Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2016

#R1#
A jab from Hojackin does it's job there.
Hojackin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A left lands for Ra.
Hojackin takes one on the button.
Hojackin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hojackin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hojackin digs a good hook to Ra's body.
Hojackin throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Ra misses.
Hojackin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ra.
Hojackin moves forwards but Ra connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hojackin fakes the leg kick and cracks Ra in the body.
Hojackin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ra with a hook.
Hojackin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ra scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Hojackin throws a combination. Ra tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hojackin was well out of range. Poor timing from Ra.
Ra misses with a hook
and Hojackin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hojackin scores with a nice right hand.
A left lands for Ra.
Ra lands a jab.
Ra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hojackin slips a jab from Ra.
Ra with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hojackin.
Ra moves away from the strike by Hojackin.
Nice takedown defense from Ra. No joy for Hojackin on that attempt. #T2#
Ra paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hojackin.
Ra throws a series of punches but Hojackin moves out of range.
As Ra looks to move away, Hojackin throws a big counter combo but Ra just gets out of the way.
Ra misses with a wild body shot.
Ra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hojackin moves away.
Ra connects with the punch.
Ra just misses with a punch to the body.
Ra looks to score with a jab to the body but Hojackin is just out of range.
Ra is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hojackin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hojackin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hojackin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ra.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hojackin throws a solid leg kick but Ra takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hojackin.
Hojackin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hojackin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Hojackin misses with a low kick.
Ra has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ra darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
David Hojackin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ra scores with a hook to the body. Hojackin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hojackin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice uppercut lands for Ra. That snapped Hojackin's head back.
Ra lands with a straight right. Hojackin didn't see that one coming.
Ra is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hojackin misses with a leg kick
and Ra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Ra.
Hojackin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Hojackin misses.
Ra pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hojackin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hojackin misses with a hook.
Ra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
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!
Hojackin lands a really nice looking cross but Ra seems unphased.
Ra cracks the inside of Hojackin's front leg.
Ra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hojackin.
Ra looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hojackin.
Hojackin punishes Ra's body with a nice straight punch.
Hojackin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ra ducks under a wild hook from Hojackin.
Ra doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ra misses with a wild body shot.
Hojackin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ra lands with a good body shot.
Amon Ra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hojackin misses with a combination
and Ra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hojackin misses with a body kick.
Ra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amon Ra dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ra moves out of range of the strikes.
Hojackin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Decent striking displayed by Ra there.
Ra works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Ra does it's job there.
Ra lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Hojackin misses the target.
Hojackin looks to throw the jab but Ra is out of range.
It seemed like Ra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ra checks a low kick from Hojackin.
Hojackin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ra fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hojackin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Amon Ra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hojackin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ra lands a head shot.
Ra staying out of range there.#T1#
Ra looks to land a right hand but Hojackin moved out of range.
Ra connects with a nice looking jab.
Hojackin drops his hands momentarily and Ra takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ra throws an off balance right hand
and Hojackin counters with a straight right hand.
Hojackin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ra just misses with a punch to the body.
Ra 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.
Ra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hojackin.
It looked like Hojackin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A clash of legs there as Ra blocks the low kick.
Hojackin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ra scores with a jab to the body.
Hojackin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ra to score with a decent uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hojackin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Hojackin is predictable there
and Ra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hojackin throws a hook to the side of Ra's head but Ra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hojackin missing with a left hand there. Ra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Hojackin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ra! But no joy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hojackin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ra - the referee stops the clock and Hojackin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ra. Hojackin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hojackin throws the kick towards the body but Ra avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Ra's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ra throws a good cross that connects.
Ra ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ra throws a body punch but Hojackin moves out of range.
Hojackin just misses with a punch to the body.
Ra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Ra. Those never looked like landing.
Hojackin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Ra slips under a jab.
Ra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hojackin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ra was well out of range. Poor timing from Hojackin.
Ra lands with a straight right. Hojackin didn't see that one coming.
Ra lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ra misses the shot to the body.
Ra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ra connects with the punch.
Ra connects with a right hand. Hojackin shakes it off.
Hojackin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by Ra as he connects with a hook.
Ra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Ra connects with a leg kick. Hojackin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ra lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ra blocks a jab.
Ra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hojackin at a distance.
Ra misses with a hook
and Hojackin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Ra. Those never looked like landing.
Ra throws a jab when Hojackin was well out of range.
Hojackin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ra misses with a wild body shot.
Hojackin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hojackin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ra scores with a nice right hand.
Hojackin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ra counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amon Ra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ra throws a shot from downtown. Hojackin moves away and avoids it.
Hojackin throws a solid leg kick but Ra takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hojackin.
Hojackin throws a lazy right hand but Ra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hojackin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ra manages to avoid it.
Ra fails to land with a series of punches.
Ra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hojackin.
Hojackin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hojackin throws a leg kick but Ra checks it.
Ra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hojackin.
Hojackin throws a leg kick but Ra sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ra lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hojackin takes a step back to recover.
Hojackin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ra is able to avoid easily.
Ra ducks under a wild hook from Hojackin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ra. #T1#
Ra ducks under a wild hook from Hojackin.
Ra keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ra lands a jab to the head.
Ra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hojackin.
Hojackin slips a jab from Ra.
Hojackin blocks a head kick by Ra.
Good exchange - Ra coming out on top.
Hojackin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hojackin lands with a good body shot.
Hojackin throws a looping overhand right but Ra ducks down to avoid it.
Hojackin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Ra misses.
Ra defending well as Hojackin loads up on a big left hand.
David Hojackin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hojackin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ra.
Ra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hojackin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hojackin lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sloppy strikes from Ra. Those never looked like landing.
Hojackin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hojackin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hojackin throws a jab but it's blocked by Ra.
Hojackin misses with an uppercut
and Ra counters with a nice body shot.
Hojackin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ra slips a jab from Hojackin.
Hojackin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Ra moves out of range of the leg kick from Hojackin.
Ra throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ra fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ra scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hojackin needs to keep his hands up - Ra had a free shot at his head there.
Hojackin misses with a body kick.
Hojackin motions for Ra to come forward. Hojackin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hojackin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hojackin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ra lands with an overhand left.
Ra bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hojackin's head.
Hojackin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ra scores with a nice body kick. #T4#
Ra misses with a two punch combination. #KD#
Hojackin sends Ra crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hojackin is motioning to the referee to let Ra up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Ra is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Amon Ra has been cut.
Hojackin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hojackin fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hojackin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hojackin misses with an uppercut
and Ra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Hojackin misses
and Ra counters with a nice uppercut.
Ra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hojackin misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amon Ra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ra 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amon Ra!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2016

#R1#
Chaves scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Julio Chaves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hojackin.
Chaves throws a hook but Hojackin avoids it easily.
Chaves looks to land a combination but Hojackin avoids it well.
Hojackin dodges the punch combination from Chaves.
Chaves misses with a straight right.
Chaves lands with an uppercut that bounces Hojackin off the cage and back into range.
Chaves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hojackin.
An attempted straight right counter from Hojackin misses the target.
Hojackin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chaves has time to react.
Chaves 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.
Chaves slips a jab from Hojackin.
Hojackin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chaves.
It looked like Hojackin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chaves lands a jab to Hojackin's midsection.
Chaves misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaves throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Hojackin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chaves is looking to stand back up but Hojackin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Chaves.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chaves can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1##REVB#
Hojackin stops Chaves from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Hojackin seems content to control.
Chaves tries to kick Hojackin off in order to stand up. Hojackin Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Hojackin lands a nice forearm strike.
Chaves tries to escape but Hojackin is in control.
Hojackin 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.
Chaves takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chaves really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hojackin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chaves is looking to get back to his feet here but Hojackin is keeping cool and he's managed to take Chaves's back.
Chaves is trying to stand back up. #T2#
Hojackin is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Chaves is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hojackin 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.
Chaves is trying to stand back up.
Good control from Hojackin.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hojackin is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Hojackin gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Hojackin gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Hojackin apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Hojackin throws a jab but it's blocked by Chaves.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hojackin.
Julio Chaves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#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.
Chaves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hojackin misses with a looping left.
Chaves throws a hook but Hojackin blocks it.
Chaves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hojackin.
Hojackin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chaves.
Hojackin misses with a hook
and Chaves counters with a nice uppercut.
Chaves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chaves throws a hook to the side of Hojackin's head but Hojackin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hojackin slips under a jab.
Chaves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hojackin throws a lazy right hand but Chaves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chaves misses with a looping left.
Chaves looks to score with a jab to the body but Hojackin is just out of range.
Chaves connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hojackin jabs Chaves to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Julio Chaves will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Chaves looks to land a left hand but Hojackin moved out of range nicely.
Hojackin 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.
Hojackin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chaves.
Nice uppercut lands for Chaves. That snapped Hojackin's head back.
Chaves moves out of range as Hojackin strikes.
Chaves misses with a right hand
and Hojackin counters with a leg kick.
Hojackin takes a swing at Chaves's ribcage but misses.
Chaves appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chaves lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chaves getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chaves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chaves lands with a right hand.
Chaves looks to score with a jab to the body but Hojackin is just out of range.
Hojackin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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!
Chaves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chaves lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hojackin misses with a lunging right hand
letting Chaves counter with a right hand. #T1#
Chaves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Hojackin misses the target.
Chaves looks to throw the jab but Hojackin is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Chaves. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body kick from Hojackin.
Julio Chaves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chaves blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Hojackin.
Hojackin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Chaves's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Chaves staying out of range there.
Hojackin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chaves avoids a kick to the body.
Chaves misses with a hook
and Hojackin counters with a one-two to the body.
Chaves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chaves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chaves missing with a left hand there. Hojackin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chaves looks to score with a jab to the body but Hojackin is just out of range.
Chaves misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hojackin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chaves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chaves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chaves walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hojackin throws out a loose jab but Chaves uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hojackin.
Hojackin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hojackin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chaves lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Julio Chaves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Chaves misses.
Hojackin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chaves.
Hojackin slips a jab from Chaves.
It looked like Hojackin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chaves slips a straight right by Hojackin.
Chaves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chaves sizes up Hojackin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hojackin throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Chaves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hojackin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hojackin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hojackin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hojackin looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaves is just out of range.
Chaves lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chaves connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Chaves misses.
Chaves connects with a looping right hand.
Chaves looks to land a left hand but Hojackin moved out of range nicely.
Hojackin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chaves throws an overhand right that lands on Hojackin's shoulder, as Hojackin tries to avoid the shot.
Chaves misses with a hook
and Chaves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Chaves misses the target.
Chaves slips under a jab.
Hojackin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaves misses with a left hand
and Hojackin counters with a good low kick that Chaves was not able to check.
Chaves lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chaves connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chaves lands a right hook to the body.
Chaves throws a lazy uppercut
and Hojackin counters with a straight right hand.
Hojackin just misses with a punch to the body.
Chaves throws an off balance right hand
and Hojackin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Chaves misses.
Hojackin scores with a decent looking hook.
Hojackin scores with a hook.
Chaves misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chaves connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hojackin momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Julio Chaves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Chaves staying out of range there.
Hojackin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chaves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hojackin counters with a thumping low kick.
Hojackin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chaves misses with an uppercut
and Hojackin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chaves misses with a series of wild punches.
A solid body kick from Hojackin.
Hojackin throws a lazy right hand but Chaves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hojackin slips under a jab from Chaves.
Chaves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hojackin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hojackin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chaves on the side of the head.
Chaves misses with a lunging right hand
and Hojackin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Chaves has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chaves there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#
Chaves is rocked!
Chaves misses with a right hand
and Hojackin rattles Chaves with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Chaves tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Hojackin dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Chaves stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). David Hojackin!
The defeated Julio Chaves had this to say: 'Everybody is on steroids!!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2016

#R1#
Chaves misses with a straight right.
Hojackin dodges the punch combination from Chaves.
A punch lands to the side of Hojackin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hojackin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hojackin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chaves throws a hook to the side of Hojackin's head but Hojackin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hojackin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've been informed that Hojackin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Chaves scores with a sloppy right hand. Hojackin should have avoided that one.
Chaves throws a good cross that connects.
Hojackin wants to slow Chaves down by chopping away at his legs.
Chaves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Chaves.
Chaves connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Hojackin covering up! Chaves comes in with a big uppercut and Hojackin goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Julio Chaves!
Julio Chaves decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Highland Games 217
Date: Oct 27, 2016

#R1#
Hojackin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Judah defending well as Hojackin loads up on a big left hand.
Hojackin throws a leg kick which misses Judah's front leg but catches the back leg as Judah tries to avoid it.
Judah 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.
Hojackin throws a body punch but Judah moves out of range.
Hojackin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hojackin misses with a wild body shot.
David Hojackin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hojackin looks to land a right hand but Judah moved out of range.
Jab, jab by Hojackin - just one landing.
Hojackin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've been hearing reports that Hojackin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hojackin lands a nice shot to the body.
Hojackin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Judah moves away.
Hojackin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hojackin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Judah takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Judah bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hojackin's head backwards.
Hojackin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Judah connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hojackin scrambles back to his feet.
Hojackin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judah manages to avoid it.
Hojackin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Judah counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hojackin is looking to chop away at Judah's legs.
Hojackin throws a right and a left that Judah avoids nicely.
Judah misses with a wild combination.
Hojackin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Judah.
Hojackin ducks under a wild hook from Judah.
Judah swinging wildly here. #T2#
Judah throws out a loose jab but Hojackin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hojackin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hojackin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Judah scores with a jab. Hojackin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hojackin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Judah throws an off balance right hand
and Hojackin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Judah misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Hojackin misses its target.
Hojackin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hojackin misses with a straight left.
Judah doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Judah lands with a nice body punch.
Hojackin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Judah was well out of range. Poor timing from Hojackin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hojackin.#T3#
Hojackin throws a right and a left that Judah avoids nicely.
Judah steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hojackin. That one must have hurt.
Hojackin misses with a body punch
and Hojackin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hojackin throws a body kick that misses
and Judah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Judah shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Judah defending well as Hojackin loads up on a big left hand.
Judah on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Judah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Judah stuns Hojackin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Judah slips a straight right by Hojackin.
Judah is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hojackin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hojackin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Judah counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judah swings widly with a right hand
and Hojackin counters with a stiff right hand.
Hojackin misses with a straight left.
Hojackin walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Hojackin.
Hojackin misses with a right hand
and Judah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hojackin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Judah.
Judah now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Judah 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.
Hojackin misses with a looping left.
Hojackin throws a right hand that Judah ducks under and follows up with a left that Judah also avoids with ease.
Judah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Judah checks a leg kick nicely.
Judah has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Judah checks a leg kick.
Judah lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Judah.
Hojackin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Judah moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Uzziah Judah will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hojackin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hojackin misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Judah misses the target.
Hojackin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Uzziah Judah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judah. Hojackin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hojackin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Judah slips a straight right by Hojackin.
Hojackin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Judah to counter with a crisp jab.
Judah throws out a powerful jab.
Judah scores with a jab.
Hojackin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hojackin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Judah counters with a huge left! Hojackin is in big trouble! He's backing up but Judah isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hojackin from any more damage. A dominating finish by Judah!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uzziah Judah!
An out of breath Uzziah Judah thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland Games 211
Date: Oct 02, 2016

#R1#
Driver lands with a nice body punch.
Hojackin slips a straight right by Driver.
Hojackin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Driver.
Driver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hojackin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Driver lands a lovely overhand right.
Driver uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hojackin has time to react.
Hojackin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Driver fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Driver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Driver scores with a sloppy right hand. Hojackin should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Driver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hojackin unleashes a big counter combination but Driver bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hojackin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Driver comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hojackin throws a right and a left that Driver avoids nicely.
Driver lands with a straight right. Hojackin didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Driver is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Driver lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hojackin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Driver.
Hojackin walks into a straight right hand from Driver.
Driver jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Driver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Driver misses the target.
Hojackin throws out a counter right but Driver avoids it with no problem.
Driver cracks Hojackin with a good jab.
Driver is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hojackin moves out of range as Driver strikes.
Driver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hojackin.
Hojackin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hojackin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driver was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Driver slips a jab and a cross from Hojackin.
Driver is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hojackin misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hojackin throws a looping overhand right but Driver ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Hojackin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hojackin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hojackin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hojackin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Driver counters with a left to the body.
Hojackin gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#
Hojackin is rocked!
Hojackin looks to score with a jab to the body but Driver is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Driver. #KD#
Driver lands a big uppercut and Hojackin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hojackin looks OK. Driver waves Hojackin back to his feet!
Hojackin is still on wobbly legs! Can Driver finish him?
Driver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hojackin.
Hojackin seems to have recovered his senses.
Ed Driver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Driver checks a leg kick.
Hojackin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Driver scores with a jab.
Driver misses with the combination. #T3#
Hojackin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Driver looks to land a right hand but Hojackin moved out of range.
Hojackin tries to land a front kick but Driver steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hojackin throws a looping overhand right but Driver ducks down to avoid it.
Hojackin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hojackin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hojackin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Driver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Driver connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab, jab by Driver - just one landing.
Hojackin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Driver throwing a counter right hand but Hojackin manages to avoid it.
Hojackin avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Driver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Driver throws an overhand right that lands on Hojackin's shoulder, as Hojackin tries to avoid the shot.
Hojackin misses with a lunging right hand
and Driver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hojackin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Driver was well out of range. Poor timing from Hojackin.
Hojackin slips a jab from Driver.
Hojackin misses with an uppercut. Driver saw that one coming.
Driver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hojackin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hojackin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Driver.
Nice shot lands for Hojackin.
Driver throws a jab but it's blocked by Hojackin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Driver thuds a left hand into Hojackin's body.
Hojackin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Driver goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Driver misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Driver dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Driver swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hojackin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hojackin misses with a two punch combination.
Hojackin misses with a shot to the body
and Driver counters with a right hand to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hojackin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Driver has got the better of the exchanges.
The fighters circling - Driver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hojackin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ed Driver is winning the standup battle so far.
Driver throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hojackin on the side of the head.
Hojackin throws a poor cross that misses
and Hojackin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hojackin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Driver cracks a nice hook into Hojackin's ribs.
Nice jab there from Driver. #KD#
Driver lands a big right hand that sends Hojackin crashing to the mat! Driver stays standing though and waves Hojackin back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hojackin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Driver.
Driver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hojackin was well out of range. Poor timing from Driver.
Hojackin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Driver.#T1#
Hojackin avoids the body shot from Driver.
Driver scores with a jab. Hojackin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Driver lands with a good body shot.
Driver fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hojackin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Driver loads up on a big right hand but Hojackin slips the punch.
Hojackin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hojackin throws a lazy head kick
and Hojackin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Driver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hojackin can do to turn this around?
Hojackin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hojackin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hojackin misses the jab.
Driver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hojackin.
Driver thuds a left hand into Hojackin's body.#KD#
Driver cracks Hojackin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hojackin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Driver finish him? #CUT#
It looks like David Hojackin has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driver staying out of range there.#T2#
Driver cracks Hojackin with a hook to the temple - Hojackin is on wobbly legs here! Driver swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Hojackin falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Driver wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ed Driver!
After winning the bout, Ed Driver thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland Games 208
Date: Sep 22, 2016

#R1#
Hojackin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hojackin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ford takes a step back to recover. #TD#
Ford tries to sprawl but Hojackin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ford is looking for a sweep. Hojackin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ford is trying to maintain the position but Hojackin is very close to passing his half guard.
Ford might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hojackin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hojackin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ford tries to roll over but Hojackin keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ford looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hojackin pushes past his half guard into mount!
Ford keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hojackin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T1#
Hojackin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hojackin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ford hang on?
Hojackin scoring with strikes but Ford is staying in there.
BOOM! Hojackin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ford tries to lock up and control but Hojackin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hojackin lands with some strikes.
Ford keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hojackin wants to control the pace but Ford is squirming around nicely.
Ford can't escape the position.
Hojackin cracks Ford with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hojackin raining down shots from the mount!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ford gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ford looking for subs from the bottom but Hojackin mounts him!
Ford gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ford actively working from the bottom here.
Hojackin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hojackin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hojackin landing strikes from the mount and Ford is in trouble!
Ford is working to get back to half guard.
Hojackin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ford on the ground.
Hojackin tries to control but Ford wriggling away. #T3#
Ford really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ford wants to hold on but Hojackin pushes him away.
Ford is trying to escape the mount.
Ford is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hojackin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ford is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hojackin prevents Ford from getting the reversal.
Hojackin scoring with strikes but Ford is staying in there.
Ford keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hojackin working Ford over with strikes here. #T4#
Ford manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ford is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hojackin wants to free his trapped foot but Ford is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Ford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hojackin controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Hojackin dominated that round.
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#
Hojackin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ford feints the counter takedown.
Ford on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hojackin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ford tries for a takedown but Hojackin circles away easily
and Hojackin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hojackin catches Ford with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ford closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hojackin circles away.
Hojackin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ford goes for a double leg but Hojackin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hojackin continues to drive forward.
David Hojackin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martyn Ford.
Ford looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ford has his takedown stuffed
and Hojackin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ford shoots in looking for a takedown but Hojackin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ford's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ford is defended easily by Hojackin.
Hojackin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ford.
Ford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ford takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ford gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hojackin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
David Hojackin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hojackin pinned against the cage. Hojackin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Hojackin.
Ford feints the counter takedown.
Ford dives in and grabs Hojackin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hojackin pushes down on Ford's head and hops out.
Hojackin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hojackin throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Ford decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hojackin's guard.#SUB2#
Ford postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hojackin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ford, into his guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hojackin 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.
Hojackin tries to free his leg and advance position but Ford is retaining full guard. #T3#
Ford is trying to hold Hojackin in close to prevent damage but Hojackin has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Ford actively working from the bottom here.
Hojackin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hojackin working Ford over with strikes.
Ford is looking to improve his position.
Ford wants to control but Hojackin is keeping busy.
Hojackin winds up and cracks Ford with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hojackin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ford can do to turn this around?
Ford is trying to maintain the position but Hojackin is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Ford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hojackin pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Ford is not content to let Hojackin control the position.#SUB2#
Ford actively working from the bottom here.
Hojackin trying to control from half guard but Ford is working away.
Ford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hojackin lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Ford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hojackin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Hojackin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hojackin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ford shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hojackin sprawls well. Hojackin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ford gets slowly back to his feet.
Hojackin is looking to land body kicks.
Ford closes the distance and clinches up with Hojackin, looking for a takedown. Ford pushes Hojackin against the cage but Hojackin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ford looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hojackin is fending him off so far but Ford persists. Nope, Hojackin circles away and we're back to standing.
David Hojackin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martyn Ford.
Good exchange - Hojackin coming out on top.
Nice jab there from Hojackin.
Ford shoots in for a takedown but Hojackin shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hojackin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looks like Hojackin has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
David Hojackin is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Ford throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hojackin was covering up waiting for the punch and Ford finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T1##SUB2#
Ford drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Ford as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Hojackin screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Ford! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Martyn Ford!

Event: The Island Season 5, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016

#R1#
Good leg kick by Hojackin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hojackin jabs at Vettenranta's body.
Hojackin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vettenranta.
Nice sprawl there from Hojackin as Vettenranta shoots in.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hojackin.
Vettenranta shoots in looking for a takedown. Hojackin tries to sprawl out of it but Vettenranta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hojackin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaleva Vettenranta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hojackin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vettenranta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hojackin defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hojackin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hojackin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hojackin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Kaleva Vettenranta has been cut.#T1#
Vettenranta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vettenranta shoots in for a takedown but Hojackin shows good takedown defense.
Hojackin looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Hojackin gets caught napping as Vettenranta dives in and scores a takedown. Hojackin manages to retain guard.
Hojackin trying to keep a closed guard but Vettenranta is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vettenranta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vettenranta working some strikes from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hojackin holds on and takes a little breather.
Vettenranta throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Vettenranta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vettenranta 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.
Vettenranta is working Hojackin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Vettenranta trying to control the position from guard on top but Hojackin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vettenranta 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.
Vettenranta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vettenranta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vettenranta throws a big right hand that misses.
Vettenranta wants to pass the guard but Hojackin is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hojackin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vettenranta sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Vettenranta drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hojackin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hojackin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hojackin! #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vettenranta tries to buck Hojackin off but Hojackin is having none of it.#T3#
Hojackin working the ground and pound.
Vettenranta wants to control but Hojackin postures up.
Vettenranta is trying to get back to half guard.
Hojackin working away.
Hojackin is staying tight to Vettenranta's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vettenranta is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hojackin off and has taken his back!
Hojackin is keeping busy. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Hojackin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Vettenranta is punishing Hojackin with strikes - can he finish him?!
Vettenranta lands punches and elbows.
Vettenranta gets his hands free as Hojackin looks to control.
Vettenranta misses with an elbow to the head.
Vettenranta trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB#
Vettenranta is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hojackin is keeping busy.
Hojackin rolls, trying to escape but Vettenranta keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but David Hojackin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kaleva Vettenranta's cut.
That's time! Vettenranta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vettenranta takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hojackin lands a nice looking body kick.
Hojackin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vettenranta.
Vettenranta dives in for a single leg takedown but Hojackin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hojackin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vettenranta eats them both and turns towards Hojackin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD#
Hojackin gets caught flat footed, as Vettenranta shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hojackin has his hands on Vettenranta's head, controlling the position.
Hojackin keeping moving, preventing Vettenranta from controlling successfully.
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!
Hojackin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vettenranta is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing that Vettenranta has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vettenranta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Hojackin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vettenranta trying to control but Hojackin is working from the bottom.
Vettenranta throws a big right hand that misses.
Hojackin looking for a sweep. Not yet Hojackin, not yet.
Vettenranta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vettenranta throws a big elbow that misses.
Vettenranta trying to control but Hojackin is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hojackin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hojackin wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaleva Vettenranta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hojackin works the jab nicely.
Hojackin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vettenranta has a takedown stuffed.
Hojackin slaps away a takedown attempt from Vettenranta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vettenranta shoots in looking for a takedown. Hojackin tries to sprawl out of it but Vettenranta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hojackin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hojackin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vettenranta momentarily.
Hojackin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hojackin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Vettenranta drives through with a takedown into Hojackin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T3#
Vettenranta postures up and lands a big shot to Hojackin's brow.
Hojackin trying to keep a closed guard but Vettenranta is proving a slippery customer.
Hojackin wants to sweep but no luck.
Vettenranta pushes down on Hojackin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ground and pound from Vettenranta.
Vettenranta is stalling here. Hojackin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vettenranta seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hojackin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Vettenranta sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hojackin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vettenranta gets back to full guard.
Vettenranta 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#
Hojackin is holding on to half guard well.
Hojackin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Hojackin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kaleva Vettenranta's cut.
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#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vettenranta.
Hojackin lands a lovely overhand right.
Vettenranta shoots in and drives through. Hojackin sprawls well.#TD2#
Hojackin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vettenranta tries to roll over but Hojackin keeps him under control.#SUB#
Vettenranta looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Vettenranta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hojackin pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vettenranta is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Well, if Hojackin 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.
Hojackin trying to control the action but Vettenranta is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vettenranta looking for submissions off his back.
Hojackin is taking a breather. Vettenranta says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vettenranta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hojackin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hojackin's back!#T2#
Vettenranta is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Vettenranta gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Vettenranta gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Vettenranta apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Hojackin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vettenranta.
Hojackin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaleva Vettenranta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vettenranta shoots in looking for a takedown. Hojackin tries to sprawl out of it but Vettenranta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hojackin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hojackin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vettenranta or perhaps it was just good defense by Hojackin, which made it look bad.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hojackin.
Vettenranta darts in looking for a takedown but Hojackin gets double underhooks and turns Vettenranta into the cage. #T3##TD#
Vettenranta scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Hojackin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vettenranta cracks Hojackin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hojackin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vettenranta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hojackin parries the strikes from Vettenranta easily there. Vettenranta is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hojackin to escape.
Vettenranta is looking to take a break and control but Hojackin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hojackin struggling a bit here.
Hojackin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vettenranta connects with a decent elbow.
Vettenranta landing strikes.
Hojackin defending against the ground and pound.
Kaleva Vettenranta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Vettenranta in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Vettenranta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hojackin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vettenranta in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hojackin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hojackin is looking to regain half guard here but Vettenranta keeps moving and retains side control.
Vettenranta is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hojackin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vettenranta working the body and head with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaleva Vettenranta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hojackin 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Kaleva Vettenranta!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Kaleva Vettenranta!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Kaleva Vettenranta!

Kaleva Vettenranta wins by unanimous decision!
Kaleva Vettenranta decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: The Island Season 5, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
Hojackin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taran under the eye.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hojackin enables Taran to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hojackin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hojackin is pulling down on Taran's head to control his posture.
Taran wants to stand but Hojackin is controlling his posture from full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hojackin is on top in guard. #REVB#
Taran seems keen to control Hojackin's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taran can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hojackin controls the pace.
Hojackin is looking to work some ground and pound but Taran has wrist control.#T1#
Taran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hojackin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Taran on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Taran tries to get out of the position.
Hojackin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hojackin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hojackin trying to control the position from guard on top but Taran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Taran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hojackin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hojackin throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Taran is pulling down on Hojackin's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taran avoids a kick to the body.
Taran misses with a hook.
Hojackin jabs Taran right on the nose. Taran blinks but takes it well.
Hojackin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3##CL#
Taran has closed the distance and engaged Hojackin in a clinch.
Taran doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Taran successfully pulls guard.
Hojackin content to stall in guard here.
Hojackin scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Taran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hojackin is aware though and is defending well.
Hojackin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hojackin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taran wants to get back to his feet but Hojackin passes into half guard. #T4#
Taran has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hojackin is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
More stalling from Hojackin.
Taran wants to get back to his feet.
Taran is in trouble now - Hojackin has advanced to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taran wants to control but Hojackin is having none of it.
Hojackin controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Hojackin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hojackin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taran finds it's way round the side to connect with Hojackin's head. #TD#
Taran closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hojackin's guard.
Taran tries to stand but Hojackin is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taran slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hojackin struggling a bit here.
Hojackin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Taran's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hojackin has his hands clasped together around Taran's back. He's all about the action.
Taran is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T1#
Hojackin tries to roll over but Taran keeps him under control.
Hojackin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taran.
Hojackin tries to get to full guard but Taran has control of the leg.
Hojackin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hojackin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taran is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hojackin pulls Taran in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Taran wants to stand but Hojackin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hojackin wants to sweep but no luck.
Alexander Taran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taran has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hojackin is proving hard to escape from.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Taran trying to control the position from guard on top but Hojackin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Taran darts in trying to clinch
and Hojackin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taran tries to clinch but Hojackin moves away
and Hojackin counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Hojackin misses with a body kick.
Alexander Taran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot by Hojackin.
Hojackin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Taran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Hojackin.
Taran misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hojackin paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Taran has Hojackin up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hojackin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hojackin.
Hojackin lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taran takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Taran is rocked!
Hojackin works on Taran's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Hojackin tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Hojackin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hojackin lands with a good body shot.
Hojackin scores with a body shot.
Hojackin clobbers Taran with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh Taran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hojackin scores with a hook to the body. Taran takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taran seems to have got his legs back now.
Hojackin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taran.
Taran shoots in and drives through. Hojackin sprawls well.
We've been told by Taran's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Taran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taran needs to keep his hands up - Hojackin had a free shot at his head there.
Taran 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.
Hojackin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taran ducks into an uppercut from Hojackin and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Hojackin!

Event: Highland Contenders
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Khaliq Khalid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khaliq Khalid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hojackin ducks under a wild hook from Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid with a hook.
Khaliq Khalid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khaliq Khalid throws a solid leg kick but Hojackin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khaliq Khalid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hojackin.
Hojackin moves forwards but Khaliq Khalid connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Khaliq Khalid cracks Hojackin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hojackin tries to land a front kick but Khaliq Khalid steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Khaliq Khalid looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khaliq Khalid loads up on a big right hand but Hojackin slips the punch.
Khaliq Khalid throws a jab when Hojackin was well out of range.
Khaliq Khalid stuns Hojackin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Khaliq Khalid throws a series of strikes that have Hojackin backpedaling. #CUT#
It looks like David Hojackin has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khaliq Khalid throws a lazy right hand but Hojackin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
A big left from Hojackin misses. #TD2#
Hojackin dives in and scores a takedown into Khaliq Khalid's guard.
Khaliq Khalid pulls Hojackin in close to his closed guard and prevents Hojackin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hojackin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Hojackin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hojackin throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Hojackin sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hojackin wants to pass the guard but Khaliq Khalid is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hojackin throws a push kick but Khaliq Khalid slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Khaliq Khalid misses the target.#T3#
Hojackin slips a straight right by Khaliq Khalid.
Nice defenses there by Hojackin.
Khaliq Khalid with a hook.
Khaliq Khalid is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hojackin lands with a good body shot.
Hojackin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Khaliq Khalid is fending him off so far but Hojackin persists. Nope, Khaliq Khalid circles away and we're back to standing.
Khaliq Khalid appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hojackin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Khaliq Khalid throws a hook but Hojackin blocks it.
Khaliq Khalid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hojackin manages to avoid it.
Khaliq Khalid throws a leg kick but Hojackin moved away.
Khaliq Khalid fails to land with a series of punches.
Hojackin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Khaliq Khalid gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hojackin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hojackin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Hojackin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Khaliq Khalid managing to control the position.
Hojackin stays in close to Khaliq Khalid's body and controls the position.
Hojackin throws a strike but Khaliq Khalid rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Khaliq Khalid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Hojackin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hojackin misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Khaliq Khalid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Khaliq Khalid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hojackin moves out of range of the strikes.
Khaliq Khalid throws a hook to the side of Hojackin's head but Hojackin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khaliq Khalid takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Khaliq Khalid throws a right hand that misses
and Hojackin counters with a nice uppercut.
Hojackin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khaliq Khalid.
Hojackin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Khaliq Khalid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hojackin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khaliq Khalid.
Hojackin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hojackin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Khaliq Khalid.
Danga de danga de dang - Khaliq Khalid scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hojackin throws a hook to the side of Khaliq Khalid's head but Khaliq Khalid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khaliq Khalid looks to land a right hand but Hojackin moved out of range.
Hojackin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Khaliq Khalid lands the left hand.
Khaliq Khalid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hojackin can do to turn this around?
A shot to the body from Khaliq Khalid misses
and Hojackin counters with an outside leg kick.
Hojackin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hojackin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Khaliq Khalid rather than just go for the knockout.
Hojackin darts in looking for a takedown but Khaliq Khalid gets double underhooks and turns Hojackin into the cage.
Khaliq Khalid has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Khaliq Khalid there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hojackin slips a jab from Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid checks a leg kick.
Khaliq Khalid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Khaliq Khalid.
Hojackin throws an overhand right that lands on Khaliq Khalid's shoulder, as Khaliq Khalid tries to avoid the shot.
Hojackin ducks under a wild hook from Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid misses with a body shot
and Hojackin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khaliq Khalid displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hojackin. #T2#
Khaliq Khalid scores with a jab.
Khaliq Khalid throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khaliq Khalid connects with a body shot that sends Hojackin's belly button to the back.
Khaliq Khalid tries to clinch up but Hojackin circles away and keeps his distance.
Hojackin moves out of range of the strikes.
Hojackin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hojackin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khaliq Khalid to score with a decent uppercut.
Khaliq Khalid with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hojackin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Khaliq Khalid misses its intended target.
Hojackin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Khaliq Khalid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hojackin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hojackin slips a straight right by Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Hojackin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Khaliq Khalid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hojackin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hojackin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid backing away here, and Hojackin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD2#
Hojackin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Khaliq Khalid!
Hojackin advances to full mount.
Khaliq Khalid tries to lock up and control but Hojackin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hojackin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hojackin dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Hojackin with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hojackin controlling the position easily from mount.
Hojackin lands with some strikes.
Hojackin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hojackin wants to control but instead Khaliq Khalid manages to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but David Hojackin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on David Hojackin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Khaliq Khalid just misses with a punch to the body.
Khaliq Khalid throws a hook to the side of Hojackin's head but Hojackin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khaliq Khalid misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hojackin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khaliq Khalid digs a good hook to Hojackin's body. #TD2#
Hojackin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Khaliq Khalid to the mat! Khaliq Khalid manages to get full guard.
Hojackin passes Khaliq Khalid's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hojackin is looking to advance position but Khaliq Khalid won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hojackin lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hojackin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Khaliq Khalid defending well though.
Hojackin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hojackin throwing shots but Khaliq Khalid is blocking nicely. #T1#
Hojackin wants to advance to full mount but Khaliq Khalid doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Khaliq Khalid looking to control.
Hojackin throws a strike but Khaliq Khalid rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hojackin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hojackin keeps trying to improve his position.
Hojackin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hojackin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Khaliq Khalid's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Khaliq Khalid in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hojackin working a defensive guard here.
Hojackin wants to sweep here but Khaliq Khalid controlling him for the moment.
Hojackin wants to control the position but Khaliq Khalid says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hojackin moves into full guard.
Hojackin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Khaliq Khalid trying to control the position from guard on top but Hojackin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hojackin wants to sweep here but Khaliq Khalid controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Hojackin jabs at Khaliq Khalid's body.
Khaliq Khalid lands a nice hook to Hojackin's body. Hojackin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hojackin checks a leg kick nicely.
Khaliq Khalid lands with a good body shot.
Khaliq Khalid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hojackin throws out the jab. #TD2#
Hojackin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Hojackin there.
David Hojackin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hojackin wants to pass the guard but Khaliq Khalid is defending well.
Khaliq Khalid keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Hojackin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hojackin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hojackin trying to control from Khaliq Khalid's half guard. Khaliq Khalid has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hojackin looking to pass the guard.
Hojackin looking to sit in guard and control but Khaliq Khalid gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hojackin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khaliq Khalid is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Hojackin.
I think Hojackin 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... David Hojackin!

Event: HI 68 - Cunt/Zaar
Date: Jun 16, 2016

#R1#
Gustav throws a right and a left that Hojackin avoids nicely.
Hojackin misses with the body kick
and Gustav counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gustav missing with a left hand there. Hojackin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Gustav.
Gustav throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Hojackin counters with a takedown into side control.
Hojackin advances nicely into full mount.
Hojackin controlling from mount.
Gustav really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hojackin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hojackin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gustav is trying to escape the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustav regains half guard.
Gustav looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hojackin 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.
Gustav is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hojackin scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Hojackin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hojackin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hojackin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hojackin is taking a breather. Gustav says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gustav can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hojackin working over Gustav with some ground and pound. Gustav looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hojackin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gustav moves into full guard.
Gustav wants to sweep here but Hojackin controlling him for the moment.
Gustav not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Hojackin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hojackin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hojackin'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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gustav is on top in guard. #REVB#
Gustav is fighting to break Hojackin's control of his arms but Hojackin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hojackin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Hojackin stays in close to Gustav's body and controls the position.
Gustav wants to stand up but Hojackin is controlling him.
Gustav tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hojackin advances to half guard.
Gustav wants to get back to his feet.
Hojackin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gustav on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hojackin winds up and cracks Gustav with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Gustav wants to get back to full guard.
Hojackin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hojackin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gustav working to try and regain half guard.
Hojackin content just to control the position here.
Gustav is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Gustav is working to get back to half guard.
Hojackin content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Hojackin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hojackin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gustav misses the shot to the body.
Gustav blocks a jab.
Gustav is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hojackin.
Hojackin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gustav counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gustav looks to land a left hand but Hojackin moved out of range nicely.
Hojackin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gustav counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Gustav coming out on top.
Gustav throws a shot from downtown. Hojackin moves away and avoids it.
Gustav walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gustav shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hojackin eats them both and turns towards Gustav to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
Hojackin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gustav misses with a jab to the body
and Hojackin counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick from Hojackin misses.
Hojackin tries to clinch there but Gustav circles away.
Hojackin misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hojackin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gustav scores with a hook to the body. Hojackin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big left from Hojackin misses.
Hojackin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gustav throws a nice looking combination but Hojackin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hojackin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hojackin there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Hojackin keeps Gustav at a distance using the push kick.
A solid body kick from Hojackin.
Carl Gustav is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hojackin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gustav looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gustav misses with a hook.
Gustav takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hojackin fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Hojackin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gustav looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hojackin controlling from side mount.
Hojackin cracks Gustav with a big right hand but Gustav just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gustav is looking to regain half guard here but Hojackin keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Hojackin scores with punches from side control.
Gustav is trying to control Hojackin's posture but Hojackin avoids it.
Hojackin working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hojackin working the ground and pound from side control.
Gustav seems a little lost for a moment, as Hojackin dominates the positioning.
Gustav is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hojackin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gustav can do to turn this around?
Hojackin lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hojackin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gustav can't do much from the bottom here.
Gustav is being controlled here.
Hojackin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gustav for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Hojackin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Gustav swings for the body but Hojackin moves out of range.
Hojackin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gustav lands with a nice body punch.
Hojackin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gustav.
Hojackin goes for a double leg but Gustav avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gustav continues to drive forward.
Hojackin scores with a spinning back kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Hojackin.
Hojackin slips under a jab from Gustav.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustav stuns Hojackin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hojackin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gustav has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hojackin.#T1#
Gustav comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hojackin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carl Gustav seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Hojackin as he connects with a hook.
Gustav throws a body punch but Hojackin moves out of range.
Gustav throws a hook to the side of Hojackin's head but Hojackin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hojackin keeps the fight on the outside.
Hojackin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gustav takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gustav 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.
Gustav throws a shot from downtown. Hojackin moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Hojackin.#T2#
Gustav just misses with a punch to the body.
Gustav moves forwards but Hojackin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gustav lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hojackin circles away quickly and effectively.
Hojackin slips under a jab.
Hojackin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hojackin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hojackin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hojackin looks to throw the jab but Gustav is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hojackin.
Gustav misses with a body shot
letting Hojackin counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Gustav is rocked!
Hojackin jabs at Gustav's body.
Gustav is still on wobbly legs! Can Hojackin finish him?
Gustav chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hojackin can pounce on him.
Hojackin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gustav seems to have recovered his senses.#TD#
Hojackin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gustav to the mat! Gustav manages to get full guard. #T3#
Hojackin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hojackin continues to stall.
Hojackin passes Gustav's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hojackin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hojackin drops an elbow to the side of Gustav's head.
David Hojackin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hojackin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hojackin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gustav is looking to control Hojackin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gustav avoid being mounted?
Hojackin controlling the pace.
Carl Gustav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Further stalling from Hojackin.
David Hojackin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ground and pound from Hojackin.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Hojackin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hojackin 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Hojackin!
Carl Gustav spoke after the fight, saying 'I just wanna dance'.

Event: HI 53: Fresh Blud Special
Date: May 17, 2016

#R1#
Rottwel with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Hojackin counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Igor Rottwel has been cut.
Hojackin lands with a nice body punch.
Rottwel has his takedown stuffed
and Hojackin counters with a stiff right hand.
Rottwel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hojackin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
David Hojackin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Rottwel.
Nice cross by Hojackin.#TD2#
Rottwel dives in and scores a takedown into Hojackin's guard.
Rottwel trying to control but Hojackin is working from the bottom.
Hojackin is controlling Rottwel's posture.
Hojackin continues to stall.#T1#
Rottwel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hojackin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rottwel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hojackin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hojackin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hojackin! #REVR#
Rottwel is looking to reverse the position.
Rottwel can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Hojackin stalls from top position.
Rottwel is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here.
Hojackin landing strikes.
Rottwel sneaks back into half guard.
Hojackin is taking a breather. Rottwel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rottwel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rottwel.
Rottwel throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hojackin passes Rottwel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rottwel is looking to control Hojackin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rottwel avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB2#
Rottwel actively working from the bottom here.
Rottwel trying to hold on to Hojackin's head to control him but Hojackin postures up.
Rottwel wants to sweep but Hojackin has passed to side control!
Rottwel is trying to improve his position.
Hojackin landing a few strikes.
Rottwel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Hojackin stalls from top position.
Hojackin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T4#
The referee asks Hojackin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hojackin prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rottwel gets back to half guard.
Hojackin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rottwel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rottwel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hojackin is working away from the top position though.
Hojackin controlling the pace.
Rottwel is trying to maintain the position but Hojackin is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hojackin winds up and cracks Rottwel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hojackin wants to pass to mount but Rottwel is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Hojackin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Rottwel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Rottwel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hojackin's guard.#SUB2#
Rottwel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rottwel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Rottwel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hojackin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hojackin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hojackin! #REVR#
Rottwel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hojackin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hojackin works to advance to full mount. Rottwel defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Rottwel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hojackin raining down hammerfists from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hojackin lands a big elbow.
Hojackin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hojackin is landing with some decent strikes but Rottwel is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hojackin controlling his opponent.
Rottwel is trying to escape the mount.
Rottwel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Hojackin controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rottwel is looking to improve his position but Hojackin isn't that keen on the idea.
Rottwel bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rottwel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hojackin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Rottwel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hojackin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rottwel, into his guard. #REVR#
Hojackin stays in close to Rottwel's body and controls the position. #T2##SUB2#
Rottwel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hojackin is stalling in the full guard.
Hojackin lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Rottwel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hojackin defends well.
Hojackin is working Rottwel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
David Hojackin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Rottwel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hojackin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hojackin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hojackin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
More hug and hope from Hojackin.#SUB2#
Rottwel is looking for a triangle but Hojackin pushes his legs off easily.
Hojackin is in close to Rottwel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rottwel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hojackin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Rottwel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hojackin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Rottwel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hojackin defends it easily.
Hojackin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rottwel can do to turn this around?
Rottwel is breathing heavily.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hojackin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hojackin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rottwel is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rottwel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hojackin defends it easily.#SUB2#
Rottwel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hojackin defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Rottwel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hojackin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Hojackin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Igor Rottwel's cut.
That's time! Hojackin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hojackin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hojackin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hojackin cracks Rottwel on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Rottwel falls backwards against the cage. Hojackin follows up with more strikes that drop Rottwel to his knees. Hojackin keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Rottwel! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Hojackin!

Event: ISLAND KOMBAT 4
Date: Apr 29, 2016

#R1#
Hojackin throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Sidious tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sidious slips a straight right by Hojackin.
A jab from Hojackin misses.
Sidious just misses with a punch to the body.
Hojackin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice defenses there by Sidious.
Sidious seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hojackin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hojackin slips a jab from Sidious.
Sidious throws a body punch but Hojackin moves out of range. #CL2#
Sidious gets tackled into the cage by Hojackin. Hojackin maintains the clinch.
Hojackin is trying to break the clinch but Sidious is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hojackin.
Sidious working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious working aggressively here.
Sidious misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Hojackin.
Sidious lands with a short shot to the head.
Hojackin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sidious throws a punch but it's blocked by Hojackin.
Sidious scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sidious.
Hojackin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sidious lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sidious is pressed up against the cage. Hojackin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sidious down to the mat. Sidious avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Darth Sidious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sidious throws a hook but Hojackin avoids it easily.
Hojackin walks into a straight right hand from Sidious.
Sidious misses with a straight right.
Sidious throws a body shot but no joy.
Sidious throws a jab when Hojackin was well out of range.
And Hojackin tries to counter it with a takedown but Sidious pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sidious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sidious lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sidious misses the shot to the body.
Sidious misses the shot to the body.
Darth Sidious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sidious uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hojackin.
Sidious was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sidious is looking to wear down Hojackin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sidious misses with a straight right.
Hojackin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Sidious pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sidious throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hojackin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sidious appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hojackin moves in looking to clinch but Sidious pushes him off.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sidious enables Hojackin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sidious manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sidious has control of Hojackin's left arm, preventing Hojackin from doing any damage.
Sidious trying to keep a closed guard but Hojackin is proving a slippery customer.
Hojackin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hojackin throws a big elbow that misses.
Hojackin postures up in Sidious's guard and throws a big left but Sidious blocks it. #T3#
Hojackin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sidious on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sidious tries to get out of the position.
Hojackin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sidious is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hojackin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sidious working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sidious fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hojackin manages to avoid it.
Sidious throws a looping overhand right but Hojackin ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Sidious misses
and Hojackin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left lands for Sidious.
Sidious cracks a nice hook into Hojackin's ribs.#TD2#
Sidious gets caught flat footed, as Hojackin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sidious controlling Hojackin's posture.
Hojackin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Sidious working a defensive guard here.
Sidious keeping moving, preventing Hojackin from controlling successfully.
Hojackin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hojackin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sidious is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Sidious dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hojackin misses with a looping right.
Sidious takes a swing at Hojackin's ribcage but misses.
Sidious's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hojackin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sidious scrambles back to his feet.
Hojackin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sidious was well out of range. Poor timing from Hojackin.
Nice uppercut lands for Sidious. That snapped Hojackin's head back.
Hojackin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sidious throws an overhand right that lands on Hojackin's shoulder, as Hojackin tries to avoid the shot.
Sidious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hojackin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sidious fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hojackin manages to avoid it.
Sidious swings for the body but Hojackin moves out of range.
Hojackin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious misses with a body shot.
Sidious misses with a straight left.
Sidious tests Hojackin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Sidious misses the target.
Sidious keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Hojackin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darth Sidious is winning the standup battle so far.
Sidious on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hojackin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sidious slips under a jab.
Sidious ducks under a wild hook from Hojackin.
Sidious keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hojackin.
Hojackin moves out of range of the strikes.
Hojackin missing with a left hand there. Sidious was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sidious throws a right and a left that Hojackin avoids nicely.
Sidious misses with a hook.
Hojackin with a nice cross.
Sidious jabs Hojackin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sidious takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice shot lands for Hojackin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hojackin shoots for a takedown but Sidious saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
Hojackin throws a shot to the body.
Hojackin avoids the body shot from Sidious.
Hojackin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hojackin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sidious manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hojackin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hojackin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sidious.
Hojackin loads up on a big right hand but Sidious slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Sidious misses its target.
Hojackin 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.
Sidious smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Hojackin.
Hojackin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hojackin with the counter takedown but Sidious avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hojackin.
Hojackin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sidious misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hojackin.
Hojackin swings for the body but Sidious moves out of range. #T3#
Sidious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck for Hojackin with that takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Sidious misses the target.
Sidious catches Hojackin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sidious swings for the body but Hojackin moves out of range.
Hojackin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sidious.
Sidious misses the jab.
Sidious on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sidious missing with a left hand there. Hojackin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hojackin throws a series of punches but Sidious avoids them all with ease.
Sidious connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hojackin's hands.
Hojackin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sidious sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Sidious. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sidious.#T4#
Sidious stuns Hojackin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Hojackin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hojackin being controlled here momentarily.
Sidious trying to keep a closed guard but Hojackin is proving a slippery customer.
Hojackin works over Sidious with some ground and pound from guard.
Hojackin tries to free his leg and advance position but Sidious is retaining full guard.
Hojackin controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but David Hojackin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hojackin misses with a left hand
and Sidious counters with a nice body shot.
Sidious misses with a wild body shot.
Hojackin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sidious defends it well.
A big left from Sidious misses.
And Hojackin tries to counter it with a takedown but Sidious pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hojackin throws a hook but Sidious avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Sidious misses its intended target.
Sidious misses with a wild body shot.
Hojackin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sidious is just out of range.
Hojackin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sidious connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hojackin momentarily.
Sidious throws out a loose jab but Hojackin uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Hojackin shoots in and bounces Sidious off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sidious avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Hojackin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hojackin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sidious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sidious looking to control.
Hojackin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sidious keeping moving, preventing Hojackin from controlling successfully.
Hojackin throws a big right hand that misses.
Hojackin looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A lazy left from Sidious finds it's target.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sidious throws an overhand right that lands on Hojackin's shoulder, as Hojackin tries to avoid the shot.
Hojackin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hojackin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Sidious as Hojackin shoots in.
Hojackin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sidious throws out the jab.
Hojackin misses with a wild body shot.
Hojackin slips a straight right by Sidious.
Hojackin throws a hook but Sidious blocks it.
Sidious looks to score with a jab to the body but Hojackin is just out of range.
Sidious misses with a wild body shot.
Sidious misses with a left hand
and Hojackin counters with a stiff right hand.
Sidious throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sidious jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hojackin thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Sidious dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sidious takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Hojackin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sidious looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sidious wants to control but Hojackin postures up.
Hojackin with the ground and pound but Sidious regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Hojackin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sidious slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
David Hojackin has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Sidious is trying to keep Hojackin in close.
Hojackin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hojackin stays in close to Sidious's body and controls the position.
Hojackin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sidious working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hojackin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sidious pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Hojackin.
I think Hojackin 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Hojackin!

Event: ISLAND FC 17
Date: Apr 01, 2016

#R1#
Hojackin throws the left hand but Pontius avoids the punch easily.
Pontius staying out of range there.
Hojackin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pontius darts in trying to clinch
and Hojackin counters with a nice uppercut.
Hojackin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pontius tries to counter by clinching up but Hojackin breaks away and moves out of range.
Pontius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pontius tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hojackin counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Michal Pontius has been cut.
Pontius tries to clinch but Hojackin is having none of it.
Pontius has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Bear's Den in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hojackin swings for the body but Pontius moves out of range.
Hojackin misses with a double jab.
Pontius is looking to clinch.
Pontius dives in for a single leg takedown but Hojackin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pontius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hojackin paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Hojackin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hojackin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hojackin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hojackin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pontius moves in looking to clinch but Hojackin pushes him off.
Hojackin looks to land a combination but Pontius avoids it well.
Pontius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hojackin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pontius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pontius tries to counter by clinching up but Hojackin breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Pontius gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Pontius has picked Hojackin up - he's going for a ride! Pontius dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pontius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hojackin defending well though.
Hojackin moves into full guard.
Hojackin trying to control the position.
Hojackin 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#
Hojackin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hojackin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Raven's strike MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Pontius looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Well, if Hojackin 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. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hojackin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pontius defending well though.
Hojackin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hojackin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hojackin content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Hojackin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michal Pontius's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
No joy there for Hojackin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pontius avoids the body shot from Hojackin.
Pontius moves in looking to clinch but Hojackin pushes him off.
Pontius looks to clinch
and Hojackin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hojackin looks to score with a jab to the body but Pontius is just out of range.
Pontius fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pontius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Pontius rushes Hojackin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hojackin swings wildly with an uppercut but Pontius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pontius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pontius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hojackin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hojackin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pontius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pontius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pontius blocks a body shot from Hojackin. #T1#
Pontius throws a punch but it's blocked by Hojackin.
Pontius misses with some punches.
Hojackin blocking some punches.
Pontius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hojackin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hojackin has a couple of punches blocked by Pontius.
Pontius lands a left hand.
Pontius blocks an elbow strike.
Pontius takes a shot to the head.
Hojackin blocks an uppercut.
Hojackin pushes Pontius against the cage. Hojackin is working some dirty boxing. Hojackin pushes off with a quick right hook! Pontius goes down! Pontius tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hojackin moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Hojackin!

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