Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 61
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Illir fails with the takedown
and Wolf counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Illir looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Wolf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Illir pulls his head out easily.
Illir trying to control from half guard but Wolf is working away. #SUB2#
Wolf actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Illir seems to be working for a kimura but Wolf defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Illir tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wolf knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Illir controlling the pace.
Illir is looking to take a break and control but Wolf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Illir is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wolf is trying to control but Illir manages to pass to mount!
Illir scoring with strikes but Wolf is staying in there.
Wolf gets back to half guard.
Illir trying to control the action but Wolf is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Illir is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wolf doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Illir.
Illir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Wolf is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wolf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Illir pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Illir is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wolf defends it well.
Illir slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Illir looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wolf manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Illir keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wolf's head.
Illir trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wolf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wolf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wolf holds on and takes a little breather.
Illir working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Illir working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wolf's head.
Illir advances position into side control!#SUB#
Illir tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Wolf sneaks back into half guard.
Wolf trying to hold on to Illir's head to control him but Illir postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Illir's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolf trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Illir scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wolf? #T5#
Wolf tries to hold on but Illir pushes him away.
Illir in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Illir lands a heavy elbow.
Illir postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wolf looks a forlorn figure. #SUB#
Illir is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wolf has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wolf tries to hold on but Illir postures up.
Wolf might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Illir haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wolf sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wolf is looking to improve his position.
Wolf trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T6#
Illir trying to control but Wolf is having none of it.
Wolf wants to hold on but Illir pushes him away.
Wolf is working to get back to half guard.
Wolf tries to hold on but Illir postures up.#T7#
Illir controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf is in all sorts of trouble here.
Illir is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wolf can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wolf is squirming around, avoiding Illir's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Illir working for a guillotine from mount but Wolf is in no mood to give up.
Illir in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Illir controlling his opponent.
Illir lands a nice shot to the head.
Illir controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Illir is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wolf has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wolf! #T8#
Illir wants to sweep but no luck.
Illir keeping full guard, as Wolf tries to pass. #SUB#
Illir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wolf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wolf seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Illir is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Illir is nestled in close to Wolf, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wolf gets full guard.#T9#
Wolf looking to control.
Illir working some strikes from top position.
Illir slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Wolf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Illir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Wolf looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Illir passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mehdi Illir dominated that round.
That's time! Illir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Illir changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wolf tries to avoid it but Illir manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wolf to the ground. Wolf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wolf connects with a body shot.
Illir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wolf but Wolf pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Illir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wolf defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mehdi Illir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Illir looks for a takedown but Wolf sprawls well.
Wolf defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Illir.
Wolf lands a jab to Illir's midsection.
Illir shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Illir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wolf counters with a stiff right hand.
Illir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolf can do to turn this around?
Wolf missing with a left hand there. Illir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Illir fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Wolf stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wolf cracks Illir with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wolf connects with a body shot that sends Illir's belly button to the back.
Illir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wolf but Wolf pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wolf feints the counter takedown.
Illir fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wolf avoids it really well and circles away.
Wolf drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Illir defends it well.
Illir shoots in for a takedown but Wolf shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wolf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Illir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Illir takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wolf has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Illir is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Illir slips a straight right by Wolf.
Wolf digs a good hook to Illir's body.
Wolf wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Illir walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Illir misses with a takedown attempt - Wolf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Wolf leaves Illir with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wolf throws a solid leg kick but Illir takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wolf.
Illir appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Illir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wolf defends it nicely.
Illir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wolf defends it nicely.
Wolf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Illir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Illir shoots in but no luck this time.
Illir shoots in looking for a takedown. Wolf tries to sprawl out of it but Illir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wolf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wolf keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Illir takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Illir shoots in looking for a takedown. Wolf tries to sprawl out of it but Illir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wolf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wolf looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Illir with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Wolf to counter with a crisp jab.
Illir slips under a jab.
Illir misses with a takedown attempt
and Wolf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Wolf there.
Some wild striking there from Wolf.
A shot to the liver by Wolf. Beautiful body shot.
Illir shoots in looking for a takedown but Wolf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Illir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wolf lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wolf misses with a hook.#T4#
Illir ducks under a wild hook from Wolf.
Illir staying out of range there.
Illir appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Illir shoots in for a double leg but Wolf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Illir shoots in for a double leg but Wolf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wolf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Wolf misses.
Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Illir manages to avoid it.
Wolf throws a lazy right hand but Illir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wolf lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice takedown defense from Wolf. No joy for Illir on that attempt.
Wolf appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jero Wolf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Illir ducks under a wild hook from Wolf.#CL2#
Wolf gets a clinch.
Wolf lands a right hand.
Wolf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Illir backwards.
Wolf lands with a right to the head. #T5#
A nice right hand lands inside from Wolf.
Wolf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Illirs head.
A short left from Wolf.
Wolf lands a shot to the body.
Illir tries to pull guard but Wolf forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wolf scores with a hook to the body.
Wolf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wolf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Illir jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wolf walks away with a smile on his face. Illir gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A lazy left from Wolf finds it's target.
Illir shoots in and drives through. Wolf sprawls well.
Wolf slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Illir with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Wolf to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolf throws a body punch but Illir moves out of range.
Wolf slaps away a takedown attempt from Illir, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T6##TD2#
Wolf gets a double leg takedown into Illir's guard.
Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Illir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Illir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wolf looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Illir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolf is one step ahead there. #T7#
Wolf scoring with punches to the head and body.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Illir is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Wolf has his foot on Illir's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Illir works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Wolf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Illir is aware though and is defending well.
Wolf is controlling Illir's posture.
Illir trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom.
Illir pushes down on Wolf's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Illir is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T8#
Illir is trying to control. Wolf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Illir is really struggling to control Wolf but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mehdi Illir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wolf is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Wolf actively working from the bottom here.
Wolf trying to control here.
Illir trying to control the action but Wolf is working from the bottom.
Illir trying to pass the guard but Wolf defending well.
Wolf tries to roll over but Illir keeps him under control.#T9##SUB#
Illir looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Illir is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wolf tries to get to full guard but Illir has control of the leg. #SUB#
Illir is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wolf defends it well. #SUB2#
Wolf looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jero Wolf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Illir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Illir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Illir looks for a takedown but Wolf sprawls well.
Illir with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wolf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Illir shoots in but Wolf avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wolf feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mehdi Illir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolf misses with a straight right.
Illir attempts a counter takedown but Wolf avoids it well and moves away.
Wolf with a hook.#TD#
Illir drives through with a takedown into Wolf's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wolf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Illir sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wolf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Illir defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Illir postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Illir trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolf, not yet.
Illir pushes down on Wolf's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Illir not doing much here.
Wolf keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wolf wants to improve his position but Illir is controlling well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Illir is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Illir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wolf on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Illir wants to pass to mount but Wolf is defending the position.
Wolf is looking for a sweep. Illir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Illir not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Wolf looking for submissions off his back.
Wolf is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Illir works his way into full mount!
Illir lands a big shot there that rocks Wolf but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #SUB#
Illir with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wolf is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Wolf tries to reverse the position but Illir maintains control.
Illir looking to control but Wolf is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Illir is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wolf can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Illir.
Wolf tries to hold on but Illir pushes him away.
Wolf regains half guard.
Illir landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Illir frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wolf regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Illir trying to control from half guard but Wolf is working away. #T5#
Wolf is trying to control but can't.
Illir tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wolf knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wolf is trying to get back to full guard.
Illir is looking to take a break and control but Wolf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Illir is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Illir trying to control the action but Wolf is working from the bottom. #T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wolf has hold of Illir's hands but Illir slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wolf is staying active underneath Illir, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wolf is looking for a sweep. Illir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Illir wants to free his trapped foot but Wolf is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Illir is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Wolf is trying to control Illir's posture. Illir takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Wolf! Illir is rotating here... this could be the end... Wolf is out! Illir has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mehdi Illir!
During a confident post fight interview, Mehdi Illir thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 77:Von Wild vs Yamasaki
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Von Wild misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Von Wild lands a nice looking body shot.
Von Wild tests Yamasaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Von Wild misses with a straight right.
And Yamasaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Von Wild pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Von Wild misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Von Wild slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yamasaki throws a shot to the body.
Yamasaki missing with a left hand there. Von Wild was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamasaki throws out a powerful jab.
Von Wild ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamasaki moves away.
Von Wild shoots in but no luck this time.
Good shot there by Yamasaki.
Von Wild throws a series of punches but Yamasaki avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamasaki throws a looping overhand right but Von Wild ducks down to avoid it.
Von Wild misses with a looping right.
Von Wild stuffs the takedown attempt from Yamasaki. Yamasaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Von Wild looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Wild fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamasaki manages to avoid it.
Yamasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Von Wild was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Von Wild throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yamasaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Wild.
Yamasaki lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Yamasaki.
Von Wild throws a body punch but Yamasaki moves out of range.
Yamasaki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Von Wild in his tracks.
Von Wild staying out of range there.
Von Wild throwing a counter right hand but Yamasaki manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Von Wild misses its intended target.
A big right from Yamasaki misses.
No joy there for Von Wild, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yamasaki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Yamasaki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Von Wild working a defensive guard here.
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!
Yamasaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Von Wild is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Yamasaki looking to pass the guard.
Von Wild working a defensive guard but Yamasaki passes into half guard.
Von Wild is trying to maintain the position but Yamasaki is very close to passing his half guard.
Von Wild is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yamasaki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Yamasaki wants to pass the guard but Von Wild is defending well. #T3#
Von Wild wants to get back to full guard.
Von Wild has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yamasaki is working away from the top position though.
Von Wild desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Von Wild digs a good hook to Yamasaki's body.
Von Wild waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamasaki.
Yamasaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Von Wild is fending him off so far but Yamasaki persists. Nope, Von Wild circles away and we're back to standing.
Von Wild misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yamasaki throws a big shot that misses.
Von Wild connects with a body shot that sends Yamasaki's belly button to the back.
Von Wild ducks under a wild hook from Yamasaki.#T4##TD2#
Yamasaki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Von Wild sprawls well initially but Yamasaki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Von Wild moves into full guard. #SUB#
Von Wild has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yamasaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Von Wild is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yamasaki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Von Wild trying to control here. #SUB2#
Yamasaki maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Von Wild could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Yamasaki has cracked it and Von Wild is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Yamasaki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Katsu Yamasaki!
Katsu Yamasaki made sure to mention his sponsor, Champion Apparel in his post fight interview.

Event: HFC 74:John vs Marek
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Hernandez throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Abdi Hassan has been cut.
Hassan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hassan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hassan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hernandez lands a nice looking body shot.
Hernandez connects with a jab.
Hernandez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hernandez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hassan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hassan connects with a nice looking jab.
Hernandez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Hassan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Hernandez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A left lands for Hassan.
Hassan staying out of range there.
Hassan feinted with a counter takedown.
Hassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
An attempted straight right counter from Hassan misses the target.
Arturo Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hassan swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hassan lands a jab to the nose.
Hassan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hernandez finds it's way round the side to connect with Hassan's head.
Hernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Hernandez finds it's way through Hassan's defenses. #T2#
Hassan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hernandez under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez misses with a looping right.
Hernandez lands a slapping body shot.
Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but Hassan slips the punch.
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernandez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hernandez looks to land a left hand but Hassan moved out of range nicely.
Hassan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hernandez's head.
Hernandez scores with a body shot. #T3#
Hernandez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Hassan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hernandez lands a glancing blow to the side of Hassan's head.#CUT2#Abdi Hassan's cut is getting worse.
Hernandez swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hassan. Hernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Hassan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hassan lands in his opponent's guard.
Hassan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Hernandez wants to stand up but Hassan is controlling him.
Hernandez can't keep his opponent in guard - Hassan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hernandez is looking to escape.
Hernandez tries to roll over but Hassan keeps him under control.
Hernandez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hernandez won't allow Hassan to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arturo Hernandez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdi Hassan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hernandez defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Hassan walks into a stiff left hand from Hernandez.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hernandez misses with a low kick.
Hernandez throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Hassan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hassan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan stops Hernandez from standing up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hassan passes Hernandez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hernandez looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1##SUB#
Hassan seems to be working for a kimura but Hernandez defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hassan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hernandez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hassan. #SUB#
Hassan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hernandez has his hands clasped together around Hassan's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hassan stops Hernandez from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Hassan is working for a submission of some sort.
Hernandez is pressing down on Hassan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hernandez wants to sweep but no luck.
Hernandez keeping full guard, as Hassan tries to pass. #T3#
Hernandez wants to stand up but Hassan is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hassan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hassan dives in for a single leg takedown but Hernandez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Hernandez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hernandez lands a body shot.
Hassan tries to pull guard but Hernandez won't allow it.
Hassan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hernandez walks away with a smile on his face. Hassan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdi Hassan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez scores with a sloppy right hand. Hassan should have avoided that one.
Hernandez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Hernandez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hassan misses with an uppercut
and Hernandez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#KD2#
Hernandez feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hassan sprawling to the canvas! Hassan rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hernandez finish him?! #ROC2#Hassan is rocked!#CUT2#Abdi Hassan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hassan gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Hernandez points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Hassan wakes up just in time to hear Hernandez thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arturo Hernandez!
Arturo Hernandez is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Arturo Hernandez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 70
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Hassan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A low kick lands for Yumashev.
Hassan scores with a body shot.
Hassan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yumashev.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hassan.
Hassan connects with a crisp jab.
Yumashev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hassan fails with a takedown attempt.
Yumashev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yumashev swinging wildly here.
Yumashev lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Hassan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yumashev pinned against the cage. Yumashev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hassan lands a slapping body shot.
Hassan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdi Hassan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hassan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yumashev feints and then cracks Hassan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hassan down.
Hassan lands a lovely overhand right.
Hassan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hassan lands a nice hook to Yumashev's body. Yumashev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hassan connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Hassan throws a lazy uppercut
and Yumashev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hassan throws a big shot that misses.
Hassan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Yumashev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yumashev slips a jab from Hassan.
A swing and a miss from Hassan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hassan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yumashev has time to react.
Hassan with a poor takedown
and Yumashev counters with an outside leg kick.
Yumashev throws a push kick but Hassan slaps the foot to one side.
Yumashev tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hassan misses the target.
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
Yumashev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3##TD#
Hassan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Hassan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yumashev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Hassan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hassan has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Yumashev is looking to get to half guard.
Yumashev tries to hold on but Hassan postures up.#T4##SUB#
Hassan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Yumashev is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Yumashev and Hassan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hassan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yumashev has escaped the position, nice work there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yumashev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hassan working away.
Yumashev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hassan working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdi Hassan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Donk. Hassan catches Yumashev right on the button with a cross.
Yumashev lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Abdi Hassan has been cut.
Hassan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yumashev swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Yumashev.
Hassan throws the left hand but Yumashev avoids the punch easily.
A cross from Hassan lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yumashev as he jumps to the side.
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yumashev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hassan shoots for a takedown but Yumashev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Yumashev moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
Yumashev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hassan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yumashev.
Hassan throws a good cross that connects.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Yumashev's head but Yumashev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yumashev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hassan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hassan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hassan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yumashev moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
Yumashev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hassan misses with an uppercut
and Yumashev counters with a nice body kick.
Hassan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yumashev can do to turn this around?
Hassan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yumashev thows a body kick. Hassan tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
Hassan throws a hook but Yumashev avoids it easily.
Yumashev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Hassan misses.
Yumashev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdi Hassan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hassan.
Yumashev takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hassan is defended easily by Yumashev.
It seemed like Yumashev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hassan looks to throw the jab but Yumashev is out of range. #T3#
Hassan lands a jab to the nose.
Abdi Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yumashev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hassan.
Yumashev tries to move into range but Hassan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hassan lands with a straight right. Yumashev didn't see that one coming.
Hassan shoots in but no luck this time.
Yumashev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice uppercut lands for Hassan. That snapped Yumashev's head back.
Yumashev blocks a jab.
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yumashev was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.
Hassan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yumashev.
Yumashev counters with a body kick.
Yumashev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hassan.
Yumashev counters with a body kick.
Yumashev misses with a shot to the body
and Hassan counters with a right hand to the body.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Yumashev's head but Yumashev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4##TD#
Hassan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hassan lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hassan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yumashev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hassan passes Yumashev's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hassan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yumashev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hassan.
Hassan wants to pass to mount but Yumashev is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdi Hassan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abdi Hassan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Yumashev stuffs the takedown.
Hassan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hassan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hassan shoots in looking for a takedown. Yumashev tries to sprawl out of it but Hassan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yumashev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hassan backing away here, and Yumashev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hassan fails with the takedown
enabling Yumashev to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdi Hassan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hassan defending well as Yumashev loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Hassan 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.
Hassan misses with a lunging right hand
letting Yumashev counter with a right hand.
Hassan throws a lazy uppercut
and Yumashev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hassan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yumashev tries to avoid it but Hassan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yumashev to the ground. Yumashev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hassan misses with a hook to the body
and Yumashev counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Hassan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hassan misses with a hook. Yumashev ducked under it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Yumashev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Abdi Hassan is winning the standup battle so far.
Hassan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yumashev manages to avoid it.
Hassan throws an off balance right hand
letting Yumashev counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Hassan is rocked!
Yumashev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hassan takes a step back to recover.
Oh Hassan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yumashev misses with a straight left.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hassan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yumashev - the referee stops the clock and Hassan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yumashev. Hassan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hassan seems to have got his legs back now.
A low kick lands for Yumashev.
Yumashev throws a looping overhand right but Hassan ducks down to avoid it.
Hassan fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Yumashev throws the kick towards the body but Hassan avoids it.
Hassan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yumashev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yumashev avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Hassan throws a poor cross that misses
and Yumashev counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hassan missing with a left hand there. Yumashev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yumashev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hassan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yumashev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hassan looks to throw the jab but Yumashev is out of range.
Yumashev throws a jab when Hassan was well out of range.
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yumashev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hassan misses with an uppercut
and Yumashev counters with a nice body kick.
Yumashev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hassan will feel that in the morning.#T3#
Yumashev scoring well with a low kick there.
Yumashev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hassan.
Yumashev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hassan. That did some damage!
Yumashev throws a leg kick which misses Hassan's front leg but catches the back leg as Hassan tries to avoid it.
Hassan throws a good cross that connects.
Hassan misses with a looping left.
Yumashev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Hassan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hassan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yumashev on the side of the head.
Yumashev throws a big shot that misses.
Filip Yumashev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hassan, as that shot connected.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Yumashev moves away and avoids it.
Yumashev flicks out a counter leg kick but Hassan steps away.#T4#
Hassan throws a right hand that misses
and Yumashev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yumashev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hassan avoids the body shot from Yumashev.
Hassan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yumashev scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yumashev throws a looping overhand right but Hassan ducks down to avoid it.
Yumashev slips a straight right by Hassan.
Yumashev moves out of range of the strikes.
Yumashev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch lands to the side of Hassan 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#Abdi Hassan's cut is getting worse.
Hassan misses with a hook
and Yumashev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Hassan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hassan seems to be working for a kimura but Yumashev defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Filip Yumashev really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdi Hassan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Yumashev throws an off balance right hand
and Hassan counters with a nice uppercut.
Yumashev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
Yumashev connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Hassan.
A countering left hand to the body from Yumashev misses.
Yumashev throws a leg kick but Hassan moved away.
Yumashev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Yumashev is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hassan moves out of range of the body kick.
Yumashev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Hassan 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.
Hassan avoids the body shot from Yumashev.
Yumashev takes one on the button.
Hassan throws out a powerful jab.
Hassan lands a jab.#T1#
Hassan shoots and misses
letting Yumashev counter with a right hand.
Yumashev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
Hassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yumashev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hassan misses with a hook
and Yumashev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hassan throws an overhand right that lands on Yumashev's shoulder, as Yumashev tries to avoid the shot.
Hassan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yumashev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yumashev moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Yumashev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yumashev throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hassan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yumashev as he jumps to the side.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T2#
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Yumashev's head but Yumashev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yumashev throws an overhand right that lands on Hassan's shoulder, as Hassan tries to avoid the shot.
Yumashev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
Yumashev throws out a counter right but Hassan avoids it with no problem.
Hassan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Hassan lands.
Yumashev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hassan lands with a right hand.
Yumashev takes one on the button.#T3#
Yumashev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hassan.
Yumashev throws out a counter right but Hassan avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdi Hassan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yumashev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hassan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yumashev slaps away a takedown attempt from Hassan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hassan fails with the takedown
and Yumashev counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Hassan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yumashev was covering up waiting for the punch and Hassan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Yumashev looking to control. #T4#
Yumashev controlling Hassan's posture.
Yumashev looking to control but Hassan passes into half guard. #SUB#
Hassan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hassan is looking to advance position but Yumashev won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdi Hassan had his way with Filip Yumashev in that round.
The cut man is working on Abdi Hassan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Yumashev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD#
Yumashev tries to sprawl but Hassan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hassan is looking to advance position but Yumashev won't allow it.
Hassan is thwarting Yumashev's attempts to control the position.
Hassan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Yumashev!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hassan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Yumashev manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hassan tries to move to mount but Yumashev blocks the move with his legs. #T1##SUB#
Hassan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yumashev, who protects the arm well.
Yumashev regains half guard.#SUB#
Hassan seems to be looking for submissions.
Hassan controlling the pace. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Hassan is looking for a kimura here.
Yumashev is not content to let Hassan control the position.#SUB#
Hassan wants to work for an arm triangle but Yumashev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hassan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Yumashev trying to hold on to Hassan's head to control him but Hassan postures up.
Yumashev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hassan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Hassan is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Hassan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yumashev is trying to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Hassan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Abdi Hassan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hassan passes to full mount!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdi Hassan!
Abdi Hassan retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Abdi Hassan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: AFC #27
Date: Oct 20, 2023

#R1#
Nostraa stalks Gold and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gold's face. Gold staggers backwards, shaken.
Nostraa takes a swing at Gold's ribcage but misses.
Nostraa misses with a left hand #TD#
and Gold counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gold.
Gold knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nostraa on the ground.
Nostraa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gold lands a couple of digs.
Gold postures up and lands a big shot to Nostraa's brow.
Gold with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gold won't allow Nostraa to get back to his feet.
Nostraa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nostraa is looking to stand up but Gold isn't so interested in that idea.
Gold makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gold advances to half guard.
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!
Gold winds up and cracks Nostraa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gold slips a nice elbow through Nostraa's hands, connecting with Nostraa's forehead.
Ground and pound from Gold.
Gold lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Gold trying to control from half guard but Nostraa is working away.
Gold scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nostraa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gold scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gold looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gold connects with a nice short shot to Nostraa's temple. #ROC#Nostraa is rocked!
Gold lands a big elbow - Nostraa is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Gold!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Gold!
A victorious Kai Gold thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 99: Hernandez vs Berkut
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Sherk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Von Wild throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Sherk counters with a shoot takedown. Von Wild fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sherk wants to pass the guard but Von Wild is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Wild looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherk trying to control but Von Wild is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Von Wild looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Sherk has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Wild swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sherk trying to control but Von Wild is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Von Wild escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sherk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sherk trying to control but Von Wild is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Von Wild working for a triangle but Sherk defends it easily. #SUB#
Von Wild working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sherk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sherk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Sherk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Von Wild has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sherk has managed to get both his arms back between Von Wild's legs - danger averted.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Von Wild looking to control but Sherk passes into half guard.
Von Wild tries to get to full guard but Sherk has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sherk trying to mount his opponent but Von Wild defends it.
We've been hearing good reports from Von Wild's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sherk prevents Von Wild from improving his position.
Von Wild is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Sherk trying to pass the guard but Von Wild defending well.
Sherk thows a huge punch but Von Wild dodges it nicely.
Sherk trying to control from half guard but Von Wild is working away.
Sherk wants to pass to mount but Von Wild is defending the position.
Von Wild has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sherk is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Von Wild looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Von Wild tries to get to full guard but Sherk has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Von Wild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Von Wild displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sherk throws out the jab.
Sherk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Von Wild comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sherk lands a lovely overhand right.
Von Wild keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sherk misses with a right hand
and Von Wild counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from Sherk.
Von Wild lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sherk circles away quickly and effectively.
Von Wild misses the shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sherk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Wild throws out the jab.
And Sherk tries to counter it with a takedown but Von Wild pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Von Wild scores with a decent looking hook.
Sherk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wolfgang Von Wild will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Von Wild takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Von Wild keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sherk.
Von Wild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sherk was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Wild.
Von Wild scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sherk doesn't seem bothered though.
Von Wild just misses with a punch to the body.
Sherk feints the counter takedown.
Von Wild stuffs the takedown attempt from Sherk. Sherk gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Sherk fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Von Wild to the ground. Sherk is now in Von Wild's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sherk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sherk forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Von Wild is not content to let Sherk control the position.
Sherk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Von Wild looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Von Wild is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sherk throwing shots but Von Wild is blocking nicely. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Von Wild wants to get back to full guard.
Von Wild is looking to control Sherk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Von Wild avoid being mounted?
Sherk is keen to just control but Von Wild is a slippery customer.
Von Wild has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sherk is working away from the top position though.
Von Wild tries to roll over but Sherk keeps him under control.
Sherk trying to control from half guard but Von Wild is working away.
Steve Sherk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sherk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Von Wild knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB#
Von Wild looking for submissions off his back.
Von Wild trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Von Wild throws a shot from downtown. Sherk moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Sherk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good exchange - Von Wild coming out on top.
Von Wild misses with an uppercut.
Von Wild throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sherk dodges the punch combination from Von Wild.
Von Wild throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Sherk moves out of range as Von Wild strikes.
A little jabbing left from Sherk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Von Wild misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sherk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Wild staying out of range there.
Wolfgang Von Wild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sherk moves out of range as Von Wild strikes.
Von Wild works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Von Wild throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sherk misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Wild counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sherk staying out of range there.
Von Wild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sherk misses with a straight left.
Von Wild throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Wild looks to land a combination but Sherk avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Von Wild dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sherk dodges the punch combination from Von Wild.
Nice cross by Von Wild.
Sherk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Wild.
A little jabbing left from Sherk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Von Wild just misses with a punch to the body.
Sherk defending well as Von Wild loads up on a big left hand.
And Sherk tries to counter it with a takedown but Von Wild pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sherk ducks under a wild hook from Von Wild.
Von Wild swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Sherk counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Wild is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sherk is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Von Wild is wriggling around trying to escape. #T1#
Sherk controlling the position easily from mount.
Sherk tries to control but Von Wild wriggling away.
Sherk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Von Wild haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sherk seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Von Wild is holding on tight.
Sherk moves to his opponent's back but Von Wild bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Sherk.
Von Wild stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sherk swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Sherk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Von Wild passes into side control.
Sherk is letting Von Wild control him for a moment.
Sherk wants to control but Von Wild postures up.
A lull in the action here.
Sherk wants to control but Von Wild postures up.#T3#
Sherk gets back to half guard.
Von Wild content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Von Wild is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sherk wants to improve his position but Von Wild is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Von Wild trying to pass the guard but Sherk defending well.
Von Wild stalling.
Von Wild seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sherk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wolfgang Von Wild is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Sherk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Von Wild controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Wild throws a shot from downtown. Sherk moves away and avoids it.
Steve Sherk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Wild throws a hook to the side of Sherk's head but Sherk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wolfgang Von Wild.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Von Wild, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Von Wild!
A very excited looking Wolfgang Von Wild rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: HFC 64:Hassan vs Mogh
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Hassan wants to land a leg kick but Mogh is out of range.
Mogh moves away from the strike by Hassan.
Mogh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hassan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mogh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hassan lands a jab to the head.
Mogh moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
Hassan throws out a powerful jab.
Hassan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mogh.
Mogh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hassan in his tracks.
Hassan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mogh.
Hassan throws a poor cross that misses
and Mogh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Abdi Hassan has been cut.
Hassan lands a right hook to the body.
Hassan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mogh.
Abdi Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hassan works the jab nicely.
Mogh defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Hassan looks for a takedown but Mogh sprawls well.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Mogh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mogh.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Mogh's head but Mogh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mogh avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Worf Mogh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hassan throws a shot to the body.
Mogh checks a leg kick.
Mogh misses with an uppercut.
Mogh thuds his right hand into Hassan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hassan misses with a hook
and Mogh counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Hassan misses its intended target.
Mogh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hassan looks to score with a jab to the body but Mogh is just out of range.
Hassan connects with a nice looking jab.
Mogh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hassan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mogh.#T2#
Mogh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hassan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mogh. Hassan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hassan throwing a counter right hand but Mogh manages to avoid it.
Hassan throws a hook but Mogh blocks it.
Mogh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Hassan. That snapped Mogh's head back.
Mogh lands a slapping body shot.
Mogh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mogh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hassan.
Hassan walks into a stiff left hand from Mogh.
Hassan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mogh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hassan.
Mogh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Mogh moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hassan is defended easily by Mogh.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdi Hassan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hassan throws an overhand right that lands on Mogh's shoulder, as Mogh tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Mogh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Hassan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hassan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hassan staying out of range there.
Mogh ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Mogh slips under a jab from Hassan.
Mogh misses with a straight left.
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Mogh slips the punch.#TD#
Hassan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mogh is trying to get back to full guard.
Hassan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mogh preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
Mogh trying to get back to full guard but Hassan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hassan wants to take Mogh's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Hassan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mogh manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hassan working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abdi Hassan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdi Hassan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mogh.
Hassan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mogh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mogh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hassan cracks Mogh with an open hand slap.
Mogh walks into a jab.
Hassan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mogh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hassan.
Hassan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Abdi Hassan is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Hassan misses its intended target.
Mogh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hassan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mogh.
Mogh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hassan is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Hassan is predictable there #TD2#
and Mogh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hassan's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mogh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hassan is trying to control the position but Mogh postures up.
Mogh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mogh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hassan controls Mogh momentarily but Mogh frees himself.
Mogh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mogh looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mogh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hassan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mogh has managed to get both his arms back between Hassan's legs - danger averted.
Mogh lands a couple of digs.
Hassan keeping moving, preventing Mogh from controlling successfully.
Hassan is trying to keep Mogh in close. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mogh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hassan trying to keep a closed guard but Mogh is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mogh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mogh is working Hassan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mogh wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving.
Mogh is working Hassan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Hassan working for a triangle but Mogh defends it easily. #T3#
Mogh chips away with some ground and pound.
Mogh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hassan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mogh has picked Hassan up and slammed him! Hassan can't keep hold of the triangle and Mogh manages to pass to side control!
Hassan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mogh scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hassan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Mogh throws a strike but Hassan manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Mogh tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abdi Hassan!
Abdi Hassan retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Abdi Hassan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 63: Hunter vs Inhanamoto
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
ViPDumpOne looks to score with a jab to the body but Higgins is just out of range.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
ViPDumpOne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Higgins moves into range and clinches up with ViPDumpOne.
Higgins leaning against his opponent.
Higgins prevents ViPDumpOne from breaking the clinch.
Higgins prevents ViPDumpOne from breaking the clinch.
ViPDumpOne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Higgins tries for a takedown but ViPDumpOne manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Higgins gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Higgins lands a couple of elbows.
Higgins 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
ViPDumpOne is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
ViPDumpOne is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Higgins asserts his dominance and retains side control.
ViPDumpOne is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Higgins cracks ViPDumpOne with a big elbow.
Higgins just content to control the position.
ViPDumpOne looking for a sweep but Higgins has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Higgins looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Higgins lands a heavy elbow.
Higgins lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Higgins controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Higgins seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down ViPDumpOne for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
ViPDumpOne has left one of his arms exposed and Higgins doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. ViPDumpOne screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Joe Higgins!

Event: HFC 61:Yamasaki vs Standifer
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Krabutov lands a jab to Gurgel's midsection.
Gurgel throws a body punch but Krabutov moves out of range.
Fabio Gurgel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gurgel misses with a few strikes there.
Decent striking displayed by Krabutov there.
Krabutov slips a jab from Gurgel.
Gurgel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krabutov avoids it really well and circles away.
Gurgel shoots and misses #TD2#
and Krabutov counters with a single leg into guard. Gurgel didn't expect that. #SUB#
Gurgel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krabutov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Krabutov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Gurgel is looking for a triangle here but Krabutov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Krabutov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Krabutov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Krabutov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Krabutov scoring with punches from side control.
Krabutov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Krabutov working away.
Gurgel tries to buck Krabutov off but Krabutov is having none of it.#T2#
Krabutov working the body and head with strikes.
Gurgel is trying to get back to half guard.
Krabutov is putting a hurting on Gurgel here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gurgel looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Krabutov takes a little break here. Gurgel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Krabutov wants to control but Gurgel is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gurgel tries to buck Krabutov off but Krabutov is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Krabutov trying to control the action but Gurgel is working from the bottom. #T3#
Krabutov cracks Gurgel with a big right hand but Gurgel just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gurgel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gurgel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Krabutov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Gurgel looking for submissions off his back.
Krabutov trying to pass the guard but Gurgel defending well.
Krabutov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Gurgel is staying active underneath Krabutov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Krabutov lands with a punch from half guard.
Krabutov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gurgel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Krabutov wants to free his trapped foot but Gurgel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gurgel wants to improve his position but Krabutov is controlling well.
Krabutov not doing much here. #SUB#
Gurgel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Krabutov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krabutov controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslan Krabutov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Good shot there by Krabutov.
Gurgel takes a swing at Krabutov's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Gurgel misses the target.
Krabutov with the counter takedown but Gurgel avoids it easily.
Krabutov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gurgel.#TD2#
Krabutov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gurgel is trying to control Krabutov's posture but Krabutov avoids it.
Gurgel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Krabutov off and has taken his back!
Krabutov can't escape the position.
Gurgel is not going to allow Krabutov to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Gurgel looking for the choke from the back. #T1#
Gurgel controlling well, preventing Krabutov from escaping the position.
Gurgel gets his hands free as Krabutov looks to control. #SUB#
Gurgel looking to break Krabutov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Krabutov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gurgel will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gurgel tries to keep control of the position but Krabutov is staying busy.
Krabutov can't escape the position. #SUB#
Gurgel is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Krabutov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Gurgel working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Gurgel looking to break Krabutov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Krabutov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gurgel will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gurgel is hanging on to Krabutov's back as he tries to escape.
Krabutov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Krabutov is still trying to improve position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gurgel's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB#
Gurgel looking to break Krabutov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Krabutov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gurgel will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Krabutov is trying to break free. #SUB#
Gurgel working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
A lull in the action here. #SUB#
Gurgel working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Krabutov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gurgel's guard. Nice work there by Krabutov. #SUB#
Gurgel looking for a guillotine here but Krabutov defends easily. #T3#
Krabutov lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Gurgel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krabutov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Krabutov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Krabutov trying to control but Gurgel is working from the bottom.
Krabutov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aslan Krabutov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Gurgel looking for a guillotine here but Krabutov defends easily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Krabutov pushes down on Gurgel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Krabutov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Krabutov drops an elbow to the side of Gurgel's head.
Krabutov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Krabutov is looking to take a break and control but Gurgel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krabutov 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aslan Krabutov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Krabutov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gurgel's guard.#SUB#
Gurgel has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Krabutov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gurgel.
Krabutov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Krabutov scoring with punches from side control.
Krabutov lands an elbow.
Krabutov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gurgel keeps working.
Gurgel trying to remain calm as Krabutov controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gurgel tries to bench press Krabutov off him but Krabutov keeps the position.
Krabutov trying to control the action but Gurgel is working from the bottom. #T1#
Krabutov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Gurgel is looking for a sweep.
Krabutov trying to control the position but Gurgel is working away.
Gurgel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Krabutov's best efforts.
Gurgel won't allow Krabutov to pass to mount. #SUB#
Krabutov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gurgel.
Krabutov is staying tight to Gurgel's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gurgel is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Krabutov tries for a kimura but Gurgel is defending well.
Krabutov grinds an elbow into Gurgel's temple.
Gurgel is looking to regain half guard here but Krabutov keeps moving and retains side control.
Krabutov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Krabutov working the head with strikes.
Krabutov in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Krabutov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gurgel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Krabutov's guard! Nice work there by Gurgel! #T3#
Krabutov looking for a sweep. Not yet Krabutov, not yet.
Gurgel tries to free his leg and advance position but Krabutov is retaining full guard.
Krabutov controlling the position.#SUB2#
Krabutov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gurgel preventing the sweep.
Krabutov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gurgel's guard. #REVB#
Krabutov 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. #T4##SUB#
Gurgel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Gurgel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krabutov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gurgel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krabutov defends it easily.
Krabutov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krabutov distracts Gurgel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aslan Krabutov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Krabutov 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: Ajax Friday Fight Night 9
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1#
Nostraa misses with an uppercut
enabling Stevens to counter with a crisp jab.
Nostraa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nostraa lands with a nice body punch.
A punch lands to the side of Stevens 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nostraa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stevens eats them both and turns towards Nostraa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stevens!
Stevens moves out of range of the leg kick from Nostraa.
No joy there for Stevens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nostraa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevens throws a big shot that misses.
Nostraa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sloppy strikes from Stevens. Those never looked like landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Nostraa. That snapped Stevens's head back.
Nostraa throws a body shot but no joy.
Nostraa swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Nostraa misses the shot to the body.
Stevens lands with a cross.
Stevens slips under a jab from Nostraa.
Stevens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nostraa takes a swing at Stevens's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nostraa. Stevens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nostraa scores with a hook.
A big right from Nostraa misses.
Nostraa throws a right hand that misses
and Stevens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stevens on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nostraa misses with a combination
and Stevens counters with a stiff right hand.
Stevens closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nostraa throws the left hand but Stevens avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Nostraa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC2#Stevens is rocked!
Nostraa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh Stevens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stevens looks up at the clock. Bad move! Nostraa lands a right hand from hell, dropping Stevens. Nostraa pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Casa Nostraa!

Event: HFC Fight Night 11
Date: Aug 09, 2023

#R1#
Danaher ducks under a wild hook from ViPDumpOne.
Danaher is looking for a counter combo.
ViPDumpOne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A shot to the liver by ViPDumpOne. Beautiful body shot.
Danaher staying out of range there.
ViPDumpOne lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by ViPDumpOne.#CUT2#It looks like John Danaher has been cut.
Danaher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
ViPDumpOne looks to land a left hand but Danaher moved out of range nicely.
Danaher seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
ViPDumpOne takes a swing at Danaher's ribcage but misses.
Danaher seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
ViPDumpOne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Danaher takes a shot right to the bread basket.
ViPDumpOne closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danaher moves away from the strike by ViPDumpOne.
ViPDumpOne throws a leg kick but Danaher moved away.#T1#
ViPDumpOne looks to land a right hand but Danaher moved out of range.#CL#
Danaher pushes ViPDumpOne up against the cage in a clinch.
ViPDumpOne has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
ViPDumpOne tries to break free but Danaher pushes him back against the cage.
ViPDumpOne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Danaher backwards.
Danaher is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
ViPDumpOne is trying to force a seperation but Danaher has the dominant position.
Danaher keeps control of ViPDumpOne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Danaher tries to land knees in the clinch but ViPDumpOne avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on ViPDumpOne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Danaher has ViPDumpOne pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Danaher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
ViPDumpOne wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
ViPDumpOne wants to get back to striking at distance but Danaher won't allow it.
Danaher tries to throw a body punch but ViPDumpOne avoids it by throwing Danaher back against the cage.
Danaher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but ViPDumpOne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Danaher struggles to land a body shot inside as ViPDumpOne controls his hands.
ViPDumpOne is trying to force a seperation but Danaher has the dominant position.
ViPDumpOne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
ViPDumpOne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on ViPDumpOne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Danaher tries to land knees in the clinch but ViPDumpOne avoids the damage to the body.
Danaher trying to land knees to the body.
Danaher missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on ViPDumpOne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Danaher tries to throw a body punch but ViPDumpOne avoids it by throwing Danaher back against the cage.
ViPDumpOne has had enough of the clinch but Danaher keeps him there for the moment.
Danaher misses with a hook to the ribs.
ViPDumpOne blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Danaher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
ViPDumpOne's corner calls for a 1-2. ViPDumpOne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
ViPDumpOne looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
ViPDumpOne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danaher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ViPDumpOne.
Danaher appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
ViPDumpOne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Danaher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
ViPDumpOne looks to land a right hand but Danaher moved out of range.
ViPDumpOne misses with a straight left.
Danaher appears to be looking for a big counter.
ViPDumpOne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Danaher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from ViPDumpOne.
Danaher throws a quick counter head kick but ViPDumpOne was just out of range.
ViPDumpOne avoids the head kick by Danaher.
ViPDumpOne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Danaher moves away.
ViPDumpOne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
ViPDumpOne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Danaher counters with a head kick. #T4#
ViPDumpOne throws a shot from downtown. Danaher moves away and avoids it.
Teenage ViPDumpOne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danaher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Danaher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
ViPDumpOne is trying to break the clinch but Danaher has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Danaher.
ViPDumpOne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
ViPDumpOne wants to break the clinch but can't.
ViPDumpOne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Danaher blocks an elbow strike from ViPDumpOne.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Danaher as ViPDumpOne tries to tie him up. #BC#
Danaher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!#CL#
Danaher has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Teenage ViPDumpOne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Danaher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
ViPDumpOne misses with a wild body shot.
ViPDumpOne misses with a straight left.
Teenage ViPDumpOne seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Danaher darts in and clinches ViPDumpOne up against the cage.
ViPDumpOne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
ViPDumpOne is trying to break free.
Danaher tries to work over ViPDumpOne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
ViPDumpOne looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on ViPDumpOne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
ViPDumpOne is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
ViPDumpOne blocks an elbow strike from Danaher.
ViPDumpOne prevents a body shot from Danaher.
ViPDumpOne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
ViPDumpOne has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Danaher.
Danaher misses with a punch to the body.
ViPDumpOne wants to break the clinch but can't.
ViPDumpOne struggles to land a body shot inside as Danaher controls his hands.
Danaher misses with a punch to the body.
Danaher blocks a body shot from ViPDumpOne. #T1#
Danaher misses with a body punch.
ViPDumpOne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
ViPDumpOne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
ViPDumpOne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Danaher misses with a body punch.
ViPDumpOne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
ViPDumpOne is looking to break free of the clinch but Danaher has double underhooks.
ViPDumpOne tries to work over Danaher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
ViPDumpOne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Danaher throws an elbow but it misses.
ViPDumpOne tries to break the clinch but Danaher is controlling the position.
Danaher taking a breather.
Danaher pushes off an throws an elbow but ViPDumpOne leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
ViPDumpOne tries to break the clinch but Danaher is controlling the position.
ViPDumpOne looking to slow down the pace here.
Danaher stalling against the cage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
ViPDumpOne is trying to break free.
Danaher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite ViPDumpOne's efforts to push away.
ViPDumpOne working aggressively here.
Danaher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with ViPDumpOne's elbow.
ViPDumpOne working hard to break the clinch.
Danaher struggles to land a body shot inside as ViPDumpOne controls his hands.
ViPDumpOne misses with some punches.
ViPDumpOne avoiding damage as Danaher throws knees to the body.
Danaher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and ViPDumpOne avoids it.
ViPDumpOne working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Danaher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danaher shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. ViPDumpOne defends it nicely.#T3#
Danaher shoots in looking for a takedown. ViPDumpOne tries to sprawl out of it but Danaher keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. ViPDumpOne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Danaher throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
ViPDumpOne lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Danaher clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Danaher takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Danaher has ViPDumpOne pressed against the cage, preventing ViPDumpOne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Danaher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
ViPDumpOne misses with a body kick.
ViPDumpOne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danaher. #T4#
ViPDumpOne moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
ViPDumpOne cracks Danaher with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
ViPDumpOne dips to his left and cracks Danaher with an uppercut!
John Danaher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ViPDumpOne digs a good body shot into Danaher's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ViPDumpOne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
ViPDumpOne scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ViPDumpOne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Danaher at a distance.
ViPDumpOne swinging wildly here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice shot lands for ViPDumpOne.
Danaher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Teenage ViPDumpOne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Danaher's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##KD2#
ViPDumpOne lands a left and a right that send Danaher crashing to the mat, dazed. ViPDumpOne thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Danaher is rocked!
ViPDumpOne scores with a body shot.
Oh Danaher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Danaher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from ViPDumpOne.
ViPDumpOne thuds a left hand into Danaher's body.
ViPDumpOne scores with a hook to the body. Danaher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Danaher on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
ViPDumpOne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
ViPDumpOne cracks Danaher with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. ViPDumpOne has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Danaher to stand back up!
ViPDumpOne throws a shot to the body.
ViPDumpOne throws a head kick that misses.
ViPDumpOne sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Danaher's defenses. It connects perfectly with Danaher's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teenage ViPDumpOne!
During a confident post fight interview, Teenage ViPDumpOne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 271
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Idowu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Swanson counters with a nice body kick.
Idowu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Idowu counters with a left to the body.
Idowu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swanson counters with a nice leg kick.
Swanson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Idowu to score with a decent uppercut.
Idowu lands with a shot to the body.
Swanson thows a leg kick but Idowu checks it
and Idowu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Swanson thinking.
A nice combination there by Idowu.
Swanson lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Idowu.
Nice uppercut there from Idowu.
Idowu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Idowu.
Swanson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Idowu - that will leave a mark!
Swanson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Idowu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swanson scores with a decent looking hook.
Idowu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swanson wants to slow Idowu down by chopping away at his legs.
A lazy left from Swanson finds it's target.
Swanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Swanson looks to land a left hand but Idowu moved out of range nicely.
Swanson throws a chopping leg kick but Idowu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Swanson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Idowu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Idowu throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson scores with a nice strike.
Idowu throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
Swanson blocks a jab.#CL#
Idowu drives through and clinches with Swanson against the cage.
Swanson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Idowu.
Swanson working aggressively here.
Idowu tries to break the clinch but Swanson is controlling the position.
Swanson tries a body shot but Idowu blocks it.
Swanson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swanson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Idowu breaks the clinch.
Idowu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swanson dodges the punch combination from Idowu.
Swanson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Idowu throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
Idowu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Idowu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Swanson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Swanson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Swanson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Idowu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Idowu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Swanson tries to move into range but Idowu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Swanson slips a jab from Idowu.
Idowu takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Swanson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Swanson throws a shot from downtown. Idowu moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Idowu, as that shot connected.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Idowu.
Idowu backing away here, and Swanson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Idowu misses with a hook.
Swanson lands a jab.
Idowu throws out a loose jab but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Swanson misses.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Idowu avoids them all with ease.
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!
Swanson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swanson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Idowu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Swanson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Idowu counters with a straight right hand.
Idowu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
The crowd cheers as Idowu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Swanson doesn't seem phased though.
Idowu misses with a low kick.
Idowu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Swanson has time to react.
Idowu keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Imani Idowu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Idowu.
Swanson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Idowu scores with a decent looking hook.
Idowu throws a series of punches but Swanson avoids them all with ease.
Idowu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Swanson scores with a body shot.
Swanson lands a leg kick that knocks Idowu off balance momentarily.
Swanson catches Idowu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Idowu throws a one two combo.
Idowu throws a right hand that Swanson ducks under and follows up with a left that Swanson also avoids with ease.
Idowu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#Idowu is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson throws a head kick but Idowu moves out of range.
Oh Idowu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Idowu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Swanson takes a swing at Idowu's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Swanson misses with an uppercut. Idowu saw that one coming.
Idowu seems to have got his legs back now.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Idowu.
Idowu dodges the punch combination from Swanson.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Idowu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swanson throws out a leg kick but Idowu moves out of range and Swanson only half commits.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some bone on bone action there as Idowu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Swanson takes a swing at Idowu's ribcage but misses.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Idowu. #T2#
Idowu with a nice cross.
Idowu misses with a shot to the body
and Swanson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Idowu. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swanson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Swanson thumps Idowu with a low kick.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swanson throws out a leg kick but Idowu moves out of range and Swanson only half commits.
Swanson scores with a punch to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Swanson misses with a leg kick
and Swanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swanson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Idowu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Swanson scrambles back to his feet.
Swanson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Idowu throws a nice looking combination but Swanson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swanson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Idowu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Swanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swanson feints a counter leg kick.
Nice shot by Idowu.
Imani Idowu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Idowu lands with a cross.
Swanson misses with a leg kick.
Idowu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Idowu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Idowu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Idowu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Idowu misses with a head kick.
Idowu swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Swanson. #T4#
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Idowu moves away.
Idowu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Idowu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Idowu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Idowu scores with a jab. Swanson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Swanson misses with a hook to the body
and Idowu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Swanson is rocked!
Idowu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Idowu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Idowu cracks Swanson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Swanson is still on wobbly legs! Can Idowu finish him?
Swanson misses with a leg kick
and Idowu counters with a big right hand! Oh Swanson is in trouble here! Idowu follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Imani Idowu!
An out of breath Imani Idowu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jacques Swanson was interviewed post fight and said 'I don't think I have what it takes right now. I'm going to sit down and have a long talk with my family. See which way I want to go in life.'.

Event: HFC 58: Kangee vs Burgess
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Banjo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banjo misses with a hook. Hassan ducked under it nicely.
Hassan scores with the left hand. Banjo knows he should have avoided that one.
Olu Banjo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banjo misses with a hook #TD#
and Hassan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hassan.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Banjo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hassan controls the pace.#SUB2#
Banjo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hassan defends well.#SUB2#
Banjo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hassan is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan passes Banjo's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hassan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banjo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hassan. #T1##SUB2#
Banjo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Banjo looking for subs from the bottom but Hassan mounts him!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hassan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hassan avoids the attempt from Banjo to control.#SUB#
Hassan is working for a guillotine from mount but Banjo frees his head quite easily.
Hassan avoids the attempt from Banjo to control.#T3#
Banjo is squirming around, avoiding Hassan's attempts to control the action.
Banjo is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Hassan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Banjo tries to lock up and control but Hassan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Hassan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Banjo turns into him and now he's in Hassan's guard.
Banjo wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving. #T4#
Hassan working a defensive guard here.
Banjo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Banjo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banjo wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdi Hassan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hassan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hassan avoids the body shot from Banjo.
Banjo looks to land a right hand but Hassan moved out of range.
Banjo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hassan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jab from Banjo.
Hassan throws a shot to the body.
Hassan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hassan throws a lazy uppercut
and Hassan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Abdi Hassan has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banjo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Banjo takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
Hassan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Banjo blocks a jab.
Banjo jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1##TD#
Hassan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Banjo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hassan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banjo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Banjo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hassan defends it easily.
Hassan tries to free his leg and advance position but Banjo is retaining full guard.
Hassan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hassan trying to control the position from guard on top but Banjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hassan passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Banjo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Banjo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hassan pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Hassan is trying to control the action in half guard but Banjo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Banjo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Banjo won't allow Hassan to pass to mount.
Abdi Hassan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banjo is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Banjo throws a hook but Hassan blocks it.
Hassan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banjo can do to turn this around?
Banjo scores with a punch to the head.
Banjo throws a series of punches but Hassan moves out of range.
Banjo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Banjo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Banjo misses with a double jab.
Nice cross by Hassan.
Hassan looks to land a right hand but Banjo moved out of range.
Banjo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hassan ducks under a wild hook from Banjo.
Banjo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hassan counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Banjo misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Hassan counters with a single leg into guard. Banjo didn't expect that.
Hassan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Banjo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Olu Banjo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Abdi Hassan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Banjo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hassan shoots in for a takedown but Banjo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banjo looks to land a left hand but Hassan moved out of range nicely.
Banjo moves away from the strike by Hassan.
Hassan throws a jab when Banjo was well out of range.
Banjo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hassan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banjo throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Banjo ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Hassan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Banjo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Banjo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hassan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Banjo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hassan seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banjo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Banjo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hassan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Banjo is looking for a triangle but Hassan pushes his legs off easily.
Hassan wants to control from the top but Banjo keeps moving.
Our spies down at at EMP WORLDCLASS inform us that Banjo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3##SUB2#
Banjo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hassan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Banjo.#SUB#
Hassan tries for a kimura but Banjo is defending well.
Banjo is trying to control Hassan's posture but Hassan avoids it.
Banjo is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Banjo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Banjo holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Banjo wants to control but Hassan postures up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hassan slips under a jab.
Hassan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banjo's waist but Banjo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hassan off to one side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banjo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hassan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut lands for Hassan. That snapped Banjo's head back.
Banjo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Abdi Hassan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Abdi Hassan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Banjo looks to land a left hand but Hassan moved out of range nicely.
Banjo cracks Hassan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Banjo throws a looping overhand right but Hassan ducks down to avoid it.
Banjo leaves Hassan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hassan throws out a loose jab but Banjo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Banjo.
Olu Banjo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banjo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banjo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassan manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Hassan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Banjo lands with a good body shot.
Hassan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banjo moves away.
Hassan misses with a right hand
and Banjo counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Banjo looks to land a combination but Hassan avoids it well.
Good exchange - Hassan coming out on top.
Hassan jabs Banjo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hassan slips a straight right by Banjo.
Banjo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hassan is looking to counter punch.
A combination from Banjo does no damage.
Hassan shoots in and drives through. Banjo sprawls well.
Hassan avoids the body shot from Banjo.
Hassan misses with a looping left.
Banjo swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Hassan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Banjo can't keep his opponent in guard - Hassan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2##SUB#
Hassan is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Hassan seems to be looking for submissions.
Hassan slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Hassan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Banjo defends it well. #T3#
Hassan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Banjo wants to control but Hassan is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hassan trying to control but Banjo is having none of it.
Banjo 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.
Banjo trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Hassan is trying to work for a kimura but Banjo is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Banjo looking for subs from the bottom but Hassan mounts him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Abdi Hassan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdi Hassan'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. This is the final round!#R5#
Banjo slips a straight right by Hassan.
Banjo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Banjo throws a jab but it's blocked by Hassan.
Hassan shoots for a takedown but Banjo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Banjo throws out a counter right but Hassan avoids it with no problem.
Banjo moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
Hassan throws a hook but Banjo blocks it.
Banjo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banjo.
Banjo jabs at Hassan's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Banjo misses.
Banjo misses with a right hand #TD#
and Hassan counters with a single leg into guard. Banjo didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Banjo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Banjo has Hassan pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Banjo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Hassan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banjo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hassan has managed to get both his arms back between Banjo's legs - danger averted.
Hassan stands and throws Banjo's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Banjo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hassan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Hassan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hassan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Banjo is trying to control Hassan's posture but Hassan avoids it. #T3#
Banjo manages to get back to half guard.
Hassan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Banjo's thigh. Banjo counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
Banjo working for a triangle but Hassan defends it easily. #SUB2#
Banjo looking for a guillotine here but Hassan defends easily. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Banjo has an active guard here but Hassan has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hassan is looking for a kimura here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 49:48
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdi Hassan!
Abdi Hassan is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Abdi Hassan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: HFC 92: Bond vs Chai
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Alanavi throws the kick towards the body but Murphy avoids it.
Alanavi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Murphy finds it's way through Alanavi's defenses.
Murphy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch lands to the side of Alanavi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alanavi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#Alanavi is rocked!
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Alanavi.
Alanavi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alanavi moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Alanavi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Alanavi gets a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Murphy wants to break free but Alanavi has control. #BC2#
Alanavi breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Alanavi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Alanavi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alanavi.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alanavi misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy throws a hook but Alanavi avoids it easily.
Alanavi looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy is looking for a counter combo.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Alanavi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alanavi counters with a three punch combo that has Murphy backing up. Murphy nods at Alanavi to acknowledge the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Murphy.
A clash of legs there as Murphy blocks the low kick.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alanavi.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Alanavi manages to avoid it.
Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alanavi's hands.
Alanavi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Decent striking displayed by Murphy there.
Murphy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alanavi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Murphy takes one to the chin there.
Gunnar Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alanavi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alanavi blocks a jab.
Alanavi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alanavi.
Alanavi slips a jab from Murphy.
Alanavi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alanavi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alanavi staying out of range there.
A solid body kick from Murphy.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alanavi tries a quick counter leg kick but Murphy is wise to it.#T3#
Murphy lands a leg kick that knocks Alanavi off balance momentarily.
Alanavi connects with a looping right hand.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alanavi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alanavi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alanavi is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy lands a leg kick that knocks Alanavi off balance momentarily.
Alanavi scores with a jab to the head.
Alanavi seems to have recovered his senses.
Murphy scores with a punch to the head.
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
and Alanavi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
enabling Alanavi to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Murphy cracks Alanavi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Murphy has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Alanavi to stand back up!#CL2#
Alanavi has Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Murphy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alanavi prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Alanavi tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Alanavi back against the cage.
Murphy is trying to break free.
A hook to the body from Murphy.
Alanavi lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alanavi.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alanavi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alanavi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Murphy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alanavi lands a left hand.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alanavi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alanavi swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Alanavi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Murphy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Murphy misses with a hook to the body
and Alanavi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alanavi takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy throws a front kick that sends Alanavi stumbling back into the cage.
Jab from Murphy.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Alanavi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alanavi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alanavi slips under a jab.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alanavi can do to turn this around?
Murphy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alanavi slips a jab from Murphy.
Alanavi flicks out a counter leg kick but Murphy steps away.
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Alanavi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with an uppercut
and Alanavi counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy slips a jab from Alanavi.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Alanavi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alanavi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alanavi slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Alanavi struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Alanavi blocks an uppercut.
Alanavi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Alanavi.
Alanavi scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Mehdi Alanavi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alanavi.
A short left from Murphy.
A right hand to the body from Alanavi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alanavi.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alanavi backwards.
Alanavi lands a body punch.
Alanavi leaning against his opponent.
Alanavi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alanavi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murphy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2##BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alanavi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alanavi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped Alanavi's head back.
Alanavi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a series of wild punches.
Murphy lands with a cross.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Alanavi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy tried to counter with a leg kick but Alanavi avoided it.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Alanavi throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.#T3#
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alanavi.
Alanavi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy throws a counter high kick but Alanavi was just alert enough to avoid it.
Murphy works over Alanavi's head and body with a nice combination.
Murphy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alanavi in his tracks.
Murphy misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alanavi! But no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Murphy.
Alanavi tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Alanavi ducks down to avoid it.
Alanavi throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Alanavi scores with a nice right hand.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Alanavi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alanavi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alanavi throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Alanavi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alanavi defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alanavi! But no joy.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alanavi.
Alanavi lands a jab-cross combination.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Alanavi moved out of range.
Alanavi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alanavi lands a jab to Murphy's midsection.
Alanavi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murphy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alanavi to score with a decent uppercut.
Murphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alanavi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alanavi! But no joy.#CL2#
Alanavi closes the distance and pushes Murphy back into the cage.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alanavi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Alanavi uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gunnar Murphy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Murphy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murphy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murphy misses with a hook. Alanavi ducked under it nicely.
Alanavi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murphy throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Alanavi colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Murphy as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Alanavi is left battered and dazed whilst Murphy and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Murphy!
A very excited looking Gunnar Murphy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HFC 57: Caceres vs Standifer
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Chai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Krabutov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krabutov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Krabutov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Chai throws a head kick that misses.
Krabutov slips under a jab.
Krabutov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chai but Chai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Aslan Krabutov has been cut.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Krabutov saw that one coming.
Krabutov with the counter takedown but Chai avoids it easily.
Chai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Krabutov momentarily.
Krabutov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai thows a leg kick but Krabutov checks it #TD2#
and Krabutov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chai's guard.

Chai pushes Krabutov off and gets back to his feet.
Chai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krabutov throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Chai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Krabutov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chai sprawls well. Chai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krabutov gets slowly back to his feet.
InSaen Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aslan Krabutov.
Chai lands a head kick!
Chai tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Krabutov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chai!

Chai throws Krabutov to one side and escapes!
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!
Chai misses with a double jab.
Krabutov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.#T2#
Chai tries a head kick but it misses.
Krabutov looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Krabutov throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Krabutov darts in looking for a takedown but Chai gets double underhooks and turns Krabutov into the cage.
Krabutov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Krabutov tries to move into range but Chai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chai lunges at Krabutov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Krabutov's hand.
Krabutov throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Chai lands a head kick!
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chai, as that shot connected.
Krabutov slips a straight right by Chai.
Krabutov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chai defends it well.
Chai lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Krabutov.
Chai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Krabutov under the eye.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Chai cracks Krabutov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Krabutov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Krabutov moves away and avoids it.
Chai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krabutov.
Krabutov throws a body shot but no joy.
Krabutov fails to land the takedown.
Krabutov blocks a jab.
Krabutov shoots for a takedown but Chai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Krabutov slips the punch.
A right-left combo lands from Chai. #T4#
Chai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krabutov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chai.
Nice sprawl there from Chai as Krabutov shoots in.
Chai misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Krabutov counters with a shoot takedown. Chai fights it but they end up in guard.
Chai pulls Krabutov in close to prevent any damage.
Krabutov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krabutov on the ground.
Krabutov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chai is wriggling around but Krabutov manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krabutov trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Krabutov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

InSaen Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aslan Krabutov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Krabutov goes for a double leg but Chai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chai continues to drive forward.
Chai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chai tries to clinch up but Krabutov circles away and keeps his distance.
Krabutov shoots for a takedown but Chai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Krabutov throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
A punch lands to the side of Krabutov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Krabutov ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Krabutov tries for a takedown but Chai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
InSaen Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aslan Krabutov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Chai coming out on top.
Chai scores with a leg kick.
Chai looks to land a combination. Krabutov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Chai misses with a head kick.
Chai lands with a cross. #T1#
Krabutov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Krabutov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Chai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krabutov can do to turn this around?
Krabutov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krabutov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Krabutov tries for a takedown but Chai circles away easily
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krabutov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chai defends it nicely.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chai throws a head kick that misses.
InSaen Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai cracks Krabutov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Krabutov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chai catches Krabutov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Chai throws a sloppy head kick and Krabutov moves out of range easily.
Chai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krabutov circles away quickly and effectively.
Chai stuffs the takedown.
Krabutov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chai tries to avoid it but Krabutov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chai to the ground. Chai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Chai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Krabutov walks into a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Krabutov's head but Krabutov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chai wants it to stay on the feet.
Krabutov moves forwards but Chai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Krabutov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chai defends it nicely.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Krabutov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai throws a hook but Krabutov blocks it.
Krabutov feints the counter takedown.
InSaen Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Chai connects with a single shot there.
Krabutov just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai fails to land with a series of punches.
Krabutov goes for a double leg but Chai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chai continues to drive forward.
Chai cracks Krabutov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Chai misses.
Krabutov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chai throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Chai.
And Krabutov tries to counter it with a takedown but Chai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sloppy strikes from Chai. Those never looked like landing.
Krabutov connects with a body shot.
Chai with a hook.
Chai lands with a straight right. Krabutov didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai lands a glancing blow to the side of Krabutov's head.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chai tries a head kick but it misses.
Krabutov misses with a takedown attempt - Chai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chai thuds his right hand into Krabutov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Krabutov saw that one coming.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krabutov.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Krabutov manages to avoid it.
Krabutov blocks a head kick by Chai.
Krabutov feints the counter takedown.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Krabutov slips under a jab from Chai.
Krabutov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chai rather than just go for the knockout.
Chai tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Krabutov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Chai scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

InSaen Chai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aslan Krabutov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krabutov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chai as he jumps to the side.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Krabutov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai avoids the body shot from Krabutov.
Krabutov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Krabutov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Krabutov saw that one coming.#TD2#
Krabutov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
InSaen Chai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krabutov stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Chai pulls Krabutov in close to his closed guard and prevents Krabutov from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is looking to stand up but Krabutov isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Krabutov looking to pass the guard.
Krabutov chips away with some ground and pound.
Krabutov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Krabutov trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krabutov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krabutov wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai wants to stand and escape but Krabutov is having none of it.
Krabutov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chai pulls Krabutov in close to prevent any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krabutov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Krabutov content to stall in guard here.
Krabutov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Chai wants to stand but Krabutov is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Krabutov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chai defends it nicely.
A jab lands there for Chai.
Chai misses with a series of wild punches.
Krabutov takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Chai lunges at Krabutov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Krabutov's hand.
Krabutov shoots in but no luck this time.
InSaen Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aslan Krabutov.
Chai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Krabutov under the eye.
Chai swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Krabutov counters with a single leg into guard. Chai didn't expect that.

Chai has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Krabutov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Krabutov jumps guard but Chai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chai misses with some punches.
Krabutov just leaning against Chai, taking a breather.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Krabutov.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Krabutov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Krabutov letting Chai take a breather here.
Krabutov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krabutov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chai has him pressed against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... InSaen Chai!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, InSaen Chai made sure he mentioned Champion Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Galilei
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
El Shabazz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like Mr Knuckles has been cut.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts El Shabazz as he jumps to the side.
Knuckles takes a swing at El Shabazz's ribcage but misses.
El Shabazz 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.
El Shabazz missing with a left hand there. Knuckles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knuckles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
El Shabazz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Knuckles is rocked!
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but El Shabazz circles away quickly and effectively.
El Shabazz throws a big shot that misses.
El Shabazz tries to clinch up but Knuckles circles away and keeps his distance.
Knuckles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El Shabazz. #CL#
El Shabazz instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knuckles drops down looking for an ankle pick but El Shabazz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Knuckles lands a really nice looking cross but El Shabazz seems unphased. #T1#
El Shabazz with a hook.#TD2#
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Knuckles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
El Shabazz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knuckles.
Knuckles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Knuckles postures up in El Shabazz's guard and throws a big left but El Shabazz blocks it.
Knuckles is looking to work some ground and pound but El Shabazz has wrist control.
Knuckles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knuckles distracts El Shabazz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Knuckles trying to control the position from guard on top but El Shabazz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
El Shabazz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knuckles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Knuckles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Shabazz is keeping the position for now.
El Shabazz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
El Shabazz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knuckles is looking to work some ground and pound but El Shabazz has wrist control.
Knuckles sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Knuckles wants to control from the top but El Shabazz keeps moving.
Knuckles lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Knuckles is in close to El Shabazz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Knuckles chips away with some ground and pound.
El Shabazz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knuckles throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knuckles connects with a couple of short punches.
Knuckles lands a couple of elbows.
Knuckles working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of El Shabazz's head.
El Shabazz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Knuckles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knuckles working some strikes from top position.
Knuckles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as El Shabazz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Knuckles working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Knuckles advances position into side control!
Knuckles wants to control but El Shabazz is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Knuckles is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, El Shabazz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Knuckles wants to take a breather but El Shabazz manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Knuckles.
El Shabazz wants to sweep here but Knuckles controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Knuckles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Knuckles's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
El Shabazz tries to close the distance and clinch but Knuckles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
El Shabazz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knuckles is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knuckles throws a low kick, looking for El Shabazz's leg but El Shabazz calmly moves out of range. #TD2#
Knuckles throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. El Shabazz was covering up waiting for the punch and Knuckles finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Knuckles got a little sloppy there for a moment and El Shabazz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knuckles has managed to get both his arms back between El Shabazz's legs - danger averted.
El Shabazz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles wants to control from the top but El Shabazz keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
El Shabazz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knuckles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Knuckles postures up and lands a big shot to El Shabazz's brow.
Knuckles throwing strikes but missing.
Knuckles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knuckles is looking to work some ground and pound but El Shabazz has wrist control.
Knuckles looking to sit in guard and control but El Shabazz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Knuckles 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.#T2##SUB2#
Knuckles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
El Shabazz trying to control but Knuckles is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Knuckles has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Knuckles controls El Shabazz momentarily but El Shabazz frees himself. #SUB2#
Knuckles is looking for a triangle but El Shabazz pushes his legs off easily.
Knuckles 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##SUB2#
Knuckles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so El Shabazz is just riding it out for now. Knuckles eventually gives up the hold.
Knuckles working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on El Shabazz's thigh. El Shabazz counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Knuckles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knuckles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Shabazz is keeping the position for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
El Shabazz trying to keep a closed guard but Knuckles is proving a slippery customer.
Knuckles postures up in El Shabazz's guard and throws a big left but El Shabazz blocks it.
Knuckles working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
El Shabazz is looking for a triangle but Knuckles pushes his legs off easily.
Knuckles working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of El Shabazz's head.
El Shabazz keeping moving, preventing Knuckles from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knuckles throws a strike but El Shabazz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Knuckles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
El Shabazz trying to control but Knuckles is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Knuckles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mr Knuckles's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Knuckles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knuckles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knuckles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knuckles shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and El Shabazz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
El Shabazz wants to clinch up but Knuckles keeps it at a distance.
Knuckles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
El Shabazz misses the body punch
and Knuckles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
El Shabazz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knuckles moves away.
Knuckles avoids the body shot from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knuckles throws a front kick aimed at El Shabazz's knee but El Shabazz avoids it well.
El Shabazz swings for the body but Knuckles moves out of range.
Knuckles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Knuckles tries to land a leg kick but El Shabazz saw it coming and moves away.
El Shabazz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
El Shabazz fails with an attempt to clinch.
El Shabazz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knuckles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
El Shabazz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
El Shabazz stalling the fight.
Knuckles avoiding damage as El Shabazz throws knees to the body.
El Shabazz scores with a shot to the side of Knuckles's head.
El Shabazz blocks a body shot from Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Knuckles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. El Shabazz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Malik El Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
El Shabazz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
El Shabazz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knuckles's face.
El Shabazz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Knuckles blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knuckles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Knuckles blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Shabazz landing knees to the head.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Knuckles blocks with his arms. #TD2#
Knuckles drags the fight down to the ground.
Knuckles is trying to hold El Shabazz in close to prevent damage but El Shabazz has managed to pass into half guard.
El Shabazz is looking to advance position but Knuckles won't allow it.
Knuckles is trying to maintain the position but El Shabazz is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Still in half guard, El Shabazz seems content to control.
El Shabazz trying to control from half guard but Knuckles is working away. #SUB2#
Knuckles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but El Shabazz pulls his head out easily.
El Shabazz is keen to just control but Knuckles is a slippery customer.
Mr Knuckles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knuckles is holding on to half guard well.
Knuckles is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute El Shabazz jumps into side control!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Knuckles wants to control but El Shabazz postures up.
Mr Knuckles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
El Shabazz tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
El Shabazz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Knuckles will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
El Shabazz has knee on belly momentarily but Knuckles bucks him off and regains half guard.
Malik El Shabazz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
El Shabazz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malik El Shabazz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knuckles has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Knuckles!
Mr Knuckles gave a mention to Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Bounty Tournament 3
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Illir shoots in looking for a takedown. Little tries to sprawl out of it but Illir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Little manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Little misses with a head kick.
And Illir tries to counter it with a takedown but Little pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Illir gets a takedown into half guard.
Illir is pressing down on Little's thigh, looking to free his foot. Little is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Illir is working for a kimura but Little is defending it quite comfortably.
Little has his hands clasped together around Illir's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Illir looks to land a strike but Little avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T1#
Illir stops Little from standing up.
Illir tries to free his leg and advance position but Little is retaining full guard.
Little wants to get back to his feet but Illir is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Little working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Illir.
Illir sitting in guard here, content to control.
Illir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Illir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Little swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Illir throwing strikes from guard but Little blocks nicely.
Illir throwing strikes from guard but Little blocks nicely. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Little wants to stand but Illir is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A nice leg kick from Little, right into the meat of the thigh.
Little scores with a jab. Illir acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
Illir shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Little manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Illir's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Little wants to stand up but Illir is controlling him.
Little can't keep his opponent in guard - Illir advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Little keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Illir is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Illir wants to free his trapped foot but Little is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Illir is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Illir 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.
Illir is taking a breather. Little says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Illir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4##SUB2#
Illir is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Illir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Illir seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Illir is taking a breather. Little says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Illir working over Little with some ground and pound. Little looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Illir is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Illir is trying to work for a kimura but Little is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mehdi Illir dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Little misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Illir darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Little blocking the ground and pound attempt from Illir.
Mehdi Illir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Little keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Illir missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Little is looking to escape.
Illir keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Illir is pressing down on Little's thigh, looking to free his foot. Little is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Illir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Illir wants to advance to full mount but Little doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Little being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Illir landing some decent shots from guard.
Illir passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Illir is trying to get an arm triangle but Little is defending well.
Little wants to get back to his feet.
Little defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Illir throwing shots but missing, from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Illir is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Illir is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Little looks calm but he's in trouble here. Illir gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Little is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Illir lets go of the hold and Little can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mehdi Illir!
A victorious Mehdi Illir thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 128: Sector v Custer
Date: Jul 14, 2023

#R1#
Vanorden scores with a hook to the body. Paris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vanorden loads up on a big right hand but Paris slips the punch.
Paris drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vanorden sprawls and moves away.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paris avoids the body shot from Vanorden.
Paris drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vanorden sprawls and moves away.
Vanorden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vanorden connects with a body shot.
Vanorden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paris manages to avoid it.
Paris changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vanorden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paris tries to counter with a takedown but Vanorden is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Vanorden closes the distance and pushes Paris back into the cage.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paris's elbow.
Vanorden is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vanorden pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paris being controlled against the cage.
Paris blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Paris is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vanorden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paris is working for takedown but Vanorden is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vanorden.
Paris blocks a body shot from Vanorden.
Paris is working for takedown but Vanorden is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vanorden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vanorden struggles to land a body shot inside as Paris controls his hands.
Vanorden goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paris backwards.
Paris wants a takedown.
Vanorden trying to land knees to the body.
Vanorden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paris wants a takedown but no success here.
Paris can't get the takedown.
Paris has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vanorden after a bit of a struggle.
Paris wants a takedown.
Vanorden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vanorden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vanorden misses with a body punch. #T3#
Vanorden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paris looking for a takedown.
Vanorden misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paris.
Paris has Vanorden pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vanorden manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vanorden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vanorden tries to throw a body punch but Paris avoids it by throwing Vanorden back against the cage.
Vanorden slows down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vanorden.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vanorden lands a nice shot to the body.
Vanorden tries a body shot but Paris blocks it.
Vanorden can't find room to land a body shot as Paris controls the action.
Paris blocks a body shot from Vanorden.
Good body shot from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vanorden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vanorden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paris or not.
A head punch on the inside from Vanorden fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vanorden lands a nice uppercut.
Vanorden throws a punch but it's blocked by Paris.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Vanorden throws a body punch but Paris moves out of range. #CL2#
Vanorden rushes Paris and presses him up against the cage.
Vanorden can't find room to land a body shot as Paris controls the action.
Paris wants a takedown but no success here.
Vanorden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vanorden tries to work over Paris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paris is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vanorden gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Paris prevents a body shot from Vanorden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vanorden prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paris avoiding damage as Vanorden throws knees to the body.
Vanorden struggles to land a body shot inside as Paris controls his hands. #T1#
Vanorden tries a body shot but Paris blocks it.
Vanorden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vanorden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paris blocks a body shot from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands with a light punch inside.
Paris tries for a takedown but Vanorden manages to get underhooks.
Paris blocks a body shot from Vanorden.
Vanorden tries to work over Paris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vanorden tries to throw a body punch but Paris avoids it by throwing Vanorden back against the cage.
Vanorden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vanorden tries to throw a body punch but Paris avoids it by throwing Vanorden back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Vanorden. #T2##TD#
Paris gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Paris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paris throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vanorden to regain full guard.
Paris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vanorden managing to control the position.
Paris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paris postures up in Vanorden's guard and throws a big left but Vanorden blocks it.
Paris has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Paris throwing strikes from guard but Vanorden blocks nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vanorden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vanorden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Paris is looking to work some ground and pound but Vanorden has wrist control.
Paris working some strikes from top position.
Paris is looking to work some ground and pound but Vanorden has wrist control.
Paris landing some decent shots from guard.
Paris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paris throwing strikes but missing.
Paris throws a big right hand that misses.
Paris is looking to work some ground and pound but Vanorden has wrist control.
Paris throwing strikes but missing.
Paris throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Vanorden 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.
Paris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vanorden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vanorden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paris is one step ahead there.
Paris throwing strikes from guard but Vanorden blocks nicely.
Paris is looking to work some ground and pound but Vanorden has wrist control.
Paris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paris throwing strikes from guard but Vanorden blocks nicely.
Paris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bruce Vanorden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Vanorden throws an overhand right that lands on Paris's shoulder, as Paris tries to avoid the shot.
Paris slips under a jab from Vanorden.
Vanorden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paris.#CL2#
Vanorden drives through and clinches with Paris against the cage.
Vanorden struggles to land a body shot inside as Paris controls his hands.
Vanorden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vanorden lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vanorden struggles to land a body shot inside as Paris controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vanorden leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vanorden misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Vanorden is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Vanorden.
Vanorden has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Paris seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vanorden can turn it around.
Vanorden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vanorden throws a punch but it's blocked by Paris.
Paris is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vanorden tries a body shot but Paris blocks it.
Vanorden throws a punch but it's blocked by Paris.
Paris drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bruce Vanorden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Vanorden struggles to land a body shot inside as Paris controls his hands.
Paris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paris is working for takedown but Vanorden is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanorden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paris backwards.
Paris looking for a takedown.
The referee calls for Vanorden to work.
Vanorden lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Vanorden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vanorden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paris.
Vanorden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paris drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vanorden pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Vanorden clinches.
Vanorden digs a right hand underneath Paris's ribcage. Paris let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vanorden working Paris over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Vanorden.
Vanorden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vanorden lands an uppercut.
Paris is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vanorden pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vanorden lands a body punch.
Vanorden lands a shoulder strike.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paris's elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paris being controlled against the cage.
Marco Paris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paris has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vanorden after a bit of a struggle.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Vanorden!
Bruce Vanorden thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 211 Klimenko vs Outback 2
Date: Jul 05, 2023

#R1#
Kirin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carosella lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kirin at a distance.
Kirin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kirin walks into a stiff left hand from Carosella.
Carosella swings widly with a right hand
and Kirin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Carosella misses.
Carosella takes a jab right on the kisser.
Carosella misses the shot to the body.
Kirin connects with an inside leg kick.
Carosella swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kirin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carosella misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kirin.
Kirin lands with a good body shot.
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!
Carosella fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carosella throws a looping overhand right but Kirin ducks down to avoid it.
Kirin looks to land a left hand but Carosella moved out of range nicely.
Kirin lands a jab to Carosella's midsection.
Carosella misses with a right hand
and Kirin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kirin throws an off balance right hand
and Carosella counters with a nice body shot.
Carosella connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kirin avoids the body shot from Carosella. #T1#
Carosella throws a poor cross that misses
and Kirin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Carosella's knee momentarily.
A left lands for Kirin.#CUT2#It looks like Guido Carosella has been cut.
Carosella fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirin manages to avoid it.
Kirin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carosella.
Carosella throws a lazy uppercut
and Kirin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carosella throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kirin.
Jab from Kirin.
Carosella connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kirin scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Carosella misses.
Kirin throws out a loose jab but Carosella uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirin scoring well with a low kick there.
Carosella rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kirin to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirin punishes Carosella's body with a nice straight punch.
We've been hearing reports that Carosella has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Carosella misses with a hook.
Kirin slips a jab from Carosella.
Kirin throws a sloppy head kick and Carosella moves out of range easily.
Kirin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Kirin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Carosella walks into a left hand.
Kirin looks to land a combination. Carosella sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Carosella throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Kirin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab by Kirin.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carosella looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirin is just out of range.
Kirin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kirin lands a leg kick that knocks Carosella off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carosella. Kirin does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Kirin has closed the distance and engaged Carosella in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kirin misses with the head strike.
Carosella working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carosella jumps guard but Kirin stands there with Carosella around his waist. Carosella gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Carosella trying to control the position but instead, Kirin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Carosella into the cage.
Kirin tries to work over Carosella's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Carosella goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kirin lands a hook that snaps the head of Carosella backwards.
Kirin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carosella is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kirin can't find room to land a body shot as Carosella controls the action.
Kirin trying to land knees to the body.
Carosella is trying to pull guard but Kirin has him pressed against the cage.
Kirin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Kirin.
Carosella misses with the head strike.
Carosella blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kirin.
Carosella is breathing heavily.
Kirin lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kirin.
Kirin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kirin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carosella backwards.
Kirin lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirin lands with a left to the head.
Kirin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kirin lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Carosella takes a shot to the head.
Kirin lands a body punch.
Kirin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carosella's elbow.
Kirin misses with a body punch.
Kirin misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Carosella pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carosella takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Carosella jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carosella drops his hands momentarily and Kirin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#Carosella is rocked!
A big left from Carosella misses.
Oh Carosella is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kirin closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Carosella! Kirin dives in looking to finish! Carosella is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kokkoro Kirin!
Kokkoro Kirin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥, into his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2023

#R1#
Rook swinging wildly here.
Kiatmuu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rook misses with an uppercut. Kiatmuu saw that one coming.
Kiatmuu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rook walks into a stiff left hand from Kiatmuu.
Nathan Rook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rook ducks right into an uppercut from Kiatmuu.
Rook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiatmuu was well out of range. Poor timing from Rook.
Rook misses with a hook.
Kiatmuu moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Kiatmuu misses
and Rook connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kiatmuu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rook misses with a double jab.
Rook lands a nice hook to Kiatmuu's body. Kiatmuu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rook ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Rook misses. #T1#
Rook throws a body punch but Kiatmuu moves out of range.
Kiatmuu scores with the left hand. Rook knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rook swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiatmuu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiatmuu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rook backwards.
Kiatmuu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rook up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kiatmuu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kiatmuu scores with a hook to the body.
Rook takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC#
Kiatmuu breaks the clinch. #T2#
Rook misses with a right hand
and Kiatmuu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Kiatmuu clinches with his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kiatmuu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Kiatmuu.
Kiatmuu just leaning against Rook, taking a breather. #BC2#
Rook's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rook throws the left hand but Kiatmuu avoids the punch easily.
Kiatmuu throws a lazy right hand but Rook sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rook misses with a hook
and Kiatmuu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kiatmuu throws a series of punches but Rook avoids them all with ease.
Kiatmuu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rook.
Rook throws a poor cross that misses
and Kiatmuu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rook. Kiatmuu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiatmuu looks to throw the jab but Rook is out of range.
Kiatmuu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Kiatmuu. Those never looked like landing.
Kiatmuu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rook closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kiatmuu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rook throws out the jab.
Kiatmuu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rook.
Kiatmuu slips a jab and a cross from Rook.
Rook scores with a nice right hand.
Kiatmuu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rook in his tracks.
A slow jab from Kiatmuu misses its intended target.
Kiatmuu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Kiatmuu closes the distance and pushes Rook back into the cage.
Rook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Kiatmuu manages to break the clinch.
Rook throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kiatmuu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rook is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kiatmuu. #T4#
Rook misses with a body shot
and Kiatmuu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rook goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Kiatmuu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rook, pushing him back against the cage.
Kiatmuu with a knee to the head.
Rook working aggressively here.
Rook's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Rook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Rook scores with a four punch combination!
Rook ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiatmuu moves away.
Kiatmuu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rook falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kiatmuu counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiatmuu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rook on the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kiatmuu.
Rook uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kiatmuu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Superlek Kiatmuu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rook looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rook throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kiatmuu on the side of the head.
Kiatmuu throws a good cross that connects.
Rook looks to land a combination but Kiatmuu avoids it well.
Rook misses with a few strikes there.
Kiatmuu is looking for a counter combo.
Kiatmuu takes a swing at Rook's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Rook.
Kiatmuu moves away from the strike by Rook. #CL#
Kiatmuu has closed the distance and engaged Rook in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiatmuu lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Kiatmuu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nathan Rook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kiatmuu misses with a straight left.
Rook ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rook throws a right hand that misses
and Kiatmuu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rook thinking. #T1#
Rook misses with a looping right.
Kiatmuu throws a big counter combination but Rook scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Kiatmuu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rook, pushing him back against the cage.
Rook working aggressively here.
A short right from Kiatmuu on the inside.
Rook tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Rook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kiatmuu misses with an uppercut. Rook saw that one coming.#CL#
Kiatmuu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Superlek Kiatmuu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kiatmuu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Kiatmuu manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Kiatmuu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kiatmuu lands a shoulder strike.
Kiatmuu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T2#
Kiatmuu lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiatmuu lands a nice uppercut.
Kiatmuu lands with a left to the head.
Kiatmuu lands a knee to the body.
Rook being controlled against the cage.
Kiatmuu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kiatmuu stalling.
Kiatmuu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kiatmuu scores with a shot to the side of Rook's head.
Kiatmuu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rook doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kiatmuu is struggling to control the position.
Kiatmuu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Kiatmuu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rook misses with a punch to the body.
Rook misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kiatmuu scores with a shot to the side of Rook's head.
Kiatmuu controlling the action here for a moment.
A knee to the head by Kiatmuu.
Kiatmuu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rook backwards.
Kiatmuu crunches a lovely knee into Rook's ribcage.
Kiatmuu scores a nice knee to the body.
Rook struggles to land a body shot inside as Kiatmuu controls his hands.
Rook tries to throw a body punch but Kiatmuu avoids it by throwing Rook back against the cage. #T4#
Rook misses with the head strike. #BC#
Kiatmuu manages to break the clinch.
Rook throws a body shot but no joy.
Rook throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Kiatmuu misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Kiatmuu. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Rook throws a body punch but Kiatmuu moves out of range.
Kiatmuu is looking to counter punch.
Rook throws a poor cross that misses
and Rook takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rook keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kiatmuu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Superlek Kiatmuu is winning the standup battle so far.
Rook swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kiatmuu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rook on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rook takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rook takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rook is breathing heavily.
Rook connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Superlek Kiatmuu dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Kiatmuu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rook, pushing him back against the cage.
Kiatmuu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kiatmuu crunches a lovely knee into Rook's ribcage.#BC#
Kiatmuu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kiatmuu lands with a good body shot.
Rook swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kiatmuu to counter with a crisp jab.
Rook throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rook misses with a body shot
letting Kiatmuu counter with a right hand.
Rook swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kiatmuu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rook throws a nice looking combination but Kiatmuu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiatmuu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#Rook is rocked!
Rook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kiatmuu punishes Rook's body with a nice straight punch.
Rook is still on wobbly legs! Can Kiatmuu finish him?
A swing and a miss from Rook.
Rook seems to have recovered his senses.
Rook takes a swing at Kiatmuu's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Rook avoids the body shot from Kiatmuu. #CL#
Kiatmuu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kiatmuu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kiatmuu.
Kiatmuu lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kiatmuu.
Still in the clinch, Kiatmuu scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Rook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kiatmuu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rook can do to turn this around?
A decent looking cross lands there for Kiatmuu.
Rook drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rook takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rook throws a sloppy body shot #KD#
and Kiatmuu counters with a crisp one two that drops Rook! Kiatmuu thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rook to his feet! Rook is in big trouble!
Kiatmuu walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Rook drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Kiatmuu swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Rook's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Superlek Kiatmuu!

Event: The Island Season 14, 145 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 04, 2023

#R1##TD#
Richard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming George to the mat! George manages to get full guard.
Richard postures up.
Richard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Richard trying to control but George is working from the bottom.
Richard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Richard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Richard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
George avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Richard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
George is pulling down on Richard's head. It's preventing any offense from Richard, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Richard moves out of range of the strikes.
George looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
George steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richard.
A nice side step and George releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Richard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Richard tries to score with a low kick but George moves his leg out of the way.
Richard goes for a double leg but George avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as George continues to drive forward.
Richard tries to pull guard but George forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
George breaks from the clinch.
Richard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and George counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Small Richard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
George misses the jab.
George slips a straight right by Richard.
George throws out a counter right but Richard avoids it with no problem.
George scores with a hook.
George lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Richard at a distance.
George stuns Richard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Richard misses with a left hand
and George counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Richard is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richard misses with a takedown
and George counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Richard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
George throws a pinpoint strike between Richard's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Richard crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and George scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Freaky George!

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