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Event: HFC39     
Date:   Mar 11, 2023
#R1#
Davidson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Valo.
Davidson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Davidson struggling a bit here.
Valo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Davidson some visible discomfort. #CUT2#It looks like Gerald Davidson has been cut.#SUB2#
Valo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Davidson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Valo but great work by Davidson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Davidson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SU#
Davidson decides to stand back up. #T1##TD#
Valo gets caught napping as Davidson dives in and scores a takedown. Valo manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Valo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davidson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Valo pulls Davidson in close to his closed guard and prevents Davidson from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Valo is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Davidson has his hands clasped together but Valo extends and breaks Davidson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Valo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ville Valo!
After winning the bout, Ville Valo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 
Event: MMAHKI 33     
Date:   Mar 11, 2023
#R1#
Brussard scores with a jab. Kinston acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#It looks like Jamal Kinston has been cut.
Brussard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brussard!
Kinston looks winded!
Kinston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kinston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brussard counters with a crisp right that sends Kinston to the canvas! Brussard follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krypton Brussard!
After winning the bout, Krypton Brussard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 
Event: HFC 37: Chenevert vs Nemkov 2     
Date:   Feb 25, 2023
#R1#
Wilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Akutagawa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akutagawa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#It looks like Tyreke Wilson has been cut.
Wilson throws a sloppy body shot
and Akutagawa counters with a low kick, right behind Wilson 's knee.
A jab lands there for Akutagawa.#ROC2#Wilson is rocked!
Akutagawa lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Wilson falls backwards - clearly groggy! Akutagawa dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Akutagawa!
In his post fight interview, Ryu Akutagawa started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 
Event: HFC 37: Chenevert vs Nemkov 2     
Date:   Feb 25, 2023
#R1#
Carter misses with a shot to the body
and Manzine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Sam Carter has been cut.#TD#
Carter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Manzine is trying to defend but Carter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Carter keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ground and pound from Carter.
Carter slips a nice elbow through Manzine's hands, connecting with Manzine's forehead.
Carter drops an elbow to the side of Manzine's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter working Manzine over with strikes.
Carter is looking to take a break and control but Manzine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manzine is looking to escape.#T1#
Carter wants to free his trapped foot but Manzine is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Manzine is in trouble now - Carter has advanced to mount!
Carter sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Carter raining down hammerfists from mount.
Carter scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Manzine is trying to stand up.
Carter raining down shots from the mount!
Carter won't let Manzine get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T2#
Carter controlling his opponent.
Carter lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Carter with a couple of short strikes.
Manzine taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #ROC#Manzine is rocked!
Carter drops a big elbow. That's hurt Manzine! More shots from Carter and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Carter!

 
Event: HFC 35:Sage vs Lee     
Date:   Feb 11, 2023
#R1#
Pearson misses the shot to the body.
Peterson is looking to clinch but Pearson is avoiding it.
Pearson misses with a double jab. #CL#
Peterson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to Peterson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Peterson lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson.
Peterson has Pearson pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pearson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peterson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Peterson is looking to counter punch.
Peterson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pearson throws out a counter right but Peterson avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Peterson drives through and clinches with Pearson against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Peterson lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pearson misses with a straight right. #T1##CL#
Peterson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pearson, pushing him back against the cage.
Peterson lands with a right to the head.
Peterson just leaning against Pearson, taking a breather. #BC2#
Pearson breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Peterson clinches up with Pearson and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Peterson.
Pearson is trying to break the clinch but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
Pearson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Peterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Peterson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Peterson scores with a shot to the side of Pearson's head.
Pearson trying to stall but Peterson improves his position.
Peterson stalling against the cage.
Peterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Peterson. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Pearson fails to land. #BC2#
Pearson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Peterson clinches.
Peterson lands a shot to the body.
Pearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Peterson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Peterson misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Peterson.
Peterson has Pearson pressed against the cage.
Pearson tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it.
Pearson is struggling to control the position.
Pearson is looking to break free of the clinch but Peterson has double underhooks. #T3#
Pearson tries to break the clinch but Peterson is controlling the position.
Peterson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Peterson has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Pearson tries to work over Peterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Peterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Peterson keeps control of Pearson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Peterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Pearson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Peterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Peterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pearson or not.
Peterson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Pearson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pearson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Peterson lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Peterson. #T4#
Peterson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pearson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pearson throws a head punch that misses.
Peterson gets through Pearson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pearson wants to break free but Peterson has control.
Pearson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Come on Peterson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pearson misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson.
Peterson misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phoenix Peterson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peterson dodges the punch combination from Pearson.
Peterson lands the left hand.
Peterson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Peterson avoids the head kick by Pearson.
Pearson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Peterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pearson.
Phoenix Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Pearson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peterson defending well as Pearson loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Peterson does it's job there.#CL#
Peterson drives through and clinches with Pearson against the cage.
Pearson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pearson tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Pearson back against the cage.
Peterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pearson backwards. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pearson breaks from the clinch. #T1#
A jab lands there for Peterson.
Greg Pearson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peterson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pearson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Greg Pearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Peterson has Pearson up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Peterson.
Peterson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pearson takes a shot to the head.
Peterson lands with a light punch inside.
Pearson can't break the clinch.
Pearson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
Peterson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pearson tries to break the clinch but Peterson is controlling the position.
Pearson tries to stall but Peterson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson. #T2#
Peterson pushes Pearson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peterson lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Pearson avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Peterson.
A short right from Peterson. #ROC#Pearson is rocked!
Peterson lands a right hand.
Pearson is still on wobbly legs! Can Peterson finish him?
Peterson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Peterson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Pearson to his knees! Peterson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phoenix Peterson!
Phoenix Peterson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 
Event: HFC 35:Sage vs Lee     
Date:   Feb 11, 2023
#R1#
Hunter tries to clinch but Stankovic moves away
and Stankovic counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunter darts in trying to clinch
and Stankovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Stankovic.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch but Stankovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stankovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stankovic lands with a shot to the body.
Stankovic cracks Hunter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch but Stankovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunter tries to clinch
and Stankovic counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Hunter closes the distance and clinches.
Hunter trying to stall but Stankovic improves his position. #BC#
Stankovic manages to break the clinch.
Stankovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Hunter clinches with his opponent.
Hunter is stalling here.
Stankovic is trying to break free.
Stankovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hunter fails to pull guard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hunter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stankovic to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Stankovic tries to break the clinch but Hunter is controlling the position.
Hunter is trying to pull guard but Stankovic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Djordje Stankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Hunter.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hunter tries to pull guard but Stankovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Hunter drops back down to his feet.
Hunter tries to pull guard but Stankovic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stankovic avoiding damage as Hunter throws knees to the body. #BC#
Stankovic manages to break the clinch.
Hunter tries to clinch up but Stankovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses
and Stankovic counters with a three punch combo that has Hunter backing up. Hunter nods at Stankovic to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stankovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stankovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Derek Hunter has been cut.
Hunter tries to clinch
and Stankovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunter thinking. #KD#
Stankovic lands a big right hand that sends Hunter crashing to the mat! Stankovic stays standing though and waves Hunter back to his feet!#ROC#Hunter is rocked!
Stankovic lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Djordje Stankovic!
A less than humble Djordje Stankovic misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 
Event: HFC 35:Sage vs Lee     
Date:   Feb 11, 2023
#R1#
Villanil fails with the takedown.
Taylor wants to counter the offense by Villanil and move into the clinch position.
Taylor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Villanil throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taylor's waist but Taylor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Villanil off to one side.
Villanil is looking to clinch. #CL#
Villanil closes the distance and clinches.
Villanil is trying to pull guard but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan John Villanil. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Taylor jumps into guard, dragging Villanil to the mat. #SUB2#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Villanil tries to pass. #SUB#
Villanil drops back, looking for a kneebar! Taylor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Taylor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Taylor! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor working away.#T1##SUB2#
Taylor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Villanil, who protects the arm well.
Taylor wants to stand but Villanil is controlling his arm.
Villanil tries to improve position but can't.
Villanil is working hard here to advance position.
Taylor postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Villanil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taylor taking a breather here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taylor wants to control but Villanil is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Villanil holds on to Taylor's head and controls the position momentarily.
Taylor scores with a couple of short elbows.
Taylor advances nicely into full mount. #T3#
Villanil wants to control but Taylor is having none of it.
Villanil looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB2#
Taylor looking for the choke from the back.
Will Taylor go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Taylor is hanging on to Villanil's back as he tries to escape. #T4#
Villanil just looking to survive in the bad position.
Taylor cracks Villanil with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Villanil from the back mount here, looking to soften him up. #SUB2#
Villanil fending off the submission attempt from Taylor.
Villanil definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Villanil tries to roll but Taylor sticks to his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Taylor dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Taylor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Villanil wants to control but Taylor passes into side.
Taylor cracks Villanil with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Villanil wants to control but Taylor postures up.
Taylor wants to control but Villanil is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Taylor swings around for an armbar but Villanil sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Taylor's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villanil passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Taylor is looking to reverse the position.#T1##SUB#
Villanil working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Villanil is trying to get an arm triangle but Taylor is defending well.
Taylor is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Villanil asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Villanil working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Villanil goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Taylor has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Villanil but great work by Taylor.
Chris Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Taylor tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Taylor creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Villanil sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Villanil is not content to let Taylor control the position.
Villanil struggling a bit here.
Taylor tries to stand but Villanil is controlling his head. #T3#
Villanil tries to improve position but can't.
Taylor staying calm.
Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Villanil keeps working.
Villanil tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Taylor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Taylor working away.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Taylor is staying tight to Villanil's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Taylor is continuing to stall.
Villanil prevents Taylor from moving into mount.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Villanil wants to control but Taylor postures up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Taylor darts in and clinches Villanil up against the cage.#TD2#
Taylor jumps into guard, dragging Villanil to the mat. #SUB#
Villanil has gone for a leg lock! Taylor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Villanil's guard.#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor trying to control but Villanil is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Villanil or perhaps it was just good defense by Taylor, which made it look bad.
A big right from Taylor misses. #TD2#
Taylor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Villanil is keeping the position for now.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Villanil keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taylor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1##SUB#
Taylor avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Taylor postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Villanil is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Taylor, into his guard. #REVR##SUB#
Villanil postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Taylor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Villanil, into his guard. #REVB#
Taylor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taylor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Villanil keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor passes Villanil's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Villanil keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Villanil defends it well. #T3#
Villanil is looking to control Taylor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Villanil avoid being mounted?
Villanil keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Villanil tries to roll over but Taylor keeps him under control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Villanil has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taylor is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Villanil shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taylor defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Taylor clinches up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taylor 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Taylor!

 
Event: HFC 35:Sage vs Lee     
Date:   Feb 11, 2023
#R1#
Standifer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Campbell was well out of range. Poor timing from Standifer.#CL2#
Standifer clinches with his opponent.
Standifer can't find room to land a body shot as Campbell controls the action.
Standifer lands a body shot. #BC#
Campbell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Standifer looks to score with a jab to the body but Campbell is just out of range.
Campbell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Standifer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finlay Standifer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Standifer digs a good body shot into Campbell's ribs.#CL2#
Standifer closes the distance and clinches.
Campbell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Campbell.
Campbell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Standifer lands a hook that snaps the head of Campbell backwards.
Standifer goes for a takedown attempt but Campbell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Campbell throws a jab but it's blocked by Standifer. #T1#
Campbell throws a one two combo. #CUT#It looks like Finlay Standifer has been cut.
Campbell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Standifer moves in looking to clinch but Campbell pushes him off.
Standifer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Standifer looks to clinch
and Campbell counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Standifer forces Campbell back against the cage and clinches.
Standifer misses with some punches.
Campbell struggles to land a body shot inside as Standifer controls his hands.
Campbell 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.
Standifer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Campbell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Standifer struggles to land a body shot inside as Campbell controls his hands.
Standifer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Standifer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Campbell tries to throw a body punch but Standifer avoids it by throwing Campbell back against the cage. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Standifer - that landed with a thud.
Campbell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Campbell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Standifer's elbow.
Campbell prevents a body shot from Standifer.
Standifer wants to take the fight to the mat but Campbell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nico Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Finlay Standifer.
Campbell prevents a body shot from Standifer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Standifer.
Standifer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Standifer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Campbell's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Campbell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Standifer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Campbell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Standifer lands a body shot.
Standifer lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Campbell blocking some punches.
Standifer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Campbell backwards.
Standifer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Standifer struggles to land a body shot inside as Campbell controls his hands.
Campbell is trying to break the clinch but Standifer is controlling him.
Standifer has a couple of punches blocked by Campbell.
Standifer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Standifer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Campbell throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Campbell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Campbell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Standifer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Campbell was covering up waiting for the punch and Standifer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Standifer trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Campbell being controlled here, momentarily.
Standifer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Standifer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Standifer throwing strikes from guard but Campbell blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Standifer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Standifer looking to sit in guard and control but Campbell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Finlay Standifer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Finlay Standifer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Standifer clinches with his opponent.
Finlay Standifer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Campbell tries to circle away but Standifer has him pinned against the cage.
Campbell is trying to push Standifer away but Standifer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Standifer scores with a shoulder strike.
Standifer can't find room to land a body shot as Campbell controls the action.
Standifer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Campbells head. #BC#
Campbell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Campbell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Standifer has Campbell up against the cage in a clinch.
Standifer prevents Campbell from breaking the clinch.
Standifer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Standifer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Standifer digs a right hand into Campbell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Campbell's gas tank.
Standifer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Standifer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Standifer is working for takedown but Campbell is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short left from Standifer.
Standifer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Campbell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Standifer has him pressed against the cage.
Campbell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Campbell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Standifer.
A short right from Standifer on the inside.
Standifer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Campbell is trying to push Standifer away but Standifer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Standifer - that landed with a thud.
Standifer has Campbell pressed against the cage, preventing Campbell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Campbell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Standifer blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Campbell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Standifer lands with a short shot to the head.
Campbell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Standifer is defending well for now.
Standifer misses with the head strike.
Standifer lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Standifer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Standifer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Standifer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Campbell backwards.
Standifer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Standifer can't find room to land a body shot as Campbell controls the action.
A short right from Standifer.
Standifer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Standifer looking for a takedown.
Campbell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Standifer has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Campbell tries a body shot but Standifer blocks it.
Campbell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Standifer digs a right hand into Campbell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Campbell's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Standifer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campbell. #BC#
Campbell breaks from the clinch.
Standifer misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Campbell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Standifer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Standifer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Campbell gets tackled into the cage by Standifer. Standifer maintains the clinch.
Standifer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Standifer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#Campbell is rocked!
Standifer throws a big uppercut that drops Campbell! More strikes from Standifer and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Campbell lies dazed against the cage as Standifer celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finlay Standifer!
Finlay Standifer is the new lightweight champion!

 
Event: WFC 27: Brunson v Lacasa II     
Date:   Feb 11, 2023
#R1#
Alexander lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Alexander circles away.
Alexander throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.#TD#
Alexander scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Alexander tries to pass.
Alexander is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson looking to control.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Alexander tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson working a defensive guard here. #T1##SUB2#
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alexander slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Johnson 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alexander lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alexander lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Harry Johnson has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Alexander.#TD#
Alexander looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnson wants to stand back up but Alexander manages to pass into side control. #SUB#
Johnson wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Alexander seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Johnson is tapping! Wow, great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Bishop Alexander!
Harry Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'Gon' put my ass in a lawnchair and have a cold beer when I get home, need some time to reflect and let the clouds open up to that big blue sky again. Then back to the gym. '.

 
Event: HFC 33:Mogh vs Njagi     
Date:   Jan 28, 2023
#R1#
Plutarque fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kendrick doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kendrick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Plutarque tries to clinch but Kendrick moves away
enabling Kendrick to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Plutarque closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Plutarque breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Plutarque tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kendrick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Plutarque fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kendrick stuffs the takedown attempt from Plutarque. Plutarque gets slowly back to his feet.
Plutarque fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Plutarque has managed to clinch.
Plutarque tries to score a body lock takedown but Kendrick shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Plutarque gets control of Kendrick's arms and successfully pulls guard. Plutarque will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Plutarque looking for a triangle here. Kendrick is fighting it but it looks tight! Plutarque pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kendrick is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jean Michel Plutarque!

 
Event: MMAHKI 23     
Date:   Jan 22, 2023
#R1#
Williamson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kinston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Kinston has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Williamson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kinston.
Williamson tries to move into range but Kinston moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Williamson tries to sprawl but Kinston drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kinston seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kinston is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Williamson tries to lock up and control but Kinston gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kinston trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Kinston avoids the attempt from Williamson to control.
Kinston wants to take Williamson's back here but Williamson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #SUB#
Kinston looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kinston tries to control but Williamson wriggling away. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Kinston goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Williamson is on top in guard.
Kinston is trying to hold Williamson in close to prevent damage but Williamson has managed to pass into half guard.
Kinston wants to control but Williamson is keeping busy.
Kinston keeping control of the position. #T3#
Williamson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kinston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Kinston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kinston wants to improve his position but Williamson is controlling well.
Williamson wants to take a breather but Kinston is having none of it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kinston has his hands clasped together around Williamson's back. He's all about the action.
Kinston wants to get back to full guard.
Kinston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williamson is working away from the top position though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kinston works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Williamson wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Kinston's closed guard. He's half up but Kinston has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Kinston pivots and extends the arm, Williamson falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Kinston! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamal Kinston!

 
Event: HFC 32:Wallace vs Campbell     
Date:   Jan 21, 2023
#R1#
Campbell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wallace.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Campbell! But no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wallace.
Wallace tries to clinch but Campbell moves out of range.
Campbell unleashes a big counter combination but Wallace bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Campbell as Wallace shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wallace.
Campbell scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wallace.
Wallace attempts a counter takedown but Campbell avoids it well and moves away.
Wallace definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown but Campbell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wallace tries to score a power double leg takedown but Campbell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wallace somewhat.#T1#
Wallace closes this distance looking for a takedown but Campbell circles away.
Campbell throws out a counter right but Wallace avoids it with no problem.
Wallace on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wallace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Campbell.
Wallace walks into a stiff left hand from Campbell.
Wallace wants to clinch
and Campbell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Wallace drives through and clinches with Campbell against the cage.
Wallace tries to pull guard but Campbell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Campbell on the inside. #T2#
Wallace changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Campbell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wallace misses with a takedown attempt - Campbell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Campbell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wallace misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Campbell counters with a nice right hand that sends Wallace toppling to the canvas! Wallace scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Campbell finish him?!#ROC2#Wallace is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campbell connects with a nice cross there... Wallace is looking wobbly and Campbell recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Wallace to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Campbell jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nico Campbell!
Nico Campbell is the new lightweight champion!

 
Event: WFC 24: Jackson vs Hopson     
Date:   Jan 21, 2023
#R1##CL2#
Carden closes the distance and pushes Alexander back into the cage.
Carden slowing the pace effectively.
Alexander working hard to break the clinch.
Carden pressing his opponent against the cage.
Carden taking a breather.#BC2#
Carden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexander lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Carden backs up against the cage.
Carden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alexander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carden manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carden misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Carden darts in and clinches Alexander up against the cage.
Alexander can't break the clinch.
Carden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexander stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Alexander tries to work over Carden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carden tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Carden - that landed with a thud.
Carden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexander lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alexander manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Carden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carden misses with a left hand
and Alexander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexander looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alexander avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alexander's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alexander duly obliges.
Alexander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carden manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Carden as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Alexander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carden circles away quickly and effectively.
Carden lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carden misses with a wild combination.
Alexander was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Carden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexander tries to clinch up but Carden circles away and keeps his distance.
Carden's corner calls for a 1-2. Carden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alexander cracks Carden with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alexander swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alexander avoids the body shot from Carden.
A quick step to the side and Alexander tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander cracks a nice hook into Carden's ribs.
Carden loads up on a big right hand but Alexander slips the punch.#T3#
Alexander throws an overhand right that lands on Carden's shoulder, as Carden tries to avoid the shot.
Carden throws a right hand that misses
and Alexander counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Carden moves into range and clinches up with Alexander.
Alexander is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Carden is defending well.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Carden.
Carden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alexander's face. #CUT2#It looks like Bishop Alexander has been cut.
Carden holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carden misses with some punches.
Alexander tries to break free but Carden pushes him back against the cage.
Alexander taking a breather.
Carden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Carden slows down the pace here.
Alexander misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Carden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carden tries to throw a body punch but Alexander avoids it by throwing Carden back against the cage.
Carden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carden leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alexander on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexander's elbow.
Alexander misses with the head strike.
We've been informed that Carden has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice body punch from Carden.
Alexander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee is keeping an eye on Carden - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thomas Carden will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bishop Alexander's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Alexander fails with the takedown
and Carden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alexander has time to react.
Alexander cracks Carden with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alexander avoids the body shot from Carden.
Carden scores with a hook.
Alexander avoids the body shot from Carden.
Carden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carden throws a nice looking combination but Alexander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alexander looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas Carden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carden throws out the jab.
Alexander takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Alexander moves into the clinch.#T1#
Alexander has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Carden has Alexander pressed against the cage.
Alexander is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Carden is keeping busy.
Alexander lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alexander misses with a punch to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Carden obliges.
Carden lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Carden slows down the pace here.
Alexander content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Carden as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Carden breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Carden scores with a jab to the head.
Carden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alexander at a distance.
Thomas Carden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alexander walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alexander feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cardens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carden. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexander misses with a few strikes there.
Carden scores with the left hand. Alexander knows he should have avoided that one.
Thomas Carden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Alexander.
Carden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Carden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Alexander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Alexander wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Carden lands a jab to Alexander's midsection.
Alexander looks to clinch
and Carden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexander rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alexander paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alexander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carden tries to counter with a clinch but Alexander shakes him off and moves away.
Alexander throws a shot to the body.
Alexander throws a hook but Carden blocks it.
Carden cracks Alexander with an open hand slap.
Carden cracks a nice hook into Alexander's ribs.
Alexander takes one on the button.
Carden falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alexander counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carden lands a nice looking body shot.
Bishop Alexander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Carden misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Alexander takes the fight into the clinch.
Alexander avoiding damage as Carden throws knees to the body.
Carden lands with a short shot to the head.
Carden stalls.
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
Alexander is trying to maintain a safe position but Carden gets an underhook and turns Alexander into the cage.#BC2#
Carden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexander shoots in looking for a takedown but Carden manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alexander's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Carden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bishop Alexander's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Carden misses.
It looked like Alexander was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Carden.#CL2#
Carden moves into the clinch successfully.
Thomas Carden seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carden lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Alexander's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Carden as the two fighters clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Carden.
Carden tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexander struggles to land a body shot inside as Carden controls his hands.
Carden pressing his opponent against the cage.
Alexander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carden prevents the takedown attempt.
Carden content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alexander being controlled against the cage.
Carden continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T1#
Carden has a couple of punches blocked by Alexander.
Carden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carden lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Carden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexander gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carden.#CL2#
Carden darts in and clinches Alexander up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Carden.
Carden leaning his opponent against the cage.
Carden has Alexander pressed against the cage, preventing Alexander from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alexander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carden stalling. #T2#
A short right from Carden.
Carden blocking some punches.
Alexander tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carden just stands there and leans against the cage.
Carden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexander misses with a body punch.
Alexander lands a nice uppercut.
Carden utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Alexander misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Carden breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alexander.
Carden walks into a left hand. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Carden.
Alexander was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Alexander falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alexander throws a series of punches but Carden avoids them all with ease.
Alexander swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Carden.
Alexander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carden.
Carden's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Carden duly obliges. #ROC2#Alexander is rocked!#CUT2#Bishop Alexander's cut is getting worse.
A shot to the liver by Carden. Beautiful body shot.
Oh Alexander is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carden drops Alexander with a huge uppercut! Alexander drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Carden is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Carden!
Thomas Carden 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 31:Taranin vs Zapina     
Date:   Jan 14, 2023
#R1#
Hunter misses with a double jab #TD#
and Carter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hunter won't be happy with that.
Hunter is looking to regain half guard here but Carter keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Hunter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunter is trying to improve his position.
Hunter is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter trying to control the position but Hunter is working away. #T1#
Hunter is trying to control Carter's posture but Carter avoids it.
Carter laying and praying for a moment but Hunter takes advantage and regains half guard.
Carter is thwarting Hunter's attempts to control the position.
Carter thows a huge punch but Hunter dodges it nicely.
Hunter is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Hunter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Carter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hunter is refusing to be controlled, as Carter sits in half guard.
Carter prevents Hunter from improving his position.
Carter is nestled in close to Hunter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Carter wants to pass the guard but Hunter is defending well.
Hunter is not content to let Carter control the position.
Carter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Carter passes to side control. #T3#
Carter lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hunter down.
Hunter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Hunter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunter takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Carter 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.
Hunter is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Carter in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Carter working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hunter can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Carter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hunter tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Hunter is looking to get to half guard.
Carter looking to control and managing it successfully.
Carter raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#Hunter is rocked!
Carter postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Hunter badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Carter around the waist but Carter pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Carter is the winner by TKO! Carter jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Carter!

 
Event: HFC 30:Fleming vs Hunter     
Date:   Jan 07, 2023
#R1#
Taylor doesn't manage to clinch there - Cadorna circles away.
Taylor with a poor takedown
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taylor throws a combination that misses
and Cadorna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cadorna shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Taylor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cadorna to the ground. Taylor is now in Cadorna's guard.
Cadorna looking for a sweep. Not yet Cadorna, not yet.
Taylor trying to control but Cadorna is working from the bottom.
Taylor content to stall in guard here.
Cadorna has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Taylor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Taylor doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Cadorna counters by clinching up.
Cadorna wants to take the fight to the mat but Taylor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Taylor jumps guard but Cadorna turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jayson Cadorna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Taylor.
Taylor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Taylor goes for a takedown attempt but Cadorna pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Taylor gets tackled into the cage by Cadorna. Cadorna maintains the clinch.
Cadorna is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Taylor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cadorna to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Taylor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cadorna walks away with a smile on his face. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Cadorna rushes Taylor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Taylor decides to pull guard.
Taylor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cadorna doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cadorna manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taylor seems keen to control Cadorna's posture.
Taylor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Cadorna is looking to improve his position.
Taylor controlling the pace.
Taylor winds up and cracks Cadorna with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SU2#
Taylor decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Chris Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cadorna scores with a hook to the body. Taylor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cadorna is breathing heavily.
Taylor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Taylor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cadorna is letting Taylor control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cadorna tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Taylor will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cadorna swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.#CL#
Cadorna moves into range and clinches up with Taylor.#BC#
Cadorna breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Taylor feints and as Cadorna raises his hands in defense, Taylor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taylor stands and throws Cadorna's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cadorna being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Taylor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Cadorna seems a little lost for a moment, as Taylor dominates the positioning.
Taylor advances to full mount.
BOOM! Taylor connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cadorna is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Taylor has taken his back. #SUB2#
Taylor is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Cadorna has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Taylor has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Cadorna taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Taylor doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chris Taylor!

 
Event: HFC 30:Fleming vs Hunter     
Date:   Jan 07, 2023
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Ozu doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Kendrick counters with a nice right hand that sends Ozu toppling to the canvas! Ozu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kendrick finish him?!#ROC2#Ozu is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Professor Ozu has been cut.#CL#
Ozu clinches up against the cage.
Ozu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ozu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ozu landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Jason Kendrick has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kendrick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ozu's efforts to push away.
Ozu lands a nice knee to the body.
Kendrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kendrick has had enough of the clinch but Ozu keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Ozu breaks from the clinch.
Ozu misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Kendrick counters with a nice right hand that sends Ozu toppling to the canvas! Ozu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kendrick finish him?!
Oh Ozu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
A head kick misses from Ozu.
Ozu is breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Ozu.
Ozu seems to have got his legs back now.
Ozu lands a head kick!
Ozu wants to clinch.#T2#
Ozu is looking to clinch but Kendrick is avoiding it.
Kendrick appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Professor Ozu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kendrick! But no joy.
Kendrick circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kendrick makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ozu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kendrick checks it well. #T3#
Ozu is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ozu moves to clinch but Kendrick breaks away #KD2#
and Kendrick counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ozu! Kendrick lets Ozu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ozu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kendrick stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Professor Ozu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Kendrick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ozu misses with the body kick
and Kendrick counters with a right hand from hell and Ozu is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Kendrick!

 
Event: HFC 30:Fleming vs Hunter     
Date:   Jan 07, 2023
#R1#
Hunter connects with a high kick.
Hunter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fleming circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Fleming counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fleming.
Fleming stands up over Hunter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Hunter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fleming doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fleming manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fleming chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Hunter looking for a guillotine here but Fleming defends easily.
Fleming chips away with some ground and pound.
Fleming lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Hunter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fleming working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fleming postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fleming stands up over Hunter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hunter has momentary wrist control but Fleming slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Fleming lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fleming distracts Hunter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Hunter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fleming gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fleming is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fleming lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleming postures up and lands a big shot to Hunter's brow. #ROC#Hunter is rocked!
Fleming cracks Hunter with a solid left hand.
Hunter is still in real trouble! Can Fleming finish him?
Fleming lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hunter told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hunter has momentary wrist control but Fleming slips an elbow through the middle.
Fleming working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fleming stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fleming loads up on a big left hand. Hunter felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Fleming looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Hunter can't hide his disappointment, as Fleming celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cam Fleming!
After the fight, Cam Fleming 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 Fight Night 5     
Date:   Dec 27, 2022
#R1##TD#
Zerhouni closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wilson quickly recovers to half guard.
Zerhouni not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Zerhouni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Zerhouni is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wilson trying to hold on to Zerhouni's head to control him but Zerhouni postures up.
Wilson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zerhouni.
Wilson wants to improve his position but Zerhouni is controlling well.
Zerhouni 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.
Wilson is concentrating on defense, preventing Zerhouni from advancing position.
Zerhouni is thwarting Wilson's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zerhouni wants to free his trapped foot but Wilson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Zerhouni is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wilson defends it well. #SUB#
Zerhouni is working for a kimura but Wilson is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
Wilson is pressing down on Zerhouni's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zerhouni tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilson is retaining full guard.
Wilson is trying to keep Zerhouni in close.
Zerhouni in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilson trying to control the position.
Zerhouni sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wilson's guard.
Zerhouni thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wilson's head.
Zerhouni is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wilson! #T2#
Wilson 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.#SUB#
Zerhouni is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wilson defends it well.
Wilson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wilson is not content to let Zerhouni control the position.
Zerhouni works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wilson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zerhouni throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wilson because Zerhouni loaded up on that one. #SUB#
Zerhouni jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wilson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wilson can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Wilson sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Wilson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Zerhouni is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wilson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Zerhouni has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Wilson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Zerhouni is looking for a kimura but Wilson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zerhouni to get the leverage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wilson wants to control but Zerhouni is keeping busy.
Wilson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Zerhouni is staying active.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Zerhouni has control of the leg.
Wilson keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Zerhouni is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wilson sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Zerhouni is trying to work for a kimura but Wilson is defending well.
Wilson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hakim Zerhouni dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wilson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wilson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zerhouni moves away from the strike by Wilson.
Wilson misses with a two punch combination.
Wilson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilson wants it to stay on the feet.
Zerhouni swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson.
Zerhouni is looking to counter with a body kick.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Zerhouni circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Wilson gets caught flat footed, as Zerhouni shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zerhouni sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wilson's guard. #T1#
Zerhouni seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Zerhouni is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Wilson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zerhouni pulls his head out easily.
Wilson won't allow Zerhouni to pass to mount.
Wilson trying to control here.
Zerhouni not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zerhouni tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wilson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Zerhouni is looking for a kimura but Wilson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zerhouni to get the leverage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Wilson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zerhouni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilson wants to sweep here but Zerhouni controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Zerhouni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zerhouni scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zerhouni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Zerhouni wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Hakim Zerhouni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zerhouni throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wilson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zerhouni trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wilson working for a triangle but Zerhouni defends it easily.
Wilson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Zerhouni drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zerhouni jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Wilson has his feet on Zerhouni's thighs here. He's pushed Zerhouni off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Zerhouni screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyreke Wilson!

 
Event: HFC Fight Night 5     
Date:   Dec 27, 2022
#R1#
Pearson throws a head kick but Hopson moves out of range.
Hopson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pearson throws a leg kick
and Hopson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pearson lands with a good body shot.
Pearson's corner calls for a 1-2. Pearson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pearson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopson manages to avoid it.
Hopson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pearson scores with a body shot.
Pearson throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Hopson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Pearson. Those never looked like landing.
Hopson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopson is just out of range.#T1#
Pearson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pearson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopson manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Pearson misses.
Pearson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pearson throws out a powerful jab.
Some wild striking there from Pearson.
Hopson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pearson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Pearson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hopson counters with a stiff right hand.
Pearson misses with a left hand
and Hopson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pearson tries to bum rush Hopson with a series of wild strikes but Hopson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hopson is looking to counter punch.
Pearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopson.
Hopson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pearson.
Hopson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pearson throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearson tests Hopson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pearson stalks Hopson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hopson's face. Hopson staggers backwards, shaken.#T3#
Pearson takes a swing at Hopson's ribcage but misses.
Hopson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pearson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hopson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pearson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopson throwing a counter right hand but Pearson manages to avoid it.
That kick from Pearson tenderised Hopson's leg. Hopson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pearson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pearson misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pearson misses with a leg kick
and Hopson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopson is just out of range.#T4#
Pearson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hopson's hands.
Pearson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pearson misses with a right hand
and Hopson counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearson misses the body punch
letting Hopson counter with a right hand.
Pearson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hopson is looking to counter punch.
Pearson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hopson circles away quickly and effectively.
Hopson walks into a straight right hand from Pearson.
Pearson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hopson momentarily.
Pearson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Hopson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Pearson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pearson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pearson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pearson works the jab nicely.#ROC2#Hopson is rocked!
Pearson throws a lazy head kick
and Hopson counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Hopson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopson blocks a jab.
Hopson seems to have got his legs back now.
Hopson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pearson throws a leg kick but Hopson moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Hopson 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.
Pearson misses with a body punch #KD#
and Hopson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pearson! Hopson lets Pearson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Pearson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Greg Pearson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearson throws a lazy body kick
and Hopson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pearson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopson finish him?
Pearson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hopson rattles Pearson with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Pearson tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Hopson dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Pearson stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jackson Hopson!
After winning the bout, Jackson Hopson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 
Event: HFC 27:Taranin vs Sage 2     
Date:   Dec 17, 2022
#R1#
Termassus throws a hook but Hunter blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice jab there from Termassus.
Hunter wants to clinch.
Hunter wants to clinch.
Derek Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch but Termassus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch but Termassus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Termassus misses its intended target.
Termassus swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunter.
Termassus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Termassus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hunter clinches. #T1#
Hunter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hunter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Termassus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Termassus keeps the fight on the outside.
Termassus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hunter wants to clinch up but Termassus keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Termassus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunter doesn't manage to clinch there - Termassus circles away.
Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunter wants to clinch up but Termassus keeps it at a distance.
Hunter tries to clinch up.
Termassus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hunter is looking to clinch.
Termassus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunter blocks a jab.
Hunter throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Termassus counters with a shoot takedown. Hunter fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Hunter has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Termassus should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hunter has tightened it up now! Termassus 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 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Derek Hunter!

 
Event: WFC 19: Romero vs Nilsson     
Date:   Dec 17, 2022
#R1#
Alexander will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ibragim Ibragimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ibragimov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ibragimov defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Alexander throws out a loose jab but Ibragimov uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Ibragimov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alexander is not content to let Ibragimov control the position.
Alexander trying to remain calm as Ibragimov controls from the top position.
Ibragimov cracks Alexander with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Alexander is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ibragimov lands some shots froms side control.
Alexander manages to get back to half guard.
Ibragimov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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!
Ibragimov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Alexander is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ibragimov scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Alexander looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Alexander actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ibragimov lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Alexander is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ibragimov pulls his head out easily.
Alexander trying to hold on to Ibragimov's head to control him but Ibragimov postures up.
Ibragimov is keen to just control but Alexander is a slippery customer.
Ibragimov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibragimov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ibragimov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ibragimov lands a nice short elbow.#T2##SUB2#
Alexander looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Alexander looking for submissions off his back.
Alexander is trying to maintain the position but Ibragimov is very close to passing his half guard.
Ibragimov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Alexander tries to roll over but Ibragimov keeps him under control.
Ibragimov working Alexander over with strikes.
Alexander is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ibragimov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Alexander on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC#Alexander is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibragimov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Alexander is still in real trouble! Can Ibragimov finish him?
Ibragimov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ibragimov lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Alexander! More strikes land and this one is all over! Ibragimov jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibragim Ibragimov!
After the fight, Ibragim Ibragimov 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.

 
 
 
 
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