Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GC 263
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hemmo.
Wilkinson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hemmo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilkinson is fending him off so far but Hemmo persists. Nope, Wilkinson circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilkinson lands a head shot.
Wilkinson cracks a nice hook into Hemmo's ribs.
Hemmo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paha Hemmo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilkinson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Paha Hemmo has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hemmo swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilkinson.
Hemmo avoids the head kick by Wilkinson. #T1#
Wilkinson lands a jab to the head.
Wilkinson's coach down at Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wilkinson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wilkinson lands a nice looking body shot.
Wilkinson is looking to clinch but Hemmo is avoiding it.
Wilkinson works Hemmo's body with a nice hook.
Wilkinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hemmo.
Wilkinson closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Hemmo to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Wilkinson rushes Hemmo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wilkinson lands with a left to the head.
Wilkinson gets underhooks to prevent Hemmo's takedown attempt.
Wilkinson tries to work over Hemmo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hemmo blocks a body shot from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Wilkinson. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hemmo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Wilkinson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hemmo is working for takedown but Wilkinson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Still in the clinch, Wilkinson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilkinson scores with a shot to the side of Hemmo's head.
Wilkinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilkinson tries a body shot but Hemmo blocks it.
Hemmo prevents a body shot from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson stalling.
Hemmo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hemmo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wilkinson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hemmo moves out of range of the leg kick from Wilkinson.#CL2#
Wilkinson has Hemmo up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilkinson prevents a takedown attempt there. #T3#
Hemmo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wilkinson is defending well.
Hemmo blocks a body shot from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hemmo backwards.
Hemmo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hemmo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wilkinson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wilkinson misses with some punches.
Hemmo tries to score a body lock takedown but Wilkinson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hand to the body from Wilkinson.
Hemmo tries to score a body lock takedown but Wilkinson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wilkinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilkinson lands with a short shot to the head.
Wilkinson gets underhooks to prevent Hemmo's takedown attempt.
Wilkinson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Wilkinson scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilkinson. #T4#
Hemmo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wilkinson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wilkinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilkinson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wilkinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hemmos 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!
Wilkinson working hard to break the clinch.
Hemmo avoiding damage as Wilkinson throws knees to the body.
Wilkinson throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Wilkinson.
Wilkinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hemmo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wilkinson prevents it.
A short right from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timothy Wilkinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paha Hemmo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hemmo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hemmo shoots in looking for a takedown. Wilkinson tries to sprawl out of it but Hemmo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wilkinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hemmo swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson is looking to clinch but Hemmo is avoiding it. #CL2#
Wilkinson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hemmo wants a takedown but no success here.
Hemmo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paha Hemmo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkinson has a couple of punches blocked by Hemmo.
Wilkinson gets underhooks to prevent Hemmo's takedown attempt.
Hemmo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilkinson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wilkinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilkinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Wilkinson stops a takedown attempt from Hemmo.
Wilkinson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hemmo looking for a takedown.
Wilkinson lands a nice uppercut.
Wilkinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Hemmo controls his hands.
Timothy Wilkinson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wilkinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilkinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hemmo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wilkinson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Wilkinson breaks from the clinch.
Wilkinson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Timothy Wilkinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilkinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hemmo shoots in looking for a takedown. Wilkinson tries to sprawl out of it but Hemmo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wilkinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Timothy Wilkinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Wilkinson pushes Hemmo up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Wilkinson.
Wilkinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hemmos head.
Hemmo tries for a takedown but Wilkinson manages to get underhooks.
Wilkinson lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilkinson scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilkinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hemmo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilkinson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hemmo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wilkinson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wilkinson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hemmo rather than just go for the knockout.
Wilkinson thuds his right hand into Hemmo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Wilkinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson is leaning against Hemmo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hemmo blocks the elbow strike.
Wilkinson lands a right hand.
Hemmo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wilkinson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hemmo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hemmo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Wilkinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wilkinson lands with a light punch inside.
Hemmo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wilkinson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Wilkinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Wilkinson is looking to chop away at Hemmo's legs.
Hemmo fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Wilkinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hemmo, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Wilkinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Wilkinson moves into range and clinches up with Hemmo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson tries a body shot but Hemmo blocks it. #TD2#
Wilkinson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hemmo uses from the top position.
Wilkinson is pulling down on Hemmo's head. It's preventing any offense from Hemmo, at least for the moment.
Wilkinson is looking to stand up but Hemmo isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timothy Wilkinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paha Hemmo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Wilkinson.#CL2#
Wilkinson clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wilkinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wilkinson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hemmo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wilkinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilkinson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hemmo wants a takedown but no success here.
Wilkinson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilkinson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilkinson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilkinson is working Hemmo over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hemmo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hemmo looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paha Hemmo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilkinson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wilkinson lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wilkinson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hemmo's brow.
Wilkinson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hemmo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wilkinson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hemmo goes for a takedown attempt but Wilkinson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Wilkinson has Hemmo up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilkinson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hemmo backwards.
Paha Hemmo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wilkinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilkinson stalls.
Hemmo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wilkinson is defending well.
Wilkinson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hemmo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hemmo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wilkinson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilkinson prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilkinson misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilkinson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Wilkinson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilkinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wilkinson lands a left hand. #T3#
Hemmo is looking for a takedown.
Hemmo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wilkinson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hemmo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wilkinson fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Wilkinson drives through and clinches with Hemmo against the cage.
Timothy Wilkinson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wilkinson misses with the head strike.
Hemmo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wilkinson prevents it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hemmo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wilkinson pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Hemmo is looking for a takedown.
Wilkinson lands a body shot.
Hemmo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wilkinson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hemmo wants a takedown.
A short right from Wilkinson on the inside.
Wilkinson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hemmo backwards.
Hemmo wants a takedown but no success here.
Hemmo goes for a takedown attempt but Wilkinson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wilkinson lands a glancing blow to the side of Hemmo's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timothy Wilkinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wilkinson 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 24:30

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

Event: GC 247
Date: Oct 03, 2018

#R1#
Hemmo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A bone on bone clash there as Hemmo blocks the leg kick. #TD#
Skog darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Skog misses with a head shot. Hemmo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Skog passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skog throwing strikes but Hemmo manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Skog wants to control but Hemmo postures up.#T1#
Skog tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Skog manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Skog makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Skog.
Skog 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#
Skog takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Skog seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Hemmo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Skog missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Skog wants to control but Hemmo is keeping him busy.
Skog looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Skog is trying to control the action in half guard but Hemmo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Skog moves into full mount! Hemmo won't be happy about that! #T3#
Skog wants to control the pace but Hemmo is squirming around nicely.
Skog looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Skog lands a nice shot to the head.
Skog with good strikes from the mount here!#CUT#
It looks like Paha Hemmo has been cut.
Hemmo regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skog tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hemmo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Skog thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hemmo's head.
Skog scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hemmo is refusing to be controlled, as Skog sits in half guard.
Hemmo is pressing down on Skog's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Skog works over Hemmo with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skog postures up in Hemmo's guard and throws a big left but Hemmo blocks it.
Skog trying to control but Hemmo is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Skog dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paha Hemmo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Skog misses with a body kick.
Hemmo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hemmo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD2#
Hemmo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Skog is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Skog wants to control but Hemmo passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Skog manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hemmo postures up.
Skog looking for a sweep. Not yet Skog, not yet. #T1#
Skog is trying to control the position but Hemmo postures up.
Hemmo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hemmo stopping the sweep attempt from Skog.
Hemmo throws a big elbow that misses.
Skog has control of Hemmo's left arm, preventing Hemmo from doing any damage.
Hemmo postures up.
Skog looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hemmo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Skog wants to get back to full guard but Hemmo has mounted him!
Skog tries to hold on but Hemmo postures up.#T2#
Hemmo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hemmo landing strikes from the mount and Skog is in trouble!
Skog manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Skog has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hemmo is working away from the top position though.
Skog is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Skog manages to get to full guard.
Hemmo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Skog manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hemmo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hemmo is striking but Skog is not phased and passes to half guard.
Skog is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Skog lands a nice short elbow.
Skog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hemmo can do to turn this around?#T4#
Skog is looking to stall here but Hemmo recovers full guard.
Skog is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hemmo keeping moving, preventing Skog from controlling successfully.
Hemmo can't keep his opponent in guard - Skog advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skog takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paha Hemmo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Paha Hemmo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Skog missing with a left hand there. Hemmo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hemmo misses with a takedown
and Skog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hemmo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skog connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hemmo scrambles back to his feet.
Skog connects with a body shot that sends Hemmo's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Hemmo gets a clinch. #TD2#
Hemmo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Skog wants to sweep here but Hemmo controlling him for the moment.
Skog will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T1#
Skog 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.
Hemmo postures up.
Skog looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Skog is striking off his back. Hemmo thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Skog is looking to improve his position.
Hemmo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Skog makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Skog.#T2#
Skog 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#
Skog prevents Hemmo from improving his position.
Hemmo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Skog.
Skog with the ground and pound but Hemmo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Skog postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hemmo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Skog has passed into side control. #T3#
Skog throws a strike aimed at the side of Hemmo's head but Hemmo avoids it well.
Hemmo is looking to get back to his feet here but Skog is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hemmo's back.
Skog keeps control of the position as Hemmo tries to break free.
Skog has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Hemmo. #T4#
Skog trying to control momentarily.
Skog is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Skog gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Skog gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Skog apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Skog throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dan Skog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skog misses with a hook. Hemmo ducked under it nicely.
Hemmo avoids the body shot from Skog.
Hemmo with the counter takedown but Skog avoids it easily.
Hemmo throws a hook but Skog blocks it.
Skog scores with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hemmo misses with a straight left.
Skog throws a looping overhand right but Hemmo ducks down to avoid it.
Skog throws a head kick that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Skog!

Event: GC 239
Date: Sep 05, 2018

#R1#
Hemmo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hemmo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hopkins defends well and Hemmo ends up having to push Hopkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hopkins looks to land a body kick but Hemmo moved away.
A nice side step and Hemmo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hemmo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hopkins throws a low kick, looking for Hemmo's leg but Hemmo calmly moves out of range.
Hemmo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hopkins defends it well.
Hopkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Hemmo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hopkins trying to keep a closed guard but Hemmo is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Hopkins, not yet.
Hopkins pulls Hemmo in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Hemmo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hopkins 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.
Hopkins is trying to control the position but Hemmo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hemmo stands up over Hopkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hemmo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hemmo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hemmo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hopkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Hopkins, not yet.
Hemmo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Hopkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hemmo's guard. #REVR#
Hopkins wants to control from the top but Hemmo keeps moving.
Hopkins lands a couple of digs.
Hemmo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Hopkins is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hemmo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hopkins is looking to defend but Hemmo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hopkins! Hemmo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hopkins taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paha Hemmo!
Paha Hemmo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GC 232
Date: Aug 15, 2018

#R1#
Hemmo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvarez.
Alvarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Hemmo tries to get set, Alvarez tries to push him back and clinch up but Hemmo manages to avoid the attempt.
Avila Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez lands a jab to Hemmo's midsection.
A head kick from Alvarez lands but Hemmo takes it in his stride. #CUT#
It looks like Paha Hemmo has been cut.
Hemmo scores with a jab to the body.
Hemmo circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Hemmo moves into the clinch.
Hemmo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hemmo lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Hemmo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
Hemmo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hemmo throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hemmo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez.
Hemmo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Hemmo counters by clinching up.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hemmo. #BC2#
Hemmo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hemmo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avila Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Alvarez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Hemmo is having none of it. #TD#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hemmo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez throws an elbow but Hemmo slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Alvarez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hemmo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Alvarez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hemmo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Alvarez's guard! Nice work there by Hemmo!
Hemmo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Alvarez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hemmo defends it easily.#SUB#
Alvarez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hemmo defends it easily.#T3##SU2#
Hemmo stands up and waves to Alvarez to follow him.
Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hemmo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alvarez in his tracks.
Alvarez goes for a double leg but Hemmo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hemmo continues to drive forward.
Nice sprawl there from Hemmo as Alvarez shoots in.
Hemmo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alvarez.
Hemmo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alvarez's head backwards.
Paha Hemmo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hemmo. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Hemmo sprawls well. He's pushed Alvarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alvarez shoots in for a double leg but Hemmo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hemmo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Hemmo moves into range and clinches up with Alvarez.
Hemmo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hemmo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvarez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hemmo swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hemmo misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paha Hemmo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paha Hemmo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hemmo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hemmo wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hemmo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Alvarez tries to score with some ground and pound. Hemmo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Alvarez misses with the ground and pound.
Hemmo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Alvarez throws a strike but Hemmo 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 Alvarez tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paha Hemmo!
A less than humble Paha Hemmo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Avila Alvarez was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm so pissed, man. I trained so hard for this camp too.'.

Event: GC 225
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hemmo but Hemmo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alvarez delivers a nice body kick.
Alvarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hemmo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alvarez somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avila Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hemmo connects with a single shot there.
Avila Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alvarez slips a jab from Hemmo.#T1##CL#
Alvarez pushes Hemmo up against the cage in a clinch.
Hemmo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hemmo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alvarez's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Hemmo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Hemmo shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Alvarez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hemmo, pushing him back against the cage.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hemmo works Alvarez's body with a nice hook.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hemmo wants to counter with a clinch but Alvarez pushes him away.#TD#
Alvarez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hemmo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Alvarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Alvarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alvarez throws a strike but Hemmo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hemmo cracks Alvarez with a solid left hand.
Alvarez is looking to stand up but Hemmo isn't so interested in that idea.
Hemmo with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hemmo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Hemmo gets to his feet. Alvarez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Alvarez feints and as Hemmo raises his hands in defense, Alvarez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hemmo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Alvarez throwing strikes from guard but Hemmo blocks nicely.
Hemmo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Our spies down at at Reggies inform us that Hemmo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Alvarez throwing strikes but missing.
Alvarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Hemmo has wrist control.
Alvarez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hemmo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alvarez advances to half guard.
Alvarez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hemmo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alvarez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hemmo defending well though.
Alvarez thows a huge punch but Hemmo dodges it nicely.
Alvarez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hemmo to regain full guard. #T4#
Alvarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alvarez working some strikes from top position.
Alvarez throws a strike but Hemmo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Alvarez wants to stand up but Hemmo is controlling him.
Hemmo cracks Alvarez with a solid left hand.
Alvarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Alvarez, not yet. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Alvarez manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hemmo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hemmo lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avila Alvarez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A left and a right from Alvarez both land. Nice combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Alvarez! #CUT#
It looks like Paha Hemmo has been cut.
Hemmo slaps away a takedown attempt from Alvarez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alvarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hemmo swivels and escapes.
Hemmo wants to counter with a clinch but Alvarez pushes him away.
Avila Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hemmo misses with a looping left.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Hemmo is having none of it. #TD#
Alvarez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hemmo was covering up waiting for the punch and Alvarez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Alvarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Alvarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hemmo pulls Alvarez in to control the position. #T1#
Hemmo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Alvarez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hemmo dives into side control.
Hemmo prevents Alvarez from escaping the position.
Hemmo in side control, throwing shots but Alvarez defends.
Alvarez dodges the ground and pound from Hemmo.
Alvarez taking punishment in the form of punches. #T2##ES#
Alvarez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hemmo misses with a wild body shot.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avila Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hemmo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alvarez.
Hemmo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alvarez. Alvarez obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvarez.#TD#
Alvarez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hemmo quickly recovers to half guard.
Alvarez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Avila Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Alvarez is looking for submissions but instead, Hemmo has regained full guard. #T3#
Hemmo has control of Alvarez's left arm, preventing Alvarez from doing any damage.
Alvarez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alvarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hemmo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alvarez lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Alvarez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hemmo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alvarez has Hemmo in his guard.#REVB##SU2#
Hemmo gets to his feet - Alvarez follows without any prompting. #T4#
An inside leg kick from Alvarez misses.
Sloppy strikes from Hemmo. Those never looked like landing.
Hemmo throws a jab when Alvarez was well out of range.
Alvarez is looking to land body kicks.
A big left from Hemmo misses.
Hemmo slaps away a takedown attempt from Alvarez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Hemmo lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paha Hemmo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Paha Hemmo's cut.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alvarez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alvarez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hemmo misses with a straight right.
Alvarez is looking to counter with a body kick.
Paha Hemmo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hemmo as he jumps to the side.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Hemmo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alvarez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#TD#
Alvarez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hemmo on his heels. He'll look to pass Hemmo's guard now, I'm sure.
Hemmo pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses. Hemmo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alvarez's guard. Nice move by Hemmo!#REVB#
Alvarez controls Hemmo momentarily but Hemmo frees himself.
Hemmo is looking to work some ground and pound but Alvarez has wrist control.
Hemmo stops Alvarez from standing up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hemmo working some strikes from top position.
Alvarez wants to stand up but Hemmo is controlling him.
Hemmo postures up and lands a big shot to Alvarez's brow.
Hemmo cracks Alvarez with a solid left hand.
Hemmo won't allow Alvarez to get back to his feet.
Alvarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alvarez wants to stand up but Hemmo is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Alvarez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hemmo at a distance.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hemmo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Alvarez tries to clinch there but Hemmo circles away.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Hemmo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avila Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Hemmo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hemmo.
Alvarez looking to throw knees to the head but Hemmo is blocking nicely.
Alvarez digs a right hand into Hemmo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hemmo's gas tank.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it misses.
Alvarez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Hemmo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alvarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hemmo.
Alvarez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Hemmo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hemmo circles away.
Hemmo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hemmo swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
It appears Alvarez was looking to counter with a kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hemmo. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hemmo.
Hemmo misses with a looping right.
Alvarez is looking to clinch but Hemmo is avoiding it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hemmo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
Hemmo throws a right and a left that Alvarez avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hemmo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paha Hemmo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hemmo 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: MMMA Fight Night
Date: Jan 24, 2018

#R1#
Glover misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Hemmo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hemmo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Glover defending well though.
Hemmo drops an elbow to the side of Glover's head.
Hemmo prevents Glover from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hemmo passes into side control, despite Glover's attempt to control the position.
Glover taking a bit of punishment here - Hemmo scoring with strikes.
Glover is not content to let Hemmo control the position.
Hemmo landing strikes.
Hemmo trying to control the position but Glover is working away.
Glover tries to improve position but can't.
Hemmo lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Hemmo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Glover to see if he's OK.
Hemmo scoring with punches and elbows.
Glover dodges the ground and pound from Hemmo.
Glover taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hemmo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Glover is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Glover's coaches at Outer Heaven Dojo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hemmo wants to control but Glover is keeping him busy.
Hemmo looks up at the clock and then as Glover takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hemmo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hemmo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Glover gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Glover is trying to get back to full guard.
Hemmo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Hemmo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
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. Hemmo connects with a nice short shot to Glover's temple.
Hemmo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Hemmo wants to work for an arm triangle but Glover is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Hemmo seems to be looking for submissions.
Glover wants to improve his position but Hemmo is controlling well.
Hemmo trying to control the action but Glover is working from the bottom.
Glover moves into full guard.
Glover looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hemmo is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hemmo wants to control from the top but Glover keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hemmo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Glover looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hemmo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hemmo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Glover's head.
Hemmo distracts Glover with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Glover tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Glover is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Glover is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hemmo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Glover 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.
Hemmo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hemmo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Glover is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Glover is refusing to be controlled, as Hemmo sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glover tries to roll over but Hemmo keeps him under control.
Hemmo is looking to take a break and control but Glover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paha Hemmo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hemmo throws a lazy right hand but Glover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hemmo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Glover takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hemmo misses with an uppercut. Glover saw that one coming.
Hemmo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glover swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hemmo throws a right hand that Glover ducks under and follows up with a left that Glover also avoids with ease.
Hemmo works the jab nicely.
Glover scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#
It looks like Paha Hemmo has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hemmo throws a big shot that misses.
Hemmo lands with a good body shot.
Hemmo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hemmo takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Glover fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hemmo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Glover throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hemmo avoids it.
Hemmo closes the distance and clinches up with Glover, looking for a takedown. Hemmo pushes Glover against the cage but Glover circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hemmo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glover.
Hemmo looks to score with a jab to the body but Glover is just out of range.#CL2#
Hemmo clinches up with Glover and pushes him back against the cage.
Hemmo misses with a punch to the body.
Hemmo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Glover as the two fighters clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Glover.
Hemmo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Glover pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Don Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paha Hemmo.
Glover lands with a left to the head.
Hemmo tries for a takedown but Glover manages to get underhooks.
Glover lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Hemmo digs a right hand into Glover's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Glover's gas tank.
Glover is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Glover tries to work over Hemmo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hemmo struggles to land a body shot inside as Glover controls his hands.
Hemmo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Glover prevents it.
Glover misses with a punch on the inside.
Hemmo tries a body shot but Glover blocks it.
Glover lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hemmo or not.
Hemmo is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glover misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Glover tries to work over Hemmo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Glover scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Glover - that landed with a thud.
Glover presses Hemmo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hemmo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Glover lands an uppercut.
Glover lands an elbow that stopped Hemmo in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
That has opened up Paha Hemmo's cut even more.
Glover misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Glover.
A nice right hand lands inside from Glover.
Glover lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Glover pushes Hemmo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Hemmo is rocked!
Hemmo is working for takedown but Glover is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hemmo is still on wobbly legs! Can Glover finish him?
Glover creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hemmo's defenses. #CUT#
The cut above Paha Hemmo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Glover lands a nice uppercut.
Glover dips a shoulder and cracks Hemmo with a mighty uppercut! Hemmo falls back against the cage and Glover unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hemmo is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Glover screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Glover!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2017

#R1#
Hemmo avoids the body shot from Loko.
Hemmo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Loko.
Loko misses with a wild body shot.
Hemmo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Loko misses with a left hand
and Hemmo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Loko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Hemmo shoots in and gets a takedown into Loko's guard.#SUB#
Loko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hemmo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hemmo preventing the sweep.
Hemmo advances position into side control!
Hemmo lands an elbow.
Loko tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Hemmo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hemmo cracks Loko with a big right hand but Loko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T1##SUB2#
Hemmo is working to tighten his grip on Loko's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Loko has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hemmo is really squeezing tight and eventually Loko passes out! Hemmo breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paha Hemmo!
Paha Hemmo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: UGD 70:Sturm Vs McKane
Date: Aug 11, 2017

#R1#
Hemmo blocks a head kick by Stern.
Hemmo throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range. #TD#
Stern drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hemmo struggling a bit here.
Stern is working Hemmo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hemmo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stern seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hemmo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #ES2#
Hemmo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Stern is on him like a limpet, forcing Hemmo back against the cage.
Hemmo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stern gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hemmo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hemmo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Howard Stern has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paha Hemmo.
Hemmo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hemmo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stern is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hemmo stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Hemmo wants to stall.
Hemmo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stern makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hemmo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hemmo is trying to force a seperation but Stern has the dominant position.
Stern drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hemmo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hemmo swings wildly with an uppercut but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hemmo lands with a left to the head.
Hemmo wants a takedown. #T2#
Hemmo avoids the elbow strike from Stern, against the cage. #TD2#
Hemmo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stern is trying to keep an underhook but Hemmo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hemmo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stern wants to control but Hemmo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stern makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stern.
Stern looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hemmo is one step ahead there.
Stern looking to control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hemmo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stern is proving hard to escape from.
Stern looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stern trying to control the position.
Hemmo wants to control from the top but Stern keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Stern working for a triangle but Hemmo defends it easily.
Stern is trying to keep Hemmo in close.
Hemmo throwing strikes from guard but Stern blocks nicely.
Hemmo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hemmo throwing strikes but missing.
Hemmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Stern is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hemmo won't allow Stern to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hemmo is sitting in close to Stern's body. Stern has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hemmo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hemmo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Stern.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Howard Stern!
Howard Stern really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Ascension 0708
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1##CL#
Hemmo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Glover misses with a punch on the inside.
Glover creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've been informed that Glover has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Glover lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hemmo is working for takedown but Glover is calmly controlling the position for now.
Glover tries a body shot but Hemmo blocks it.
We've been hearing reports that Hemmo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Glover goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hemmo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Glover up against the cage.
Hemmo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Glover prevents it.
Glover misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hemmo goes for a takedown attempt but Glover pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paha Hemmo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hemmo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hemmo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Glover is just riding it out for now. Hemmo eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Hemmo is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hemmo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hemmo working over Glover with some ground and pound. Glover looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hemmo wants to pass to mount but Glover is defending the position.
Hemmo is nestled in close to Glover, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Glover is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hemmo is trying to control the action in half guard but Glover is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Glover is looking to control Hemmo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Glover avoid being mounted?
Glover has a hand on Hemmo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hemmo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hemmo controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Hemmo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Glover is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Glover and Hemmo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T3#
Glover regains half guard, as Hemmo was trying to land strikes.
Ground and pound from Hemmo.
Glover is refusing to be controlled, as Hemmo sits in half guard.
Hemmo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Glover defending well though.
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. Hemmo connects with a nice short shot to Glover's temple.
Ground and pound from Hemmo.
Hemmo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Glover does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hemmo 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.
Glover tries to get to full guard but Hemmo has control of the leg. #T4#
Hemmo is looking to take a break and control but Glover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hemmo is looking for a kimura here.
Glover tries to roll over but Hemmo keeps him under control.
Glover is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Glover blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hemmo.
Hemmo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paha Hemmo dominated that round.
That's time! Hemmo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Glover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hemmo.
Glover is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Hemmo rushes Glover and presses him up against the cage.
Glover goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Hemmo wants the takedown. Glover is fighting it off but Hemmo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Glover's guard against the cage.
Glover keeping moving, preventing Hemmo from controlling successfully.
Hemmo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hemmo works over Glover with some ground and pound from guard.
Glover working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hemmo lands a couple of elbows.
Hemmo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Glover can do to turn this around?
Hemmo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hemmo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Glover keeping moving, preventing Hemmo from controlling successfully.
Hemmo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hemmo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hemmo wants to control from the top but Glover keeps moving.
Glover 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#
Hemmo tries to get to full guard but Glover has control of the leg.
Hemmo is doing well to control the position and prevent Glover from advancing to side control.
Hemmo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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. Glover connects with a nice short shot to Hemmo's temple. #T2#
Hemmo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hemmo tries to roll over but Glover keeps him under control.
Hemmo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Glover preventing the sweep. #T3#
Glover with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Glover wants to control from the top but Hemmo keeps moving.
Hemmo wants to sweep here but Glover controlling him for the moment.
Hemmo 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#
Hemmo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hemmo is trying to control the action in half guard but Glover is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hemmo looks to land a strike but Glover avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T4#
Glover lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hemmo is pulling down on Glover's head. It's preventing any offense from Glover, at least for the moment.
Glover trying to control the position from guard on top but Hemmo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hemmo wants to sweep but no luck.
Hemmo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Glover sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hemmo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Glover is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paha Hemmo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A shot to the liver by Hemmo. Beautiful body shot.
Glover misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hemmo.
Glover with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Glover misses with a lunging right hand
and Hemmo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Don Glover has been cut.
A bone on bone clash there as Hemmo blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Hemmo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hemmo throws a body punch but Glover moves out of range.
Hemmo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hemmo avoids a kick to the body.
Glover punishes Hemmo's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover shoots in but no luck this time.
Hemmo fails to land the takedown.
Glover throws a low kick, looking for Hemmo's leg but Hemmo calmly moves out of range.
Hemmo on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Glover keeps the fight on the outside.
A low kick from Glover is predictable there
and Hemmo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Glover misses with a leg kick
and Hemmo counters with a nice leg kick.
Glover tries to score with a low kick but Hemmo moves his leg out of the way.#TD#
Hemmo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Glover!
Hemmo working the ground and pound from side control.
Glover is trying to get back to half guard.
Glover manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Glover takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hemmo lands with a punch from half guard.
Glover wants to control but Hemmo is keeping busy.
Hemmo trying to control the pace. #T2#
Hemmo is trying to control the action in half guard but Glover is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hemmo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Glover with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hemmo is looking to take a break and control but Glover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hemmo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hemmo 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. #T3#
Glover has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hemmo is working away from the top position though.
Hemmo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Hemmo 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.
Hemmo is trying to control. Glover wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Glover tries to roll over but Hemmo keeps him under control.
Hemmo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Glover manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hemmo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hemmo is stalling in the full guard.
Paha Hemmo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Don Glover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paha Hemmo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hemmo, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paha Hemmo!
Paha Hemmo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Ascension 0610
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Hemmo has his takedown stuffed
letting Aarnio counter with a right hand.
Aarnio tries a head kick but it misses.
Hemmo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hemmo misses with a hook to the body
and Aarnio counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Paha Hemmo has been cut.
Aarnio blocks a jab.
Aarnio changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hemmo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Aarnio tries to work over Hemmo's front leg with a kick but Hemmo checks it.
Hemmo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hemmo doesn't manage to clinch there - Aarnio circles away.
An inside leg kick from Aarnio misses.
Jari Aarnio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hemmo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hemmo lands with a hook. Aarnio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aarnio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Good exchange - Aarnio coming out on top.
Jab, jab by Hemmo - just one landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hemmo. Aarnio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aarnio misses the shot to the body.
Aarnio clobbers Hemmo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hemmo jabs Aarnio right on the nose. Aarnio blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Hemmo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aarnio.
Aarnio throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hemmo scores with a jab to the body.
Hemmo tries to move into range but Aarnio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hemmo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hemmo takes a swing at Aarnio's ribcage but misses.
Aarnio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Aarnio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hemmo doesn't seem phased though.
Aarnio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hemmo misses with a wild body shot.
Aarnio is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hemmo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hemmo moves out of range of the body kick from Aarnio.
Aarnio is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hemmo misses with a low kick.
Hemmo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aarnio.
Aarnio pushes Hemmo away with a front kick.
Aarnio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hemmo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Aarnio misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Hemmo misses its target.#T2#
Aarnio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice straight punches there by Aarnio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aarnio.
Aarnio thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hemmo if he has to take too many more of those.
Aarnio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice jab there from Hemmo.
Hemmo lands a glancing blow to the side of Aarnio's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aarnio.
Aarnio thumps Hemmo with a low kick.
Aarnio swings widly with a right hand #TD#
so Hemmo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hemmo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hemmo stopping the sweep attempt from Aarnio.#SUB2#
Aarnio is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hemmo has his hands clasped together but Aarnio extends and breaks Hemmo's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Aarnio.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jari Aarnio!
After the fight, Jari Aarnio was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Ascension 0513
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Hemmo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Meeks misses with a kick to the body #TD#
so Hemmo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hemmo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Meeks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hemmo passes into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Hemmo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Meeks is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paha Hemmo!
A less than humble Paha Hemmo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Ascension 0408
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Appi throws a right and a left that Hemmo avoids nicely.
Appi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Appi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Appi wants it to stay on the feet.
Appi misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
so Hemmo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hemmo is stalling in the full guard.
Hemmo wants to control from the top but Appi keeps moving.
Hemmo looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hemmo controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Appi is controlling Hemmo's posture.
Hemmo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Appi with a hook.
Appi with a hook.#CL2#
Hemmo moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Appi.
Hemmo wants a takedown but no success here.
Appi stops a takedown attempt from Hemmo.
Hervoton Appi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paha Hemmo.
Hemmo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Appi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hemmo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Appi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hemmo tries to score a body lock takedown but Appi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hemmo throws a punch but it's blocked by Appi.
Appi lands with a right to the head.
Appi is working Hemmo over against the cage.
Hemmo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Appi pulls his leg out and moves away.
A combination from Appi does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Appi.
Hemmo drops his hands momentarily and Appi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab lands there for Hemmo.
Hemmo takes a swing at Appi's ribcage but misses.
Hervoton Appi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hemmo lands a nice shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Appi. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Hemmo scores with a takedown into Appi's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hemmo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Appi pulls Hemmo in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Appi has momentary wrist control but Hemmo slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hemmo wants to control from the top but Appi keeps moving.
Hemmo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hemmo lands a couple of elbows.
Appi 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#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Appi works his way into side control.
Hemmo trying to remain calm as Appi controls from the top position.#T4#
Hemmo is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Appi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hemmo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hemmo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Paha Hemmo has been cut.
Hemmo misses with a double jab.
Appi throws a head kick but Hemmo moves out of range.
Hemmo with the counter takedown but Appi avoids it easily.
Appi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hemmo is able to avoid easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Appi connects with a solid leg kick.
Appi walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hervoton Appi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paha Hemmo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hemmo shoots for a double leg takedown but Appi sprawls well. He's pushed Hemmo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Appi lands with an uppercut that bounces Hemmo off the cage and back into range.
Hemmo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Appi swivels and escapes.
Hemmo takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hemmo. Appi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Appi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hemmo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Hemmo takes the fight into the clinch.
Hemmo tries to score a body lock takedown but Appi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hervoton Appi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paha Hemmo.
Appi throws an elbow but it misses.
Hemmo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Appi pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hemmo throws a body shot but no joy.
Hemmo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Appi.
Hemmo takes a swing at Appi's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Appi. Those never looked like landing.
Appi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Appi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Appi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Appi throws a hook but Hemmo blocks it.
Appi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hemmo throws out the jab.
Appi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Appi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Hemmo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hemmo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Paha Hemmo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hemmo in side control, throwing shots but Appi defends.
Appi is not content to let Hemmo control the position.
Appi dodges the ground and pound from Hemmo.
Hemmo wants to take a breather but Appi manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hemmo. #T2#
Appi pulls Hemmo in close to prevent any damage.
Hemmo tries to free his leg and advance position but Appi is retaining full guard.
Appi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hemmo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hemmo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hemmo can't keep his opponent in guard - Appi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hemmo is looking to escape.
Hemmo is refusing to be controlled, as Appi sits in half guard.
Appi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hemmo can do to turn this around?
Hemmo is trying to maintain the position but Appi is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SU#
Appi decides to return to a standing position.
Appi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good leg kick by Hemmo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL2#
Hemmo closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hemmo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Appi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Appi lands a body shot.
Appi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Appi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hemmo circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been told by Appi's head coaches at The Iron Palace that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Appi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hemmo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Appi back to the cage. Hemmo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Appi slips a jab from Hemmo.
Hervoton Appi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Appi.
Hemmo lands a jab to Appi's midsection.
Hemmo drops his hands momentarily and Appi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Appi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Hemmo moves into the clinch successfully.
Appi misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Appi.
Appi is trying to stall.
Hemmo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hemmo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Appi is working Hemmo over against the cage.
Hemmo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Appi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hemmo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hervoton Appi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paha Hemmo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for Appi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good exchange - Appi coming out on top.
Hervoton Appi is winning the standup battle so far.
Hemmo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Appi lunges at Hemmo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hemmo's hand.
Hemmo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Appi.#CL2#
Hemmo clinches.
Hemmo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Appi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hemmo wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Appi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Appi connects with a looping right hand.
Hemmo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hemmo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Appi rather than just go for the knockout.
Appi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hemmo misses with a hook. Appi ducked under it nicely.
Appi throws a sloppy head kick and Hemmo moves out of range easily. #T1#
Appi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Appi.
Hemmo misses with a takedown attempt - Appi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hervoton Appi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paha Hemmo.
A telegraphed right hand from Appi misses the target. #CL2#
Hemmo rushes Appi and presses him up against the cage.
Appi has a couple of punches blocked by Hemmo.
Appi swings wildly with an uppercut but Hemmo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hemmo tries to score a body lock takedown but Appi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Appi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hemmo has Appi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Appi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Appi.
Appi gets underhooks to prevent Hemmo's takedown attempt.
Hemmo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hemmo tries to land knees in the clinch but Appi avoids the damage to the body.
Hemmo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hemmo wants a takedown. #T2#
Hemmo blocks a body shot from Appi.
Appi lands a body punch.
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!
Appi lands with a short shot to the head.
Hemmo has a couple of punches blocked by Appi.
Hemmo can't get the takedown.
Appi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hemmo.
Hemmo throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Appi.
Appi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Appi throws a head punch that misses.
Appi working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hemmo as Appi tries to tie him up.
Appi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Appi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hemmo. #T3#
Appi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hemmo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Appi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Appi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hemmo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hemmo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Appi is defending well.
Still in the clinch, Appi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hemmo as Appi tries to tie him up.
Appi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hemmo backwards.
Still in the clinch, Appi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Appi throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T4#
Appi lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Hemmo is rocked!#BC#
Appi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Appi.
Hemmo is still on wobbly legs! Can Appi finish him?
Appi sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Hemmo's defenses. It connects perfectly with Hemmo's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hervoton Appi!
An out of breath Hervoton Appi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Ascension 0325
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
A big right from Stern misses.
Hemmo moves forwards but Stern connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stern has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hemmo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hemmo misses with a hook. Stern ducked under it nicely.
Stern looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stern looks to score with a jab to the body but Hemmo is just out of range.#TD2#
Stern drives through with a takedown into Hemmo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stern wants to control from the top but Hemmo keeps moving.
Hemmo wants to sweep but no luck.
Hemmo wants to stand and escape but Stern is having none of it.
Stern tries to free his leg and advance position but Hemmo is retaining full guard.
Stern keeps trying to improve his position.
Hemmo looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern is working Hemmo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stern trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stern won't allow Hemmo to get back to his feet.
Stern preventing the sweep.
Hemmo wants to get back to his feet but Stern is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Hemmo looking for a guillotine here but Stern defends easily. #T1#
Stern trying to control the position from guard on top but Hemmo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hemmo is on top in guard. #REVR#
Stern controlling Hemmo's posture.
Hemmo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've been hearing that Hemmo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Stern tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stern trying to control the position.
Hemmo 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. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hemmo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hemmo is working Stern over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stern 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#
Stern looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stern wants to take a breather but Hemmo is having none of it.
Hemmo tries to kick Stern off but Stern keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Stern wants to work for an arm triangle but Hemmo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hemmo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Stern stops Hemmo from getting back to his feet.
Hemmo trying to hold on to Stern's head to control him but Stern postures up.
Stern trying to mount his opponent but Hemmo defends it. #T3#
Hemmo is trying to stand back up but Stern is controlling him
Stern looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hemmo trying to control here.
Stern prevents Hemmo from improving his position.
Hemmo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stern pushing down on Hemmo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Stern seems to be working for a kimura but Hemmo defends the submission attempt.
Hemmo gets back to full guard.
Hemmo keeping moving, preventing Stern from controlling successfully. #T4#
Stern tries to free his leg and advance position but Hemmo is retaining full guard.
Stern wants to control from the top but Hemmo keeps moving. #SUB#
Hemmo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stern stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hemmo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stern wants to control from the top but Hemmo keeps moving.
Hemmo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hemmo is trying to control the position but Stern postures up.
Stern looking to pass the guard.
Stern looking to sit in guard and control but Hemmo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern dominated that round.
That's time! Hemmo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hemmo lands with a straight right. Stern didn't see that one coming.
Hemmo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stern paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stern moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stern jabs at Hemmo's body.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Stern looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hemmo keeping moving, preventing Stern from controlling successfully.
Hemmo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hemmo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stern controls the pace.
Hemmo wants to sweep but no luck.
Hemmo controlling Stern's posture.
Stern is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stern looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Stern won't allow Hemmo to sweep him here.
Hemmo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stern's guard. #REVR#
Hemmo trying to control but Stern is working from the bottom.
Stern manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hemmo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Stern preventing the sweep.
Stern looking to sit in guard and control but Hemmo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hemmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Stern is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stern wants to stand and escape but Hemmo is having none of it.
Hemmo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stern works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Hemmo trying to control but Stern is working from the bottom.
Stern trying to keep a closed guard but Hemmo is proving a slippery customer.
Howard Stern has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stern keeping moving, preventing Hemmo from controlling successfully.
Hemmo is in close to Stern's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stern is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hemmo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stern controlling the position.
Hemmo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hemmo cracks Stern with a solid left hand.
Hemmo wants to control from the top but Stern keeps moving. #T3#
Stern lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Stern advances to half guard.
Stern prevents Hemmo from improving his position.
Stern is thwarting Hemmo's attempts to control the position.
Stern passes the guard and advances to mount!
Stern trying to control but Hemmo is having none of it.
Hemmo is desperately trying to improve his position but Stern has a good base and remains in mount.#T4##SUB2#
Stern is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Hemmo is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Howard Stern!
Howard Stern really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Perkele! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Ascension 0225
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Hemmo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Hemmo misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Hemmo.
Hemmo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kingsley tried to counter with a leg kick but Hemmo avoided it.
Hemmo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kingsley.
Hemmo misses with an uppercut. Kingsley saw that one coming.
Kyle Kingsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingsley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kingsley throws a lazy uppercut
and Hemmo counters with a right hand to the body.
Hemmo misses with the combination.
Kingsley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hemmo.
Jab from Kingsley.
Kingsley slips a jab from Hemmo.
Kingsley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kingsley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingsley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hemmo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingsley throws an overhand right that lands on Hemmo's shoulder, as Hemmo tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Hemmo slips a straight right by Kingsley.
Hemmo throws a hook but Kingsley blocks it.
A good leg kick by Hemmo.
Hemmo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hemmo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kingsley.
Hemmo jabs Kingsley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hemmo scores with a jab.
Kyle Kingsley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kingsley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hemmo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingsley was well out of range. Poor timing from Hemmo.
Kingsley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hemmo lands with an uppercut that bounces Kingsley off the cage and back into range.
Hemmo throws a hook but Kingsley blocks it.
Kingsley tried to counter with a leg kick but Hemmo avoided it.
Hemmo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingsley throws a hook but Hemmo avoids it easily.
Hemmo staying out of range there.
Hemmo throws out a counter right but Kingsley avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Kingsley ducks under a wild hook from Hemmo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kingsley, right into the meat.
Hemmo shoots in but no luck this time.
Kingsley looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kingsley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kingsley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hemmo at a distance.
Hemmo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kingsley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hemmo swings for the body but Kingsley moves out of range.
Hemmo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kingsley misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Hemmo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hemmo fails to land with a series of punches.
Hemmo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hemmo throws an off balance right hand
and Kingsley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kingsley lands a really nice looking cross but Hemmo seems unphased.
Kingsley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingsley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Hemmo avoids the head kick by Kingsley.
Donk. Kingsley catches Hemmo right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingsley. Hemmo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kingsley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kingsley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hemmo in his tracks.
Hemmo lands with a right hand.
Kingsley misses with a hook. Hemmo ducked under it nicely.
Kingsley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hemmo.
No joy there for Kingsley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hemmo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kingsley.
Hemmo scores with a jab to the body.
Hemmo sizes up Kingsley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingsley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hemmo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hemmo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hemmo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kingsley.
Kingsley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Kingsley connects with a leg kick. Hemmo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hemmo lands a jab-cross combination.
Kingsley misses the shot to the body.
Kingsley moves out of range of the strikes.
Hemmo dives in and grabs Kingsley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kingsley pushes down on Hemmo's head and hops out.
Hemmo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kingsley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kingsley looks to land a body kick but Hemmo moved away.#KD2#
Hemmo drops Kingsley with a beautiful combination! Kingsley stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hemmo is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Kingsley is rocked!
Kingsley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oh Kingsley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some wild striking there from Hemmo.
Crack! Hemmo connects with the perfect overhand right and Kingsley falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Hemmo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paha Hemmo!
Paha Hemmo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Ascension 0204
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Shaam looks to land a body kick but Hemmo moved away.#TD2#
Hemmo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shaam napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shaam is looking for a sweep.
Hemmo trying to control the position but Shaam is working away.
Shaam holding on.
Sloppy strikes there by Hemmo.
Hemmo trying to control the action but Shaam is working from the bottom.
Shaam's coaches at Ueshibas Temple of Cloud Warriors have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaam tries to improve position but can't.
Shaam is not content to let Hemmo control the position. #T1#
Shaam is trying to control Hemmo's posture but Hemmo avoids it.
Shaam is trying to get back to half guard.
Hemmo lands an elbow.
Shaam tries to bench press Hemmo off him but Hemmo keeps the position.
Hemmo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hemmo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hemmo trying to control the action but Shaam is working from the bottom.
Hemmo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Shaam manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Nice strikes from Shaam there.
Hemmo is looking for a sweep. Shaam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Shaam.
Hemmo has hold of Shaam's hands but Shaam slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hemmo trying to hold on to Shaam's head to control him but Shaam postures up.
Nice strikes from Shaam there.
Shaam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hemmo trying to control but Shaam postures up.
Shaam working the head and body with strikes.
Hemmo wants to improve his position but Shaam is controlling well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Hemmo looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Hemmo manages to get to full guard.
Shaam prevents Hemmo from getting back to his feet.
Hemmo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shaam forces his way into half guard.
Hemmo wants to improve his position but Shaam is controlling well.
Shaam has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hemmo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hemmo.
Shaam pushes down on Hemmo's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Shaam wants to control but Hemmo is keeping him busy.
Hemmo wants to get back to his feet.
Hemmo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hemmo looking for a sweep. Not yet Hemmo, not yet.
Shaam sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hemmo 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.
Shaam content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hemmo working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paha Hemmo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Hemmo. Beautiful body shot.
Hemmo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaam was well out of range. Poor timing from Hemmo.
Shaam thuds a left hand into Hemmo's body.
Shaam misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Hemmo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hemmo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hemmo drops an elbow to the side of Shaam's head.
Shaam trying to hold on to Hemmo's head to control him but Hemmo postures up.
Shaam wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaam trying to hold on to Hemmo's head to control him but Hemmo postures up.
Hemmo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shaam is not content to let Hemmo control the position.#T1##SUB#
Shaam actively working from the bottom here.
Hemmo working Shaam over with strikes.
Hemmo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shaam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hemmo is working away from the top position though.
Hemmo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shaam tries to get to full guard but Hemmo has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hemmo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Paha Hemmo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hemmo prevents Shaam from improving his position.
Hemmo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shaam's head.
Hemmo trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shaam looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hemmo is fending him off so far but Shaam persists. Nope, Hemmo circles away and we're back to standing.
Hemmo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaam was well out of range. Poor timing from Hemmo.#T3#
Hemmo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shaam.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shaam.
Shaam looks for the body kick but Hemmo saw that one coming.
Hemmo moves out of range as Shaam strikes.
Hemmo 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.
Shaam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hemmo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hemmo doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Shaam counter with a right hand.
Hemmo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shaam circles away.
Shaam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shaam slips under a jab.
Shaam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T4#
Shaam lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hemmo at a distance. #TD2#
Hemmo drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hemmo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shaam is pulling down on Hemmo's head to control his posture.
Shaam 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#
Hemmo wants to get back to his feet.
Hemmo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hemmo is not content to let Shaam control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paha Hemmo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Shaam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hemmo.
Hemmo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shaam counters with a nice leg kick.
Shaam scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Hemmo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kane Shaam is winning the standup battle so far.
Hemmo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shaam gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shaam lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Decent striking displayed by Shaam there.
Shaam smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hemmo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaam takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD2#
Hemmo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shaam was covering up waiting for the punch and Hemmo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shaam keeping full guard, as Hemmo tries to pass. #T1#
Hemmo trying to control but Shaam is working from the bottom.
Hemmo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hemmo wants to control from the top but Shaam keeps moving.
Hemmo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hemmo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shaam controls Hemmo momentarily but Hemmo frees himself.
Hemmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kane Shaam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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.
Shaam controls Hemmo momentarily but Hemmo frees himself. #SUB2#
Hemmo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hemmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hemmo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hemmo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Hemmo pushes Shaam up against the cage in a clinch.
Hemmo scores a nice knee to the body.
Shaam stalling.
Shaam lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hemmo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3##TD#
Shaam is trying to trip Hemmo. He has hold of a leg but Hemmo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Shaam persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Shaam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hemmo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hemmo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shaam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shaam landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hemmo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shaam passes into half guard.
Shaam prevents Hemmo from standing back up. #T4#
Hemmo wants to control but Shaam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shaam trying to control from half guard but Hemmo is working away.
Shaam throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hemmo is trying to get back to full guard.
Hemmo manages to get to full guard.
Paha Hemmo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hemmo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shaam manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Shaam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hemmo defends well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paha Hemmo.
I've got Hemmo 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paha Hemmo!

Event: Destiny 168: Killer vs. Puno 2
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Better scores with a nice right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hemmo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Better - the referee stops the clock and Hemmo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Better. Hemmo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Better shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hemmo but Hemmo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hemmo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Better.
Better ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hemmo moves away.
Hemmo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Better with a body shot.
Hemmo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hemmo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Better.
Better lands with an uppercut that bounces Hemmo off the cage and back into range.
Better darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hemmo throws a good cross that connects.
Hemmo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hemmo misses with a looping right.
Hemmo misses with a hook
and Better counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hemmo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Better finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Better avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Better scores with a jab. Hemmo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hemmo throws out a leg kick but Better moves out of range and Hemmo only half commits.
Hemmo circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Better looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hemmo!
Hemmo tries to bench press Better off him but Better keeps the position.
Better scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hemmo to see if he's OK.
Hemmo parries the strikes from Better easily there. Better is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hemmo to escape.
Hemmo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Better wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Better tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Hemmo is trying to escape the position but Better is controlling the position.
Hemmo is trying to get back to half guard.
Hemmo can't do much from the bottom here.
Better has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hemmo manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hemmo trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Better wants to work for an arm triangle but Hemmo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Better wants to pass the guard but Hemmo is defending well. #T3#
Hemmo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hemmo wants to control but Better is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hemmo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hemmo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hemmo keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Better scores with a decent looking hook.
Hemmo closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Evan Better has been cut.
Hemmo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hemmo lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Hemmo misses with a looping right.
Hemmo avoids a kick to the body.
Better looks to land a combination. Hemmo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Better lands with a good body shot.
Better fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hemmo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hemmo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Better misses with a body kick.
Better scores with the left hand. Hemmo knows he should have avoided that one.
Hemmo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Better throws a sloppy body shot
and Hemmo counters with an inside leg kick.
Better misses with a straight left.
Hemmo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Better throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Better dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evan Better's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hemmo throws a leg kick but Better checks it.
Hemmo misses with a straight right.
Better feinted with a counter takedown.
Hemmo missing with a left hand there. Better was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Better slips a straight right by Hemmo.
Hemmo misses with a hook.
A punch combination from Better misses.
Hemmo tries to clinch up but Better circles away and keeps his distance.
It appears Better was looking to counter with a kick there.
Evan Better is winning the standup battle so far.
Better misses with a takedown
and Hemmo counters with a three punch combo that has Better backing up. Better nods at Hemmo to acknowledge the strikes.
Better tries to clinch up but Hemmo circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Better misses with a head kick.
Better avoids the head kick by Hemmo.
Better moves out of range of the strikes.
Better keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hemmo.
Evan Better seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hemmo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Better manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Better is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Some wild striking there from Hemmo.
Hemmo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Better is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hemmo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Better scores with a jab. Hemmo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Better.
Hemmo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Better.
Good shot there by Hemmo.
Better lands with a nice body kick.
Better swings widly with a right hand
and Better takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Better lands a leg kick that knocks Hemmo off balance momentarily.
Hemmo checks a leg kick.#T2#
Better connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Better tries to score with a low kick but Hemmo moves his leg out of the way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Better.
A looping hook to the body misses from Better. Hemmo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hemmo avoids the head kick by Better.
Better lands a jab to Hemmo's midsection.
Better keeps Hemmo at a distance using the push kick.
Hemmo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Better.
Hemmo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hemmo avoids the head kick by Better.
A nice inside leg kick there by Better. That's going to slow Hemmo down.
Better comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hemmo takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Hemmo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Better moves away.
Hemmo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Better darts in trying to clinch
and Hemmo counters with an inside leg kick.
Better on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Better slips a straight right by Hemmo.
Hemmo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decent striking displayed by Better there.
A good leg kick by Hemmo.
Hemmo moves out of range as Better throws a body kick.
Hemmo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hemmo! But no joy.
Hemmo throws a body punch but Better moves out of range.
Paha Hemmo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4##TD#
Better is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hemmo's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hemmo is staying active underneath Better, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hemmo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Better is working away from the top position though.
Hemmo is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Better is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hemmo is just riding it out for now. Better eventually gives up the hold.
Hemmo works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Better dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Evan Better'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Better lands a nice shot to the body.
Better throws a body punch but Hemmo moves out of range.
Better uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hemmo.
Hemmo loads up on a big right hand but Better slips the punch.
Hemmo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Better.
Better scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hemmo doesn't seem bothered though.
Hemmo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Better counters with a nice body kick.
Hemmo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Better throws a chopping leg kick but Hemmo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Better throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Better lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hemmo loads up on a big right hand but Better slips the punch.
Hemmo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Better sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Better thuds a left hand into Hemmo's body.
Better misses with a head kick. #T1#
Jab by Hemmo.
Hemmo scores with a decent looking hook.
Hemmo throws out a loose jab but Better uses good head movement to avoid it.
Better is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hemmo can do to turn this around?
Hemmo throws a body punch but Better moves out of range.
Hemmo misses with a lunging right hand
and Better finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Better bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Better avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Better appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Better connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hemmo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Better bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Better's corner calls for a 1-2. Better obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hemmo swings widly with a right hand
and Better counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hemmo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Better.#T2#
Hemmo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Better blocks a jab.
Better moves away from the strike by Hemmo.
Better misses with a body punch
and Hemmo counters with a stiff right hand.
Hemmo walks into a straight right hand from Better.
Better ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Better moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hemmo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Better takes a swing at Hemmo's ribcage but misses.
Hemmo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Better lands a leg kick that knocks Hemmo off balance momentarily.
Nice cross by Better.
Hemmo walks into a straight right hand from Better.
Hemmo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Better counters with a straight right hand.
Better takes a swing at Hemmo's ribcage but misses.
Hemmo tries to bum rush Better with a series of wild strikes but Better uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Hemmo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hemmo throws a hook but Better blocks it.
Hemmo blocks the body kick.
Hemmo slips a straight right by Better.
Better is looking to slow Hemmo down with leg kicks.
Better lands the left hand.#CL2#
Hemmo rushes Better and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Better can't break the clinch.
Better is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hemmo is keeping busy.
Hemmo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Better backwards.
Hemmo lands an uppercut.
Better gets through Hemmo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Better breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Better throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hemmo's head.
Hemmo misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hemmo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Better sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Evan Better is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Better misses #CL2#
and Hemmo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Better has hold of one of Hemmo's legs. Hemmo is fighting the takedown attempt but Better gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hemmo has Better pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Hemmo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Better can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hemmo looking for a sweep. Not yet Hemmo, not yet.
Paha Hemmo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hemmo has momentary wrist control but Better slips an elbow through the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Better showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Better, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Destiny 165: Haas vs Demaestri
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
Hoffman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hemmo can pounce on him.
Hemmo loads up on a big right hand but Hoffman slips the punch.
Hoffman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Hoffman darts in and clinches Hemmo up against the cage.
Hemmo lands a body shot.
Hoffman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hemmo struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoffman controls his hands. #TD2#
Hoffman drags the fight down to the ground.
Hemmo preventing the sweep.
Hemmo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Hoffman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hemmo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hemmo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hemmo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hemmo looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Hemmo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Hemmo is posturing up here but Hoffman has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hemmo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hemmo has to tap! Slick submission there by Hoffman !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Albert Hoffman !
Albert Hoffman very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Destiny 161: Tucker vs Machado
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Better misses with a two punch combination.
Better keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Better throws the left hand but Hemmo avoids the punch easily.
Hemmo attempts a counter takedown but Better avoids it well and moves away.
Paha Hemmo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Better tries to bum rush Hemmo with a series of wild strikes but Hemmo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hemmo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hemmo takes a swing at Better's ribcage but misses.
Better let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Hemmo gets a clinch.
Hemmo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hemmo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Hemmo.
Better utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Better tries to work over Hemmo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hemmo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Betters head.
Hemmo leaning against his opponent.
Hemmo effectively controlling the action here.
Better tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hemmo just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Better letting Hemmo take a breather here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hemmo fails to land.
Better fails to pull guard.
Better lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hemmo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Hemmo.
Hemmo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Better.
Paha Hemmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Better.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hemmo. #TD2#
Better has Hemmo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Better pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hemmo tumbling to the mat - Better dives into Hemmo's guard.#SUB#
Hemmo looking for a triangle here. Better is fighting it but it looks tight! Hemmo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Better is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paha Hemmo!
Evan Better spoke after the fight, saying 'Lucky, lucky, lucky.'.

Event: Destiny 157: Sur vs. Gaultier
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Tyyp pushes Hemmo up against the cage in a clinch.
Hemmo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Hemmo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tyyp misses with some punches.
Tyyp tries to work over Hemmo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyyp with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tyyp taking a breather.
Hemmo trying to control the position but instead, Tyyp has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hemmo into the cage.
Tyyp looking to slow down the pace here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tyyp takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hemmo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tyyp struggles to land a body shot inside as Hemmo controls his hands.
Hemmo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hemmo misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hemmo digs a right hand underneath Tyyp's ribcage. Tyyp let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hemmo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hemmo stalling the fight.
Nice body punch from Hemmo.
Hemmo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tyyp throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hemmo blocks it with crossed arms.
Hemmo trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyyp.
Tyyp misses with a knee to the head.
Tyyp looking to stall.
Hemmo takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Hemmo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hemmo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tyyp walks away with a smile on his face. Hemmo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tyyp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyyp 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.
Hemmo misses with a looping right.
Tyyp misses with a body shot.
Tyyp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hemmo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tyyp defends it nicely.
Tyyp throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Hemmo counters with a shoot takedown. Tyyp fights it but they end up in guard.
Hemmo scoring with some ground and pound.
Hemmo stopping the sweep attempt from Tyyp.#T2#
Hemmo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hemmo is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyyp has wrist control.
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!
Hemmo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyyp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tyyp keeping moving, preventing Hemmo from controlling successfully.
Hemmo postures up.
Hemmo lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Tyyp has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hemmo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hemmo slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Tyyp.
Tyyp trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hemmo manages to pass to mount!
Hemmo connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T3#
Hemmo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tyyp is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tyyp is bucking up trying to escape but Hemmo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hemmo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hemmo punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Hemmo.
Tyyp tries to reverse the position but Hemmo maintains control.
Hemmo looking to finish Tyyp with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tyyp!#ROC#
Tyyp is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyyp taking shots to the head.
Tyyp is still in real trouble! Can Hemmo finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hemmo prevents Tyyp from getting the reversal.
Hemmo raining down shots from the mount!
Hemmo connects with a bit shot that sees Tyyp covering up! More strikes from Hemmo and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hemmo is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paha Hemmo!

Event: HFL #34
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1##TD#
Fighter shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hemmo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hemmo wants to sweep but no luck.
Fighter is stalling in the full guard.
Hemmo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fighter is one step ahead there.
Our spies down at at Russian Top Team Elite Gym inform us that Hemmo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter throwing strikes from guard but Hemmo blocks nicely.
Hemmo wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Fighter is stalling in the full guard.
Hemmo looking for a sweep. Not yet Hemmo, not yet.
Fighter throwing strikes from guard but Hemmo blocks nicely.
Fighter trying to control the position from guard on top but Hemmo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fighter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fighter lands a glancing blow to the side of Hemmo's head.
Fighter throws a poor cross that misses
and Fighter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hemmo tries to bum rush Fighter with a series of wild strikes but Fighter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Hemmo throws a one two combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Point Fighter has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Hemmo. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Fighter rushes Hemmo and presses him up against the cage.
Hemmo lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter tries to score a body lock takedown but Hemmo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fighter lands a shot to the body.
Fighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hemmo looking to slow down the pace here.
Hemmo tries to work over Fighter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fighter works on Hemmo's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Fighter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fighter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Hemmo gets caught flat footed, as Fighter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fighter is fighting to break Hemmo's control of his arms but Hemmo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Fighter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hemmo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hemmo stopping the sweep attempt from Fighter.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hemmo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hemmo preventing the sweep.
Hemmo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hemmo trying to control but Fighter is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fighter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hemmo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fighter landing some decent shots from guard.
Fighter throws an elbow that misses. Hemmo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fighter's guard. Nice move by Hemmo!#REVB#
Hemmo wants to pass the guard but Fighter is keeping the position.
Hemmo is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hemmo looking to sit in guard and control but Fighter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Point Fighter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Point Fighter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A slow jab from Fighter misses its intended target.
Fighter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hemmo.
Hemmo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hemmo throws a lazy right hand but Fighter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hemmo jabs Fighter right on the nose. Fighter blinks but takes it well.
Fighter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fighter throws a body shot but no joy.
Fighter sets himself, and Hemmo steps forward looking for the clinch! Fighter avoids it this time.#TD#
Fighter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hemmo to the ground. Fighter is now in Hemmo's guard.
Hemmo keeping full guard, as Fighter tries to pass.
Fighter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hemmo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hemmo looking for a sweep. Not yet Hemmo, not yet. #T1#
Hemmo keeping full guard, as Fighter tries to pass.
Fighter is fighting to break Hemmo's control of his arms but Hemmo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fighter won't allow Hemmo to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fighter lands with an overhand left.
Fighter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hemmo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fighter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Hemmo scores with a sloppy right hand. Fighter should have avoided that one.
Hemmo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fighter.
Paha Hemmo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fighter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hemmo circles away quickly and effectively.
Fighter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fighter shoots for a double leg takedown but Hemmo sprawls well. He's pushed Fighter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fighter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hemmo on the side of the head.
Fighter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hemmo misses with a jab to the body
and Fighter counters with a straight right hand.
Fighter tries to clinch but Hemmo moves out of range.
Hemmo wants to counter with a clinch but Fighter pushes him away.
Hemmo misses with a few strikes there.
Hemmo dips to his left and cracks Fighter with an uppercut!
Fighter lands a two punch combo.
Fighter darts in looking for a takedown but Hemmo gets double underhooks and turns Fighter into the cage.
Fighter shoots in looking for a takedown but Hemmo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fighter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Point Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hemmo cracks a nice hook into Fighter's ribs.#T3#
Fighter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hemmo lands a right hook to the body.
Hemmo misses with a wild combination.
Hemmo lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hemmo trying to control the position but instead, Fighter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hemmo into the cage.
Hemmo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hemmo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hemmo lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Fighter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hemmo misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Fighter tests Hemmo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot lands for Fighter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hemmo misses with a two punch combination.
Hemmo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hemmo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hemmo connects with a body shot.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Hemmo moves out of range.
Fighter with a hook.
Hemmo needs to keep his hands up - Fighter had a free shot at his head there.
Hemmo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Fighter scores with a takedown into Hemmo's guard.
Hemmo is trying to control the position but Fighter postures up.
Fighter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paha Hemmo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Point Fighter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Fighter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hemmo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fighters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch lands to the side of Fighter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fighter misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Hemmo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hemmo looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD#
Fighter has clasped his hands together around Hemmo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hemmo tries to bench press Fighter off him but Fighter keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hemmo is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Hemmo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fighter.
Fighter working the head and body with strikes.
Fighter 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. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Hemmo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fighter in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hemmo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hemmo wants to control but Fighter is keeping busy.
Fighter prevents Hemmo from improving his position.
Hemmo trying to control here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fighter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fighter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fighter is stalling here. Hemmo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fighter seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hemmo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Fighter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fighter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3##SUB#
Fighter wants to work for an arm triangle but Hemmo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Hemmo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fighter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hemmo wants to control but Fighter is keeping busy.
Hemmo is trying is best to control the position here.
Fighter is looking to take a break and control but Hemmo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hemmo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fighter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fighter's back!
Hemmo avoiding Fighter 's attempts to control his hands.
Fighter covering up well and avoiding damage.
Fighter is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fighter staying busy and making it hard for Hemmo to control.
Fighter tries to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.

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 Point Fighter.
I think Fighter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Point Fighter!
Point Fighter retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Point Fighter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TWGC 10 (265lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paha Hemmo and Jari Aarnio. Aarnio comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ice Cube - Why We Thugs kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

174 cm
26 yrs
187 lbs

198 cm
26 yrs
193 lbs

Hemmo

Aarnio

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Paha Hemmo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jari Aarnio!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Hemmo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hemmo (4) vs (0) Aarnio
Aarnio is looking to reverse the position.
Aarnio prevents Hemmo from improving position.

Hemmo is trying to get an arm triangle but Aarnio is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hemmo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hemmo wants to control for a moment but Aarnio uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aarnio trying to hold on to Hemmo's head to control him but Hemmo postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemmo is controlling the pace.

Hemmo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aarnio is trying to get back to full guard.
Aarnio gets back to full guard.
Hemmo wants to control from the top but Aarnio keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aarnio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hemmo (4) vs (2) Aarnio
Hemmo wants to control but Aarnio is keeping busy.
Hemmo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hemmo tries to roll over but Aarnio keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Aarnio seems content to control.
Hemmo is trying to get back to full guard.
Aarnio is trying to control the action in half guard but Hemmo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hemmo tries to roll over but Aarnio keeps him under control.
Aarnio stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aarnio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hemmo is trying to maintain the position but Aarnio is very close to passing his half guard.
Aarnio is trying to control. Hemmo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hemmo tries to roll over but Aarnio keeps him under control.
Hemmo wants to get back to full guard but Aarnio has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hemmo (4) vs (5) Aarnio
Hemmo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aarnio tries to control but Hemmo wriggling away.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Aarnio moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hemmo has worked his arm free - good work by Hemmo!
Hemmo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hemmo is not content to let Aarnio control the position.
Hemmo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aarnio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hemmo wants to control but Aarnio postures up.
Hemmo is looking to reverse the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo struggling a bit here.
Hemmo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aarnio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aarnio gets to mount! Hemmo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Hemmo (4) vs (7) Aarnio
Hemmo is trying to escape the mount.
Aarnio tries to control but Hemmo wriggling away.
Aarnio with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hemmo tries to hold on but Aarnio pushes him away.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aarnio is looking to take Hemmo's back but instead Hemmo gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Hemmo is looking to control Aarnio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hemmo avoid being mounted?
Hemmo wants to improve his position but Aarnio is controlling well.
Aarnio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Aarnio is working for a kimura but Hemmo is defending it quite comfortably.
Hemmo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aarnio is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aarnio trying to control the pace.
Hemmo wants to get back to full guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo moves into full guard.
Aarnio pushes down on Hemmo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hemmo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hemmo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Aarnio is now in half guard.
Hemmo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Aarnio has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hemmo (4) vs (10) Aarnio
Hemmo tries to lock up and control but Aarnio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo is trying desperately to improve position.
Hemmo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hemmo tries to get to full guard but Aarnio has control of the leg.
Hemmo trying to hold on to Aarnio's head to control him but Aarnio postures up.
Aarnio wants to take a breather but Hemmo is having none of it.

Aarnio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hemmo has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hemmo wants to control but Aarnio is keeping busy.
Aarnio trying to control the action but Hemmo is working from the bottom.
Hemmo trying to hold on to Aarnio's head to control him but Aarnio postures up.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aarnio performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Aarnio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hemmo tries to get to full guard but Aarnio has control of the leg.
Aarnio controlling the action here.
Hemmo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aarnio is working away from the top position though.
Aarnio is looking to pass Hemmo's guard but actually Hemmo recovers to full guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo is controlling Aarnio's posture.

Hemmo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aarnio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aarnio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aarnio tries to free his leg and advance position but Hemmo is retaining full guard.
Hemmo working a defensive guard here.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo wants to sweep but no luck.
Aarnio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hemmo (4) vs (13) Aarnio
Hemmo being controlled for a moment.
Aarnio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hemmo keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hemmo is being controlled here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aarnio wins on points by 13 to 4.
A victorious Jari Aarnio thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TWGC 10 (265lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matt Greiner and Paha Hemmo. Greiner comes to the cage accompanied by August Burns Red - Spirit Breaker. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

193 cm
30 yrs
217 lbs

174 cm
26 yrs
187 lbs

Greiner

Hemmo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Matt Greiner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Paha Hemmo!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hemmo fails with the takedown.

Greiner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hemmo is trying to defend but Greiner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Greiner (2) vs (0) Hemmo
Greiner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hemmo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greiner passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Greiner (5) vs (0) Hemmo

Greiner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hemmo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Greiner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've been hearing that Greiner has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

Greiner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hemmo gets back to half guard.
Hemmo wants to get back to full guard.
Hemmo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hemmo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Greiner wants to free his trapped foot but Hemmo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hemmo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Greiner seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greiner is keen to just control but Hemmo is a slippery customer.
Hemmo tries to roll over but Greiner keeps him under control.
Greiner wants to take a breather but Hemmo is having none of it.
Hemmo trying to control from the bottom.
Hemmo is in trouble now - Greiner has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Greiner (8) vs (0) Hemmo

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Greiner working for a guillotine from mount but Hemmo is in no mood to give up.
Greiner tries to control but Hemmo wriggling away.
Hemmo is looking to improve his position but Greiner isn't that keen on the idea.
Greiner wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hemmo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hemmo prevents Greiner from taking his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Greiner looking to control but Hemmo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Greiner wants to take his opponent's back but Hemmo doesn't allow it.
Hemmo tries to hold on but Greiner pushes him away.
Hemmo is trying to escape the mount.

Greiner has control of Hemmo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hemmo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Greiner wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Greiner looking to secure an arm triangle but Hemmo defends it well.

Greiner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Greiner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hemmo is trying desperately to improve position.
Hemmo keeps trying to improve his position.
Hemmo tries to hold on but Greiner pushes him away.
Greiner controlling from the full mount.
Hemmo is trying to escape the mount.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Greiner (11) vs (0) Hemmo
Greiner gets his hands free as Hemmo looks to control.
Greiner is looking to control Hemmo but Hemmo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Greiner is not going to allow Hemmo to sit and survive in this position.

Greiner working for the choke.
Greiner is looking to control Hemmo but Hemmo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hemmo tries to escape the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo trying to control the hands but Greiner breaks the grip.
Hemmo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Greiner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hemmo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hemmo for a finish.

Hemmo fending off the submission attempt from Greiner.

Greiner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Greiner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Greiner has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Greiner is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hemmo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hemmo turns into Greiner and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Greiner (11) vs (2) Hemmo
Greiner looking for a sweep. Not yet Greiner, not yet.
Hemmo stands and throws Greiner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Greiner (11) vs (5) Hemmo

Hemmo swings around for an armbar but Greiner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hemmo's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Greiner (13) vs (5) Hemmo
Greiner tries to free his leg and advance position but Hemmo is retaining full guard.
Hemmo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greiner is one step ahead there.
Greiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Hemmo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greiner is fighting to break Hemmo's control of his arms but Hemmo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Greiner is pushing down on Hemmo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hemmo is fighting to maintain full guard but Greiner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Greiner wants to take a breather but Hemmo is having none of it.
Hemmo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hemmo keeping full guard, as Greiner tries to pass.
Hemmo trying to control the position.
Hemmo wants to sweep but no luck.
Greiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Hemmo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hemmo keeping full guard, as Greiner tries to pass.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Greiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Hemmo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hemmo looking to control.
Hemmo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Greiner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Greiner (16) vs (5) Hemmo
Greiner laying and praying for a moment but Hemmo takes advantage and regains half guard.
Hemmo wants to improve his position but Greiner is controlling well.
Hemmo is controlling Greiner's trapped leg to prevent Greiner from advancing to side control.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo wants to improve his position but Greiner is controlling well.
Greiner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hemmo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Greiner is looking for a kimura here.

Hemmo is defending against the submission attempts here by Greiner.
Hemmo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hemmo.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Hemmo has his foot on Greiner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greiner works his way back into a safe position though.
Hemmo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Greiner trying to control but Hemmo is working from the bottom.
Greiner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hemmo keeping full guard, as Greiner tries to pass.
Greiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Hemmo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greiner tries to free his leg and advance position but Hemmo is retaining full guard.
Hemmo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Greiner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hemmo's guard.
Hemmo is looking to control Greiner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hemmo avoid being mounted?
Hemmo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Greiner jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Greiner (19) vs (5) Hemmo
Hemmo gets back to half guard.
Hemmo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Greiner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hemmo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Hemmo looking for a guillotine here but Greiner defends easily.
Greiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Hemmo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Greiner lying in Hemmo's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Hemmo decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Greiner taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paha Hemmo!

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