richard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Richard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Taylor is trying to maintain the position but Richard is very close to passing his half guard.
Taylor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Richard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taylor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Taylor.#SUB#
Taylor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Richard defends it easily.
Richard postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it. #T2##SUB#
Taylor is looking for a triangle here but Richard uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Taylor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Check out the look on Richard's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Richard in side control lands a decent elbow.
Taylor manages to work his way to half guard, despite Richard's best efforts.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Richard connects with a nice short shot to Taylor's temple.
Richard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Taylor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richard pulls his head out easily.
Taylor is pressing down on Richard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Richard is working Taylor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Richard wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Taylor trying to control the position. #SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Richard passes into side control.
Taylor wants to control but Richard postures up.
Taylor sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Taylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richard is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Taylor actively working from the bottom here.
Richard lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Taylor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Richard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Taylor taking some punishment here, with Richard in his half guard.
Taylor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richard is working away from the top position though.
Richard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Taylor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Richard slips a nice elbow through Taylor's hands, connecting with Taylor's forehead.#SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back.
Richard lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Richard 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#
Taylor wants to clinch.
Richard feints the counter takedown.
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Richard feints the counter takedown.
Taylor sizes up Richard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Taylor misses its intended target.
Richard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Richard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richard manages to avoid it.
Richard with the counter takedown but Taylor avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Taylor - just one landing. #T1#
Taylor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Richard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Richard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taylor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've been informed that Richard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Richard moves away from the strike by Taylor.
Taylor throws a jab when Richard was well out of range.
Richard with the counter takedown but Taylor avoids it easily.
Taylor scores with a hook to the body. Richard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Richard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
Richard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Richard lands with a punch from half guard.
Richard stalling away here and it's allowed Taylor to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Richard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Richard has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Taylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Richard cracks Taylor with a solid left hand.
Small Richard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Richard postures up and lands a big shot to Taylor's brow.
Richard is in close to Taylor's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3##SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Richard stands up over Taylor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Taylor looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Richard puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Richard connects with a nice short shot to Taylor's temple.
Taylor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Richard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Taylor is refusing to be controlled, as Richard sits in half guard.
Richard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Taylor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taylor manages to get to full guard. #T4##SUB#
Taylor has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Richard is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Taylor.
Taylor sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Richard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Richard ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Richard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Taylor defends it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Taylor.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Richard.
Richard feints the counter takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taylor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Richard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Richard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Taylor defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard blocks a jab.
Richard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Colby Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Taylor lands a glancing blow to the side of Richard's head.
Colby Taylor is winning the standup battle so far.
Taylor takes a swing at Richard's ribcage but misses.
Richard with the counter takedown but Taylor avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Taylor.
Richard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Taylor throws a lazy right hand but Richard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Richard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Richard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Taylor throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Richard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Richard.
Richard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Richard from controlling successfully.
Taylor has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Richard has passed into side control.
Richard works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Taylor manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Richard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Richard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taylor is just riding it out for now. Richard eventually gives up the hold.
Taylor is looking for a sweep. Richard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Taylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richard is working away from the top position though.
Richard drops an elbow to the side of Taylor's head.
Richard lands strikes from half guard.
Richard is thwarting Taylor's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Taylor has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Richard escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Richard!
Richard working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Taylor gets back to half guard.
Richard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4##SUB#
Taylor actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Taylor has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Richard escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Richard!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard.
Richard working the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richard working the head with strikes.
Richard cracks Taylor with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Taylor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Richard really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Taylor misses with a left hand #TD2#
so Richard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Richard distracts Taylor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Richard postures up and lands a big shot to Taylor's brow.
Richard is working Taylor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Richard working some strikes from top position.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Richard is proving a slippery customer.
Richard cracks Taylor with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard working some strikes from top position.
Taylor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Richard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Richard landing with the ground and pound.
Taylor working a defensive guard here.
Richard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Richard is in close to Taylor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Richard cracks Taylor with a solid left hand.
Richard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Richard cracks Taylor with a solid left hand.
Taylor working a defensive guard but Richard manages to pass into side control anyway. #T2#
Taylor takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Richard looks up at the clock and then as Taylor takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Richard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
Richard looks up at the clock and then as Taylor takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Richard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Check out the look on Richard's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #ROC2#Taylor is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richard scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Taylor is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Richard can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Small Richard!
Small Richard is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Small Richard made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HRL73
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Molly misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Fedetenko counters with a nice right hand that sends Molly toppling to the canvas! Molly scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fedetenko finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Hog Molly has been cut.
Fedetenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Molly tests Fedetenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Molly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fedetenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Molly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fedetenko throws a shot from downtown. Molly moves away and avoids it.
Molly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fedetenko steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Molly.#CL#
Molly has managed to clinch. #T1#
Molly working aggressively here.
Molly misses with a punch to the body.
Molly misses with some punches.
Fedetenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fedetenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Molly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Molly swings wildly with an uppercut but Fedetenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fedetenko.
Fedetenko looking to throw knees to the head but Molly is blocking nicely.
Fedetenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fedetenko.
Fedetenko blocks an uppercut.
Molly throws a punch but it's blocked by Fedetenko.
Fedetenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Molly is breathing heavily.
Fedetenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Molly backwards.
A short right from Fedetenko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Fedetenko drops Molly with a big knee straight up the middle! Molly is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Molly is rocked!
Molly tries to clinch up
and Fedetenko counters with a big left hand that crumples Molly! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladamir Fedetenko!
After winning the bout, Vladamir Fedetenko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HRL73
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Hicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dayton manages to avoid it.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hicks looks to land a combination but Dayton avoids it well.
Dayton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dayton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dayton tries to counter with a takedown but Hicks is quick to defend against it.
Hicks lands a high kick!
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dayton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hicks.
Hicks misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Dayton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hicks!
Hicks has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hicks can't do much from the bottom here.
Dayton 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.
Dayton looks up at the clock and then as Hicks takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dayton smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hicks regains half guard, as Dayton was trying to land strikes.
Dayton prevents Hicks from improving his position.#T1#
Dayton winds up and cracks Hicks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dayton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hicks defending well though.
Hicks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dayton 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.
Dayton postures up in Hicks's guard and throws a big left but Hicks blocks it.
Dayton looking to pass the guard.
Hicks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Hicks 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.
Dayton pulls Hicks in to control the position.
Hicks 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.
Hicks won't allow Dayton to sweep him here.
Hicks trying to control but Dayton is working from the bottom.
Hicks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Hicks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hicks trying to control from Dayton 's half guard. Dayton has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dayton keeping moving, preventing Hicks from controlling successfully.
Hicks sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dayton tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Dayton is looking for a triangle but Hicks pushes his legs off easily. #SU2#
Hicks gets to his feet - Dayton follows without any prompting. #T4#
Dayton needs to keep his hands up - Hicks had a free shot at his head there.
Hicks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dayton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dayton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hicks.
Hicks cracks a nice hook into Dayton 's ribs.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Hicks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hicks throws an overhand right that lands on Dayton 's shoulder, as Dayton tries to avoid the shot.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Hicks loads up on a big right hand but Dayton slips the punch.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hicks throws a shot from downtown. Dayton moves away and avoids it.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dayton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hicks manages to circle out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dayton was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Dayton tries to counter with a takedown but Hicks is quick to defend against it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Hicks.
Hicks lands a body shot.
Hicks connects with a looping right hand.
Dayton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hicks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dayton is looking to counter the offense by Hicks and move into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Dayton .
Dayton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circling - Hicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dayton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks misses with a hook #TD#
and Dayton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hicks won't be happy with that.

Hicks sneaks out the side door and pushes Dayton away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks looks to land a right hand but Dayton moved out of range.
As Hicks tries to get set, Dayton tries to push him back and clinch up but Hicks manages to avoid the attempt.
Dayton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Dayton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hicks throws a series of punches but Dayton avoids them all with ease.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hicks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Hicks.
Hicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Dayton .
Dayton is looking to counter the offense by Hicks and move into the clinch.
Hicks looks to land a left hand but Dayton moved out of range nicely.
As Hicks tries to get set, Dayton tries to push him back and clinch up but Hicks manages to avoid the attempt.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dayton was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dayton s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dayton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hicks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Dayton slips under a jab from Hicks.
Nice uppercut there from Hicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dayton slips under a jab from Hicks.
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
Hicks jabs at Dayton 's body.
Hicks throws out a loose jab but Dayton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
A slow jab from Hicks misses its intended target.
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
Hicks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hicks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hicks throws a hook to the side of Dayton 's head but Dayton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Hicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Dayton .
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
Hicks throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Hicks misses the jab.
Dayton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A lazy body kick from Hicks #TD#
and Dayton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dayton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dayton is nestled in close to Hicks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hicks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Dayton there.
Dayton throwing shots but Hicks is blocking nicely.
Dayton missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Dayton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
Hicks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Small Dayton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Dayton drops back looking for a leg! Hicks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hicks manages to kick Dayton off! Dayton jumps back into Hicks's guard.
Dayton trying to control the position from guard on top but Hicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dayton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hicks's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dayton 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Hicks misses with a series of wild punches.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hicks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dayton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dayton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hicks.
Hicks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Hicks as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Dayton defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
Hicks misses with a right hand #TD#
and Dayton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hicks!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks tries to buck Dayton off but Dayton is having none of it.#T1#
Dayton working away.
Hicks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dayton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Dayton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hicks wants to control but Dayton postures up.
Dayton working the ground and pound.
Hicks takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T2#
Hicks on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hicks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dayton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hicks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hicks managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dayton .
Hicks sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hicks is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Hicks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dayton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T3#
Dayton scoring with strikes but Hicks is staying in there.
BOOM! Dayton connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC#Hicks is rocked!
Dayton breaks from Hicks's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hicks is still in real trouble! Can Dayton finish him?
Dayton trying to control but Hicks is having none of it.
Dayton lands a heavy elbow.
Dayton lands a big elbow - Hicks is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Hicks is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Small Dayton !
Small Dayton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Rocksaw
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Ducreux tries to clinch up but Day circles away and keeps his distance.
Day moves in looking to clinch but Ducreux pushes him off.
Day looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ducreux looks to land a right hand but Day moved out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Day. That's going to slow Ducreux down. #CL#
Ducreux rushes Day and presses him up against the cage.
Ducreux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Day misses with a knee strike.
Day is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day trying to land knees to the body.
Day trying to land knees to the body.
Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ducreux.
Ducreux wants to take the fight to the mat but Day manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Ducreux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Day misses with a kick to the body.
Ducreux misses with a takedown attempt - Day sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Day thinks about the counter body kick.
Ducreux shoots in looking for a takedown. Day tries to sprawl out of it but Ducreux keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Day manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Ducreux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ducreux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ducreux stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Day.
We've been told by Ducreux's head coaches at Sydney Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ducreux looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
Day tries to counter with a clinch but Ducreux shakes him off and moves away.
Ducreux checks a leg kick.
Day is looking to slow Ducreux down with leg kicks. #CL#
Ducreux gets a clinch. #T2#
Ducreux is looking for a takedown.
Day throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ducreux blocks it with crossed arms.
Ducreux fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ducreux is trying to pull guard but Day has him pressed against the cage.
Ducreux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Day smiles and moves away. #CL#
Ducreux moves into the clinch.
Day working Ducreux over with knees to the body.
Ducreux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Day walks away with a smile on his face. Ducreux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ducreux gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Day counters with a nice leg kick.
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!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ducreux.#T3#
Ducreux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Day moves into the clinch successfully.
Day has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ducreux seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Day can turn it around.
Day tries to land a knee to the head but Ducreux blocks with his arms.
Day blocks an elbow strike from Ducreux. #BC#
Ducreux manages to break the clinch.
Ducreux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Day sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ducreux sets himself, and Day steps forward looking for the clinch! Ducreux avoids it this time.
Day stuffs the takedown attempt from Ducreux. Ducreux gets slowly back to his feet.
Day feints a counter leg kick.
A low kick lands for Ducreux.
Ducreux fails to land the takedown.
Ducreux backing away here, and Day unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Ducreux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Day tries to clinch up.
Ducreux seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Day misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Ducreux counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ducreux.
Day utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Day misses with a knee strike.
Ducreux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Day is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ducreux is defending well for now.
Day tries to land a knee to the head but Ducreux blocks with his arms. #BC#
Ducreux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ducreux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Day sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ducreux somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leg Day dominated that round.
That's time! Ducreux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ducreux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Day paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Ducreux gets tackled into the cage by Day. Day maintains the clinch.
Ducreux misses with a body punch.
Ducreux has Day pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Day manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ducreux managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Stalling in the clinch from Ducreux.
Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Ducreux avoids the damage to the body.
Ducreux just leaning against Day, taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for Day.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Ducreux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Day misses with a body kick.
Day tries to land a leg kick but Ducreux saw it coming and moves away.
Day throws a leg kick
and Ducreux counters with a one-two to the body.
Ducreux shoots in looking for a takedown but Day manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ducreux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Ducreux misses with a takedown attempt
and Day counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Ducreux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day looks for the body kick but Ducreux saw that one coming.
Ducreux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Day's waist but Day gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ducreux off to one side.
Day has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ducreux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from Day tenderised Ducreux's leg. Ducreux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Joseph Ducreux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ducreux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Day defends it nicely.
Ducreux moves out of range of the body kick from Day.
Day throws a sloppy head kick
and Ducreux counters with a one-two to the body.
Ducreux throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Day counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Ducreux manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Day scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Ducreux has closed the distance and engaged Day in a clinch.
Day using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ducreux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ducreux content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ducreux avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body.
Ducreux tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Day just stands there and leans against the cage.
Day prevents the takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Day. #CUT2#It looks like Joseph Ducreux has been cut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Day landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ducreux avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body.
Ducreux managing to block the knees to the body from Day. #T3#
Ducreux fails to pull guard.
Ducreux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Day smiles and moves away.
Leg Day is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Day misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Day closes the distance and pushes Ducreux back into the cage.
Ducreux is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ducreux fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ducreux jumps guard but Day turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Ducreux avoids the damage to the body.
Day is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ducreux is defending well for now.
Ducreux tries to work over Day's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ducreux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ducreux managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Ducreux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Day's elbow.
Day misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Ducreux takes a knee to the side of the body.
Leg Day seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ducreux tries to work over Day's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ducreux managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Ducreux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ducreux with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Day being controlled against the cage.
Day misses with a knee to the head.
Ducreux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Ducreux avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Ducreux breaks the clinch.
Day circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leg Day showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joseph Ducreux's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ducreux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Day pushes Ducreux up against the cage in a clinch.
Ducreux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Day looking to throw knees to the head but Ducreux is blocking nicely.
Day prevents the takedown attempt.
Day trying to land knees to the body.
Ducreux tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Day just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ducreux wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ducreux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Day misses with a knee strike.
Ducreux tries for a takedown but Day manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Ducreux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ducreux. #T1#
Ducreux managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Day scores with a knee to the head.
Day throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ducreux is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Day gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ducreux.
Ducreux takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ducreux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ducreux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ducreux.
Day utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ducreux is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Day unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ducreux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ducreux.
Day tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ducreux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Day smiles and moves away.
Ducreux throws a series of punches but Day moves out of range.
Day keeps the fight on the outside.
Ducreux 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day tries to work over Ducreux's front leg with a kick but Ducreux checks it.
Day tried to score with a low kick but Ducreux checks it.
Leg Day seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Day circles away from the clinch attempt
and Day counters with a good low kick that Ducreux was not able to check.
Ducreux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Day sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3#
A head kick misses from Day.
Day tries to work over Ducreux's front leg with a kick but Ducreux checks it.
Day scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Day moves into the clinch.
Day tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ducreux.
Day connects with a knee to the head.
Ducreux tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ducreux is trying to force a seperation but Day has the dominant position.
Ducreux is looking for a takedown.
Day looking to throw knees to the head but Ducreux is blocking nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Day as Ducreux tries to tie him up. #T4#
Ducreux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Day using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ducreux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Ducreux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Day looks to land a body kick but Ducreux moved away.
Day throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Leg Day is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Day doesn't manage to clinch there - Ducreux circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Day. No joy for Ducreux on that attempt.
Ducreux shoots in looking for a takedown but Day manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ducreux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Day closes the distance and pushes Ducreux back into the cage.
Joseph Ducreux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ducreux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Day avoiding damage as Ducreux throws knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leg Day comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Day 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: HRL69
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1##TD#
Thompson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Molly's half guard.
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Molly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thompson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2#
Molly makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Thompson misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Molly counters by clinching up.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Molly.
Molly misses with some punches.
Thompson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Molly gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A body shot lands from Molly.
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!
Thompson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Molly is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
Molly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Molly fails to land.
Thompson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Molly after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Thompson just leaning against Molly, taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Molly misses with some punches.
Molly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Molly.
Molly lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Molly's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short left from Molly.
A head punch on the inside from Molly fails to land.
Nice body punch from Molly - that landed with a thud.
Molly working aggressively here.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Molly lands a left hand.
Thompson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thompson taking a breather.
Thompson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T2#
Thompson is trying to maintain a safe position but Molly gets an underhook and turns Thompson into the cage.#TD#
Thompson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Molly clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson punches the canvas rather than the man.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Thompson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Thompson missing with strikes.
Molly covering up well and avoiding damage.
Thompson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Molly.
Thompson misses with a punch to the head. #T3#
Thompson has Molly flattened out and is raining down punches.
Molly is keeping busy.
Thompson is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Thompson gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Thompson gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Thompson apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Thompson. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Molly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Thompson forces Molly back against the cage and clinches.
Molly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Molly misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Molly. #T4#
Thompson goes for a takedown attempt but Molly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Molly swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Molly instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Molly controls his hands.
Thompson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Molly misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molly scores with a shoulder strike.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Molly pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thompson jabs Molly to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ricky Thompson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Thompson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Molly, pushing him back against the cage.
Molly is working Thompson over against the cage.
Molly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Molly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Molly controls the action.
Thompson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Molly.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Molly misses with some punches.
Molly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson is looking to control Molly's arms but Molly gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thompson has his back to the cage.
Molly lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molly throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Thompson.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Thompson controlling the action here for a moment.
Thompson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Molly cracks Thompson with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Molly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Molly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Molly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Molly misses with a body punch.
Thompson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hog Molly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
Molly digs a right hand underneath Thompson's ribcage. Thompson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Molly lands a body shot.
Molly scores with a shoulder strike.
Molly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Molly scores with a hook to the body.
Molly pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Thompson prevents a body shot from Molly.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Molly misses with the head strike.
Molly lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson lands a shoulder strike.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Molly misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Molly.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Molly.
Molly scores with a shoulder strike.
Molly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Molly lands a nice uppercut.
Molly lands a body shot.
Molly lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Molly.
Molly misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Molly scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
A short uppercut from Molly.
Nice body punch from Molly.
A nice left hand lands by Molly.
Molly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Molly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thompson is trying to drag Molly to the mat but Molly just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Molly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Molly prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson tries a body shot but Molly blocks it.
Thompson taking a breather. #T4#
Molly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Molly misses with the head strike.
Molly lands an uppercut.
Molly misses with the head strike.
Molly tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
A short right from Molly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Molly misses with the head strike.
Molly misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Molly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Molly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Molly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hog Molly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Molly moves into the clinch successfully.
Molly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Thompson is working Molly over against the cage.
Molly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Molly misses with the head strike.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Molly blocking some punches.
Thompson cracks Molly with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molly stops a takedown attempt from Thompson.
Molly can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Molly.
Molly misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Molly. #T1#
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Molly controls the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson trying to control the position but instead, Molly has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thompson into the cage.
Thompson is trying to drag Molly to the mat but Molly just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Molly tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Molly back against the cage.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Molly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Molly blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Molly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Molly swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Molly lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Molly blocks an uppercut.
Molly misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Molly's elbow.
Thompson lands a right hand.
Molly lands with a left to the head.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Molly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Molly.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Molly lands a shoulder strike.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Molly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson wants to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Molly.
Thompson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Molly is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land. #T3#
A short uppercut from Molly.
Thompson is working for takedown but Molly is calmly controlling the position for now.
Molly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Molly tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Molly.
Molly lands a shoulder strike.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Molly gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Molly scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Molly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Molly - that landed with a thud.
Molly scores with a shoulder strike.
Molly scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
Molly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow. #T4#
Molly struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Molly.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Molly.
Molly misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Molly blocks an uppercut.
Molly lands with a short shot to the head.
Molly can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Molly throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson trying to stall but Molly improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Molly.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Molly as Thompson tries to tie him up.
Molly misses with some punches.
Molly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Molly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hog Molly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Molly 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: HRL69
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD#
Dayton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ryker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ryker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ryker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dayton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dayton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ryker looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryker, not yet.
Dayton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##SUB2#
Dayton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dayton has managed to get both his arms back between Ryker's legs - danger averted.
Dayton scoring with some ground and pound.
Dayton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dayton is working Ryker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dayton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dayton stands and throws Ryker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dayton working the head and body with strikes.
Ryker is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Dayton working away.
Dayton lands some shots froms side control.
Dayton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ryker down.
Dayton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ryker some visible discomfort.
Ryker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dayton scores with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryker is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Dayton working the ground and pound.
Ryker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dayton lands with a punch from half guard.
Ryker tries to roll over but Dayton keeps him under control.
Ryker trying to control from the bottom.
Ryker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dayton is working for a kimura but Ryker is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
Dayton lands strikes from half guard.
Ryker trying to control here.
Dayton 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.#SUB2#
Ryker looking for submissions off his back.
Dayton winds up and cracks Ryker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ryker has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Dayton escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Dayton !
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Dayton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Dayton clinches up with Ryker and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dayton pulls Ryker into guard.
Dayton 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.
Dayton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryker can do to turn this around?#T1#
Ryker trying to control the position from guard on top but Dayton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Small Dayton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dayton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ryker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Ryker working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dayton has passed into half guard! #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ryker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dayton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dayton works his way into full mount!
Ryker is desperately trying to improve his position but Dayton has a good base and remains in mount.
Dayton raining down shots from the mount!
Dayton lands with some strikes.
Dayton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ryker looks a forlorn figure. #T3##SUB#
Ryker tries to improve his position but Dayton has taken his back! Dayton has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Ryker tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Dayton pushes Ryker away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Small Dayton !
Our winner, Small Dayton , 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: MILF 32
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Don Dominguez misses with a straight left.
Don Dominguez looks to throw the jab but Renaud is out of range.
Renaud moves out of range of the strikes.
Don Dominguez lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Enorme Renaud has been cut.
Don Dominguez connects with a jab.
Don Dominguez throws a right hand that misses
enabling Renaud to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Don Dominguez lands a big uppercut and Renaud crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Renaud looks OK. Don Dominguez waves Renaud back to his feet!#ROC#Renaud is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Don Dominguez fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Renaud out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Domingo Don Dominguez!

Event: MILF 30
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Renaud throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#It looks like Hatsumi Sen has been cut.
Enorme Renaud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Renaud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sen tries to move into range but Renaud moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Renaud dips to his left and cracks Sen with an uppercut!
Renaud jabs at Sen's body.
Renaud lands a glancing blow to the side of Sen's head.
Renaud lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Renaud.
Renaud is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Sen moves into range and clinches up with Renaud.
Renaud gets through Sen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Renaud gets through Sen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Sen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Renaud's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Renaud as the two fighters clinch. #TD2#
Renaud has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sen is trying to keep an underhook but Renaud manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sen gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Renaud working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Renaud stands up over Sen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sen has momentary wrist control but Renaud slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Sen is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Renaud has his hands clasped together but Sen extends and breaks Renaud's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Sen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hatsumi Sen!

Event: DC 137: Beard v Kuomanen
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1##CL#
Hoshino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hernandez, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hernandez - that landed with a thud.
Hoshino takes a shot to the head.
Hoshino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hernandez lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Hoshino's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hernandez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hoshino pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Hoshino.
Hernandez is trying to drag Hoshino to the mat but Hoshino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hoshino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoshino scores with a shot to the side of Hernandez's head.
Hernandez throws a head punch that misses.
Hernandez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hernandez blocking some punches.
Hoshino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoshino.
Hernandez blocking some punches.
Hernandez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hernandez struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoshino controls his hands. #T1#
Hernandez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hernandez working aggressively here.
Hernandez blocking some punches.
Hoshino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hernandez stalling the fight.
Hernandez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hoshino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hernandez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hernandez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoshino avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Hernandez.#BC2#
Hernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hernandez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hoshino scores with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Hernandez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hernandez.
Hoshino throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hoshino tries to move into range but Hernandez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hoshino throws a head kick that misses
and Hernandez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hernandez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hoshino to score with a decent uppercut.
Hernandez throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Hoshino rushes Hernandez and presses him up against the cage.
Hernandez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hernandez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hoshino blocks an uppercut.
Hernandez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoshino's elbow.
A short right from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a right hand.
Hernandez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoshino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hernandez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoshino prevents it.
Hernandez takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Hernandez throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoshino. #TD2#
Hernandez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Hoshino bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Hernandez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hernandez showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoshino pushes Hernandez off looking to stand but Hernandez dives back in and keeps control.
Hoshino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hernandez wants to take a breather but Hoshino is having none of it.
Hernandez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hoshino's head. #T4#
Hernandez thows a huge punch but Hoshino dodges it nicely.
Hernandez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hoshino on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hernandez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hoshino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #ES#
Hoshino makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hernandez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yuuji Hoshino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernandez misses the body punch
and Hoshino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Hernandez misses the target.
As Hernandez tries to get set, Hoshino tries to push him back and clinch up but Hernandez manages to avoid the attempt.
Hernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arturo Hernandez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hoshino misses with a kick to the body
and Hernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hoshino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoshino looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
Hernandez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hernandez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoshino.
Hernandez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez misses with a wild combination.
Hernandez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hoshino.#T1#
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Hoshino is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hernandez.
Nice shot lands for Hoshino.
Nice body kick there by Hoshino.
Hoshino walks into a stiff left hand from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands with a hook. Hoshino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hernandez walks into a straight right hand from Hoshino.
Hernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoshino wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No luck for Hernandez with that takedown attempt.
Hoshino throws a counter high kick but Hernandez was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2#
Hoshino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Hernandez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoshino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hernandez doesn't seem bothered though.
Hernandez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hernandez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoshino throws a poor cross that misses
and Hernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hernandez avoids the head kick by Hoshino. #CL2#
Hernandez rushes Hoshino and presses him up against the cage.
Hoshino swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Hernandez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hoshino stops a takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Hoshino prevents the takedown attempt.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Hernandez.
Hernandez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hernandez blocks an elbow strike.
Hernandez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoshino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hernandez tries to work over Hoshino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoshino swings wildly with an uppercut but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hoshino after a bit of a struggle.
Hoshino blocking some punches.
Hoshino stops a takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Hoshino lands a nice uppercut.
Arturo Hernandez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hernandez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoshino taking a breather.#T4#
Hoshino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Hernandez misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hernandez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez needs to keep his hands up - Hoshino had a free shot at his head there.
Hoshino scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez with a poor takedown
and Hoshino counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Hernandez misses #CL#
and Hoshino holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hernandez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hoshino pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yuuji Hoshino is winning the standup battle so far.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoshino is looking to counter the offense by Hernandez and move into the clinch.
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yuuji Hoshino will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hoshino throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hoshino shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hernandez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoshino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Hoshino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Hoshino misses
letting Hernandez counter with a right hand.
Hernandez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hoshino can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez misses with the combination.
Hernandez throws a looping overhand right but Hoshino ducks down to avoid it.
Hoshino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Hoshino connects with a looping right hand.
Hoshino throws a body kick that misses.
Hernandez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hernandez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hoshino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoshino throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hoshino sizes up Hernandez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hernandez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hoshino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hernandez lands a slapping body shot.
Hoshino wants to clinch.#T2#
Hoshino is looking to score with low kicks.
Hoshino misses with a series of wild punches.
Hernandez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez throws a big shot that misses.
Hoshino throws a quick counter head kick but Hernandez was just out of range.
Hoshino ducks right into an uppercut from Hernandez.
Hoshino throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Hoshino throws a shot from downtown. Hernandez moves away and avoids it.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoshino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hernandez. That did some damage!
Hoshino throws a wild body kick that Hernandez sees coming a mile off.
Hernandez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hoshino lands a nice shot to the body.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoshino blocks a jab.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut
and Hernandez counters with a one-two to the body.
Hoshino connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hernandez. Hernandez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Hoshino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hoshino tries to land a body kick
and Hernandez counters with a straight right hand.
Hoshino lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez throws a right and a left that Hoshino avoids nicely.
Hoshino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hernandez misses the jab.
Hoshino on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Hoshino instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Hernandez tightens his grip and picks Hoshino up, before dumping him to the ground. Hoshino manages to land in guard.
Hoshino wants to stand up but Hernandez is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arturo Hernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hernandez 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

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

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