Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Gc161
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Al Khan loads up on a big right hand but Hales slips the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Khan.
Al Khan throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Hales counters with a takedown into side control.
Al Khan wants to get back to his feet but Hales is dominant here and he's now got Al Khan's back!#SUB2#
Al Khan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hales's arms. #SUB2#
Hales tightening his grip on Al Khan, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Hales working for a choke but Al Khan is defending well. #SUB2#
Al Khan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hales gets his way! #T1##SUB2#
Al Khan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hales.
Al Khan is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Hales looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Al Khan taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mark Hales!

Event: 154.5
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
A left lands for Rigano.
Hales is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hales shoots in for a takedown but Rigano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hales circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hales with the counter takedown but Rigano avoids it easily.
Hales takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hales has a takedown stuffed.
Hales shoots in for a takedown but Rigano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cliff Rigano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hales.
Hales shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rigano as he jumps to the side.
Rigano misses with an uppercut.
Rigano throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Hales counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Rigano has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hales is on him like a limpet, forcing Rigano back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Hales lands a takedown into guard.
Hales pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rigano is keeping the position for now.
Rigano pulls Hales in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Hales stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rigano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hales preventing the sweep.
Hales trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hales drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rigano dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Rigano trying to control the position from guard on top but Hales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Rigano lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rigano won't allow Hales to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hales looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rigano has picked Hales up and slammed him! Hales can't keep hold of the triangle and Rigano manages to pass to side control!
Hales is trying to get back to half guard.
Hales told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rigano creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hales manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rigano working the head and body with strikes.
Hales is refusing to be controlled, as Rigano sits in half guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hales looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Hales tries to roll over but Rigano keeps him under control.
Hales regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Hales throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rigano escapes and throws Hales's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rigano is staying tight to Hales's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rigano advances nicely into full mount.
Hales wants to hold on but Rigano pushes him away.#T4#
Hales is trying to escape the mount.
Hales takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rigano wants to control the pace but Hales is squirming around nicely.
Rigano raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hales tries to hold on but Rigano postures up.
Hales tries to reverse the position but Rigano maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cliff Rigano dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hales walks into a jab.
Rigano throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Rigano misses.
Hales has a takedown stuffed.
Rigano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rigano feints and then cracks Hales's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hales down.
Rigano tries a head kick but it misses.
Rigano misses with a hook. Hales ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hales dives in and grabs Rigano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rigano pushes down on Hales's head and hops out.
Rigano throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Hales has been cut.
Hales fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rigano avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Rigano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cliff Rigano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hales.#T1#
Hales moves away from the strike by Rigano.
Hales dives in and grabs Rigano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rigano pushes down on Hales's head and hops out.
Rigano throws a big shot that misses.
Hales looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hales gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cliff Rigano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rigano, as that shot connected.
Cliff Rigano is winning the standup battle so far.
Rigano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hales with the counter takedown but Rigano avoids it easily.
Rigano connects with an inside leg kick.
Rigano thumps Hales with a low kick.#TD#
Rigano throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hales tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rigano is in Hales's guard.#T2#
Rigano stands and throws Hales's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rigano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hales can do to turn this around?
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!
Rigano landing a few strikes.
Hales manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rigano's best efforts.
Hales has hold of Rigano's hands but Rigano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rigano working over Hales with some ground and pound. Hales looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rigano takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hales slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hales keeping full guard, as Rigano tries to pass.
Rigano preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Hales is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Hales throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rigano uses it to pass to side control.
Rigano works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rigano is looking to take a break and control but Hales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rigano has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hales is trying to improve his position.
Hales struggling a bit here.#T4#
Rigano landing a few strikes.
Hales is letting Rigano control him for a moment.
Hales tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cliff Rigano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hales looks to move to half guard but instead Rigano has passed into mount! Damn!
Rigano looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rigano looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rigano looking to control but Hales is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hales really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cliff Rigano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Hales's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hales on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rigano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rigano lands with a hook. Hales tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hales avoids the head kick by Rigano. #TD2#
Hales feints and as Rigano raises his hands in defense, Hales changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hales trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rigano manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Hales has his foot on Rigano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rigano works his way back into a safe position though.
Rigano trying to control but Hales is working from the bottom.
Rigano keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hales's head.
Hales keeping moving, preventing Rigano from controlling successfully. #T1#
Hales can't keep his opponent in guard - Rigano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rigano is trying to control the action in half guard but Hales is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hales is trying to get back to full guard.
Hales trying to control from the bottom.
Rigano lands strikes from half guard.
Hales manages to get to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rigano's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hales keeping full guard, as Rigano tries to pass.
Cliff Rigano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Rigano chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Hales escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rigano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rigano scoring with some ground and pound.
Rigano wants to control from the top but Hales keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hales working for submissions but it's allowed Rigano to get to half guard.
Rigano is nestled in close to Hales, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Hales trying to control here.
Rigano wants to take a breather but Hales is having none of it.
Rigano slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hales manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rigano postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rigano controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rigano postures up. #SUB2#
Hales has his foot on Rigano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rigano works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hales is trying to control the position but Rigano postures up.
Rigano with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rigano trying to control the position from guard on top but Hales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rigano controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Hales escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rigano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hales had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rigano defends it easily.
Mark Hales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hales looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cliff Rigano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rigano 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cliff Rigano!
Our winner, Cliff Rigano, 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: gc152.5
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Poe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hales takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Poe jabs at Hales's body.
Poe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Mark Hales has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Poe.
Hales steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Poe. That one must have hurt.
Hales looks winded!
Poe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hales.
Hales takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#
Hales is rocked!
Poe drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Hales's head, knocking him out cold! Poe is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). EA Poe!
After the big win, EA Poe made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Amped Performance and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: gc140.5
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Hales misses with a takedown
enabling Socha to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck for Hales with that takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Socha.
Hales shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Socha sprawls well. Socha wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hales gets slowly back to his feet.
Karl Socha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hales.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hales changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Socha tries to avoid it but Hales manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Socha to the ground. Socha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Socha misses with a straight left. #T1#
Hales avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hales blocks a head kick by Socha.
Hales slips a straight right by Socha.#TD2#
Hales shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hales was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Socha manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hales trying to hold on to Socha's head to control him but Socha postures up.
Hales wants to get back to full guard but Socha has passed into side control.
Hales tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hales sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Socha is looking to stall here but Hales recovers full guard.
Hales looking to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Socha is in close to Hales's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Hales looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Socha passes into half guard.
Socha thows a huge punch but Hales dodges it nicely.
Socha controlling the pace.
Socha wants to stand up but Hales has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T3#
Socha is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hales wants to control but Socha is keeping busy.
Socha wants to get back to his feet.
Hales has hold of Socha's hands but Socha slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hales tries to get to full guard but Socha has control of the leg.
Socha is looking to take a break and control but Hales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Hales actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hales looking for submissions off his back.
Hales is looking to improve his position.
Socha is trying to control. Hales wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Socha is thwarting Hales's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hales will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Socha dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Socha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hales on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Socha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hales has time to react.#CUT#
It looks like Mark Hales has been cut.
Hales shoots and misses
and Socha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hales is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Socha bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hales's head.
The fighters circling - Socha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hales drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Socha defends it well.
Hales drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#
Hales is rocked!
Socha throws a pinpoint strike between Hales's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Hales crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Socha scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Socha!
A very excited looking Karl Socha 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: gc137
Date: Feb 18, 2017

Event: gc119
Date: Oct 16, 2016

#R1#
Dinapoli leaves Hales with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dinapoli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dinapoli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hales will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dinapoli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dinapoli throws a body shot but no joy.
Dinapoli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Hales closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dinapoli to the mat! Dinapoli manages to get full 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.
Hales wants to control from the top but Dinapoli keeps moving.
Hales might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dinapoli haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dinapoli seems keen to control Hales's posture.
Hales is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli looking for a sweep. Not yet Dinapoli, not yet.
Hales advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dinapoli is pressing down on Hales's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dinapoli keeping moving, preventing Hales from controlling successfully.
Hales preventing the sweep. #T1#
Hales works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Hales is working for a kimura but Dinapoli is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Hales is trying to work for a kimura but Dinapoli is defending well.
Dinapoli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dinapoli controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Hales seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Dinapoli is defending against the submission attempts here by Hales. #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.#SUB2#
Dinapoli is defending against the submission attempts here by Hales. #SUB2#
Hales is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dinapoli trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dinapoli tries to get to full guard but Hales has control of the leg.
Dinapoli has his hands clasped together around Hales's back. He's all about the action.
Hales is keen to just control but Dinapoli is a slippery customer.
Dinapoli wants to improve his position but Hales is controlling well.
Hales controlling the action here.#T3#
Hales wants to free his trapped foot but Dinapoli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hales takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dinapoli is trying to maintain the position but Hales is very close to passing his half guard.
Dinapoli is concentrating on defense, preventing Hales from advancing position.
Dinapoli is looking to improve his position.
Hales wants to take a breather but Dinapoli is having none of it. #SUB2#
Hales is working for a submission of some sort.
Dinapoli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Hales is working for a kimura but Dinapoli is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Hales is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dinapoli has managed to free his arm - good work. #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.
Dinapoli tries to get to full guard but Hales has control of the leg.
Dinapoli controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Hales looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dinapoli manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hales pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dinapoli is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hales thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dinapoli controls Hales momentarily but Hales frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Hales dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hales gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dinapoli throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Hales shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dinapoli is trying to defend but Hales finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dinapoli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dinapoli gets back to full guard.
Dinapoli keeping full guard, as Hales tries to pass.
Dinapoli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hales tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Dinapoli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hales keeps working.
Hales has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hales is looking for a sweep.
Dinapoli working away.
Hales tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dinapoli taking a breather here.
Hales can't do much from the bottom here.
Dinapoli just content to control the position.
Dinapoli working away.
Dinapoli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hales keeps working. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hales tries to buck Dinapoli off but Dinapoli is having none of it.
Hales regains half guard.
Hales is in trouble now - Dinapoli has advanced to mount!
Dinapoli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hales is looking to escape.
Hales tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dinapoli controlling the position easily from mount.
Dinapoli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dinapoli controlling the position easily from mount.
Hales is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Hales wants to hold on but Dinapoli pushes him away.
Hales manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Hales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hales regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hales keeping full guard, as Dinapoli tries to pass.
Dinapoli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dinapoli stands and throws Hales's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Hales is looking for a sweep.
Dinapoli moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hales is trying to get back to half guard.
Dinapoli taking a breather here.
Hales is trying to get back to half guard.
Hales is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dinapoli is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hales will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dinapoli seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hales for as long as he can get away with.
Dinapoli advances to mount.
Dinapoli controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manus Dinapoli dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Dinapoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hales takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Hales has been cut.
Dinapoli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hales. Hales circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hales blocks a jab.
Dinapoli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hales has time to react.
Dinapoli doesn't manage to clinch there - Hales circles away.
Dinapoli throws a push kick but Hales slaps the foot to one side. #TD#
Dinapoli shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dinapoli was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hales is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dinapoli wants to control but Hales is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hales is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dinapoli off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Dinapoli is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hales gets his way! #T1#
Dinapoli is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Dinapoli defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hales doesn't have the hooks in and Dinapoli manages to turn into his guard.
Dinapoli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dinapoli trying to control the position from guard on top but Hales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hales controls Dinapoli momentarily but Dinapoli frees himself. #SUB2#
Hales looking for a guillotine here but Dinapoli defends easily.
Hales controlling Dinapoli's posture. #T2#
Dinapoli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dinapoli trying to control the position from guard on top but Hales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dinapoli stands up over Hales, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hales is trying to control the position but Dinapoli postures up.
Dinapoli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dinapoli is stalling in the full guard.
Dinapoli slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinapoli controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Dinapoli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hales keeps working.
Hales can't do much from the bottom here.
Hales tries to improve position but can't.
Hales manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hales works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hales tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hales trying to control the position.
Hales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hales wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Hales has his foot on Dinapoli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dinapoli works his way back into a safe position though.
Dinapoli stands and throws Hales's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dinapoli lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
Dinapoli working away.
Hales prevents Dinapoli from moving into mount.
Hales is letting Dinapoli control him for a moment.
Manus Dinapoli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hales is looking for a sweep.
Dinapoli trying to control the action but Hales is working from the bottom.
Dinapoli has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hales!
Hales can't escape the position.
Dinapoli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hales is looking to escape.
Hales really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manus Dinapoli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dinapoli 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: gc117
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
Puzo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Puzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab by Puzo.
Puzo is looking to slow Hales down with leg kicks.
Hales takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hales fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Hales drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Puzo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Puzo tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Hales wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Puzo, who protects the arm well.
Hales working away.#SUB2#
Hales wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Puzo, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puzo tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1##SUB2#
Hales is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Puzo has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Hales has an Americana. Puzo didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hales is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hales hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mark Hales!

Event: gc109
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Batongbakal digs a good body shot into Hales's ribs.
Hales really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Batongbakal stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Hales gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Hales is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Batongbakal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Hales is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Batongbakal is trying to escape and Hales transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Batongbakal is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hales! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Hales!

Event: GKNY 79 - Hopeless v Puzo
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Draupnir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Draupnir.
Hales moves out of range of the body kick.
Hales shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Draupnir as he avoids it easily.
Hales takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Draupnir has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JP´s School Of Excellence in the buildup to the fight.
Hales avoids the head kick by Draupnir.
Draupnir cracks Hales with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Hales closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Draupnir to the mat! Draupnir manages to get full guard.
Draupnir keeping full guard, as Hales tries to pass.
Hales is fighting to break Draupnir's control of his arms but Draupnir is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hales prevents Draupnir from getting back to his feet.
Hales tries to free his leg and advance position but Draupnir is retaining full guard.
Draupnir seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Draupnir can't keep his opponent in guard - Hales advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Hales is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Draupnir has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Draupnir is looking to improve his position.
Hales is thwarting Draupnir's attempts to control the position.
Draupnir preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Draupnir is in trouble now - Hales has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Hales is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Draupnir to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Draupnir shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Hales working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Hales is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Draupnir to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Draupnir shrugs it off.
Hales wants to take his opponent's back but Draupnir doesn't allow it. #T2#
Draupnir is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hales takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Draupnir is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Hales looking for a guillotine from mount but Draupnir is having none of it. #SUB2#
Hales goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Draupnir turns into him and now he's in Hales's guard.
Hales keeping moving, preventing Draupnir from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hales looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Hales throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Hales keeping moving, preventing Draupnir from controlling successfully.
Draupnir has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hales is proving hard to escape from.
Hales is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Hales is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Draupnir defends well.
Hales seems keen to control Draupnir's posture.#SUB2#
Hales has an active guard here but Draupnir has managed to pass into half guard.
Draupnir working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hales's thigh. Hales counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Draupnir wants to control from the top but Hales keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hales is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Draupnir defends well.
Draupnir makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Draupnir got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hales has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Draupnir has managed to get both his arms back between Hales's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Hales working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Draupnir has passed into half guard!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hales is trying to maintain the position but Draupnir is very close to passing his half guard.
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 Baldur Draupnir will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Draupnir.
Hales tries to score a power double leg takedown but Draupnir sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hales somewhat.
Draupnir is looking to counter the offense by Hales and move into the clinch.
Hales fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Draupnir tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hales manages to circle out of the way.
Draupnir connects with an inside leg kick.
Draupnir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hales shoots for a double leg takedown but Draupnir sprawls well. He's pushed Hales's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baldur Draupnir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hales.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Draupnir tenderised Hales's leg. Hales is trying to keep his angry face on.
Draupnir lands a front kick.
Draupnir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hales blocks a head kick by Draupnir.
Draupnir scores with a hook to the body. Hales takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Draupnir connects with a solid leg kick.
Draupnir scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Hales has been cut.
Draupnir connects with a leg kick. Hales looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hales is trying hard to land a takedown here. Draupnir sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hales shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Draupnir pinned against the cage. Draupnir gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice sprawl there from Draupnir as Hales shoots in.
Hales looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Draupnir looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Hales counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hales stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Draupnir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hales is fighting to break Draupnir's control of his arms but Draupnir is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Hales advances position into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draupnir sneaks back into half guard.
Hales prevents Draupnir from standing back up.
Hales prevents Draupnir from improving his position.
Draupnir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hales can do to turn this around?
Draupnir gets back to full guard.
Draupnir is adopting a defensive guard.
Draupnir working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Hales drops back looking for a leg! Draupnir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Draupnir manages to kick Hales off! Hales jumps back into Draupnir's guard.
Draupnir 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##T3#
Hales works his way to full guard. Good work.
Draupnir trying to control the position from guard on top but Hales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hales has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Draupnir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Hales is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Draupnir defends well.
Draupnir trying to control but Hales is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hales working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Draupnir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Draupnir manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Draupnir would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Hales throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Draupnir escapes and throws Hales's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Draupnir wants to stand but Hales is controlling his arm.
Draupnir wants to take a breather but Hales manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Draupnir.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hales working for submissions but it's allowed Draupnir to get to half guard.
Draupnir with the ground and pound but Hales uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baldur Draupnir dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Hales's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Draupnir dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hales. That did some damage!
Draupnir pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Draupnir scores with a leg kick.
Draupnir pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Draupnir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baldur Draupnir is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick from Draupnir lands but Hales takes it in his stride.
Hales blocks a head kick by Draupnir.
A head kick misses from Draupnir.
Hales changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hales blocks a head kick by Draupnir.
Draupnir plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Draupnir darts in and clinches Hales up against the cage.
Hales drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Draupnir gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Draupnir breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Draupnir connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hales looks for a takedown but Draupnir sprawls well.
Hales doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Draupnir counters by moving into the clinch.
Baldur Draupnir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hales.
Hales is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Draupnir is defending well.#BC#
Draupnir breaks the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Draupnir, right into the meat.
Hales looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Draupnir is fending him off so far but Hales persists. Nope, Draupnir circles away and we're back to standing.
Draupnir shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hales eats them both and turns towards Draupnir to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Draupnir throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Draupnir lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baldur Draupnir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draupnir lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draupnir throws a quick inside leg kick.
Draupnir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Draupnir throws a sloppy head kick and Hales moves out of range easily.
Draupnir is looking to clinch but Hales is avoiding it.
Hales with the counter takedown but Draupnir avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Draupnir.
Draupnir lands a front kick.
Draupnir throws a leg kick which misses Hales's front leg but catches the back leg as Hales tries to avoid it.
Draupnir leaves Hales with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hales's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
Draupnir darts in and clinches Hales up against the cage.
Draupnir is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Draupnir lands a hook that snaps the head of Hales backwards. #T3#
Hales wants a takedown but no success here.
Draupnir lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Draupnir stalling the fight.
Draupnir stalling against the cage.
Draupnir stops a takedown attempt from Hales.
Hales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Draupnir just leaning against Hales, taking a breather.
Draupnir is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Draupnir pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Draupnir closes the distance and clinches.
Hales is looking for a takedown.
Hales tries for a takedown but Draupnir manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Draupnir breaks from the clinch.
Draupnir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Hales is trying hard to land a takedown here. Draupnir sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Draupnir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hales manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Draupnir throws a head kick but Hales moves out of range.
Hales walks forward, straight into a front kick from Draupnir.
Draupnir misses with a head kick.
Hales chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Draupnir can pounce on him.
Draupnir throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hales shoots in for a takedown but Draupnir shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draupnir tries a head kick but it misses.
Draupnir turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baldur Draupnir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Draupnir turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Draupnir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mark Hales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baldur Draupnir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Draupnir scoring well with a low kick there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baldur Draupnir!

Event: GKNY 74 - Samaras v Momochi
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Tism fakes the leg kick and cracks Hales in the body.
Hales with a poor takedown
and Tism counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Mark Hales has been cut.
Tism turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tism throws a hook but Hales avoids it easily.#TD#
Hales scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tism wants to control but Hales is keeping busy. #SUB#
Hales is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tism has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hales is looking to advance position but Tism won't allow it. #SUB#
Hales is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1##SUB#
Hales 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. #SUB#
Hales is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tism has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hales is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Hales wants to work for an arm triangle but Tism is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Hales is looking for a kimura here.
Hales tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tism knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hales will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Hales is working for a kimura but Tism is defending it quite comfortably.
Hales really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hales looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3##SUB#
Hales is looking for a kimura here.
Hales is pressing down on Tism's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tism is holding on for now. #SUB#
Hales is looking for a kimura but Tism is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hales to get the leverage.
Tism won't allow Hales to pass to mount. #SUB#
Hales seems to be working for a kimura but Tism defends the submission attempt.
Hales prevents Tism from improving his position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tism is looking to control Hales's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tism avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Hales is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hales controlling the action here.
Tism really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hales. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tism is not content to let Hales control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tism is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hales is pressing down on Tism's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tism is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Hales dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Hales's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tism moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tism connects with a leg kick. Hales looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tism tests Hales's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hales ducks under a wild hook from Tism.
Hales tries to counter with a takedown but Tism is quick to defend against it.
Hales tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tism sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hales somewhat.
Tism throws a shot from downtown. Hales moves away and avoids it.
Hales drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tism sprawls and moves away.
Tism ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hales dives in for a single leg takedown but Tism sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tism missing with a left hand there. Hales was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hales drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tism sprawls and moves away.
Hales uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tism.
Hales tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tism sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hales somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hales. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Tism with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tism attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tism connects with the punch.
Tism stuffs the takedown attempt from Hales. Hales gets slowly back to his feet.
Tism has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hales is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hales shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tism throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hales takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hales shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tism pinned against the cage. Tism gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Hales on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tism. Tism obviously looking to wear him down.
Hales takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hales changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tism tries to avoid it but Hales manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tism to the ground. Tism escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tism fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hales has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tism lands a leg kick that knocks Hales off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hales displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tism throws out the jab.
Tism misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hales.
Hales tries to counter with a takedown but Tism is quick to defend against it.
Tism catches Hales with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tism misses with an uppercut.
Tism throws a hook but Hales blocks it.
Hales feinted with a counter takedown.
Hales takes one to the side of the head. #TD#
Hales is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tism's half guard.
Tism scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hales manages to mount him! #T3#
Tism tries to reverse the position but Hales maintains control.#SUB#
Hales is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tism is surviving well by controlling Hales's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Hales looking for a guillotine from mount but Tism is having none of it. #SUB#
Hales goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tism is on top in guard. #SUB#
Hales is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Tism trying to control but Hales is working from the bottom.
Mark Hales overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES#
Hales pushes Tism off and gets back to his feet.
Hales shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tism as he avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hales closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice defenses there by Hales.
Hales half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hales fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Tism.
Greg Tism seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tism. Hales does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hales dives in for a single leg takedown but Tism sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tism looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Tism showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Hales's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hales moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Hales shoots in and gets a takedown into Tism's guard.
Tism looking for a sweep. Not yet Tism, not yet.
Hales wants to control from the top but Tism keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hales passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tism struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hales goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tism has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hales but great work by Tism.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tism trying to control the action but Hales is working from the bottom.
Tism has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
I wouldn't like to be where Hales is right now.
Tism wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hales keeps working.
Hales is trying to control Tism's posture but Tism avoids it.
Hales pushes Tism away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tism gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hales tries to buck Tism off but Tism is having none of it.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hales is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tism has just dragged him back down to the mat.
You can see the frustration on Hales's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hales is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hales wants to get back to his feet but Tism drags him back down.
Hales struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Tism politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tism prefers to stall for the moment though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Greg Tism seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hales ducks under a wild hook from Tism.
Hales tries to counter with a takedown but Tism is quick to defend against it.
A big right from Tism misses. #T3#
Tism jabs Hales right on the nose. Hales blinks but takes it well.
Greg Tism is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hales.
Tism lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Tism misses.
Hales fails with a takedown attempt.
Tism swings for the body but Hales moves out of range.
Tism displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tism comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tism's corner calls for a 1-2. Tism obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tism looks to land a right hand but Hales moved out of range.
Tism fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hales shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tism sprawls well. Tism wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hales gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hales doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tism counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Tism misses.
Hales tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tism sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hales somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tism connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hales closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tism circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Tism comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tism 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Tism!
A very excited looking Greg Tism 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: GKNY 67 - McKenzie V Defoe
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Hales fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Mendez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hales to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mendez is looking to stand up but Hales isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hales looking to pass the guard.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Hales from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mendez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hales throws a big right hand that misses.
Hales will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mendez wants to stand but Hales is controlling the position.
Hales's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mendez misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hales.#TD#
Hales shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hales showed some decent athleticism there. #T2#
Mendez tries to kick Hales off but Hales keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Hales seems to be working for a kimura but Mendez defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hales is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mendez is trying to stand up here but Hales is controlling him well.
Hales is trying to control. Mendez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Hales wants to work for an arm triangle but Mendez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hales really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Hales seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Mendez is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mark Hales!

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