Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFC: Blood Night LIII
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Wiremu pushes Huia up against the cage in a clinch.
Huia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wiremu backwards.
Wiremu tries to throw a body punch but Huia avoids it by throwing Wiremu back against the cage.
Huia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wiremu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Huias head.
Huia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wiremu lands with a right to the head.
Huia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wiremu backwards.
Wiremu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Huia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wiremu scores with a shoulder strike.
Huia is trying to stall.
Wiremu throws a head punch that misses.
Wiremu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wiremu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Huia throws a head punch that misses.
Wiremu gets through Huia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wiremu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Huia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wiremu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Huia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Huia throws a punch but it's blocked by Wiremu.
Huia prevents a body shot from Wiremu. #T1#
A short uppercut from Huia.
Huia blocks an uppercut.
Wiremu working aggressively here.
Huia blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Wiremu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wiremu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Huia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wiremu as he jumps to the side. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Wiremu has knocked Huia down with a huge combo! Wiremu steps away and waves a wobbly Huia back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Huia is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Hone Huia has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Huia misses.
Nice shot by Huia.
Hone Huia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huia blocks the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Wiremu.
Wiremu connects with a leg kick. Huia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Huia throws a hook to the side of Wiremu's head but Wiremu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Wiremu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A punch lands to the side of Huia 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Huia scores with a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Huia or perhaps it was just good defense by Wiremu, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hone Huia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wiremu punishes Huia's body with a nice straight punch.
Wiremu lands a leg kick that knocks Huia off balance momentarily.
Wiremu tries to close the distance and clinch but Huia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Huia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Huia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wiremu lands a jab to Huia's midsection.
Wiremu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Huia is breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Wiremu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL2#
Wiremu drives through and clinches with Huia against the cage.
Wiremu misses with a body punch.
Wiremu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wiremu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Huia.
Huia tries to work over Wiremu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Huia struggles to land a body shot inside as Wiremu controls his hands. #TD#
Huia has picked Wiremu up - he's going for a ride! Huia dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Huia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Huia wants to work for an arm triangle but Wiremu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wiremu is trying to control but can't.
Huia wants to free his trapped foot but Wiremu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Huia works his way into side control.
Huia advances to mount.
Wiremu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Huia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Wiremu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wiremu is squirming around, avoiding Huia's attempts to control the action.
Huia controlling from the full mount.
Huia's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wiremu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Huia tries to control but Wiremu wriggling away.
Wiremu is looking to improve his position but Huia isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wiremu is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aloysius Wiremu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hone Huia's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Huia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wiremu misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Huia.
Wiremu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huia.
Wiremu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Huia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wiremu sprawls well. Wiremu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Huia gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hone Huia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huia looks to score with a jab to the body but Wiremu is just out of range.#CL#
Huia clinches up with Wiremu and pushes him back against the cage.
Wiremu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiremu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Huia.
Wiremu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wiremu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Huia lands a right hand.
A short left from Wiremu.
Huia has Wiremu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wiremu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Wiremu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wiremu tries to work over Huia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wiremu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wiremu tries a body shot but Huia blocks it.
Wiremu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Huia working aggressively here.
Wiremu lands with a short shot to the head.
Wiremu tries a body shot but Huia blocks it.
Wiremu throws a punch but it's blocked by Huia.
Wiremu lands with a right to the head.
Wiremu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wiremu misses with a punch on the inside.
Wiremu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wiremu blocking some punches.
Wiremu misses with a punch on the inside.
Wiremu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Huia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Huia is working for takedown but Wiremu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
A short uppercut from Wiremu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wiremu is leaning against Huia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Wiremu.
A head punch on the inside from Wiremu fails to land. #BC2#
Wiremu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wiremu misses with a two punch combination.
Huia walks into a stiff left hand from Wiremu.
Oh Huia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wiremu connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Huia covering up! Wiremu comes in with a big uppercut and Huia goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aloysius Wiremu!
During a confident post fight interview, Aloysius Wiremu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFC 349: Pera vs Johnsson II
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Huia scores with a jab. Halverson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Huia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Huia misses its intended target.
Huia connects with a body shot.
Halverson staying out of range there.
A combination from Huia does no damage.
Huia misses with a series of wild punches.
Huia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Huia loads up on a big right hand but Halverson slips the punch.
Huia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Halverson.
Halverson throws a body shot but no joy.
Huia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Halverson counters with a stiff right hand.
Halverson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Huia.#TD2#
Halverson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Halverson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T1#
Huia on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Huia taking a bit of punishment here - Halverson scoring with strikes.
Huia is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Halverson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Halverson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Huia is looking for a sweep. Halverson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Huia is working hard here to advance position.
Halverson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Halverson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Huia is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Huia is trying to control but can't.
Huia tries to roll over but Halverson keeps him under control.
Halverson wants to take a breather but Huia is having none of it.
Halverson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Huia tries to get to full guard but Halverson has control of the leg.
Huia moves into full guard.
Huia is trying to keep Halverson in close.
Halverson is in close to Huia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Huia working a defensive guard here.
Huia working a defensive guard but Halverson passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Huia manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Halverson wants to pass the guard but Huia is keeping the position.
Halverson keeps trying to improve his position.
Halverson scoring with some ground and pound.
Halverson tries to free his leg and advance position but Huia is retaining full guard.
Huia 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.
Halverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Huia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huia wants to sweep but no luck.
Huia is trying to control the position but Halverson postures up. #SUB#
Huia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Huia keeping moving, preventing Halverson from controlling successfully.
Huia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4##SUB#
Huia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halverson defends well.#SUB#
Huia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Halverson advances position into side control!
Halverson lands a nice forearm strike.
Huia is looking to reverse the position.
Halverson is looking to take a break and control but Huia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halverson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Huia some visible discomfort.
Halverson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thatcher Halverson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Huia throws a nice looking combination but Halverson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halverson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Huia misses with an uppercut. Halverson saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Huia. No joy for Halverson on that attempt.
Huia misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Halverson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Huia won't be happy with that.
Huia is trying to get back to half guard.
Halverson tries to move to mount but Huia blocks the move with his legs.
Huia tries to bench press Halverson off him but Halverson keeps the position.
Halverson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huia keeps working.
Huia gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Halverson trying to control but Huia is having none of it. #T1#
BOOM! Halverson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Halverson with shots to the head and body - Huia looks very uncomfortable down there.
Halverson controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halverson landing strikes from the mount.
Huia is looking to get to half guard.
Huia slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Huia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Huia keeping moving, preventing Halverson from controlling successfully.
Halverson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huia is keeping the position for now.
Huia controls Halverson momentarily but Halverson frees himself. #T2#
Halverson preventing the sweep.
Huia keeping moving, preventing Halverson from controlling successfully.
Huia controls Halverson momentarily but Halverson frees himself. #SUB#
Huia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halverson is aware though and is defending well.
Huia trying to keep a closed guard but Halverson is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Huia working for a triangle but Halverson defends it easily.
Halverson stands and throws Huia's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Huia is looking to reverse the position.
Halverson slows the pace down.
Huia is not content to let Halverson control the position.
Thatcher Halverson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Halverson controlling the position from side mount.
Huia is trying to get back to half guard.
Huia is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jitsu Jim, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Huia manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Huia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Halverson!
Huia prevents Halverson from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Huia is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Halverson is surviving well by controlling Huia's body position as best he can.
Halverson is working to get back to half guard. #T4##SUB#
Huia jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Halverson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Halverson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Halverson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Huia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halverson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Huia wants to pass to mount but Halverson is defending the position.
Halverson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Halverson.
Huia won't allow Halverson to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thatcher Halverson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Huia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halverson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huia throws a looping overhand right but Halverson ducks down to avoid it.
Halverson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Halverson dodges the punch combination from Huia.
Halverson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sloppy strikes from Huia. Those never looked like landing.
Huia looks to land a right hand but Halverson moved out of range.
Huia misses with an uppercut. Halverson saw that one coming.
Huia lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Huia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halverson was well out of range. Poor timing from Huia.
Halverson slips a straight right by Huia.
Halverson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Halverson with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Halverson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Huia!#T1#
Halverson working the head and body with strikes.
Huia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halverson trying to control the position but Huia is working away.
Huia prevents Halverson from moving into mount.
Huia tries to bench press Halverson off him but Halverson keeps the position.
Huia on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Huia takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Halverson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huia keeps working.
Halverson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Halverson wants to control but Huia is keeping him busy.
Hone Huia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Huia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halverson trying to control the action but Huia is working from the bottom.
Huia regains half guard.
Halverson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Huia tries to roll over but Halverson keeps him under control.
Halverson trying to control from half guard but Huia is working away.
Halverson trying to pass the guard but Huia defending well.
Halverson wants to control but Huia is keeping him busy. #T3#
Huia trying to hold on to Halverson's head to control him but Halverson postures up.
Huia is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB#
Huia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halverson working over Huia with some ground and pound. Huia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Halverson moves into full mount! Huia won't be happy about that!
Halverson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Huia?
Huia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Halverson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Halverson lands with some strikes.
Huia is trying to escape the mount.
Halverson with shots to the head and body - Huia looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#
Huia is rocked!
Halverson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halverson cracks Huia with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oh Huia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huia is looking to improve his position but Halverson isn't that keen on the idea.
Halverson looking to control but Huia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Huia is in a horrible position here. Halverson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A big strike lands for Halverson! That's really hurt Huia and he's turned his back - Halverson keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Halverson jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thatcher Halverson!
Post fight, Thatcher Halverson took to the microphone: 'I'M THE BEST. The greatest fighter on the planet.'.

Event: OFC 347: Camacho vs Barathian
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Huia. That snapped Marquet's head back.
Marquet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Huia.
Huia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marquet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Huia backs off Marquet throws a huge counter combo but Huia manages to avoid it all.
Huia cracks Marquet with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Marquet falls to his knees and Huia doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hone Huia!
Hone Huia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFC 343: Lafayette vs Pera
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Stenger. That's going to slow Huia down.
Huia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Huia dips to his left and cracks Stenger with an uppercut!
Huia throws a body punch but Stenger moves out of range.
Huia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stenger doesn't seem bothered though.
Stenger throws a nice head kick!
Huia moves out of range as Stenger strikes.
Stenger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Huia there.
Huia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stenger counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huia looks to land a right hand but Stenger moved out of range.
Huia punishes Stenger's body with a nice straight punch.
Huia misses with a takedown attempt - Stenger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stenger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Huia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stenger.
A quick step to the side and Stenger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huia misses with a hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stenger - that will leave a mark!
Huia throws a big shot that misses.
Stenger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Huia's head backwards.
Huia throws a right and a left that Stenger avoids nicely.
Stenger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Huia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stenger moves away.
Stenger tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Huia manages to circle out of the way.
Huia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stenger, right into the meat.
Huia takes a swing at Stenger's ribcage but misses.
Stenger wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Huia misses with a series of wild punches.
Huia takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stenger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Huia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenger.
Stenger half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stenger scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Stenger clinches.
Stenger lands a shot to the body.
Huia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stenger.
Still in the clinch, Stenger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Huia looking for a takedown.
Aksel Stenger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hone Huia.
Stenger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Stenger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stenger blocking some punches.
Huia taking a breather.
Huia misses with some punches.
Huia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Huia goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Huia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stenger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Huia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stenger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stenger thumps Huia with a low kick.
Stenger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huia was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenger.
Stenger lands a slapping body shot.
Huia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenger.
Huia with a poor takedown
and Stenger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stenger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stenger lands an overhand right.
A big left from Huia misses.
Stenger throws a head kick that half lands. #T4#
A big right from Stenger misses.
Stenger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Huia catches Stenger right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huia misses with a takedown attempt
and Stenger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stenger misses the shot to the body.
Huia throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Huia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stenger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Huia loads up on a big right hand but Stenger slips the punch.
Stenger cracks Huia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stenger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice body kick there by Stenger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stenger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aksel Stenger dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Huia closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Huia swinging wildly here.
Huia lands with an overhand left.
Huia throws a shot from downtown. Stenger moves away and avoids it.
Huia misses with a double jab
and Stenger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A combination from Huia does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger moves into range and connects with a jab.
No joy there for Huia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Huia misses with a left hand
and Stenger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stenger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huia.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stenger avoids the body shot from Huia.
Stenger wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Huia misses with a body shot
letting Stenger counter with a right hand.
Huia tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stenger counters with a left to the body.
Huia is breathing heavily.
Huia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenger.
Huia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stenger under the eye.
Huia lands a jab to the nose.
Huia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Stenger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Huia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stenger.
Stenger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stenger scores with the left hand. Huia knows he should have avoided that one.
Huia misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huia misses with a few strikes there.
Stenger cracks the inside of Huia's front leg. #T2#
Huia avoids the body shot from Stenger.
Stenger thuds his right hand into Huia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stenger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huia can do to turn this around?
Huia throws a combination that misses
and Stenger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stenger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Huia misses with a takedown
and Stenger counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Huia is rocked!
Stenger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Huia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stenger lands an overhand right.
Huia is still on wobbly legs! Can Stenger finish him?
Huia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stenger scores with a counter punch that sends Huia to the canvas! Stenger smells blood - he's punishing Huia with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Huia has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aksel Stenger!
Our winner, Aksel Stenger, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XLVIII
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Huia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Huia on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Huia slips a straight right by Wilson.
Wilson scores with a body shot.
Huia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huia throws out the jab.
Wilson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Huia is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A shot to the body from Huia misses
and Wilson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Huia is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wilson throws a looping overhand right but Huia ducks down to avoid it.
Wilson scores with a decent looking hook.
Wilson missing with a left hand there. Huia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huia connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson takes one to the side of the head.
Huia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilson feints a counter leg kick.
Wilson connects with a leg kick. Huia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Huia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Huia throws out a loose jab but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Wilson throws a body punch but Huia moves out of range.
Wilson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Huia misses the target.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huia.
Huia misses the shot to the body.
Huia misses with a few strikes there.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huia manages to avoid it.
Huia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Wilson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Huia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Huia misses with the combination.
Wilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wilson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Huia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Wilson with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Huia catches Wilson right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Huia.
Wilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Huia throws a series of punches but Wilson avoids them all with ease.
Huia throws out a loose jab but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hone Huia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huia throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.
Huia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Huia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilson circles away quickly and effectively.
Huia tries to clinch but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson tries to bum rush Huia with a series of wild strikes but Huia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilson slips a jab from Huia.
Wilson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Huia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wilson throws a nice inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wilson.
Huia looks to throw the jab but Wilson is out of range. #T3#
Wilson throws a body punch but Huia moves out of range.
Huia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Huia sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Huia fails to land with a series of punches.
Huia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wilson throws a good cross that connects.
Wilson lands a high kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Hone Huia has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wilson.
Wilson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Huia looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
Wilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Huia.
The crowd cheers as Wilson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Huia doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Huia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
Wilson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Wilson clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Huia has a couple of punches blocked by Wilson.
Huia lands with a light punch inside.
Huia misses with a punch to the body.
Huia dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Huia struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilson controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Huia presses Wilson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slade Wilson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hone Huia's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Wilson is looking to land body kicks.
A combination from Huia does no damage.
Wilson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Huia wants to clinch.
Huia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hone Huia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huia is looking to clinch.
Wilson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Huia misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A left and a right from Wilson both land. Nice combination.
Wilson misses the shot to the body. #KD#
Huia throws a left that rocks Wilson and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Huia dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Wilson regain composure! #CUT#
It looks like Slade Wilson has been cut.
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!
Wilson is not content to let Huia control the position. #T1##SUB#
Huia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Huia has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Huia tries to advance to mount but Wilson denies him.
Wilson can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Huia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Wilson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Huia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wilson has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Huia wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huia tries to advance to mount but Wilson denies him.
Huia is looking to take a break and control but Wilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Huia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wilson, who protects the arm well.
Huia tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Wilson is trying to get back to half guard.
Wilson is not content to let Huia control the position.
Huia tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wilson's legs.
Wilson is trying to control Huia's posture but Huia avoids it.
Huia is looking to take a break and control but Wilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huia working away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Huia tries for a kimura but Wilson is defending well.
Wilson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wilson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Huia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.
Huia being controlled here momentarily.
Wilson 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#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huia is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hone Huia dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Huia throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Huia misses.
Slade Wilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Huia throws a good cross that connects.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wilson. Huia shrugs it off though.
Wilson ducks right into an uppercut from Huia.
Huia looks to land a right hand but Wilson moved out of range.
Huia moves out of range as Wilson throws a body kick.
Huia misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Huia.
Wilson flicks out a counter leg kick but Huia steps away.
Huia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Huia misses with the combination.
Huia throws a sloppy body shot
and Wilson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Huia. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Huia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huia scores with a jab to the head.
Huia tries to move into range but Wilson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Huia tries to bum rush Wilson with a series of wild strikes but Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Huia counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wilson controlling the position.#SUB2#
Wilson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Huia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Huia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wilson keeping full guard, as Huia tries to pass.
Huia is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Wilson has his hands on Huia's head, controlling the position.
Huia looking to pass the guard.
Wilson wants to sweep here but Huia controlling him for the moment.
Huia looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Huia drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Huia as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Wilson screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Huia! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Hone Huia!
Hone Huia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Slade Wilson had this to say: 'Respect to my opponent. He was the better man tonight. Still, I think if I had another go at it I would beat him. Let's run it back.'.

Event: OFC 330: Hawk vs Denis II
Date: Dec 20, 2017

#R1#
Huia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko misses the shot to the body.
Mamchenko avoids the body shot from Huia.
Huia jabs Mamchenko right on the nose. Mamchenko blinks but takes it well.
Mamchenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mamchenko 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.
Mamchenko takes a swing at Huia's ribcage but misses.
Hone Huia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamchenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Huia.
Mamchenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamchenko takes a swing at Huia's ribcage but misses.
Huia slips a straight right by Mamchenko.
Huia misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia looks to land a combination but Mamchenko avoids it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Huia, as that shot connected.
Mamchenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mamchenko throws a series of punches but Huia moves out of range.
Huia tests Mamchenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huia swinging wildly here. #T1#
Mamchenko avoids the body shot from Huia.
Mamchenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Huia misses with an uppercut. Mamchenko saw that one coming.
Mamchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huia.
Huia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamchenko! But no joy.
Huia misses the shot to the body.
Mamchenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Huia off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Huia misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamchenko! But no joy.
Mamchenko throws the left hand but Huia avoids the punch easily.
Huia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mamchenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Huia on the side of the head.
Mamchenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Huia momentarily.
Mamchenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Huia looks to throw the jab but Mamchenko is out of range.
Huia swinging wildly here.
Huia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mamchenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamchenko throws the left hand but Huia avoids the punch easily.
Mamchenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Huia.
Huia lands with a right hand.
Mamchenko scores with a three punch combo! #TD#
Huia closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mamchenko quickly recovers to half guard.
Mamchenko is looking to control Huia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mamchenko avoid being mounted?
Huia stalling away here and it's allowed Mamchenko to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mamchenko keeping full guard, as Huia tries to pass.
Mamchenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huia trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huia looking to pass the guard.
Huia looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Mamchenko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mamchenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamchenko distracts Huia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mamchenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mamchenko preventing the sweep.
Mamchenko trying to control but Huia is working from the bottom.
Mamchenko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Huia pulls Mamchenko in close to prevent any damage.
Mamchenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Huia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mamchenko is aware though and is defending well.
Mamchenko content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Mamchenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Evgenii Mamchenko will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Mamchenko does it's job there.
Huia misses with a left hand
and Mamchenko counters with a straight right hand.
Mamchenko lands a jab to Huia's midsection.
Mamchenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mamchenko misses with a looping left.
Huia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mamchenko. Huia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mamchenko sprawls and moves away.
Huia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Evgenii Mamchenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut
enabling Huia to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamchenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Huia misses with a hook.
Huia cracks Mamchenko with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Mamchenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Huia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Huia misses the shot to the body.
Mamchenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Huia misses with an uppercut
and Mamchenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Huia looks to land a combination but Mamchenko avoids it well.
Mamchenko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Huia fails to land with a series of punches.
Huia misses with a wild body shot.
Huia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Huia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mamchenko on the side of the head.
Huia scores with a nice strike.
Mamchenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Huia.
Huia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huia scores with a body shot.
Mamchenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Huia. #T2#
Huia misses with a looping right.
Huia ducks under a wild hook from Mamchenko.
Huia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mamchenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Huia on the side of the head.
Huia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mamchenko with a hook.
Huia throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mamchenko, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Mamchenko gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Huia looking for submissions off his back.
Huia is refusing to be controlled, as Mamchenko sits in half guard. #T3#
Mamchenko slows the pace down in half guard.
Huia gets full guard.
Evgenii Mamchenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mamchenko 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.
Mamchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Huia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Huia is looking for a triangle but Mamchenko pushes his legs off easily.
Mamchenko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mamchenko trying to control but Huia is working from the bottom.
Mamchenko postures up and lands a big shot to Huia's brow.
Huia wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Huia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mamchenko defends well.
Mamchenko stopping the sweep attempt from Huia.
Mamchenko stays in close to Huia's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Evgenii Mamchenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mamchenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Huia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Mamchenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mamchenko trying to control the position but Huia is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamchenko is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Huia's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mamchenko is chipping away with strikes. #SUB2#
Huia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mamchenko's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Mamchenko! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Huia has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Evgenii Mamchenko!
Evgenii Mamchenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XLVI
Date: Dec 06, 2017

#R1#
Huia throws a hook but Wowie blocks it.
Wowie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wowie misses with a head kick.
Wowie lands a head kick. Huia smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wowie throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #TD#
Huia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wowie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Wowie throws Huia to one side and escapes!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Huia throws a hook to the side of Wowie's head but Wowie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maui Wowie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wowie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wowie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wowie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Wowie moves into the clinch.
Huia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wowie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wowie has a couple of punches blocked by Huia.
Huia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Huia tries to throw a body punch but Wowie avoids it by throwing Huia back against the cage. #BC2#
Wowie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Wowie swats away the attempt to clinch by Huia.
Wowie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wowie throws a head kick but Huia moves out of range.
Wowie throws a right and a left that both miss.#KD2#
Wowie lands a big head kick that sends Huia tumbling to the mat! Wowie takes a step backwards and waves Huia back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Huia is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Hone Huia has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Wowie misses the target.
Wowie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wowie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wowie fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Huia to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Huia looks to clinch but Wowie throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Huia taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Maui Wowie!
A relieved looking Maui Wowie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: OFC 322: BK vs Loveladdy II
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
A combination from Ruth does no damage.
Huia swings for the body but Ruth moves out of range.
Huia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Huia has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Huia avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Huia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ruth.
Huia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Huia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Huia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ruth in his tracks.
Ruth keeps the fight on the outside.
Huia throws a big shot that misses.
Huia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Huia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Huia looks to land a left hand but Ruth moved out of range nicely.
Huia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huia throws a big shot that misses.
Huia throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruth.
Huia just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Huia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Huia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ruth scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#
It looks like John Ruth has been cut.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Ruth.
Ruth jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Huia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ruth has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Huia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ruth scores with a decent looking hook.
Ruth lands with a straight right. Huia didn't see that one coming.
Hone Huia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ruth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruth lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #ROC2#
Huia is rocked!
Huia tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
so Ruth counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Oh Huia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruth is in close to Huia's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Ruth has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Huia to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ruth is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Huia pulls down on the head and he's put Ruth to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hone Huia!
A relieved looking Hone Huia thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: OFC 318: Barca vs Camacho II
Date: Oct 18, 2017

#R1##TD#
Huia fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Aoki to the ground. Huia is now in Aoki's guard.
Huia 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.
Aoki is looking to stand up but Huia isn't so interested in that idea.
Huia advances to half guard.
Aoki is trying to stand up here but Huia is controlling him well.
Huia trying to control from half guard but Aoki is working away. #SUB#
Huia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aoki sees it coming and defends easily.
Huia trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia is pressing down on Aoki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aoki is holding on for now. #T1##SUB#
Huia seems to be looking for submissions.
Aoki is trying to stand up here but Huia is controlling him well. #SUB#
Huia wants to work for an arm triangle but Aoki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Huia is pressing down on Aoki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aoki is holding on for now. #SUB#
Aoki is defending against the submission attempts here by Huia.
Huia prevents Aoki from standing back up. #SUB#
Huia is working for a submission of some sort.
Aoki is trying to stand up here but Huia is controlling him well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aoki is in trouble now - Huia has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Huia looking to secure an arm triangle but Aoki defends it well.
Huia takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Huia has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Aoki trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Huia looking for the choke from the back.
Aoki is trying to stand back up.
Aoki prevents Huia from getting a body triangle.#T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Huia controlling the positon.#SUB#
Huia working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #ES2#
Aoki manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Huia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Huia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Huia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Huia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aoki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Huia backs off Aoki throws a huge counter combo but Huia manages to avoid it all.
Aoki with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Hone Huia has been cut.#T4#
Huia cracks Aoki with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Aoki falls to his knees and Huia doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hone Huia!
During a confident post fight interview, Hone Huia thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFC 314: Jah vs Wyatt II
Date: Sep 27, 2017

#R1#
A punch combination from Huia misses.
Huia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Huia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Huia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Huia avoids a kick to the body.
Wowie connects with a body shot that sends Huia's belly button to the back.
Huia misses the jab.
Wowie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wowie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wowie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Huia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wowie.
Huia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wowie.
Huia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wowie.
Huia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wowie on the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Maui Wowie has been cut.
Huia with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huia scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wowie blocks a jab.
Huia jabs at Wowie's body.
Huia throws a right hand that misses
and Wowie counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Huia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wowie momentarily.
Huia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wowie throws a sloppy head kick and Huia moves out of range easily.
Wowie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maui Wowie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wowie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Huia looks to land a right hand but Wowie moved out of range.
Wowie looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Huia misses with a looping right.
Huia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wowie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wowie throws a nice looking combination but Huia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Huia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Huia misses with a hook. Wowie ducked under it nicely.
Wowie scores with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Wowie. Beautiful body shot.
Huia lands a really nice looking cross but Wowie seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wowie cracks the inside of Huia's front leg.
Huia looks to land a right hand but Wowie moved out of range.
Huia swinging wildly here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wowie. #T2##TD2#
Huia looking to score a takedown here. Wowie is defending well but Huia drives through and ends up in Wowie's guard.#ES#
Wowie manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wowie stops a takedown attempt from Huia.
Huia tries a body shot but Wowie blocks it.
Wowie lands with a short shot to the head.
Huia has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wowie after a bit of a struggle.
Maui Wowie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hone Huia.
Huia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Huia. #BC2#
Huia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That kick from Wowie tenderised Huia's leg. Huia is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick lands from Wowie.
Huia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Huia just misses with a punch to the body. #KD#
Wowie drops Huia with a beautiful combination! Huia stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wowie is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Huia is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Hone Huia has been cut.
Huia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wowie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Huia.#T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wowie.
Wowie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Huia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wowie lands a slapping body shot.
Huia misses with a series of wild punches.
Wowie staying out of range there.
Wowie pushes Huia away with a front kick.
Huia looks winded!
Wowie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Huia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Huia drops his hands momentarily and Wowie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Huia is still on wobbly legs! Can Wowie finish him?
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Huia crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wowie - the referee stops the clock and Huia gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wowie. Huia manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Huia seems to have recovered his senses.
Wowie steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Huia is out on his feet! Wowie sets himself and nearly takes Huia's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Maui Wowie!
Maui Wowie thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFC 310: Barca vs Stanfield
Date: Sep 06, 2017

#R1#
Huia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ton moves away.
Huia misses with a right hand
and Huia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ton drops his hands momentarily and Huia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ton shoots for a takedown but Huia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Huia ducks under a wild hook from Ton.
Ton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Huia misses the target.
Ton lunges at Huia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Huia's hand.
Huia takes a swing at Ton's ribcage but misses. #KD#
Huia throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Ton tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#
Ton is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Lip Ton has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ton is keeping the position for now.
Ton is still in real trouble! Can Huia finish him?
Ton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Huia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Ton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ton seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Huia controlling from the top position.
Ton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Huia looking to pass the guard.
Huia is pushing down on Ton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ton is fighting to maintain full guard but Huia has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ton keeps working.
Ton wants to sweep but Huia has passed to side control!
Huia is looking to take a break and control but Ton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Huia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Ton tries to buck Huia off but Huia is having none of it.
Huia is looking to take a break and control but Ton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Huia is keen to just control but Ton is a slippery customer.
Ton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Huia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ton looking for a triangle here. Huia is fighting it but it looks tight! Ton pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Huia is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lip Ton!
Lip Ton made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'm here to break some arms and snap some necks and tonight I proved that I'm the best of the best. Not one person in the promotion can play with me. I'm heading for the top and there is two things they can do about it - nothing and like it!'.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XLII
Date: Aug 16, 2017

#R1#
Huia misses with a lunging right hand
and Denis counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Denis.
Huia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
It looks like Achab Denis has been cut.
Denis throws an overhand right that lands on Huia's shoulder, as Huia tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Huia does it's job there.
Huia misses with an uppercut. Denis saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Denis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Huia takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Huia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Denis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Huia tries to keep at a distance but Denis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Denis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice elbow from Denis.
Denis lands a body punch.
Denis lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Huia.
Huia misses with some punches.
Huia throws a punch but it's blocked by Denis.
Nice body punch from Denis.
Huia has a couple of punches blocked by Denis. #T1#
Huia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Huia struggles to land a body shot inside as Denis controls his hands.
Huia misses with some punches.
Denis cracks Huia with a nice body shot.
Denis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Denis scores with a shot to the side of Huia's head.
Huia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Denis backwards.
Huia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Denis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Huia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Denis.
Huia throws a hook but Denis avoids it easily.
Huia ducks under a wild hook from Denis.
Denis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Huia missing with a left hand there. Denis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Denis.
Denis sizes up Huia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Huia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denis scoring well with a low kick there.
Huia throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Denis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Denis lands a leg kick that knocks Huia off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Huia misses its intended target.
Huia scores with a jab. Denis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Denis connects with a leg kick. Huia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hone Huia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Huia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Denis doesn't seem phased though.
Huia scores with a sloppy right hand. Denis should have avoided that one.
Denis throws a big shot that misses.
Huia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Huia shoots in for a takedown but Denis shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Denis rushes Huia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Denis tries to throw a body punch but Huia avoids it by throwing Denis back against the cage.
Huia lands with a short shot to the head.
Denis lands an elbow that stopped Huia in his tracks for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Denis as the two fighters clinch.
Denis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Huia working aggressively here. #T3#
Denis working aggressively here.
Denis tries a body shot but Huia blocks it. #BC#
Denis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Huia throws a jab but it's blocked by Denis.
Denis throwing a counter right hand but Huia manages to avoid it.
Denis misses with the combination.
Huia looks to land a left hand but Denis moved out of range nicely.
Denis avoids the body shot from Huia.
Nice cross by Denis.
Denis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Denis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huia.
Denis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Huia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Denis scrambles back to his feet.
Huia scores with a jab. Denis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Huia throws a series of punches but Denis avoids them all with ease.
Huia scores with a hook to the body. Denis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Denis needs to keep his hands up - Huia had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#
Achab Denis's cut is getting worse.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Huia lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Huia.
Huia scores with a sloppy right hand. Denis should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
Denis is rocked!
Denis lands a big head kick that sends Huia to the canvas! Denis follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Achab Denis!
A victorious Achab Denis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFC 300: Luzhin vs Makaki Iii
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Huia misses with a straight right.
Shankoli tried to counter with a leg kick but Huia avoided it.
Nice defenses there by Shankoli.
Hone Huia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shankoli momentarily.
Shankoli moves out of range of the strikes.
Huia cracks a nice hook into Shankoli's ribs.
Huia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Huia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shankoli counters with a right hand to the body.
Shankoli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Huia misses with a looping right.
Shankoli takes one to the chin there.
Huia scores with a hook to the body. Shankoli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab by Huia.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huia misses with an uppercut
and Shankoli counters with a stiff right hand.
Shankoli walks into a straight right hand from Huia.#T1#
Shankoli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Huia misses with a two punch combination.
Huia throws a series of punches but Shankoli avoids them all with ease.
Huia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shankoli momentarily.
Shankoli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Huia.
Shankoli went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shankoli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Huia.
Huia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shankoli as he avoids it easily.
Huia 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.
Shankoli slips a straight right by Huia.
Shankoli connects with a single shot there.
Huia misses with a left hand
and Shankoli counters with a three punch combo that has Huia backing up. Huia nods at Shankoli to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huia just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shankoli.
Shankoli moves out of range as Huia strikes.
Ravi Shankoli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Shankoli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shankoli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shankoli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Huia throws an overhand right that lands on Shankoli's shoulder, as Shankoli tries to avoid the shot.
Shankoli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shankoli punishes Huia's body with a nice straight punch.
Huia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shankoli counters with a nice uppercut.
Shankoli lunges at Huia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Huia's hand. #ROC#
Huia is rocked!#CL2#
Huia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shankoli, pushing him back against the cage.
Shankoli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shankoli works on Huia's body with a couple of short punches.
Shankoli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shankoli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shankoli digs a right hand underneath Huia's ribcage. Huia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Shankoli. #T3#
Shankoli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Shankoli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Shankoli.
Shankoli closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Huia! Shankoli dives in looking to finish! Huia is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ravi Shankoli!
Ravi Shankoli retains his middleweight title!
Ravi Shankoli looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'His spirit was strong, but my intention was to crush him. Psychologically, as well as physically with my boxing. I knew that he would be a willing opponent, and he showed heart, but my soul wanted this more! I feel strongly against animal violence, but in this case taking the hammer to the panda wa'.

Event: OFC 296: Bloom
Date: Jul 07, 2017

#R1#
A head kick misses from Grimes.
Huia throws an off balance right hand
and Grimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grimes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grimes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Huia.
Grimes thinks about countering with a body kick.
Huia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grimes tries to clinch there but Huia circles away.
Jab, jab by Huia - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Grimes.
Grimes throws a big counter combination but Huia scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Huia lands with a shot to the body.
Huia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD2#
Huia throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Grimes tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#
Grimes is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Brian Grimes has been cut.
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!
Huia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oh Grimes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Huia from controlling successfully.
Grimes seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Huia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grimes's guard.
Huia trying to mount his opponent but Grimes defends it.
Huia is trying to control. Grimes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Huia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grimes is just riding it out for now. Huia eventually gives up the hold.
Huia wants to free his trapped foot but Grimes is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Huia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Grimes!
Grimes has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Huia's lack of action. #SUB2#
Huia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Huia is working for a kimura but Grimes is defending it quite comfortably.
Huia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Huia is trying to control. Grimes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #ES#
Grimes manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Grimes throws a nice looking combination but Huia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grimes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Huia misses the body punch
and Grimes counters with a right hand to the body.
Grimes looks to land a combination. Huia sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Grimes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Huia tries to counter it with a takedown but Grimes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Huia throws a body shot but no joy.
Grimes is looking for a counter combo.
We've been informed that Huia has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A big left from Huia misses.
Grimes takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Huia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grimes counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Grimes's head coaches at MM eh Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Huia has his takedown stuffed
and Grimes counters with a three punch combo that has Huia backing up. Huia nods at Grimes to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick misses from Grimes.
Huia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grimes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Huia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimes is looking for a counter combo.
Huia misses with an uppercut. Grimes saw that one coming.
Huia throws a looping overhand right but Grimes ducks down to avoid it.
Grimes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grimes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Huia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grimes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#KD2#
Huia drops his shoulder and cracks Grimes with a huge uppercut! Grimes goes down! Can Huia finish him?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hone Huia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Grimes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Huia drops Grimes with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Grimes! Huia dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hone Huia!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hone Huia thanked Amped Performance for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: OFC 293: Dark Knight
Date: Jun 23, 2017

#R1#
Pichushkin throws a low kick but Huia moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Huia! But no joy.
Huia throws a looping overhand right but Pichushkin ducks down to avoid it.
Huia throws a hook but Pichushkin blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pichushkin.
Huia throws a series of punches but Pichushkin avoids them all with ease.
Pichushkin misses with a low kick.
Huia throws out a counter right but Pichushkin avoids it with no problem.
Huia throws an overhand right that lands on Pichushkin's shoulder, as Pichushkin tries to avoid the shot.
Huia swings for the body but Pichushkin moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pichushkin.
Huia looks to land a right hand but Pichushkin moved out of range.
Pichushkin misses with a low kick.
Huia throws a shot from downtown. Pichushkin moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Huia.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huia.
Hone Huia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huia catches Pichushkin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Huia checks the leg kick.
Pichushkin tries to land a leg kick but Huia saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pichushkin is looking to chop away at Huia's legs. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Huia. That snapped Pichushkin's head back.
Pichushkin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Huia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A good leg kick by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin staying out of range there.
As Huia backs away, Pichushkin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pichushkin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Huia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#
Pichushkin is rocked!#CUT2#
Alexander Pichushkin's cut is getting worse.
Pichushkin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Huia is able to avoid easily.
Oh Pichushkin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pichushkin throws a low kick but Huia moves out of range easily.
Huia drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Pichushkin's head, knocking him out cold! Huia is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hone Huia!
Hone Huia made sure to mention his sponsor, Amped Performance in his post fight interview.

Event: OFC 288: Trees
Date: May 31, 2017

#R1#
Huia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Freeman looks to score with a jab to the body but Huia is just out of range.
Huia throws a series of punches but Freeman avoids them all with ease.
Freeman throws out a counter right but Huia avoids it with no problem.
Huia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Huia looks to land a combination but Freeman avoids it well.
Freeman wants to counter with a clinch but Huia pushes him away.#TD#
Huia gets a takedown into half guard.
Huia prevents Freeman from improving his position.#SUB#
Huia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Freeman is just riding it out for now. Huia eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Huia seems to be working for a kimura but Freeman defends the submission attempt.
Huia wants to free his trapped foot but Freeman is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Freeman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Huia is looking for a kimura but Freeman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Huia to get the leverage.
Huia is trying to control. Freeman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Freeman gets full guard.
Huia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Huia wants to free his trapped foot but Freeman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Freeman tries to roll over but Huia keeps him under control.
Huia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Freeman is looking to escape.
Huia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Freeman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2##SUB#
Huia is working for a kimura but Freeman is defending it quite comfortably.
Freeman is refusing to be controlled, as Huia sits in half guard.
Huia stops Freeman from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Huia 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.
Huia moves into full mount! Freeman won't be happy about that!
Huia looking to control but Freeman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Huia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3##SUB#
Huia goes for an armbar but Freeman turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Freeman.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Huia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freeman postures up in Huia's guard and throws a big left but Huia blocks it.
Huia trying to keep a closed guard but Freeman is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Freeman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Huia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Huia looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Freeman has picked Huia up and slammed him! Huia can't keep hold of the triangle and Freeman manages to pass to side control!#T4#
Huia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Freeman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU2#
Freeman stands up.
Huia misses with the combination.
Freeman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Freeman with a hook.
Freeman connects with a crisp jab.
Huia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Huia misses with a looping left.
Jab, jab by Freeman - just one landing. #ROC2#
Huia is rocked!
Huia gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Freeman gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Huia is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gavin Freeman!
After winning the bout, Gavin Freeman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: USFC 154
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Huia misses with a wild body shot.
Huia misses with a series of wild punches.
Beddoe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Beddoe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Beddoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Huia.
Beddoe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Huia throws a series of punches but Beddoe avoids them all with ease.
Huia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huia throws a one two combo.
Huia walks into a stiff left hand from Beddoe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huia scores with a jab to the jaw.
Beddoe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#KD#
Huia lands a big right hand that sends Beddoe crashing to the mat! Huia stays standing though and waves Beddoe back to his feet!#ROC#
Beddoe is rocked!#TD2#
Beddoe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Huia looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Beddoe is still in real trouble! Can Huia finish him?
Huia wants to control but Beddoe postures up.#SUB2#
Beddoe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Huia sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Huia is looking for a sweep. Beddoe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beddoe seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huia trying to control here. #SUB#
Huia looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Beddoe lands a nice short elbow.
Beddoe is nestled in close to Huia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Beddoe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beddoe.
Huia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Beddoe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Huia tries to roll over but Beddoe keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Huia is defending against the submission attempts here by Beddoe.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Huia wants to get back to full guard.
Huia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beddoe. #SUB2#
Beddoe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beddoe.
Huia tries to roll over but Beddoe keeps him under control.#T3##SUB#
Huia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Beddoe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Huia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Beddoe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Huia has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Beddoe with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Huia is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Beddoe frees his head nicely. Oh but Huia has switched to an armbar! Beddoe is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Hone Huia!
Hone Huia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: USFC 149
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Huia misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Graves counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Huia!
Huia gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Graves goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Huia is on top in guard. #SUB#
Graves is looking for a triangle but Huia pushes his legs off easily.
Huia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Huia wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving. #SUB#
Graves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Huia is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Graves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Graves wants to hit a switch here but Huia passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Graves there!
Graves has given up his back here. Will Huia look for the submission or keep pounding away? #T1#
Graves is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Graves rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Graves is refusing to be controlled, as Huia sits in half guard.
Huia tries to pass to full mount but Graves defends it.
Graves's coaches at FIERCE 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.#SUB2#
Huia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Huia wants to work for an arm triangle but Graves is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Huia prevents Graves from improving his position.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Graves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Huia.
Graves is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Huia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Huia's back!
Huia is trying to break free. #SUB#
Graves is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Huia defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Graves looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Graves working for the choke.
Huia is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huia turns into Graves and is now in his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Graves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Huia defends it easily.#T3#
Huia pushes down on Graves's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huia pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Graves manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Graves has an active guard here but Huia has managed to pass into half guard.
Graves won't allow Huia to pass to mount. #SUB#
Graves actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Graves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Huia wants to control but Graves is keeping him busy.
Huia is looking to advance position but Graves won't allow it. #SUB2#
Huia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Graves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Huia 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.
Huia prevents Graves from improving his position.
Huia uses his free foot to push down on Graves's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Graves.
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 Alex Graves will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Huia lands a jab to the nose.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huia throws out the jab.
Graves changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Graves.
It seemed like Huia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Huia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Huia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range. #TD#
Graves shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Huia napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Huia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Graves is trying to get an arm triangle but Huia is defending well. #T1#
Huia can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Graves swings around for an armbar but Huia sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Graves's guard.
Huia is pushing down on Graves's leg trying to pass to half guard. Graves is fighting to maintain full guard but Huia has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Huia seems to be looking for submissions.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Huia is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Graves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Huia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Graves is looking for a sweep. Huia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Graves has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Huia escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Huia!
Graves is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Graves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Graves is refusing to be controlled, as Huia sits in half guard. #SUB#
Graves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Huia is looking to take a break and control but Graves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Graves wants to improve his position but Huia is controlling well. #SUB2#
Huia wants to work for an arm triangle but Graves is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Huia prevents Graves from improving his position.#SUB2#
Huia seems to be looking for submissions.
Graves is in trouble now - Huia has advanced to mount!
Graves regains half guard.#SUB#
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huia pulls his head out easily. #T4##SUB#
Graves looking for a kimura from the bottom but Huia passes into side control!
Graves manages to get back to half guard.
Huia stalling. #SUB#
Graves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Huia uses his free foot to push down on Graves's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Graves.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves working to try and regain half guard.
Huia tries to control but Graves wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hone Huia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Huia throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graves appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big right from Huia misses.
Alex Graves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graves slips a jab and a cross from Huia.
Huia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
Huia throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Graves has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Graves there as he acknowledges the shot.
Huia throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
Graves changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Huia.
Graves feinted with a counter takedown.
Huia misses with a right hand #TD#
and Graves counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Huia is pressing down on Graves's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Huia is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Huia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Graves manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Graves has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Huia is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Graves.
Graves is trying to improve his position.
Graves gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Huia is keen to just control but Graves is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Graves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Huia frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Graves manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Huia is trying to control the action in half guard but Graves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huia pulls his head out easily.
Graves gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Graves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Graves keeping full guard, as Huia tries to pass. #SUB#
Graves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Huia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Huia is pushing down on Graves's leg trying to pass to half guard. Graves is fighting to maintain full guard but Huia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Graves is looking for a sweep. Huia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Huia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Graves is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Huia seems to be looking for submissions.
Graves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Huia seems to be working for a kimura but Graves defends the submission attempt.
Graves tries to roll over but Huia keeps him under control.
Huia is trying to control the action in half guard but Graves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Graves is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves is staying active underneath Huia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Graves tries to roll over but Huia keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hone Huia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Huia 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hone Huia!
Alex Graves spoke after the fight, saying 'This isn't over. That was luck and we will be back to breaking arms and spirits very soon!'.

Event: USFC 142
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Vieira throws a head kick but Huia moves out of range.
Vieira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vieira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vieira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Huia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Huia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vieira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vieira throws a head kick that misses.
Vieira scores with a hook to the body. Huia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vieira.
Huia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vieira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Huia misses with a body shot.
Vieira tries to clinch but Huia is having none of it.
Vieira connects with a right hand. Huia shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vieira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vieira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Huia appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vieira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Huia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Huia takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vieira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Huia scores with a nice head shot.
Huia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vieira.#CL2#
Vieira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Huia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vieira avoiding damage.
Vieira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Huia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Huia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vieira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Huia gets through Vieira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vieira trying to stall but Huia improves his position. #T2##TD#
Huia decides to pull guard.
Huia keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Huia being controlled here, momentarily.
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!
Vieira passes Huia's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Huia looking for submissions off his back.
Vieira trying to control from half guard but Huia is working away. #SUB#
Huia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vieira pulls his head out easily.
Vieira slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vieira's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Huia keeps the fight on the outside.
Vieira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Huia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vieira is looking to clinch.
Vieira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vieira throws a looping overhand right but Huia ducks down to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vieira. Huia shrugs it off though.
Vieira tries a head kick but it misses.
Huia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vieira is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vieira slips under a jab.
Vieira dodges the punch combination from Huia.
Vieira throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rafael Vieira will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Huia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vieira's waist but Vieira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Huia off to one side.
Hone Huia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vieira misses with an uppercut. Huia saw that one coming.
Huia throws a big counter combination but Vieira scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Huia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vieira was well out of range. Poor timing from Huia.
Vieira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Huia connects with the punch.
Vieira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vieira swings widly with a right hand
and Huia counters with a series of strikes. Vieira will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice shot by Huia.
Nice uppercut lands for Vieira. That snapped Huia's head back.
Huia throws a right and a left that Vieira avoids nicely.
Vieira throws a head kick that misses.
Vieira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vieira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vieira throws a counter combo.
Vieira swinging wildly here.
As Vieira looks to move away, Huia throws a big counter combo but Vieira just gets out of the way.
Rafael Vieira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Huia throws a big shot that misses.
Vieira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rafael Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Huia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huia misses with the combination.
Vieira throws out a counter right but Huia avoids it with no problem.
Vieira doesn't manage to clinch there - Huia circles away.
Huia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vieira. Huia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vieira looks to land a left hand but Huia moved out of range nicely.
A head kick by Vieira misses
and Huia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Huia misses with an uppercut. Vieira saw that one coming.#TD#
Huia shoots in and gets a takedown into Vieira's guard.
Huia trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huia wants to pass the guard but Vieira is keeping the position.
Vieira seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2##SUB2#
Vieira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vieira looking for a sweep. Not yet Vieira, not yet.
Vieira pulls Huia in to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Huia's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vieira is trying to hold Huia in close to prevent damage but Huia has managed to pass into half guard.
Huia controlling the action here.
Vieira wants to improve his position but Huia is controlling well. #T3##SUB2#
Vieira looking for submissions off his back.
Huia wants to free his trapped foot but Vieira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vieira is holding on to half guard well.
Vieira manages to get to full guard.
Huia trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vieira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huia wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vieira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vieira looks to land a combination but Huia avoids it well.
Vieira throws a hook but Huia blocks it.
No joy there for Vieira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Huia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vieira wants to clinch but Huia slips to the side
and Huia counters with a nice uppercut.
Huia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vieira throws a big shot that misses.
Huia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Huia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hone Huia dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vieira slips a jab and a cross from Huia.
Huia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Huia misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vieira.
Huia takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vieira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Huia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Vieira gets a clinch.
Vieira misses with a knee to the head.
Vieira tries a knee to the head but Huia blocks it.
Huia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vieira misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira misses with a knee strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vieira blocks an uppercut.
Huia has Vieira pushed against the cage.#T1#
Vieira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vieira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Huia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Huia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Huia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vieira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vieira missing with knees to the body.
Vieira looking to throw knees to the head but Huia is blocking nicely.
Vieira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vieira looking to slow down the pace here.
Huia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vieira looking to throw knees to the head but Huia is blocking nicely.
Huia managing to block the knees to the body from Vieira.
Rafael Vieira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Vieira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Vieira. #CUT2#
It looks like Hone Huia has been cut.
Huia stalling in the clinch.
Vieira tries a knee to the head but Huia blocks it.
Huia managing to block the knees to the body from Vieira.
Huia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vieira pulls his leg out and moves away.
Huia takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieira throws a head kick that misses.
Huia throws a right and a left that Vieira avoids nicely.
Vieira falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Huia counter with a right hand.
Huia swinging wildly here. #T3#
Huia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Vieira closes the distance and pushes Huia back into the cage.
Vieira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vieira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vieira scores with a knee to the head. #BC#
Huia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vieira tries to close the distance and clinch but Huia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vieira misses with a two punch combination.
Vieira is looking to clinch but Huia is avoiding it.
Huia misses with a wild combination.
Vieira throws a body shot but no joy.
Huia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vieira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vieira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Huia fails with a takedown attempt.
Huia throws a right hand that Vieira ducks under and follows up with a left that Vieira also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Vieira.
Vieira throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Huia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vieira throws a big counter head kick but Huia avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira tries to clinch but Huia moves out of range.
Vieira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Huia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vieira wants to clinch.
Vieira tries to clinch there but Huia circles away.
Huia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vieira sprawls well. Vieira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Huia gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Vieira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vieira 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Vieira!
A relieved looking Rafael Vieira thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Hone Huia spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm not making excuses or anything, but the weight loss pills I'm on, they're definitely giving me colitis, and maybe some internal bleeding. Stay away from drugs, kids.'.

Event: USFC 137
Date: Feb 10, 2017

#R1#
Hollywood lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fabian Hollywood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollywood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Huia misses.
Hollywood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Huia 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.
Hollywood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Huia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Huia.
Huia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Huia passes Hollywood's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hollywood wants to get back to full guard.
Huia is looking to take a break and control but Hollywood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Hollywood trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Huia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hollywood keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Huia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #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.
Hollywood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hollywood won't allow Huia to pass to mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hollywood misses with an uppercut. Huia saw that one coming.
Hollywood looks to land a right hand but Huia moved out of range.
Huia moves out of range of the body kick from Hollywood.
Hollywood misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Huia avoids the head kick by Hollywood.
Huia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hollywood doesn't seem bothered though.
Hollywood looks to land a body kick but Huia moved away.
Huia appears to be looking for a big counter.
Huia blocks a leg kick.
Huia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hollywood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hollywood just misses with a punch to the body.
Hollywood tried to score with a low kick but Huia checks it.
A quick step to the side and Huia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Huia.
Huia lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Huia.#T4#
Hollywood connects with a body shot that sends Huia's belly button to the back.
Hollywood misses with a low kick.
Hollywood throws a solid leg kick but Huia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hollywood.
Hollywood throws the kick towards the body but Huia avoids it.
Hollywood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Huia's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hollywood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Huia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hollywood scrambles back to his feet.
Hollywood throws a body punch but Huia moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huia with a hook.
Huia throws a combination. Hollywood tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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 Hone Huia will probably get the nod.
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#
Hollywood tries to land a body kick
and Huia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hone Huia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huia looks to land a combination. Hollywood sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Huia misses with a series of wild punches.
Hollywood looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hollywood has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Huia lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia lands with a nice combination. Hollywood backs away looking to recover.
Huia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hollywood scores with a jab to the head.
Hollywood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Huia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Hollywood misses with an attempted mid kick.
Huia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hollywood looks for the body kick but Huia saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Huia misses its target.
Hollywood looks to land a right hand but Huia moved out of range.
Huia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Huia just misses with a punch to the body.
Hollywood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hollywood throws a body kick that misses.
Hollywood tries to clinch but Huia moves out of range.
Hollywood scores with a nice head shot.
Huia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hollywood was well out of range. Poor timing from Huia.#T2#
Hollywood throws a leg kick but Huia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Huia misses with a series of wild punches.
Huia throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Huia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hollywood misses with a body kick.
Huia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hollywood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Huia avoids the head kick by Hollywood.
Huia throws a big counter combination but Hollywood scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Huia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hollywood circles away quickly and effectively.
Huia takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Hollywood throws a leg kick that is checked
and Huia counters with a straight right hand.
Hollywood shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Huia eats them both and turns towards Hollywood to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Hone Huia has been cut.
Huia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hollywood counters with a nice uppercut.
Hollywood misses with an attempted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Hollywood.
Hollywood misses with a looping left.
Hollywood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Huia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hollywood wants to slow Huia down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Huia misses the shot to the body.
Hollywood defending well as Huia loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hollywood.
Huia misses with a two punch combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Huia crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hollywood - the referee stops the clock and Huia gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hollywood. Huia manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Huia is looking to wear down Hollywood with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Huia moves out of range of the body kick.
Hollywood tries a head kick but it misses.
Huia moves out of range of the leg kick from Hollywood.
Huia scores with a one two! Hollywood had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hone Huia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hone Huia's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hollywood misses with a double jab.
Hollywood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Hollywood looks to move away, Huia throws a big counter combo but Hollywood just gets out of the way.
Huia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hollywood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Huia lands with a nice body punch.
Huia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good standup being displayed there by Huia as he connects with a hook.
Hollywood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia lands a jab.
Hollywood works the jab nicely.#T1#
Huia misses with a body punch
enabling Hollywood to counter with a crisp jab.
Huia misses the shot to the body.
Hollywood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Huia.
Hollywood throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hollywood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huia was well out of range. Poor timing from Hollywood.
Hone Huia is winning the standup battle so far.
Huia checks a low kick from Hollywood.
Huia blocks a low kick nicely.
Huia moves out of range as Hollywood throws a body kick.
Hollywood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Huia throws a nice looking combination but Hollywood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fabian Hollywood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hollywood throws a hook but Huia avoids it easily.
Hollywood looks to land a body kick but Huia moved away.
Huia lands with a shot to the body.
Huia feints a jab promting Hollywood to slip. Huia then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hollywood slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Huia.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hollywood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hollywood throws a lazy head kick
and Huia counters with a series of strikes. Hollywood will be more careful next time no doubt.
Huia closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3#
Huia misses with the combination.
Huia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hollywood tries to clinch but Huia is having none of it.
Huia went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hone Huia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hollywood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hollywood throws a leg kick but Huia sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Huia. Those never looked like landing.
Huia throws a right and a left that Hollywood avoids nicely. #T4#
Hollywood throws a leg kick but Huia checks it.
Huia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hollywood.
Hollywood is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Huia jabs Hollywood right on the nose. Hollywood blinks but takes it well.
Huia connects with a body shot that sends Hollywood's belly button to the back.
Hollywood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Huia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Huia moves out of range of the body kick from Hollywood.
Huia is looking for a counter combo.
Hollywood scores with a leg kick.
Hollywood dodges the punch combination from Huia.
Huia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hone Huia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Huia has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hone Huia!

Event: USFC 131
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Karelis.
Karelis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Karelis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Huia gets tackled into the cage by Karelis. Karelis maintains the clinch.
Karelis working aggressively here.
Karelis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huia tries to pull guard but Karelis holds him up against the cage and eventually Huia drops back down to his feet.
Huia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karelis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huia blocks it with crossed arms.
Huia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Huia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Karelis throws a punch but it's blocked by Huia.
Karelis throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelis swings wildly with an uppercut but Huia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huia tries to work over Karelis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karelis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Huia misses with the head strike. #T1#
Huia lands a body shot.
Karelis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karelis struggles to land a body shot inside as Huia controls his hands.
Karelis prevents a body shot from Huia.
Karelis can't find room to land a body shot as Huia controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karelis.
Huia misses with a body punch.
Karelis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karelis tries to work over Huia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Huia struggles to land a body shot inside as Karelis controls his hands.
Karelis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Huia tries to throw a body punch but Karelis avoids it by throwing Huia back against the cage.
Karelis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karelis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Huia blocking some punches.
Karelis misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Huia manages to break the clinch.
Kostas Karelis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Karelis darts in trying to clinch
and Huia counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karelis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Huia.
Sloppy strikes from Huia. Those never looked like landing.
Huia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karelis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Huia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Karelis misses with an uppercut. Huia saw that one coming.
Karelis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Huia falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Karelis to counter with a crisp jab.
Huia throws a combination that misses
and Karelis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karelis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huia manages to avoid it.
Huia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karelis misses with a lunging right hand
and Huia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Karelis tries to clinch but Huia is having none of it.
A punch combination from Huia misses.
Karelis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Huia loads up on a big right hand but Karelis slips the punch.
Karelis moves in looking to clinch but Huia pushes him off.
Huia needs to keep his hands up - Karelis had a free shot at his head there.
Karelis misses the shot to the body.
Karelis throws a hook but Huia blocks it.
Karelis with a jab.#CL#
Karelis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Huia, pushing him back against the cage.
Karelis digs a right hand into Huia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Huia's gas tank.
Huia is working for takedown but Karelis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Karelis lands a body punch.
Huia looks winded!
Nice body punch from Karelis.
Karelis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Karelis has a couple of punches blocked by Huia. #T4#
Nice body punch from Karelis.
Karelis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karelis works on Huia's body with a couple of short punches.
Karelis lands a body punch.
Karelis working Huia over with knees to the body.
Karelis works on Huia's body with a couple of short punches.
Huia takes a shot to the head.
Karelis scores a nice knee to the body.
Karelis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karelis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Huia backwards.
Huia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karelis.
Karelis lands a shot to the body.
Karelis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karelis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Huia takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Huia is rocked!
Karelis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Huia is still on wobbly legs! Can Karelis finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karelis pushes Huia against the cage. Karelis is working some dirty boxing. Karelis pushes off with a quick right hook! Huia goes down! Huia tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Karelis moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

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

Event: USFC 125
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Huia checks a leg kick.
Huia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Huia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Abrams in his tracks.
Huia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Huia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abrams was well out of range. Poor timing from Huia.
Abrams feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Huia's calf.
Abrams is looking to chop away at Huia's legs.
Abrams throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Huia.
Abrams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abrams takes a swing at Huia's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Huia misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Huia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abrams throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Abrams.
A jab from Abrams finds it's way through Huia's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abrams jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Huia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Abrams throws a head kick that misses
and Huia counters with a stiff right hand.
Abrams has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bonsai Club MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Jab, jab by Abrams - just one landing.
Abrams throws a body punch but Huia moves out of range.
Huia takes a kick to the side of the head.
Taite Abrams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Abrams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Abrams scores with a hook to the body.
Abrams tries a knee to the head but Huia blocks it.
Abrams misses with a knee strike.
Abrams prevents a body shot from Huia.
Huia avoiding damage as Abrams throws knees to the body.
Abrams pushes off an throws an elbow but Huia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Abrams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Huia is defending well for now.
Abrams lands an elbow inside that Huia shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Hone Huia has been cut.
Huia lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abrams lands a nice elbow.
Abrams tries a body shot but Huia blocks it.
Abrams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huia's elbow.
Abrams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
Abrams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Huia manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Huia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Huia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abrams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Our spies down at at Martial Arts Dojo inform us that Huia has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Huia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abrams manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Huia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Huia passes Abrams's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Abrams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Huia not doing much here. #T3#
Abrams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Huia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Abrams trying to control but Huia postures up.
Well, if Huia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Abrams looks like he's trying to stand up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Abrams is refusing to be controlled, as Huia sits in half guard.
Abrams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Huia is working away from the top position though.
Huia wants to pass the guard but Abrams is defending well.
Huia working over Abrams with some ground and pound. Abrams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Huia controlling the action here.
Abrams tries to roll over but Huia keeps him under control.
Huia is trying to control. Abrams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taite Abrams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hone Huia'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#
Huia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Huia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Abrams blocks a jab.
Hone Huia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abrams needs to keep his hands up - Huia had a free shot at his head there.
Huia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Abrams.
Abrams looks to throw the jab but Huia is out of range.
Abrams looks to land a body kick but Huia moved away.
Huia unleashes a big counter combination but Abrams bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Abrams thuds his shin into the meat of Huia's side.
Abrams swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Abrams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abrams throws a shot from downtown. Huia moves away and avoids it.
Abrams throws a leg kick but Huia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Abrams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Huia counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Huia misses.
Abrams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taite Abrams is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Huia avoids the head kick by Abrams.
Nice uppercut lands for Abrams. That snapped Huia's head back.
Abrams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taite Abrams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abrams motions for Huia to come forward. Abrams throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Huia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abrams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Huia counters with a series of strikes. Abrams will be more careful next time no doubt.
Abrams throws a leg kick
and Huia counters with a straight right hand.
Abrams throws the left hand but Huia avoids the punch easily.
Abrams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Abrams throws a sloppy head kick and Huia moves out of range easily.
Huia avoids the head kick by Abrams.
Huia ducks under a wild hook from Abrams.
Abrams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Huia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Huia! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abrams throws a head kick but Huia moves out of range. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Huia.
Huia misses with a looping left.
Huia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Huia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Huia might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Abrams scores with a hook.
Huia jabs Abrams right on the nose. Abrams blinks but takes it well.
Abrams misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Abrams.
Huia slips under a jab.
Huia lands a jab to the nose.
Huia tries a low kick but Abrams avoids it.
Abrams is looking to counter the offense by Huia and move into the clinch.
Abrams tries to clinch there but Huia circles away.
Huia lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Abrams thumps Huia with a low kick.
Abrams tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Abrams clobbers Huia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Abrams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Huia throws a counter combo.
Abrams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Abrams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abrams misses with a combination
and Huia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abrams throws a head kick that misses.
Huia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Huia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abrams scores with a head kick. Huia tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Abrams is looking to clinch but Huia is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abrams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abrams throws a right hand that misses
and Huia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Abrams.
Despite the aggression on Huia's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Abrams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abrams there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Huia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abrams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Huia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abrams throws a lazy head kick
and Huia counters with a left and a right that stings Abrams.
Huia scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Abrams gets a clinch.
Abrams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Abrams working aggressively here.
Abrams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Abrams.
Huia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Huia looking to stall.
Abrams lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huia scores with a shoulder strike.
Taite Abrams has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Huia prevents a body shot from Abrams.
Huia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hone Huia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hone Huia's cut.
That's time! Abrams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Abrams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Huia blocks a head kick by Abrams.
Abrams throws a head kick but Huia moves out of range.
Huia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abrams.
Huia darts in looking for a takedown but Abrams gets double underhooks and turns Huia into the cage.
Huia takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Abrams tried to score with a low kick but Huia checks it.
Huia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Abrams - that will leave a mark!
Abrams moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abrams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Abrams lands a head kick!
Huia throws an overhand right that lands on Abrams's shoulder, as Abrams tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Abrams. #T1#
Huia throws the left hand but Abrams avoids the punch easily.
Abrams throws a front kick aimed at Huia's knee but Huia avoids it well.
Abrams closes the distance looking to clinch
and Huia counters with a straight right hand.
Huia clobbers Abrams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Abrams lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Huia misses the target.
Abrams scores with the left hand. Huia knows he should have avoided that one.
Huia stalks Abrams and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Abrams's face. Abrams staggers backwards, shaken.
The fighters circle momentarily. Abrams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Abrams looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Abrams misses with a head kick.
Huia drops his hands momentarily and Abrams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abrams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Abrams lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC#
Huia is rocked!
Abrams misses with a low kick.
Huia is still on wobbly legs! Can Abrams finish him?
Abrams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Huia.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Huia! But no joy.
Abrams lands a glancing blow to the side of Huia's head.
Abrams misses with an attempted mid kick.
Huia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Huia is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Abrams Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Huia is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Taite Abrams!
A victorious Taite Abrams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: USFC 121
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Blade has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Huia finds it's way round the side to connect with Blade's head.
Huia shoots in but no luck this time.
Blade tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Huia manages to circle out of the way.
Blade takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Huia has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Blade is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Huia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blade is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Huia feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Huia passes Blade's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Huia in particular looking to stall.
Huia prevents Blade from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Huia passes the guard and advances to mount!
Blade is trying to stand but he's just given Huia his back.
Huia has good solid back control here.
Blade knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Huia on the ground.
Let's hope that Huia has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Blade is trying to stand back up.
Well, with Huia on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Blade is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Huia connects with a big shot to the side of Blade's head.
Blade wants to get back to his feet.
Huia has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Blade's body. #T3#
Blade is trying to get back to his feet but Huia has full control of the position and if anything, Blade has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Blade is looking to escape but he's done so without protecting himself and Huia manages to counter with a nice rear naked choke! Blade is in trouble and he's forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hone Huia!

Event: PF 13 - Bismarck vs Laiho
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Huia defending well as Hare loads up on a big left hand.
Huia has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hare is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hare tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Huia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Huia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Huia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been told by Hare's head coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Huia blocks a head kick by Hare.
Hare looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hare lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hare swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Huia counters with a takedown into side control.
Huia trying to control the position but Hare is working away.
Hare is trying to get back to his feet.#T1#
Huia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hare keeps working.
Hare is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Huia has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Huia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hare keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Huia might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hare haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hare throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hare throws a leg kick that is checked
and Huia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Huia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hare moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Hare throws a predictable looking body shot
and Huia counters with a two punch combo.
Huia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hare momentarily.
Hare tries a head kick but it misses.
Hare throws a head kick that misses
and Huia counters with a straight right hand.
Hare throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Huia's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hare misses with a head kick.
Hare throws a right hand that Huia ducks under and follows up with a left that Huia also avoids with ease.
Hare is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Huia.
Hare misses with a hook. Huia ducked under it nicely.
Huia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Huia avoids a kick to the body.
Hare throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Huia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Huia. #T3#
Huia passes into half guard.
Huia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Huia is trying to control the action in half guard but Hare is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Huia seems content to control.
Huia passes to full mount!
Huia seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hare is holding on tight. #T4#
Huia looking to control but Hare is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Huia controlling the pace for now.
Huia moves to the back position. #SUB2#
Huia is persistently looking for the submission but Hare is defending it well.
Huia tries to keep control of the position but Hare is staying busy.#T5#
Hare is trying to stand back up.
Huia is trying to control but Hare is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Huia controlling from the full mount.
Huia with good strikes from the mount here!
Huia is trying to take his opponent's back.
Huia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Huia wants to control the pace but Hare is squirming around nicely.
Hare tries to buck Huia off but he can't manage it.
Huia takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Huia trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Huia is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T7##SUB2#
Hare is trying to defend against the choke here but Huia has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Huia Tightens the hold and Hare taps out furiously! Huia displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hone Huia!

Event: PF 11 - Loveladdy vs Bresnar 2
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
A punch combination from Huia misses.
Huia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Huia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fredrick is looking for a counter combo.
Fredrick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Huia.
Fredrick wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ronald Fredrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fredrick is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've been told by Fredrick's head coaches at Mega Gym - Capacity 35 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrick tries to clinch but Huia moves away #TD2#
and Huia counters with a single leg into guard. Fredrick didn't expect that.
Huia trying to control the position from guard on top but Fredrick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fredrick keeping full guard, as Huia tries to pass. #T1#
Fredrick is pulling down on Huia's head to control his posture.
Fredrick looking to control.
Huia preventing the sweep.
Huia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fredrick shoots and misses
and Huia counters with a series of strikes. Fredrick will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Fredrick shoots for a takedown but Huia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fredrick shoots for a double leg takedown but Huia sprawls well. He's pushed Fredrick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Fredrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huia connects with a nice looking jab.
Fredrick motions for Huia to come forward. Fredrick throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fredrick is trying hard to land a takedown here. Huia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Huia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Huia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fredrick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Huia lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fredrick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Huia avoids it really well and circles away.
Fredrick sets himself, and Huia steps forward looking for the clinch! Fredrick avoids it this time.
Huia has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fredrick is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Huia throws a combination. Fredrick tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fredrick fails with the takedown
and Huia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Fredrick doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Huia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Huia works over Fredrick's head and body with a nice combination.
Fredrick tries to clinch there but Huia circles away.
Despite the aggression on Huia's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fredrick misses with a series of wild punches.
Huia unleashes a big counter combination but Fredrick bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Huia lands with a nice combination. Fredrick backs away looking to recover.
Fredrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T5#
Huia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fredrick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fredrick doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Huia counters with a left and a right that stings Fredrick.
Huia moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Huia lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Ronald Fredrick has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fredrick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fredrick misses with a takedown attempt
and Huia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T6#
Fredrick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fredrick is trying hard to land a takedown here. Huia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Huia throws a counter combo.#CL#
Fredrick clinches up against the ropes.
Fredrick has a couple of punches blocked by Huia.
Huia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fredrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fredrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Huia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fredrick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Huia.
Huia avoids a wild elbow strike from Fredrick.
Nice elbow from Fredrick.
Huia lands an uppercut.
Fredrick throws an elbow but it's blocked. #TD2#
Huia manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T7#
Huia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Huia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fredrick slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fredrick postures up.
Huia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fredrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Huia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fredrick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Huia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fredrick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Huia keeping moving, preventing Fredrick from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Huia is pulling down on Fredrick's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fredrick misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Huia to counter with a crisp jab.
Huia is working the combinations to good effect here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Huia lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fredrick has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fredrick and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fredrick misses with a two punch combination.
Fredrick goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD#
Fredrick shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Huia is trying to defend but Fredrick finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fredrick perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fredrick prevents Huia from improving his position.
Fredrick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Huia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9#
Huia wants to control but Fredrick is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fredrick lands a nice short elbow.
Huia regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fredrick.
Fredrick preventing the sweep.
Huia controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fredrick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Huia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fredrick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huia is pulling down on Fredrick's head to control his posture.
Fredrick postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hone Huia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronald Fredrick's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R2#
A right-left combo lands from Huia.
Fredrick closes the distance and clinches up with Huia, looking for a takedown. Fredrick pushes Huia against the ropes but Huia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Huia shoots in for a takedown but Fredrick shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circle momentarily. Huia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Huia works over Fredrick's head and body with a nice combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fredrick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrick shoots in looking for a takedown. Huia tries to sprawl out of it but Fredrick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Huia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Fredrick backs off Huia throws a huge counter combo but Fredrick manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Fredrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Huia slaps away a takedown attempt from Fredrick, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Fredrick backs off Huia throws a huge counter combo but Fredrick manages to avoid it all.
Huia misses with a few strikes there.
Fredrick wants to clinch.
Huia throws a counter combo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Huia.
Fredrick misses with a combination
and Huia counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Huia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huia throws a series of punches but Fredrick moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Huia checks a leg kick.
Fredrick wants to clinch up but Huia keeps it at a distance.
Huia misses with a wild combination.
Huia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fredrick moves in looking to clinch but Huia pushes him off.#T3#
Fredrick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Despite the aggression on Huia's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Huia swats away the attempt to clinch by Fredrick.
Huia lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A nice combination there by Huia.
Fredrick fails with a takedown attempt.
Ronald Fredrick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fredrick shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fredrick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Fredrick tries to clinch #TD2#
and Huia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fredrick won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Huia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fredrick, who protects the arm well.
Fredrick is not content to let Huia control the position.
Huia taking a break here but Fredrick is having none of it and regains half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fredrick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Huia is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Huia wants to control but Fredrick is keeping him busy.
Huia stalling.
Fredrick is trying to stand up here but Huia is controlling him well.
Huia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Fredrick looking for submissions off his back.
Fredrick looks like he's trying to stand up. #T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Huia is trying to control. Fredrick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Huia throws a right and a left that Fredrick avoids nicely.
Huia scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fredrick fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Fredrick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Huia lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T7#
Huia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fredrick misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Huia.
Fredrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Huia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fredrick looking to throw knees to the head but Huia is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fredrick misses with some punches.
Huia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Huia.
Fredrick stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Huia is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Huia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Huia.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Fredrick throws an elbow but misses.
Fredrick tries to pull guard but Huia won't allow it. #T8#
A short uppercut from Huia.
Fredrick misses with the head strike.
Huia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Huia lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huia lands with a light punch inside.
Huia cracks Fredrick with a nice body shot.#TD2#
Huia gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Huia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Huia passes Fredrick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hone Huia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fredrick is refusing to be controlled, as Huia sits in half guard. #T9#
Huia uses his free foot to push down on Fredrick's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fredrick.
Huia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fredrick prevents Huia from taking his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hone Huia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Huia 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Hone Huia!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Hone Huia!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Hone Huia!

Hone Huia wins by unanimous decision!
The defeated Ronald Fredrick had this to say: 'I'll see you soon!!!'.

Event: PF 8 - Bresnar vs Loveladdy
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Huia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fanning.
Huia misses with a two punch combination.
Decent striking displayed by Huia there.
Huia misses with a body punch
and Fanning counters with a two punch combo.
Huia tries to bum rush Fanning with a series of wild strikes but Fanning uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Huia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fanning. Fanning obviously looking to wear him down.
Huia misses with a series of wild punches.
Fanning throws a quick inside leg kick.
Huia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fanning moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fanning throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huia misses with a takedown
and Fanning counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Hone Huia has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fanning 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.
A head kick misses from Fanning.
Fanning throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Huia seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1##CL2#
Fanning pushes Huia up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fanning misses with a punch to the body.
Huia fails to pull guard.
Fanning lands a shoulder strike.
Fanning tries to throw a body punch but Huia avoids it by throwing Fanning back against the ropes.
Huia misses with a punch to the body.
Huia swings wildly with an uppercut but Fanning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huia is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hone Huia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huia jumps guard but Fanning turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Fanning blocks an uppercut.
Fanning prevents Huia from breaking the clinch.
Fanning pushes Huia back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Huia.
Fanning makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fanning tries a body shot but Huia blocks it. #T2#
Fanning lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Huia is rocked!
Fanning creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Huia with a big uppercut! Huia tries to clinch up but Fanning pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Huia to the mat! Huia covers up and Fanning unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sanford Fanning!
Sanford Fanning is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Sanford Fanning made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PF5 - Huia vs Revazshvili
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Huia swinging wildly here.
Revazshvili drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Huia defends it well.
Huia tries to clinch but Revazshvili is having none of it.
Revazshvili feints the counter takedown.
Revazshvili misses the jab.
Huia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Huia is defended easily by Revazshvili.
Revazshvili throws a shot from downtown. Huia moves away and avoids it.
Huia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Huia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Revazshvili thows a left - swing and a miss!
No joy there for Huia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Huia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Revazshvili finds it's way round the side to connect with Huia's head.
Revazshvili cracks Huia with an open hand slap.
Huia throws a right hand that Revazshvili ducks under and follows up with a left that Revazshvili also avoids with ease.#T1#
Huia throws a nice looking combination but Revazshvili bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Revazshvili stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Revazshvili wants it to stay on the feet.
Huia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Revazshvili takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Revazshvili misses with a wild combination.
Revazshvili throws a big shot that misses.
Revazshvili avoids a kick to the body.
Revazshvili looks to land a left hand but Huia moved out of range nicely.
Revazshvili ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#KD2#
Revazshvili catches Huia napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Huia to the canvas! #ROC2#
Huia is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Hone Huia has been cut.
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!
Revazshvili working some strikes from top position.
Oh Huia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Revazshvili must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Revazshvili avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Huia seems to have got his legs back now.
Revazshvili trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Revazshvili with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Huia has his foot on Revazshvili's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Revazshvili works his way back into a safe position though.
Revazshvili content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Revazshvili in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Huia working a defensive guard here.
Revazshvili has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Men of Mayhem. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Revazshvili postures up in Huia's guard and throws a big left but Huia blocks it.
Revazshvili content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Revazshvili trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Huia has momentary wrist control but Revazshvili slips an elbow through the middle.
Revazshvili landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Huia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Revazshvili defends well.
Huia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Revazshvili's guard. #REVR#
Revazshvili is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Huia content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Huia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Revazshvili swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Revazshvili controls Huia momentarily but Huia frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Huia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Revazshvili preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Huia looking to pass the guard.
Revazshvili keeping moving, preventing Huia from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Revazshvili 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.
Revazshvili is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Revazshvili manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Huia manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Huia 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#
Huia is trying to control. Revazshvili wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Revazshvili is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Huia is trying to work for a kimura but Revazshvili is defending well.
Huia wants to take a breather but Revazshvili is having none of it.
Revazshvili works his way to full guard. Good work.
Huia trying to control the position from guard on top but Revazshvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huia looking to sit in guard and control but Revazshvili gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T5#
Revazshvili keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Huia's head.
Revazshvili scoring with punches to the head and body.
Revazshvili throws a big elbow that misses.
Huia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Revazshvili stopping the sweep attempt from Huia.
Huia 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#
Huia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Revazshvili!
Huia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Revazshvili is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Revazshvili sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T6#
Revazshvili tries to roll over but Huia keeps him under control.
Huia wants to pass the guard but Revazshvili is defending well. #SUB#
Huia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Revazshvili wants to control but Huia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Revazshvili is looking for a sweep. Huia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Revazshvili wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Huia is trying to work for a kimura but Revazshvili is defending well.
Revazshvili gets back to full guard. #T7#
Huia is pushing down on Revazshvili's leg trying to pass to half guard. Revazshvili is fighting to maintain full guard but Huia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Revazshvili is not content to let Huia control the position.#SUB#
Huia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Revazshvili sees it coming and defends easily.
Huia passes to full mount! #SUB#
Huia with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Revazshvili reaches up to try and control the position but Huia seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Revazshvili rolls and tries to escape and now Huia has his back!
Revazshvili staying busy and making it hard for Huia to control.
Revazshvili is trying to break free.
Revazshvili is still trying to improve position.#T8#
Revazshvili trying to control but not successfully.
Revazshvili is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Huia.
Revazshvili is trying to break free. #SUB#
Huia working for a choke but Revazshvili is defending well.
Revazshvili trying to control the position but Huia manages to sink in the hooks.
Revazshvili is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Huia has the hooks in. Revazshvili is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Huia passes his arm under Revazshvili's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Revazshvili taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hone Huia!
Hone Huia retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: PF2 - Hate vs Huia
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Huia goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hate rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Huia counters with a one-two to the body.
Hate has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Huia swinging wildly here.
Huia lands a jab to the nose.
No luck for Huia with that takedown attempt.
Huia lands with a nice combination. Hate backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hate looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Hate backs off Huia throws a huge counter combo but Hate manages to avoid it all.
Huia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Huia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hate to the mat! Hate manages to get full guard.
Hate wants to stand but Huia is controlling the position. #T1#
Hate keeping moving, preventing Huia from controlling successfully.
Huia content to stall in guard here.
Huia stands and throws Hate's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Huia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hate keeps working.
Hate is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hate is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Huia has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Huia is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hate's shoulder. That is not cool.
Huia wants to control but Hate is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB2#
Huia is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hate looks calm but he's in trouble here. Huia gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hate is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Huia lets go of the hold and Hate can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hone Huia!
Hone Huia is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2016

#R1#
Maynard leaves Huia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Huia stalks Maynard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maynard's face. Maynard staggers backwards, shaken.
Maynard wants to clinch.
Huia went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Huia misses with a two punch combination.
Huia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Huia dives in for a single leg takedown but Maynard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Huia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maynard's half guard.
Huia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Huia slips a nice elbow through Maynard's hands, connecting with Maynard's forehead.
Huia works his way into side control. #T1#
Maynard is trying to improve his position.
Huia has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Huia fails to take his opponent's back.
Huia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Huia takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Maynard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Huia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maynard wants to escape the position. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maynard looking very determined here, making life difficult for Huia. #SUB#
Huia is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Maynard defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Huia's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Huia slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T3#
Huia struggling to keep hold of the position.
Maynard is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Huia off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Maynard is trying to roll into a better position but Huia has get a rear naked choke and Maynard is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hone Huia!

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