Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC 57: Ilmarinen vs Lake
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Wood misses the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wood.#CL2#
Configuracion closes the distance and pushes Wood back into the cage.#TD#
Wood has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Configuracion regains guard immediately.
Wood trying to control but Configuracion is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood is really struggling to control Configuracion but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Wood's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Configuracion is trying to keep Wood in close.
Configuracion seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Configuracion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wood trying to control but Configuracion is working from the bottom.
Wood wants to pass the guard but Configuracion is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Wood drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2#
Configuracion keeping moving, preventing Wood from controlling successfully.
Wood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Configuracion keeping moving, preventing Wood from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wood is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wood might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Configuracion keeping moving, preventing Wood from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wood looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Configuracion tries to clinch up but Wood circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
No luck for Wood with that takedown attempt.
Wood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Configuracion defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Wood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Configuracion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Configuracion wants it to stay on the feet.
Wood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Configuracion sprawls well. Configuracion wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wood gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Configuracion forces Wood back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Wood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.
Wood blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Configuracion throws an elbow but misses.
Wood blocks an elbow strike.
Configuracion looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wood is working for takedown but Configuracion is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wood tries to pull guard but Configuracion forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Wood leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nimjal Configuracion 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#
Configuracion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wood swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Configuracion clinches up against the cage.
Configuracion looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Configuracion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wood avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage. #TD#
Wood gets control of Configuracion's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wood will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Wood looking for a triangle here. Configuracion is fighting it but it looks tight! Wood pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Configuracion is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jake Wood!
After the fight, Jake Wood was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: HFC 56: Hunt vs Fermi
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Morrison avoids the body shot from Golov.
Morrison takes a swing at Golov's ribcage but misses.
Golov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Despite the aggression on Morrison's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Golov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Golov misses the shot to the body.
Golov moves in looking to clinch but Morrison pushes him off.#TD#
Golov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Golov showed some decent athleticism there.
Morrison is refusing to be controlled, as Golov sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Golov.
Morrison blocking the ground and pound attempt from Golov. #T1#
Golov throwing shots but Morrison is blocking nicely.
Golov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Morrison can do anything to dispel that myth.
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
Morrison regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Golov.
Morrison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison being controlled here, momentarily.
Golov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morrison looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Morrison looking to control.
Golov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Golov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Golov misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
Morrison throws a counter combo.
Morrison throws a jab when Golov was well out of range.
Golov doesn't manage to clinch there - Morrison circles away.
Morrison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Golov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Golov lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab from Golov.
Golov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Morrison.#TD#
Golov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Golov wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving. #T3#
Morrison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morrison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Golov from controlling successfully.
Morrison controlling Golov's posture.
Morrison keeping full guard, as Golov tries to pass.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Golov throwing strikes from guard but Morrison blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Golov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Golov lands some shots froms side control.
Golov throwing strikes but Morrison manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Morrison wants to stand but Golov is controlling his arm.
Morrison controls the position.
Morrison trying to control the position but Golov is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Golov is looking to regain half guard here but Morrison keeps moving and retains side control.
Morrison tries to stand but Golov is controlling his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigori Golov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Golov throws a lazy uppercut
and Morrison counters with a two punch combo.
Golov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morrison can do to turn this around?
Golov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Morrison counter with a right hand.
Golov throws the left hand but Morrison avoids the punch easily.
Golov tries to clinch
and Morrison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grigori Golov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golov misses with a looping right.
Morrison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Golov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Golov.
It seemed like Morrison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Golov misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison defending well as Golov loads up on a big left hand.
Golov moves in looking to clinch but Morrison pushes him off.
Morrison slips a jab from Golov.
Golov lands the left hand.
Golov throws a poor cross that misses
and Golov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Golov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morrison as he avoids it easily.
Morrison avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Morrison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Golov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Golov has Morrison up against the cage in a clinch.
Morrison throws a punch but it's blocked by Golov.
Morrison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golov misses with a punch on the inside.
Morrison misses with a body punch.
Golov misses with a punch on the inside.
Golov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Golov is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigori Golov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Morrison, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Golov fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Morrison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Golov misses with a hook
and Golov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morrison throws a series of punches but Golov moves out of range.
Golov misses the shot to the body.
Golov has a takedown stuffed.
Morrison is looking for the big counter here.
Morrison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Golov misses with a hook to the body
letting Morrison counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golov has his takedown stuffed
enabling Morrison to counter with a crisp jab.
Golov misses with an uppercut.
Golov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morrison momentarily.
Alexander Morrison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Golov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morrison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Golov misses with a combination
and Morrison counters with a stiff right hand.
Golov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morrison counters with a one-two to the body.
Morrison slips under a jab from Golov.
Golov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morrison doesn't seem bothered though.
Golov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morrison takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morrison scores with a jab. Golov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Golov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Morrison counters with a nice uppercut.
Golov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Golov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morrison counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexander Morrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Golov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morrison avoids it really well and circles away.
Golov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morrison.
Golov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Golov tries to clinch up
and Morrison counters with a three punch combo that has Golov backing up. Golov nods at Morrison to acknowledge the strikes.
Morrison digs a good body shot into Golov's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Morrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Morrison misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Golov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morrison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Morrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Golov controls his hands.
Morrison gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Golov.
Morrison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golov has a couple of punches blocked by Morrison.
A short right from Morrison.
A short right from Morrison on the inside.
Golov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice body punch from Morrison. #T1#
Golov is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigori Golov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Golov misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morrison.#BC2#
Morrison manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Golov misses
and Morrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Golov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Morrison!
Golov is chipping away with strikes.
Morrison is looking to regain half guard here but Golov keeps moving and retains side control.
Morrison is trying to control Golov's posture but Golov avoids it.
Morrison on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2#
Golov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Morrison wants to control but Golov postures up.
Golov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Golov with the ground and pound but Morrison regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Golov scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Morrison is not content to let Golov control the position.
Golov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Golov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Golov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Golov throwing shots but Morrison is blocking nicely.
Golov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Golov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Golov is trying to control. Morrison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Golov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Golov thows a huge punch but Morrison dodges it nicely.
Grigori Golov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Golov is nestled in close to Morrison, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Golov is nestled in close to Morrison, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Morrison blocking the ground and pound attempt from Golov.
Golov looks to land a strike but Morrison avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Golov lands a couple of elbows.
Golov postures up and lands a big shot to Morrison's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Golov postures up in Morrison's guard and throws a big left but Morrison blocks it.
Golov throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Grigori Golov.
I think Golov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Alexander Morrison!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Alexander Morrison!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Alexander Morrison!

Alexander Morrison wins by unanimous decision!
Alexander Morrison spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: HFC 54: Lambart vs Knight
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
Gonzalez throws a body punch but Skoromniy moves out of range.
Gonzalez lands a really nice looking cross but Skoromniy seems unphased.
Gonzalez swings widly with a right hand
and Skoromniy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Gonzalez rushes Skoromniy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzalez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Skoromniy is keeping busy.
Skoromniy tries to throw a body punch but Gonzalez avoids it by throwing Skoromniy back against the cage.
Gonzalez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses.
Gonzalez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonzalez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonzalez just leaning against Skoromniy, taking a breather.
Gonzalez lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gonzalez. #BC2#
Skoromniy breaks from the clinch.
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from Skoromniy.
It looked like Gonzalez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Skoromniy.
Skoromniy misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Skoromniy takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gonzalez, as that shot connected.
Skoromniy misses with a hook. Gonzalez ducked under it nicely.
Gonzalez cracks Skoromniy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skoromniy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gonzalez misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Skoromniy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Skoromniy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gonzalez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Donk. Skoromniy catches Gonzalez right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Skoromniy misses.
Gonzalez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Skoromniy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Skoromniy avoids the punch easily.
As Gonzalez backs off Skoromniy throws a huge counter combo but Gonzalez manages to avoid it all.
Shaun Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skoromniy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gonzalez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez throws a jab when Skoromniy was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Skoromniy misses the target. #T2#
Gonzalez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gonzalez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gonzalez scores with a shot to the body.
Gonzalez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut
and Skoromniy counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez lands with a shot to the body.
Skoromniy is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Gonzalez moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaun Gonzalez!

Event: HFC 52: Scheckter vs Bond
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Labelle moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Falandas closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Labelle.
Falandas working aggressively here.
Falandas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Falandas blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Labelle.
Labelle misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labelle blocks a body shot from Falandas.
Falandas pushes Labelle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Falandas.
Labelle working aggressively here.
Labelle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Falandas.
Labelle scores with a shot to the side of Falandas's head.
Falandas misses with some punches.
Falandas wants a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Falandas fails to land.
Falandas misses with a punch to the body.
Falandas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Falandas fails to land.
Falandas blocks an uppercut.
Labelle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Labelle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Labelle effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Labelle.
Falandas has a couple of punches blocked by Labelle.
Labelle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Labelle can't find room to land a body shot as Falandas controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Labelle.
Falandas throws a punch but it's blocked by Labelle.
Labelle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Falandas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Labelle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Labelle is looking to control Falandas's arms but Falandas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Labelle has his back to the cage.
Labelle scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Labelle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Labelle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Falandas.
Labelle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Labelle lands an uppercut.
Labelle swings wildly with an uppercut but Falandas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falandas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dong Labelle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mertis Falandas.#T3#
Labelle stalls.
A bit of stalling here from Labelle.
Falandas has a couple of punches blocked by Labelle.
Falandas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Falandas lands a body shot.
Labelle throws a punch but it's blocked by Falandas.
Labelle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Labelle displaying some good clinch control by pressing Falandas up against the cage.
Falandas lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Labelle misses with the head strike.
Falandas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Labelle'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.
Falandas throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Falandas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Falandas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Falandas has his foot on Labelle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Labelle works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Falandas has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Labelle should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Falandas has tightened it up now! Labelle should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mertis Falandas!
Mertis Falandas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC 49: Saneuji vs Smith
Date: Nov 13, 2022

#R1#
Morrison moves away from the strike by Pandeya.
Pandeya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morrison blocks a jab.
As Pandeya looks to move away, Morrison throws a big counter combo but Pandeya just gets out of the way.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
Pandeya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Morrison has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pandeya misses with a right hand
and Morrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pandeya throws a right hand that misses
enabling Morrison to counter with a crisp jab.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandeya moves away.
Pandeya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morrison.
Pandeya throws a lazy right hand but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morrison throws a hook to the side of Pandeya's head but Pandeya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pandeya throws a predictable looking body shot
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Pandeya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Pandeya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandeya.
Morrison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pandeya misses with a body shot.
Pandeya throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morrison stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Morrison walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Pandeya misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Morrison misses the target.
Pandeya misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
Pandeya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morrison missing with a left hand there. Pandeya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Pandeya.#T2#
Pandeya throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pandeya.
Morrison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morrison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pandeya.
Morrison throwing a counter right hand but Pandeya manages to avoid it.
Pandeya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morrison throws a nice looking combination but Pandeya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morrison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morrison went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Morrison is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
Pandeya misses with a body shot.
It looked like Morrison was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Morrison takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Morrison.
A quick step to the side and Morrison tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Morrison throws a hook to the side of Pandeya's head but Pandeya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morrison connects with a single shot there.
Pandeya slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pandeya looks to throw the jab but Morrison is out of range.
Pandeya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pandeya misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morrison defending well as Pandeya loads up on a big left hand.
Pandeya throws a body shot but no joy.
Morrison went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Morrison was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pandeya.
Pandeya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.
Morrison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Pandeya throws out a loose jab but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pandeya scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morrison in his tracks.
Saurabh Pandeya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison lands with a hook. Pandeya tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Morrison misses.
Morrison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Pandeya.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandeya throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandeya was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
Morrison throws a lazy uppercut
and Pandeya counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Pandeya. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morrison appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pandeya misses with a right hand
and Morrison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pandeya throws a right hand that misses
letting Morrison counter with a right hand.
Alexander Morrison is winning the standup battle so far.
Morrison misses with a hook.
Morrison misses with a jab to the body
and Pandeya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pandeya tests Morrison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison digs a good hook to Pandeya's body.
Pandeya throws a poor cross that misses
and Morrison counters with a straight right hand.
Morrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pandeya throws out the jab.
Morrison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Morrison throws a lazy right hand but Pandeya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pandeya connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morrison. Morrison circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pandeya scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morrison in his tracks.
Pandeya misses with a looping left.
Morrison fails to land with a series of punches.
Pandeya defending well as Morrison loads up on a big left hand.
Pandeya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.
Pandeya throws a hook but Morrison blocks it.
Morrison is looking for a counter combo.
Morrison misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Morrison staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pandeya darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pandeya misses with a body shot.
Morrison cracks Pandeya with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Morrison swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Pandeya to counter with a crisp jab.
Pandeya looks to land a right hand but Morrison moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrison throws a hook but Pandeya avoids it easily.
Pandeya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pandeya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
Morrison feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pandeyas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Pandeya misses with an uppercut
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pandeya throws the left hand but Morrison avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Morrison tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Pandeya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Morrison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pandeya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morrison counters with a three punch combo that has Pandeya backing up. Pandeya nods at Morrison to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Morrison.
Morrison lands a jab to the nose.
Morrison misses with a body shot. #T4#
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Pandeya.
Morrison misses with a right hand
and Pandeya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pandeya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandeya misses with an uppercut.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
Morrison lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Morrison looks to land a combination but Pandeya avoids it well.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pandeya connects with a body shot that sends Morrison's belly button to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Morrison dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pandeya throws a hook to the side of Morrison's head but Morrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pandeya misses with a shot to the body
and Morrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morrison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Donk. Morrison catches Pandeya right on the button with a cross.
Pandeya misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morrison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pandeya counters with a right hand to the body.
A big left from Pandeya misses. #T1#
Pandeya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pandeya scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Morrison misses with an uppercut. Pandeya saw that one coming.
Morrison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pandeya.
Pandeya swings widly with a right hand
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pandeya misses with a body shot.
Pandeya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Alexander Morrison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pandeya misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
Pandeya throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range. #T2#
Pandeya lands an overhand right.
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by Pandeya.
Morrison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pandeya makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circling - Pandeya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrison throws an overhand right that lands on Pandeya's shoulder, as Pandeya tries to avoid the shot.
Morrison's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pandeya connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morrison scrambles back to his feet.
Pandeya scores with a shot to the body.
Morrison takes a swing at Pandeya's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandeya with a hook.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
The fighters circling - Pandeya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pandeya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pandeya.
Morrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Morrison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pandeya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morrison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pandeya loads up on a big right hand but Morrison slips the punch.
Pandeya misses the body punch
and Morrison counters with a right hand to the body.
Morrison misses with a looping left.#T4#
The fighters circling - Pandeya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Pandeya.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pandeya.
Morrison misses the jab.
It seemed like Pandeya was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pandeya misses with a lunging right hand
and Morrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pandeya avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Pandeya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morrison throws out the jab.
Pandeya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saurabh Pandeya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pandeya 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 Steve Smith scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Alexander Morrison!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: HFC 46: Colson vs Harris
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
Abarai avoids the body shot from Skoromniy.
Abarai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abarai seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Skoromniy misses with a body shot.
Abarai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skoromniy counters with a straight right hand.
Skoromniy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abarai.
Hans Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abarai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skoromniy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abarai works the jab nicely.
Abarai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skoromniy throws the left hand but Abarai avoids the punch easily.
Abarai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai swings widly with a right hand
and Skoromniy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abarai lands a body shot.
Skoromniy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abarai.
Abarai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skoromniy throws out the jab.
Skoromniy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1##CL#
Abarai has Skoromniy up against the cage in a clinch.
Skoromniy misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Abarai lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Igor Skoromniy has been cut.
Abarai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skoromniy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abarai lands an elbow that stopped Skoromniy in his tracks for a moment.
Abarai scores with a hook to the body.
Abarai swings wildly with an uppercut but Skoromniy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skoromniy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Abarai.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Abarai.
Abarai blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Abarai fails to land. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skoromniy can't find room to land a body shot as Abarai controls the action.
Skoromniy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Abarai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Skoromniy can turn it around.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Abarai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abarai stalling in the clinch but Skoromniy improves position.
Skoromniy avoiding damage.
Abarai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abarai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Skoromniy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skoromniy digs a right hand underneath Abarai's ribcage. Abarai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Abarai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skoromniys head.
Abarai lands an elbow that stopped Skoromniy in his tracks for a moment.
Abarai struggles to land a body shot inside as Skoromniy controls his hands.
Abarai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abarai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Skoromniy or not.
Skoromniy throws a head punch that misses.
Skoromniy swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Skoromniy tries to circle away but Abarai has him pinned against the cage.
Skoromniy pushes Abarai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Skoromniy blocks an uppercut.
Abarai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Abarai. #CUT#That has opened up Igor Skoromniy's cut even more.
Abarai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abarai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abarai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai.
Skoromniy takes an elbow to the temple.
Skoromniy can't break the clinch.
Skoromniy throws a punch but it's blocked by Abarai.
Skoromniy just leaning against Abarai, taking a breather.
Skoromniy takes an elbow to the temple.
Abarai lands an elbow just above Skoromniy 's eye.
Skoromniy lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skoromniy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Skoromniy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Abarai lands a nice elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Skoromniy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Abarai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Skoromniy lands a right hand.
Skoromniy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Skoromniy misses with the head strike.
Skoromniy slows down the pace here.
Stalling in the clinch from Skoromniy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Abarai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Skoromniy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Abarai takes the fight into the clinch.
Skoromniy looking to slow down the pace here.
Abarai misses with a punch to the body.
Skoromniy trying to control the position but instead, Abarai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Skoromniy into the cage.
Skoromniy dodges an elbow strike from Abarai.
A shot in the inside from Abarai.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Igor Skoromniy.
Abarai slips a jab from Skoromniy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skoromniy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Abarai is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Skoromniy misses.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Skoromniy avoids the elbow strike from Abarai, against the cage. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Abarai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Skoromniy's brow.
Skoromniy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Skoromniy.
Skoromniy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Abarai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Abarai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skoromniy can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skoromniy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abarai throws an elbow but it misses.
Skoromniy is trying to break the clinch but Abarai has him pressed against the cage.
Abarai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skoromniy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abarai lands a body shot.
Abarai letting Skoromniy take a breather here.
Abarai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Abarai. #T2#
Skoromniy tries to break free but Abarai pushes him back against the cage.
Abarai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skoromniy backwards.
Abarai looking to stall.
Skoromniy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abarai tries to throw a body punch but Skoromniy avoids it by throwing Abarai back against the cage.
Abarai lands an elbow just above Skoromniy 's eye. #CUT#The cut above Igor Skoromniy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Abarai lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abarai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abarai lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#Igor Skoromniy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Abarai fails to land.
Skoromniy blocking some punches.
Skoromniy wants to get back to striking at distance but Abarai won't allow it.
Abarai blocks a body shot from Skoromniy.
A short left from Abarai.
Skoromniy misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Abarai lands a nice elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hans Abarai!
Hans Abarai got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

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

#R1##CL#
Configuracion tries to keep at a distance but Devereaux has taken the fight into the clinch.
Devereaux jumps guard but Configuracion stands there with Devereaux around his waist. Devereaux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Devereaux is trying to pull guard but Configuracion turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Devereaux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Configuracion looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrice Devereaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Configuracion lands an elbow inside that Devereaux shrugs off. #TD#
Devereaux jumps guard.
Configuracion wants to stand but Devereaux is controlling his posture from full guard.
Configuracion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Devereaux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Devereaux 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.
Configuracion has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Devereaux is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Devereaux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Devereaux might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Devereaux trying to control the position. #T1#
Configuracion wants to stand but Devereaux has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Devereaux is on top in guard. #REVR#
Devereaux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Devereaux stands and throws Configuracion's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Devereaux is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Configuracion has escaped the position, nice work there.
Devereaux tries to move to mount but Configuracion blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Devereaux is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Configuracion has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Configuracion tries to buck Devereaux off but Devereaux is having none of it.#SUB#
Devereaux working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Configuracion is looking to regain half guard here but Devereaux keeps moving and retains side control.
Configuracion is trying to control Devereaux's posture but Devereaux avoids it. #SUB#
Devereaux thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Devereaux advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Devereaux is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Configuracion to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Configuracion shrugs it off. #SUB#
Devereaux goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Configuracion is on top in guard.
Configuracion wants to stand but Devereaux is controlling his posture from full guard.
Configuracion wants to stand and escape but instead Devereaux has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Devereaux stands and throws Configuracion's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Devereaux tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Configuracion is trying to control Devereaux's posture but Devereaux avoids it.
Configuracion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Devereaux is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Configuracion will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Devereaux wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Configuracion, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Devereaux tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Devereaux wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Configuracion, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrice Devereaux 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##CL#
Devereaux gets a clinch. #TD#
Devereaux successfully pulls guard.
Devereaux is trying to control the position but Configuracion postures up.
Configuracion wants to stand but Devereaux is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Devereaux is looking to cinch up a triangle. Configuracion throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Devereaux's body to avoid the submission. Devereaux has instead reached around Configuracion's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Devereaux arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Patrice Devereaux!

Event: HFC 42: Smith vs Armando
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Mcgee Jr tries to clinch
and Labelle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mcgee Jr moves in looking to clinch but Labelle pushes him off.
Labelle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Labelle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Labelle fails to land with a series of punches.
Labelle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcgee Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Labelle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mcgee Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Labelle missing with a left hand there. Mcgee Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mcgee Jr closes the distance and pushes Labelle back into the cage.
Mcgee Jr lands a damaging elbow.
Mcgee Jr trying to control the position but instead, Labelle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mcgee Jr into the cage.
Mcgee Jr tries to work over Labelle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Mcgee Jr tries to throw a body punch but Labelle avoids it by throwing Mcgee Jr back against the cage.
Labelle dodges an elbow strike from Mcgee Jr.
Mcgee Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mcgee Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Labelle controls his hands.
Mcgee Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mcgee Jr tries to stall but Labelle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mcgee Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Labelle controls his hands.
Mcgee Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mcgee Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Labelle blocks it with crossed arms.
Mcgee Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Mcgee Jr misses with a body punch.
Mcgee Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Labelle avoids it.
Mcgee Jr pushes Labelle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Mcgee Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcgee Jr.
Mcgee Jr tries a body shot but Labelle blocks it.
Mcgee Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Labelle managing to block the knees to the body from Mcgee Jr.
Mcgee Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Mcgee Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcgee Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Labelle controls his hands.
Labelle misses with the head strike.
Mcgee Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcgee Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Labelle won't want to take too many of those.
Labelle lands a right hand.
Labelle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcgee Jr missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Mcgee Jr tries a knee to the head but Labelle blocks it.
Labelle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mcgee Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Labelle avoids the damage to the body.
Mcgee Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Labelle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mcgee Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Labelle scores with a shot to the side of Mcgee Jr's head.
Labelle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mcgee Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mcgee Jr tries to throw a body punch but Labelle avoids it by throwing Mcgee Jr back against the cage.
Mcgee Jr misses with a body punch.
Labelle pushes Mcgee Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Labelle throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Labelle blocks the elbow strike. #T4#
Mcgee Jr'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.
Mcgee Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Mcgee Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Mcgee Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Labelle up against the cage.
Mcgee Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mcgee Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Labelle controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgee Jr tries to work over Labelle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mcgee Jr tries a body shot but Labelle blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takedown Mcgee Jr 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#
Mcgee Jr defending well as Labelle loads up on a big left hand.
Labelle sets himself, and Mcgee Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Labelle avoids it this time.
Labelle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mcgee Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Labelle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Labelle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mcgee Jr throws out a counter right but Labelle avoids it with no problem.
Mcgee Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Labelle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dong Labelle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Labelle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mcgee Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Labelle blocks a body shot from Mcgee Jr.
Mcgee Jr is struggling to control the position.
Mcgee Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Mcgee Jr slows down the pace here.
Mcgee Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Labelle as Mcgee Jr tries to tie him up.
Mcgee Jr just leaning against Labelle, taking a breather.
Labelle displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mcgee Jr up against the cage.
Mcgee Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mcgee Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Labelle seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mcgee Jr can turn it around.
Mcgee Jr lands a damaging elbow.
Labelle blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Mcgee Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Takedown Mcgee Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mcgee Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Labelle's elbow.
Labelle trying to control the position but instead, Mcgee Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Labelle into the cage.
Mcgee Jr tries to throw a body punch but Labelle avoids it by throwing Mcgee Jr back against the cage.
Mcgee Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Labelle avoids it.
Mcgee Jr landing knees to the body.
Mcgee Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Labelle avoids it.
Nice elbow from Mcgee Jr. #T3#
Mcgee Jr blocks a body shot from Labelle.
Mcgee Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Labelle wants to break free but Mcgee Jr has control.
Mcgee Jr tries to throw a body punch but Labelle avoids it by throwing Mcgee Jr back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mcgee Jr.
The referee calls for Mcgee Jr to work.
Mcgee Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Labelle blocks an elbow strike.
Mcgee Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Labelle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mcgee Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Labelle blocks with his arms.
Mcgee Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Mcgee Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T4#
Mcgee Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Labelle avoids it.
Labelle avoiding damage as Mcgee Jr throws knees to the body.
Mcgee Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Labelle as Mcgee Jr tries to tie him up.
Mcgee Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Labelle is blocking nicely.
Labelle misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mcgee Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Mcgee Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mcgee Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Labelle controls his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Labelle avoiding damage as Mcgee Jr throws knees to the body.
Labelle blocks an elbow strike.
Mcgee Jr letting Labelle take a breather here.
Mcgee Jr missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takedown Mcgee Jr 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#
Labelle lunges at Mcgee Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mcgee Jr's hand.
Labelle throws a jab but it's blocked by Mcgee Jr.
Mcgee Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Labelle pushes him away.
Mcgee Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Labelle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Labelle digs a good body shot into Mcgee Jr's ribs.
Mcgee Jr swings for the body but Labelle moves out of range.
Labelle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labelle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Labelle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mcgee Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mcgee Jr avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Labelle lands with a cross.
Mcgee Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Labelle moves away.
Mcgee Jr is looking to clinch.
Labelle seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Labelle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Labelle cracks Mcgee Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Labelle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Labelle seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2##CL2#
Mcgee Jr has closed the distance and engaged Labelle in a clinch.
Mcgee Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mcgee Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Mcgee Jr missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mcgee Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Labelle's brow.
Mcgee Jr misses with a knee strike.
Mcgee Jr tries to work over Labelle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mcgee Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mcgee Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mcgee Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Mcgee Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Labelle is keeping busy.#T3#
Mcgee Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Labelle blocks a body shot from Mcgee Jr.
Labelle being controlled against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Labelle misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Labelle.
Mcgee Jr leaning against his opponent.
Labelle blocks a body shot from Mcgee Jr.
Labelle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Mcgee Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Labelle controls his hands.
Labelle tries to break the clinch but Mcgee Jr is controlling the position.
Mcgee Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Mcgee Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Mcgee Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mcgee Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mcgee Jr takes a shot to the head.
Labelle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcgee Jr backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mcgee Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Labelle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgee Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mcgee Jr tries to work over Labelle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mcgee Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dong Labelle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee calls for Labelle to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dong Labelle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mcgee Jr 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 William Peck scores the fight for Takedown Mcgee Jr!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Takedown Mcgee Jr!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Takedown Mcgee Jr!

Takedown Mcgee Jr wins by unanimous decision!

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

#R1#
Morrison connects with a body shot.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morrison. #TD#
Morrison tries to sprawl but Johnson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Johnson is thwarting Morrison's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Johnson trying to control the action but Morrison is working from the bottom. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Morrison is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morrison's head.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Morrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morrison defending well though. #SUB#
Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
Morrison looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnson is keen to just control but Morrison is a slippery customer.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, if Johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Morrison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morrison wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Morrison is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morrison stuffs the takedown.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morrison tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morrison to the ground. Morrison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch combination from Morrison misses.
Morrison misses with the combination.
Johnson has been working on his balance at The Jungle Room, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Morrison.
Morrison scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T3#
Morrison defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Morrison circles away easily
and Morrison counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Morrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morrison counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Morrison to acknowledge the strikes.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
Morrison throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morrison looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Morrison, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Morrison, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Morrison against the cage but Morrison circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Morrison is looking for the big counter here.
Johnson shoots and misses
letting Morrison counter with a right hand.
Morrison lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Johnson slips a jab from Morrison.
A right-left combo lands from Morrison.
Johnson defending well as Morrison loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Morrison.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morrison sprawls well. Morrison wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice side step and Morrison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ray Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Morrison counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Morrison dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morrison avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Morrison counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morrison, who protects the arm well.
Morrison is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Morrison tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T1##SUB#
Johnson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Morrison is on top in guard.
Morrison wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Johnson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Morrison content to stall in guard here.
Johnson managing to control the position. #SUB#
Johnson has his foot on Morrison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morrison works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson looking to control.
Morrison stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Morrison has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from.
Ray Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Morrison tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Johnson has his foot on Morrison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morrison works his way back into a safe position though.
Morrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morrison wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Morrison sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Morrison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morrison wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morrison takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morrison is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Morrison circles away and we're back to standing.
Morrison is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Morrison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Morrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Morrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Morrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morrison lands with a right hand.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morrison is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Morrison circles away and we're back to standing.
Morrison unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Morrison scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ray Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Morrison counters with a crisp right that sends Johnson to the canvas! Morrison follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Morrison!
In his post fight interview, Alexander Morrison started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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

#R1##CL#
Wilson forces Configuracion back against the cage and clinches.
Wilson taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Configuracion throws an elbow but misses.
Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Configuracion has him pressed against the cage.
Configuracion lands an elbow inside that Wilson shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Chris Wilson has been cut.
Configuracion lands an elbow inside that Wilson shrugs off.
Configuracion gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wilson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Configuracion prevents it.
Configuracion lands an elbow just above Wilson 's eye.
Configuracion comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Configuracion lands an elbow just above Wilson 's eye. #ROC2#Wilson is rocked!
Configuracion lands a nice elbow.
Oh Wilson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Configuracion.
Configuracion has Wilson pressed against the cage. He pushes Wilson back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Configuracion throws a beautiful elbow that sends Wilson crashing to the floor! Configuracion piles on the pressure with more strikes! Wilson is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nimjal Configuracion!
Nimjal Configuracion was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: HFC 37: Nuorempi vs Abarai
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Ryan shoots for a takedown but Skoromniy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ryan defending well as Skoromniy loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ryan misses with a looping right.
Skoromniy misses with a hook.
Ryan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordan Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skoromniy swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Skoromniy.
Ryan fails with the takedown.
It seemed like Skoromniy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ryan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skoromniy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Skoromniy looks to land a combination but Ryan avoids it well.
Ryan feinted with a counter takedown.
Ryan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Gordan Ryan has been cut.
A big right from Skoromniy misses.
Skoromniy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Igor Skoromniy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skoromniy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skoromniy tries to avoid it but Ryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skoromniy to the ground. Skoromniy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ryan fails to land the takedown.
Ryan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Skoromniy.
Gordan Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skoromniy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.#T2#
Ryan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ryan wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Skoromniy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ryan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skoromniy pinned against the cage. Skoromniy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ryan fails with the takedown
and Skoromniy counters with a one-two to the body.
Skoromniy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Skoromniy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ryans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ryan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Ryan shoots in for a double leg but Skoromniy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ryan is defended easily by Skoromniy.
Skoromniy scores with the left hand. Ryan knows he should have avoided that one.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryan fails with the takedown
and Skoromniy counters with a straight right hand.
Ryan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Ryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skoromniy tries to avoid it but Ryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skoromniy to the ground. Skoromniy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Skoromniy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ryan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skoromniy is fending him off so far but Ryan persists. Nope, Skoromniy circles away and we're back to standing.
Skoromniy stuffs the takedown attempt from Ryan. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Skoromniy swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryan.
Ryan fails with the takedown
letting Skoromniy counter with a right hand.
Skoromniy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ryan dodges the punch combination from Skoromniy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Skoromniy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gordan Ryan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Skoromniy gets tackled into the cage by Ryan. Ryan maintains the clinch.
Ryan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Skoromniy stalls.
Ryan looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skoromniy.
A nice left hand lands by Skoromniy.
Ryan fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordan Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skoromniy lands a right hand.
Ryan tries to pull guard but Skoromniy holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryan drops back down to his feet.
Ryan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Skoromniy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Skoromniy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skoromniy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Skoromniy gets underhooks to prevent Ryan's takedown attempt.
Ryan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Skoromniy prevents it.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skoromniy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Ryan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Skoromniy is defending well.
Skoromniy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've been informed that Skoromniy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Skoromniy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Skoromniy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ryan wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skoromniy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Ryan is rocked!
Skoromniy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryan up against the cage.
Oh Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skoromniy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Skoromniy stalling the fight.
Ryan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skoromniy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Skoromniy closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Ryan out cold! Ryan corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Igor Skoromniy!
Igor Skoromniy tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: HFC 35:Smith vs Justice 3
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Labelle misses with a hook. Scheckter ducked under it nicely.
Scheckter appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dong Labelle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Labelle, as that shot connected.
Labelle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice body kick there by Scheckter.
Scheckter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Scheckter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Labelle.
Labelle scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labelle throws a shot from downtown. Scheckter moves away and avoids it.
Labelle just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromScheckter.
Scheckter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Labelle avoids the body shot from Scheckter.
Scheckter tries to close the distance and clinch but Labelle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Labelle looks to throw the jab but Scheckter is out of range.
Scheckter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Labelle throws a lazy right hand but Scheckter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Scheckter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Labelle.
Scheckter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Labelle.
Scheckter throwing a counter right hand but Labelle manages to avoid it.
A combination from Labelle does no damage.
Scheckter appears to be looking for a big counter.
Scheckter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Labelle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Labelle misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Scheckter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Labelle throws a hook but Scheckter avoids it easily.#T2#
Labelle misses with an uppercut. Scheckter saw that one coming.
Labelle misses with a wild body shot.
Scheckter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Labelle.
Scheckter with a jab.
Labelle misses with a body punch #CL#
and Scheckter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Scheckter.
Scheckter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scheckter misses with some punches.
Scheckter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Labelle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Scheckter throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Labelle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Labelle misses with the head strike.
Labelle cracks Scheckter with a nice body shot.
Labelle blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Labelle.
Labelle blocking some punches.
Labelle blocks an elbow strike.
Labelle lands a nice uppercut.
Scheckter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Labelle's defenses.
Scheckter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Labelle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Labelle avoiding damage as Scheckter throws knees to the body.
Labelle blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Scheckter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Labelle's brow. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Labelle fails to land.
Scheckter blocks an uppercut.
Labelle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scheckters head.
Scheckter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scheckter lands an elbow inside.
Scheckter throws a punch but it's blocked by Labelle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Labelle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scheckter blocks a body shot from Labelle.
Scheckter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Labelle holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Scheckter throws a head punch that misses.
Scheckter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Labelle is defending well for now.
Scheckter misses with the head strike.
Scheckter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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 Otto Scheckter will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Scheckter pushes Labelle away with a front kick.
Labelle lands a two punch combo.
Labelle staying out of range there.
Dong Labelle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Labelle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scheckter manages to avoid it.
Labelle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Labelle throws a shot from downtown. Scheckter moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Scheckter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scheckter misses with a kick to the body.
Scheckter gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Labelle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Labelle misses with a hook
and Scheckter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Labelle throws a poor cross that misses
and Scheckter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Labelle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Labelle scores with a jab. Scheckter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Labelle looks to land a combination but Scheckter avoids it well.
Scheckter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Labelle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Scheckter! #T2#
Scheckter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Scheckter throws a jab but it's blocked by Labelle.
Sloppy strikes from Labelle. Those never looked like landing.
Scheckter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Scheckter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Labelle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Labelle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Scheckter in his tracks.
Scheckter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Labelle in his tracks.
Scheckter avoids the body shot from Labelle.
Scheckter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Labelle throws out the jab.
Scheckter is looking to counter the offense by Labelle and move into the clinch.#T3#
Scheckter lands with a nice combination. Labelle backs away looking to recover.
Scheckter misses with a few strikes there.
Scheckter slips a jab and a cross from Labelle.
Scheckter is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Labelle.
Scheckter gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Labelle to counter with a crisp jab.
Scheckter misses with a wild body shot.
As Scheckter backs off Labelle throws a huge counter combo but Scheckter manages to avoid it all.
Labelle throws a body punch but Scheckter moves out of range.
Scheckter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Donk. Scheckter catches Labelle right on the button with a cross.
Scheckter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Labelle works Scheckter's body with a nice hook.
Scheckter slips a straight right by Labelle.
It looked like Scheckter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Labelle misses with a double jab
and Scheckter counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scheckter misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Labelle misses.
Scheckter throws a shot to the body.
Scheckter slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dong Labelle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Scheckter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Labelle misses with the combination.
Labelle throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Scheckter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Labelle blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Scheckter throws an elbow but misses.
Labelle avoids the elbow strike from Scheckter, against the cage.
Labelle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labelle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Scheckter misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scheckter.
Scheckter working aggressively here.
Scheckter throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from Labelle.
Scheckter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Labelle's defenses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Labelle.
Scheckter works on Labelle's body with a couple of short punches.
Labelle blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Scheckter.
Labelle blocks a body shot from Scheckter.
Otto Scheckter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Labelle tries a body shot but Scheckter blocks it.
Scheckter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scheckter tries to throw a body punch but Labelle avoids it by throwing Scheckter back against the cage.
Scheckter trying to land knees to the body.
Scheckter working aggressively here.
Scheckter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Labelle's elbow. #T2#
Scheckter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Labelle.
Good body shot from Scheckter.
Scheckter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Labelle working aggressively here.
Scheckter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scheckter misses with a body punch.
Scheckter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Labelle's defenses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Scheckter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Labelle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Labelle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Labelle avoids a wild elbow strike from Scheckter.
A bit of stalling here from Labelle. #T3#
Labelle presses Scheckter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Labelle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Labelle slows down the pace here.
Labelle lands a hook that snaps the head of Scheckter backwards.
Scheckter lands an elbow inside.
Scheckter stalling.
Labelle blocks an uppercut.
Scheckter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scheckter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Labelle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Scheckter fails to land.
Scheckter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Labelle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Labelle lands a shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Scheckter.
Labelle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Labelle just leaning against Scheckter, taking a breather.
Scheckter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Labelle swings wildly with an uppercut but Scheckter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scheckter can't find room to land a body shot as Labelle controls the action.
Scheckter lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Labelle managing to block the knees to the body from Scheckter.
Labelle lands a left hand.
Dong Labelle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee is keeping an eye on Labelle - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Otto Scheckter!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Otto Scheckter!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Otto Scheckter!

Otto Scheckter wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Otto Scheckter made sure he mentioned Fantasy Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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

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

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

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaimana Makani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Makani winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Kaimana Makani!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Kaimana Makani!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Kaimana Makani!

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

Event: HFC 31: Ounnagn vs Collins
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Configuracion tries to clinch up.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Configuracion tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Configuracion sprawls well. Configuracion wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Configuracion tries to counter by closing the distance.
Configuracion wants to clinch.#TD#
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Configuracion on his heels. He'll look to pass Configuracion's guard now, I'm sure.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Configuracion keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Configuracion can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Configuracion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Configuracion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Configuracion controlling the position.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith 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.
Smith works over Configuracion with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Configuracion has wrist control.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Configuracion is retaining full guard.
Configuracion controlling the position.
Configuracion looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Configuracion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Configuracion seems keen to control Smith's posture.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Configuracion blocks nicely.
Configuracion looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Smith puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Smith winds up and cracks Configuracion with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith throwing shots but Configuracion is blocking nicely.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Configuracion's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Configuracion.
Smith lands a big shot there that rocks Configuracion but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smith lands a big elbow.
Configuracion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith lands a big shot there that rocks Configuracion but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smith lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Smith working Configuracion over with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Configuracion is in trouble!
Configuracion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Smith cracks Configuracion with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Smith!

Event: HFC 29: Ilmarinen vs Jackson
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Skoromniy tests Cleever's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skoromniy looks to land a combination. Cleever sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Skoromniy misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Cleever to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Igor Skoromniy has been cut.
Cleever throws a jab but it's blocked by Skoromniy.
Cleever throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Skoromniy to counter with a crisp jab.
Cleever misses with a hook.
Skoromniy misses with a hook. Cleever ducked under it nicely.
Cleever closes the distance looking to clinch
and Skoromniy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Skoromniy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skoromniy stuns Cleever with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Skoromniy throws a lazy uppercut
and Cleever counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skoromniy connects with a body shot that sends Cleever's belly button to the back.
Cleever closes the distance but Skoromniy moves to the side
and Skoromniy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cleever looks to clinch
and Skoromniy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cleever tries to move into range but Skoromniy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skoromniy throws a right hand that misses
and Cleever counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Skoromniy misses with a few strikes there.
Cleever let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
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!
Skoromniy throws out a loose jab but Cleever uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skoromniy sizes up Cleever with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Skoromniy.
Cleever has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cleever there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big left from Cleever misses.
Cleever lands a slapping body shot.
Cleever swinging wildly here. #T3#
Skoromniy staying out of range there.
Skoromniy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cleever punishes Skoromniy's body with a nice straight punch.
Skoromniy throws a lazy right hand but Cleever sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skoromniy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skoromniy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Skoromniy.
Skoromniy swings for the body but Cleever moves out of range.
Skoromniy connects with the punch.
Skoromniy misses with the combination. #T4#
Skoromniy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cleever in his tracks.
Skoromniy misses with a wild combination.
Skoromniy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Igor Skoromniy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skoromniy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cleever wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Skoromniy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Skoromniy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A jab from Skoromniy misses.
Cleever wants to counter the offense by Skoromniy and move into the clinch position.
Skoromniy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cleever can do to turn this around?
Cleever misses the shot to the body.
Skoromniy connects with a jab.
Skoromniy throws the left hand but Cleever avoids the punch easily.
Skoromniy misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Skoromniy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cleever swings for the body but Skoromniy moves out of range.
Igor Skoromniy is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleever takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Cleever has closed the distance and engaged Skoromniy in a clinch.
Skoromniy prevents a body shot from Cleever. #T1#
Skoromniy takes a shot to the head.
Cleever digs a right hand into Skoromniy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skoromniy's gas tank.
Cleever throws a punch but it's blocked by Skoromniy.
Skoromniy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cleever misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cleever tries to throw a body punch but Skoromniy avoids it by throwing Cleever back against the cage.
Cleever lands with a light punch inside.
Cleever misses with the head strike.
Cleever throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cleever digs a right hand underneath Skoromniy's ribcage. Skoromniy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skoromniy.
Skoromniy swings wildly with an uppercut but Cleever uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cleever has a couple of punches blocked by Skoromniy.
Cleever misses with a punch to the body.
Cleever misses with a punch on the inside.
Cleever lands with a right to the head.
Skoromniy stalling in the clinch but Cleever improves position.
Skoromniy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Cleever'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.
Skoromniy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cleevers head.
Skoromniy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cleever creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cleever takes a shot to the head.
Cleever misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skoromniy.
Skoromniy misses with the head strike.
Cleever misses with a body punch.
Cleever lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cleever works on Skoromniy's body with a couple of short punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Skoromniy is trying to push Cleever away but Cleever has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short body shot lands from Cleever as the two fighters clinch.
Cleever makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skoromniy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Cleever.
Miet Cleever seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cleever doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Cleever misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cleever misses with the head strike.
Cleever lands with a right to the head.
Skoromniy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cleever swings wildly with an uppercut but Skoromniy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cleever misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skoromniy.
Cleever misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleever throws a punch but it's blocked by Skoromniy.
Cleever lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skoromniy scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Skoromniy.
Skoromniy blocks an uppercut.
Cleever can't find room to land a body shot as Skoromniy controls the action.
Skoromniy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cleever misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Cleever throws a head punch that misses.
Cleever tries to throw a body punch but Skoromniy avoids it by throwing Cleever back against the cage.
Cleever throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cleever fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cleever as Skoromniy tries to tie him up.
Skoromniy lands a right hand.
Skoromniy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Cleever.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skoromniy misses with some punches.
Cleever blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skoromniy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cleever misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleever digs a right hand underneath Skoromniy's ribcage. Skoromniy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cleever tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skoromniy's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Skoromniy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cleever throws a punch but it's blocked by Skoromniy.
Cleever gets through Skoromniy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cleever tries a body shot but Skoromniy blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miet Cleever showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Igor Skoromniy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Cleever throws a right and a left that Skoromniy avoids nicely.
Skoromniy swings for the body but Cleever moves out of range.
It seemed like Cleever was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cleever lands with a straight right. Skoromniy didn't see that one coming.
Cleever takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Cleever gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Skoromniy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cleever swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleever misses with the head strike.
Cleever tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skoromniy throws a punch but it's blocked by Cleever.
Cleever struggles to land a body shot inside as Skoromniy controls his hands.
Cleever lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cleever lands a left hand. #T1#
Cleever working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cleever.
Cleever goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skoromniy working aggressively here.
Cleever lands a shoulder strike.
Cleever working aggressively here.
Skoromniy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skoromniy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cleever misses with a punch to the body.
Cleever misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cleever misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Cleever.
A short right from Cleever.
Cleever scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skoromniy prevents a body shot from Cleever.
Cleever working aggressively here.
Cleever lands a nice uppercut.
Cleever pushes Skoromniy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cleever.
Skoromniy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cleever is keeping busy.
A short body shot lands from Cleever as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skoromniy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cleever misses with a body punch.
Cleever swings wildly with an uppercut but Skoromniy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cleever lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cleever misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cleever lands a hook that snaps the head of Skoromniy backwards.
Cleever throws a punch but it's blocked by Skoromniy.
Cleever tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Skoromniy on the inside.
Cleever misses with a body punch.
Skoromniy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cleever fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Skoromniy. #T3#
Cleever misses with the head strike.
Skoromniy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cleever misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cleever pushes Skoromniy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cleever as Skoromniy tries to tie him up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cleever.
A left hand lands to the body for Cleever.
Cleever throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skoromniys head.
Skoromniy has Cleever pushed against the cage.
Cleever misses with some punches.
Skoromniy blocking some punches.
Cleever working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miet Cleever is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skoromniy has a couple of punches blocked by Cleever.
Skoromniy prevents a body shot from Cleever.
Nice body punch from Skoromniy. #T4#
Cleever has a couple of punches blocked by Skoromniy.
Cleever has a couple of punches blocked by Skoromniy.
A head punch on the inside from Cleever fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Cleever fails to land.
Cleever misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cleever tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cleever lands a nice uppercut.
Skoromniy is looking to control Cleever's arms but Cleever gets an underhook and turns him. Now Skoromniy has his back to the cage.
Skoromniy blocking some punches.
Skoromniy looking to stall.
Cleever misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skoromniy throws a punch but it's blocked by Cleever.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cleever presses Skoromniy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cleever's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cleever pushes Skoromniy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Igor Skoromniy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A battle for position here, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miet Cleever comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cleever 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 Ian Loll scores the fight for Miet Cleever!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Miet Cleever!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Miet Cleever!

Miet Cleever wins by unanimous decision!
Miet Cleever decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: HFC 28: Colson vs Scheckter
Date: Aug 24, 2022

#R1#
Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Labelle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Labelle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Labelle slips under a jab from Pereira.
Pereira closes the distance but Labelle moves to the side
and Labelle counters with a series of strikes. Pereira will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pereira takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pereira throws a head kick that Labelle semi-blocks.
Pereira looks to clinch
and Labelle counters with a nice uppercut.
Pereira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Labelle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pereira swings widly with a right hand
and Labelle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Pereira tries to clinch there but Labelle circles away.
Pereira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pereira throws a head kick but Labelle moves out of range.
It looked like Labelle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Labelle scores with a sloppy right hand. Pereira should have avoided that one.
Pereira misses with a hook
and Labelle counters with a three punch combo that has Pereira backing up. Pereira nods at Labelle to acknowledge the strikes.
Labelle misses the body punch
and Pereira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Labelle lands with a shot to the body.
Pereira throws a head kick that half lands.
Pereira lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pereira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Labelle connects with a right hand. Pereira shakes it off.#T2#
Pereira moves away from the strike by Labelle.
Pereira throws a low kick but Labelle avoids it.
Pereira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pereira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've been told by Labelle's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pereira is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Labelle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good shot there by Labelle.
Pereira tries to clinch up.
Labelle is looking for a counter combo.
Pereira is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pereira throws a head kick but Labelle moves out of range.
Pereira moves forwards but Labelle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Labelle jabs Pereira right on the nose. Pereira blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Labelle misses with a few strikes there.
Pereira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Labelle just misses with a punch to the body.
Pereira lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Labelle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pereira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pereira is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Labelle throws a series of punches but Pereira avoids them all with ease.
Pereira throws a lazy uppercut
and Labelle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pereira tries to clinch up but Labelle circles away and keeps his distance.
Labelle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pereira lunges at Labelle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Labelle's hand. #T4#
Labelle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pereira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Pereira releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Labelle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Labelle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pereira falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Labelle counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pereira misses with a head kick.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Labelle takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Labelle lands with a nice combination. Pereira backs away looking to recover.
Labelle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dong Labelle 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#
Labelle throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Pereira stumbling backwards into the cage! Pereira bounces back off the cage towards Labelle, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Labelle lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Labelle celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dong Labelle!
Dong Labelle was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: HFC 24: Hansen vs Smith
Date: Aug 10, 2022

#R1#
Mcballin misses with a double jab
enabling Morrison to counter with a crisp jab.
Speedy Mcballin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Morrison.
Mcballin misses with a shot to the body
and Morrison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mcballin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morrison counters with a right hand to the body.
Mcballin is breathing heavily.
Mcballin seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Morrison shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Mcballin is backing up but Morrison catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Mcballin covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Morrison Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Morrison!
Alexander Morrison tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: HFC 23: Broxtino vs Hunt
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
McCork swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Labelle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Labelle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCork with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Labelle to counter with a crisp jab.
Labelle throws a series of punches but McCork moves out of range.
Labelle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Labelle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Labelle lands a glancing blow to the side of McCork's head.
Labelle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Labelle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCork misses with a straight left. #T1#
Labelle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McCork moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Labelle stuffs the takedown attempt from McCork. McCork gets slowly back to his feet.
Labelle throwing a counter right hand but McCork manages to avoid it.
Labelle ducks under a wild hook from McCork.
Labelle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCork takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Tommy McCork has been cut.
Labelle lands a really nice looking cross but McCork seems unphased. #ROC#McCork is rocked!
Labelle drops McCork with a straight left! Oh this is bad for McCork! Labelle dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dong Labelle!
After the fight, Dong Labelle was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: HFC 21: Blanche vs Ivanovic
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1##CL#
Configuracion forces Ablitt back against the cage and clinches.
Configuracion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ablitt has Configuracion pressed against the cage.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike.
Configuracion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ablitt lands a hook that snaps the head of Configuracion backwards.
Ablitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Configuracion lands an elbow inside that Ablitt shrugs off.
Ablitt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ablitt gets through Configuracion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Configuracion lands an elbow that stopped Ablitt in his tracks for a moment.
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike.
Ablitt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Configuracion lands an elbow inside that Ablitt shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion. #T1#
Ablitt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Configuracion definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ablitt lands a shot to the body.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Configuracion.
Ablitt takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Tim Ablitt has been cut.
Ablitt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ablitt blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Configuracion.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ablitt.
Ablitt has a couple of punches blocked by Configuracion.
Ablitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Ablitt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ablitt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Configuracion throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Ablitt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ablitt misses with the head strike.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion lands an elbow inside.
Configuracion throws an elbow that misses.
Ablitt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Configuracion lands an elbow inside that Ablitt shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ablitt misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Configuracion throws an elbow but misses.
Configuracion throws an elbow that misses.
Ablitt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Configuracion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Configuracion lands an elbow that stopped Ablitt in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Configuracion throws an elbow but misses.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it misses.
Configuracion blocks a body shot from Ablitt.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Configuracion controls his hands.
Ablitt lands a right hand.
Configuracion looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ablitt looking to slow down the pace here.
Ablitt is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Configuracion has denied him.
Configuracion really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Configuracion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ablitt's brow.
Ablitt lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Configuracion blocks an uppercut.
Ablitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Configuracion controls his hands.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike.
Ablitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Ablitt misses with some punches.
Ablitt tries to work over Configuracion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ablitt wants to stall.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Configuracion.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ablitt.
Ablitt working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ablitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ablitt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Configuracion looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ablitt tries a body shot but Configuracion blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nimjal Configuracion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Ablitt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Configuracion moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Configuracion rushes Ablitt and presses him up against the cage.
Ablitt throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Ablitt.
Ablitt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Configuracion blocking some punches.
Configuracion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Configuracion blocking some punches.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Configuracion prevents a body shot from Ablitt.
Configuracion lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ablitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Configuracion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ablitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Configuracion misses with an elbow strike.
Configuracion misses with an elbow strike.
Ablitt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Configuracion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ablitt can do to turn this around?
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Configuracion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ablitt's brow.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike from Configuracion.
A nice left hand lands by Ablitt.
Ablitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ablitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion lands an elbow just above Ablitt 's eye.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Configuracion looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ablitt throws a head punch that misses.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion. #T2#
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it misses.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it misses.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Nimjal Configuracion has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Configuracion creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ablitt's defenses.
Ablitt lands a shot to the body.
Ablitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ablitt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3#
Configuracion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Configuracion blocks a body shot from Ablitt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike.
Ablitt throws a punch but it's blocked by Configuracion.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ablitt pushes Configuracion back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Configuracion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ablitt's brow.
Ablitt is looking to control Configuracion's arms but Configuracion gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ablitt has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ablitt fails to land.
Ablitt has a couple of punches blocked by Configuracion.
Ablitt misses with some punches.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Tim Ablitt's cut even more.
Configuracion lands an elbow inside that Ablitt shrugs off. #T4#
Configuracion lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ablitt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ablitt misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ablitt fails to land.
Ablitt takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#The cut above Tim Ablitt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ablitt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Ablitt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Configuracion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ablitt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it misses.
Ablitt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ablitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ablitt blocks the elbow strike.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nimjal Configuracion dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tim Ablitt's cut.
That's time! Configuracion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Configuracion clinches.
Configuracion lands a nice elbow.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.
Ablitt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ablitt.
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ablitt tries to throw a body punch but Configuracion avoids it by throwing Ablitt back against the cage.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Ablitt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Configuracion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ablitt can't find room to land a body shot as Configuracion controls the action.
Ablitt wants to stall.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Configuracion.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.
Ablitt throws a head punch that misses.
Configuracion throws an elbow that misses.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Ablitt throws a head punch that misses.
Ablitt misses with some punches.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion letting Ablitt take a breather here.
Configuracion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ablitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Configuracion creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ablitt's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Configuracion.
Ablitt has a couple of punches blocked by Configuracion.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
Configuracion throws an elbow but it misses.
Configuracion blocks a body shot from Ablitt.
Configuracion prevents a body shot from Ablitt.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Configuracion.
Ablitt misses with a punch to the body.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Configuracion lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ablitt tries to work over Configuracion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Configuracion lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Configuracion blocks a body shot from Ablitt.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt tries to work over Configuracion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ablitt misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Configuracion lands an elbow inside that Ablitt shrugs off. #ROC#Ablitt is rocked!#CUT#Tim Ablitt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ablitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ablitt is trying to maintain a safe position but Configuracion gets an underhook and turns Ablitt into the cage.
Ablitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ablitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Configuracion throws an elbow but misses.
Ablitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Ablitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Configuracion's elbow.
Configuracion blocking some punches.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ablitt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Configuracion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ablitt's brow.
A hook to the body from Ablitt.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike from Configuracion.
A short right from Ablitt.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it misses. #T4#
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it misses.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt throws a head punch that misses.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion throws an elbow that misses.
Ablitt tries to throw a body punch but Configuracion avoids it by throwing Ablitt back against the cage.
Ablitt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ablitt misses with some punches.
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Configuracion throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Configuracion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ablitt's brow.
Tim Ablitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Configuracion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ablitt's brow.
Ablitt blocks the elbow strike.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.
Configuracion lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nimjal Configuracion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Configuracion, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Nimjal Configuracion!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Nimjal Configuracion!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Nimjal Configuracion!

Nimjal Configuracion wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Nimjal Configuracion was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: HFC 20: Skoromniy vs Nuorempi
Date: Jul 27, 2022

#R1#
Skoromniy misses with a hook.
Nuorempi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nuorempi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nuorempi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skoromniy moves away.
Nuorempi looks to score with a jab to the body but Skoromniy is just out of range.
No joy there for Skoromniy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nuorempi looks to throw the jab but Skoromniy is out of range.
Nuorempi misses with a body shot
letting Skoromniy counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Nuorempi rushes Skoromniy and presses him up against the cage.
Nuorempi can't find room to land a body shot as Skoromniy controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuorempi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Skoromniy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nuorempi tries to work over Skoromniy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skoromniy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Skoromniy misses with some punches. #T1#
Nuorempi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skoromniy's elbow.
Nuorempi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuorempi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skoromniy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skoromniy working aggressively here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nuorempi 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.
Skoromniy just leaning against Nuorempi, taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Nuorempi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skoromniy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
Nuorempi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nuorempi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuorempi blocks an uppercut.
Skoromniy wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Nuorempi as the two fighters clinch.
Nuorempi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skoromniy.
Skoromniy swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Skoromniy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuorempi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skoromniy's elbow.
Nuorempi struggles to land a body shot inside as Skoromniy controls his hands.
Skoromniy trying to stall but Nuorempi improves his position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nuorempi blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skoromniy.
Skoromniy trying to stall but Nuorempi improves his position.
Nuorempi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuorempi blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Skoromniy.
Nuorempi digs a right hand underneath Skoromniy's ribcage. Skoromniy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skoromniy lands a hook that snaps the head of Nuorempi backwards.
Skoromniy prevents a body shot from Nuorempi.
Skoromniy misses with a body punch. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nuorempi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skoromniy's elbow.
Skoromniy working aggressively here.
Nuorempi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skoromniy's elbow.
Skoromniy tries to stall but Nuorempi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Skoromniy tries to throw a body punch but Nuorempi avoids it by throwing Skoromniy back against the cage.
Skoromniy swings wildly with an uppercut but Nuorempi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skoromniy letting Nuorempi take a breather here.
Nuorempi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skoromniy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skoromniy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
Nuorempi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuorempi lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Skoromniy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skoromniy throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nuorempi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nuorempi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skoromniy wants to get back to striking at distance but Nuorempi won't allow it.
Skoromniy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nuorempi tries to work over Skoromniy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skoromniy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuorempi's elbow.
Skoromniy has had enough of the clinch but Nuorempi keeps him there for the moment.
Skoromniy is trying to break the clinch but Nuorempi has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Skoromniy on the inside.
Nuorempi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nuorempi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nuorempi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nuorempi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T5#
Nuorempi tries to work over Skoromniy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skoromniy lands a left hand.
Skoromniy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nuorempi wants a takedown but no success here.
Skoromniy blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Nuorempi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Skoromniy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nuorempi controlling the positon.
It looks like Nuorempi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T6#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nuorempi tightening his grip on Skoromniy, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Nuorempi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T7#
I would not like to be Skoromniy right now.
Skoromniy rolls, trying to escape but Nuorempi keeps control of the position.
Nuorempi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Skoromniy.#SUB2#
Skoromniy fending off the submission attempt from Nuorempi. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Nuorempi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Nuorempi looking to break Skoromniy's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Skoromniy remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nuorempi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Skoromniy tries to roll but Nuorempi sticks to his back.
Nuorempi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Skoromniy's body. #T9#
Nuorempi missing with strikes.
Nuorempi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Nuorempi missing with strikes from the back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nuorempi controlling the positon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skoromniy is really stuck here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Suutari Nuorempi 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#
Skoromniy defending well as Nuorempi loads up on a big left hand.
Nuorempi throws a body punch but Skoromniy moves out of range.
Nuorempi moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Nuorempi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nuorempi trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Nuorempi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Skoromniy sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skoromniy tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nuorempi has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Nuorempi controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Skoromniy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nuorempi wants to take Skoromniy's back here but Skoromniy is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Nuorempi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Skoromniy is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nuorempi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuorempi is looking to work his way around to Skoromniy's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Nuorempi controlling the pace for now.
Nuorempi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nuorempi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Nuorempi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Skoromniy to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Skoromniy shrugs it off.
Nuorempi content just to control the position here. #T3##SUB2#
Nuorempi wants to finish this one by submission but Skoromniy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Skoromniy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nuorempi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nuorempi controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Skoromniy stops Nuorempi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Nuorempi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Skoromniy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Skoromniy and Nuorempi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Skoromniy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skoromniy tries to get out of the position.
Nuorempi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Skoromniy's legs.
Skoromniy is trying to escape the position but Nuorempi is controlling the position. #T5#
Skoromniy is looking for a sweep.
Nuorempi taking a breather here.
Skoromniy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nuorempi on the ground.
Skoromniy is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Nuorempi stalls from top position.
Nuorempi tries to move to mount but Skoromniy blocks the move with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Skoromniy drives through and clinches with Nuorempi against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi letting Skoromniy take a breather here.
A right hand to the body from Nuorempi.
Skoromniy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Skoromniy stalling in the clinch but Nuorempi improves position.
Nuorempi leaning against his opponent.
Nuorempi lands with a right to the head. #T7#
Skoromniy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuorempi lands a body punch.
Nuorempi struggles to land a body shot inside as Skoromniy controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nuorempi lands a nice shot to the body.
Skoromniy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skoromniy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nuorempi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Skoromniy looking to stall.
Suutari Nuorempi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nuorempi pushes Skoromniy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skoromniy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nuorempi up against the cage.
Skoromniy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T8#
Nuorempi lands with a right to the head.
Skoromniy tries to stall but Nuorempi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short uppercut from Nuorempi.
Skoromniy being controlled against the cage.
Skoromniy tries to stall but Nuorempi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Skoromniy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuorempi blocks an uppercut.
Nuorempi scores with a hook to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Skoromniy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nuorempi can't find room to land a body shot as Skoromniy controls the action.
Skoromniy lands with a light punch inside. #T9#
Nuorempi is leaning against Skoromniy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
A shot in the inside from Nuorempi.
Skoromniy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuorempi's elbow.
Nuorempi can't find room to land a body shot as Skoromniy controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skoromniy.
Nuorempi misses with a body punch.
Skoromniy working aggressively here.
Nuorempi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuorempi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nuorempi lands with a right to the head.
Skoromniy prevents a body shot from Nuorempi.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skoromniy is struggling to control the position.
Nuorempi scores with a shoulder strike.
Nuorempi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skoromniy backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Suutari Nuorempi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Skoromniy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Skoromniy throws a hook but Nuorempi blocks it.
Nuorempi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nuorempi digs a good hook to Skoromniy's body.
Skoromniy throws a jab when Nuorempi was well out of range.
Nuorempi misses with a hook to the body
and Skoromniy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skoromniy lands a nice shot that snaps Nuorempi's head back.
Nuorempi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skoromniy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skoromniy throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuorempi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skoromniy swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Skoromniy rushes Nuorempi and presses him up against the cage.
Nuorempi struggles to land a body shot inside as Skoromniy controls his hands.
Good body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Nuorempi has a couple of punches blocked by Skoromniy.
Nice body punch from Nuorempi - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nuorempi tries to work over Skoromniy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skoromniy.
Nuorempi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skoromniy wants to get back to striking at distance but Nuorempi won't allow it.
Skoromniy prevents a body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Skoromniy is defending well.
Nuorempi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skoromniy's elbow.
Nuorempi misses with a body punch.
Skoromniy throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuorempi.
Skoromniy blocks a body shot from Nuorempi.
Skoromniy looking to slow down the pace here.
Nuorempi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Skoromniy blocks a body shot from Nuorempi.
Skoromniy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Nuorempi.
Skoromniy has a couple of punches blocked by Nuorempi.
Skoromniy has a couple of punches blocked by Nuorempi.
Skoromniy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nuorempi backwards.
Nuorempi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nuorempi pushes Skoromniy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Nuorempi - that landed with a thud.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Skoromniy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Skoromniy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skoromniy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
Nuorempi is pushing Skoromniy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nuorempi tries to work over Skoromniy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nuorempi blocking some punches.
A short right from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nuorempi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Skoromniy fails to land.
Nice body punch from Nuorempi - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi throws a punch but it's blocked by Skoromniy. #T4#
Nuorempi has Skoromniy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Skoromniy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Skoromniy lands a shoulder strike.
Nuorempi blocks a body shot from Skoromniy.
Nuorempi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuorempi controlling the action here for a moment.
Nuorempi tries to throw a body punch but Skoromniy avoids it by throwing Nuorempi back against the cage.
Skoromniy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nuorempi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi has Skoromniy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Skoromniy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Igor Skoromniy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suutari Nuorempi.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Skoromniy misses with a short punch on the inside. #T5#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nuorempi tries a body shot but Skoromniy blocks it.
Nuorempi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skoromniy is pushing Nuorempi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nuorempi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Skoromniy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nuorempi blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
Skoromniy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi tries to work over Skoromniy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nuorempi blocking some punches.
Nuorempi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Skoromniy or not.
Nuorempi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T6#
Skoromniy blocks an uppercut.
Nuorempi looking for a takedown.
Skoromniy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Skoromniy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Nuorempi - that landed with a thud.
Nuorempi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skoromniy swings wildly with an uppercut but Nuorempi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi wants a takedown but no success here.
Skoromniy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Skoromniy taking a breather.
Skoromniy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T7#
Nuorempi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nuorempi pushes Skoromniy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nuorempi is working Skoromniy over against the cage.
Nuorempi lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nuorempi.
Skoromniy misses with a body punch.
Nuorempi presses Skoromniy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nuorempi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nuorempi avoiding damage.
Nuorempi just leaning against Skoromniy, taking a breather.
Nuorempi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skoromniy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi stalling in the clinch.
Nuorempi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skoromniy's elbow. #T8#
Skoromniy throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuorempi.
Skoromniy tries to stall but Nuorempi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nuorempi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Skoromniy misses with the head strike.
Skoromniy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
Skoromniy throws a head punch that misses.
Nuorempi struggles to land a body shot inside as Skoromniy controls his hands.
Skoromniy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skoromniy lands with a right to the head.
Nuorempi lands a nice uppercut.
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 head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
Skoromniy trying to control the position but instead, Nuorempi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Skoromniy into the cage.#T9#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Skoromniy.
Skoromniy prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands a hook that snaps the head of Skoromniy backwards.
Nuorempi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skoromniy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skoromniy is pressed up against the cage. Nuorempi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Skoromniy down to the mat. Skoromniy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nuorempi fails to land the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuorempi throws a hook but Skoromniy avoids it easily.
Skoromniy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skoromniy ducks under a wild hook from Nuorempi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Suutari Nuorempi really 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.#R4#
Nuorempi misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Skoromniy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nuorempi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skoromniy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Suutari Nuorempi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nuorempi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skoromniy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nuorempi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nuorempi. Skoromniy does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Nuorempi rushes Skoromniy and presses him up against the cage.
Nuorempi blocks an uppercut.
Nuorempi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Skoromniy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Skoromniy misses with some punches.
Skoromniy prevents a body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi pushes Skoromniy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Skoromniy throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuorempi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nuorempi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skoromniy.
Skoromniy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nuorempi misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Nuorempi has hold of one of Skoromniy's legs. Skoromniy is fighting the takedown attempt but Nuorempi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nuorempi postures up.
Nuorempi tries to free his leg and advance position but Skoromniy is retaining full guard.
Nuorempi advances to half guard.
Nuorempi wants to free his trapped foot but Skoromniy is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Nuorempi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Skoromniy is trying to maintain the position but Nuorempi is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Well, if Nuorempi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nuorempi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skoromniy.#CL#
Skoromniy moves into the clinch.
Nuorempi scores with a hook to the body.
Nuorempi can't find room to land a body shot as Skoromniy controls the action. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nuorempi works on Skoromniy's body with a couple of short punches.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
Skoromniy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Nuorempi on the inside.
Skoromniy tries to stall but Nuorempi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Skoromniy misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Nuorempi has clasped his hands together around Skoromniy's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Nuorempi has hold of Skoromniy's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Skoromniy seems comfortable defending it but Nuorempi has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Skoromniy is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Skoromniy is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Nuorempi couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Suutari Nuorempi!
Suutari Nuorempi is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Suutari Nuorempi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 18: Justice vs Armando
Date: Jul 21, 2022

#R1#
Smith misses with a takedown
and Morrison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Morrison takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Seth Smith has been cut.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Morrison closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD#
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morrison looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Morrison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morrison can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Morrison blocks nicely.
Smith wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Morrison lands with a cross.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morrison sprawls and moves away.
Smith tries for a takedown but Morrison circles away easily
and Morrison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Morrison is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morrison looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Morrison uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Morrison defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Morrison is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morrison lands with a shot to the body.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alexander Morrison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Danga de danga de dang - Morrison scores with a four punch combination!#TD#
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Morrison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Morrison tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith trying to control the action but Morrison is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Smith in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Morrison tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Seth Smith!
Seth Smith really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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