Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#866 Hoppe v Banner
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duif slips a jab and a cross from Hiko.
Duif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiko.
Fernand Duif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiko swats away the attempt to clinch by Duif.
Duif doesn't manage to clinch there - Hiko circles away. #CL2#
Duif has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hiko blocks an uppercut.
Duif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duif pushes Hiko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
Duif pushes Hiko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hiko tries to stall but Duif uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Duif working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Duif fails to land.
Hiko lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hiko.
Duif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duif scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duif prevents the takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Hiko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hiko wants a takedown but no success here. #T1#
Hiko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Duif pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aki Hiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiko throws a sloppy head kick and Duif moves out of range easily.
Duif tries to clinch but Hiko moves out of range.
Duif tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hiko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hiko swats away the attempt to clinch by Duif.
Hiko keeps the fight on the outside.
Duif wants to clinch up but Hiko keeps it at a distance.
Duif 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.
Hiko avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Duif gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Duif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duif swings wildly with an uppercut but Hiko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duif prevents Hiko from breaking the clinch.
Hiko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Duif avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Duif throws a punch but it's blocked by Hiko.
Duif lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duif gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hiko.
Duif throws a punch but it's blocked by Hiko. #T2#
Duif scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hiko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Hiko has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Duif is trying to keep an underhook but Hiko manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hiko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hiko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Duif defending well though.
Duif wants to get back to his feet.
Duif blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hiko.
Duif keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hiko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hiko throws a strike but Duif avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hiko looking to sit in guard and control but Duif gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hiko looking to control. #T3#
Duif won't allow Hiko to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hiko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Duif passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiko trying his best to control but Duif has mounted him.
Hiko is working to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Duif stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Duif is looking to clinch.
Duif blocks a head kick by Hiko.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duif looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Hiko misses the target.#T4##CL2#
Duif fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hiko, pushing him back against the cage.
Hiko misses with some punches.
Duif lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hiko backwards.
Duif swings wildly with an uppercut but Hiko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hiko blocking some punches.
Hiko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Duif scores with a shot to the side of Hiko's head.
Duif misses with the head strike.
Hiko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Duif misses with the head strike.
Duif prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Hiko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiko throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Duif closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Hiko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duif slips a jab from Hiko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernand Duif dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Duif has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Duif on the inside.
Fernand Duif seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Duif scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hiko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Duif after a bit of a struggle.
Hiko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hiko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duif lands a hook that snaps the head of Hiko backwards.
Duif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hiko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hiko looking to stall.
Duif has a couple of punches blocked by Hiko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Duif scores with a nice short uppercut.
Duif throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Duif fails to land.
Duif misses with some punches.
Hiko blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Hiko has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Duif clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duif is trying to remain composed but Hiko is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T1#
Hiko misses with an elbow to the head.
Fernand Duif has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hiko is punishing Duif with strikes - can he finish him?!
Duif manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Hiko is now in side control.
Duif is trying to buck Hiko off.
Hiko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Duif is avoiding damage well.
Hiko throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Duif is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hiko is controlling him well.
Hiko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hiko is looking to take a break and control but Duif is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Hiko tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Duif is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#ES2#
Duif throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Duif clinches up with Hiko and pushes him back against the cage.
Duif lands a shoulder strike. #CUT2#Aki Hiko's cut is getting worse.
Duif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hiko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duif misses with the head strike.
Duif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duif misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Hiko lands a hook that snaps the head of Duif backwards.
Duif throws a head punch that misses.
Duif has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hiko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Duif is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aki Hiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duif keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hiko's efforts to push away.
Duif is pressed up against the cage. Hiko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Duif down to the mat. Duif avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hiko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duif tries to clinch up.
Duif tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hiko swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Duif has taken the fight to the clinch.
Duif lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hiko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duif is pressed up against the cage. Hiko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Duif down to the mat. Duif avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Duif clinches up with Hiko and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Duif fails to land.
Duif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duif has a couple of punches blocked by Hiko. #T4#
Duif throws a head punch that misses.
Hiko can't get the takedown.
Duif misses with the head strike.
Hiko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Duif pushes Hiko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiko has Duif pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Duif manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Duif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hiko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duif lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Duif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duif prevents the takedown attempt.
Duif misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hiko.
Duif lands with a left to the head.
Duif working aggressively here.
Duif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duif lands with a left to the head.
Duif lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hiko to his knees! Duif keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernand Duif!
A very excited looking Fernand Duif made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#861 Manowaru v Ruas
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Pankratios shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pankratios was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hiko struggling a bit here.
Hiko is not content to let Pankratios control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiko is trying to get back to half guard.
Hiko is working hard here to advance position.
Hiko takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #CUT2#It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pankratios tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pankratios has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hiko is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Pankratios wants to control for a moment but Hiko uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Hiko is looking to improve his position.
Hiko has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Pankratios scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pankratios slips a nice elbow through Hiko's hands, connecting with Hiko's forehead.
Hiko is looking to improve his position.
Hiko is staying active underneath Pankratios, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Pankratios is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hiko sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hiko manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Hiko wants to stand but Pankratios is controlling the position.
Hiko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hiko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hiko wants to stand but Pankratios is controlling the position.
Hiko controls Pankratios momentarily but Pankratios frees himself.
Pankratios working some strikes from top position.
Pankratios connects with a couple of short punches.
Pankratios is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hiko looking for a sweep. Not yet Hiko, not yet.
Pankratios working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hiko's head.
Hiko can't keep his opponent in guard - Pankratios advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Pankratios content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pankratios looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hiko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hiko tries to roll over but Pankratios keeps him under control.
Pankratios controlling the pace.
Hiko wants to improve his position but Pankratios is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pankratios lands a nice short elbow.#CUT2#Aki Hiko's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Hiko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Pankratios is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pankratios is trying to control the action in half guard but Hiko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hiko is looking for a sweep. Pankratios is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pankratios lands with a punch from half guard. #CUT2#Aki Hiko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aki Hiko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hellas Pankratios!
Hellas Pankratios tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: GAMMA#854 Turillo v Dinu
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gomu.
Hiko works Gomu's body with a nice hook.
Gomu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hiko can pounce on him.
Hiko misses with a left hand
and Gomu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
Hiko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hiko fails with a takedown attempt.
A big right from Hiko misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Gomu misses its target.
Nice defenses there by Gomu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomu manages to avoid it.
Hiko just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGomu.
Hiko moves out of range of the strikes.
Hiko swings for the body but Gomu moves out of range. #T1#
Hiko misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Gomu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hiko! Gomu lets Hiko back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Gomu throws a big shot that misses.
Hiko misses with a hook
and Gomu counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gomu Gomu!
Gomu Gomu decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GC 362 Moonlight Battlefield
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zola moves away.
Zola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hiko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hiko misses with an uppercut.
Gorgon Zola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zola throws a shot from downtown. Hiko moves away and avoids it.
Hiko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zola.
Hiko looks to land a left hand but Zola moved out of range nicely.
Zola loads up on a big right hand but Hiko slips the punch.
Zola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hiko throws a body punch but Zola moves out of range.
Zola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hiko throws a leg kick but Zola sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hiko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zola lands a jab to Hiko's midsection.
Zola throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zola misses with a two punch combination.
Hiko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zola eats them both and turns towards Hiko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
Zola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zola.
Hiko on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Zola darts in and clinches Hiko up against the cage.
Zola digs a right hand into Hiko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hiko's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hiko. #BC2#
Zola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hiko walks into a left hand.
Zola throws a big shot that misses.
Zola throws a lazy right hand but Hiko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zola keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hiko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zola sprawls well. Zola wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hiko gets slowly back to his feet.
Hiko ducks under a wild hook from Zola.
Hiko feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Zola slips a jab from Hiko.
Hiko lands a nice looking body shot.
A slow jab from Hiko misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hiko feinted with a counter takedown.
Hiko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hiko scrambles back to his feet.
Zola moves out of range of the leg kick from Hiko.
Zola throws a shot from downtown. Hiko moves away and avoids it.
Zola checks the leg kick.
Gorgon Zola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hiko circles away quickly and effectively.
Zola throws a series of punches but Hiko moves out of range.
Hiko slips a jab from Zola.
Hiko looks to land a left hand but Zola moved out of range nicely.
Zola misses the jab.
Hiko pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Zola swinging wildly here.
Hiko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hiko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hiko moves out of range as Zola strikes.
Zola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zola misses with a straight right.
Hiko cracks a nice hook into Zola's ribs.
Zola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zola takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hiko misses with a combination
and Zola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hiko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zola.
Hiko blocks a jab.#T4#
Zola misses with a two punch combination.
Zola throws a nice looking combination but Hiko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Hiko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zola doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circling - Zola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hiko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zola.
Hiko cracks Zola with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hiko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zola checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hiko thows a leg kick but Zola checks it
and Zola counters with a nice leg kick.
Zola cracks a nice hook into Hiko's ribs.
Zola avoids the body shot from Hiko.
Hiko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zola appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aki Hiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gorgon Zola dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hiko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hiko avoids the body shot from Zola.
Zola staying out of range there.
Hiko looks for a takedown but Zola sprawls well.
Zola avoids the body shot from Hiko.
Hiko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zola tries to clinch up.
Zola throws a looping overhand right but Hiko ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hiko misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zola moves away.
Hiko scores with a jab.
Zola moves away from the strike by Hiko.
Hiko looks to score with a jab to the body but Zola is just out of range.
A slow jab from Zola misses its intended target. #T1#
Zola dips to his left and cracks Hiko with an uppercut!
Hiko slips a straight right by Zola.
Hiko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hiko or perhaps it was just good defense by Zola, which made it look bad.
Hiko moves forwards but Zola connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zola ducks under a wild hook from Hiko.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zola! But no joy.
Zola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hiko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hiko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zola cracks Hiko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zola throws a hook to the side of Hiko's head but Hiko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hiko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hiko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Hiko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zola.
Gorgon Zola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zola takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zola wants to clinch up but Hiko keeps it at a distance.
Hiko shoots in looking for a takedown. Zola tries to sprawl out of it but Hiko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zola 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 Aki Hiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zola throws an overhand right that lands on Hiko's shoulder, as Hiko tries to avoid the shot.
Hiko moves out of range as Zola strikes.
Hiko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zola avoids the body shot from Hiko.
Hiko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zola.
Zola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiko manages to avoid it.
Hiko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zola throws a nice looking combination but Hiko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hiko throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Hiko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hiko.
Hiko blocks a jab.
Hiko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zola.
Zola looks to land a right hand but Hiko moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiko. Zola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zola needs to keep his hands up - Hiko had a free shot at his head there.
Hiko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zola connects with a body shot that sends Hiko's belly button to the back.
Zola keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hiko misses with a two punch combination.
Zola throws an overhand right that lands on Hiko's shoulder, as Hiko tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Hiko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hiko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zola sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Hiko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zola sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zola throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hiko staying out of range there.
Hiko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hiko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zola scores with a leg kick.
Zola on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zola misses with a hook. Hiko ducked under it nicely.
Zola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD#
Hiko drives through with a takedown into Zola's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Zola has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hiko has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hiko tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Zola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zola misses with the combination.
Hiko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gorgon Zola 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Zola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hiko.
Zola throws a lazy right hand but Hiko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zola takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hiko's sensitive parts.
Zola checks a low kick from Hiko.
Zola looks to land a right hand but Hiko moved out of range.
Hiko connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zola misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Hiko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zola's guard.
Hiko is standing up over Zola. Zola looks to escape but Hiko dives into side control. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zola holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T1#
Zola takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hiko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zola keeps working.
Hiko in side control, throwing shots but Zola defends.
What's Zola going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Zola takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zola is looking for a sweep.
Zola gets back to half guard.
Zola is trying to get back to full guard.
Aki Hiko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zola works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hiko throws an elbow that misses. Zola uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hiko's guard. Nice move by Zola!#REVB#
Hiko has Zola pulled in close to control his posture. #T2##SU2#
Zola stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Zola throws out a powerful jab.
Zola cracks Hiko with a good jab.
Zola defending well as Hiko loads up on a big left hand.
Zola looks to throw the jab but Hiko is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zola.
Hiko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zola eats them both and turns towards Hiko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiko drops his hands momentarily and Zola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hiko throws a hook but Zola avoids it easily.
Hiko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zola moves away.#T3#
Zola misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Hiko.
Hiko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zola as he avoids it easily.
Hiko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zola's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Zola blocks the leg kick.
Hiko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hiko misses with an uppercut.
Zola lands with an overhand left.
Zola misses with a body shot.
Hiko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hiko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zola connects with a looping right hand.
Zola looks to land a right hand but Hiko moved out of range.
A big right from Zola misses.
Aki Hiko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gorgon Zola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Hiko throws a series of strikes that have Zola backpedaling.
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!
Hiko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zola misses with a wild combination.
Hiko attempts a counter takedown but Zola avoids it well and moves away.
Zola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hiko attempts a counter takedown but Zola avoids it well and moves away.
Hiko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hiko tried to score with a low kick but Zola checks it.
Zola misses with a two punch combination.
Hiko misses with a hook. Zola ducked under it nicely.
Zola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiko attempts a counter takedown but Zola avoids it well and moves away.
Zola scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hiko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aki Hiko.
I think Zola 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorgon Zola!
In his post fight interview, Gorgon Zola started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GC 357 Shabanov vs Hiko
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shabanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hiko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Hiko.
Shabanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Shabanov catches Hiko right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
Hiko blocks a jab.
Shabanov looks to land a left hand but Hiko moved out of range nicely.
Hiko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shabanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Hiko misses the target.
Shabanov missing with a left hand there. Hiko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shabanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hiko looks to throw the jab but Shabanov is out of range. #T1#
Hiko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shabanov is looking to counter punch.
Hiko misses with a leg kick
and Shabanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shabanov misses with a head kick.
Hiko wants to land a leg kick but Shabanov is out of range.
Shabanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shabanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hiko throws out a powerful jab.
Hiko misses with a low kick.
Hiko ducks under a wild hook from Shabanov.
Shabanov misses with a straight right. #T2#
Hiko misses with a combination
and Shabanov counters with a good low kick that Hiko was not able to check. #TD2#
Hiko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hiko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shabanov's head. #ES#
Shabanov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hiko keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hiko has a couple of punches blocked by Shabanov.
Shabanov blocks a body shot from Hiko. #BC#
Shabanov manages to break the clinch.
Shabanov misses the jab.
Aki Hiko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiko throws a hook to the side of Shabanov's head but Shabanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shabanov tried to counter with a leg kick but Hiko avoided it.
Hiko jabs Shabanov right on the nose. Shabanov blinks but takes it well.
Shabanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Shabanov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hiko slips under a jab.
Shabanov walks into a straight right hand from Hiko.#TD2#
Hiko feints and as Shabanov raises his hands in defense, Hiko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Shabanov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hiko off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Shabanov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shabanov misses with a wild combination.
Shabanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hiko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hiko lunges at Shabanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shabanov's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shabanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hiko.#T4#
Shabanov misses with a wild combination.
Fedor Shabanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shabanov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hiko backs up against the cage.
Hiko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shabanov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hiko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shabanov moves away.
Hiko throws a looping overhand right but Shabanov ducks down to avoid it.
Hiko throws a hook but Shabanov avoids it easily.
Shabanov cracks Hiko with an open hand slap.
Hiko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Shabanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hiko shoots for a takedown but Shabanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shabanov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shabanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shabanov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shabanov walks into a stiff left hand from Hiko.
Hiko misses the shot to the body.
Shabanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hiko.
It looked like Shabanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hiko.
Shabanov throws out a loose jab but Hiko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hiko feints the counter takedown.
Shabanov loads up on a big right hand but Hiko slips the punch.
Hiko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Hiko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shabanov doesn't seem phased though.
Shabanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Shabanov blocks the leg kick.
Shabanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hiko.#T1#
Hiko misses with a combination
and Shabanov counters with a straight right hand.
Shabanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hiko.
Fedor Shabanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Hiko fails to land with a series of punches.
Hiko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shabanov is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hiko misses the target.
Hiko lands a jab to the nose.
Shabanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiko throws out the jab.
Hiko blocks a leg kick.
Shabanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheers as Hiko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shabanov doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Shabanov misses with a hook.
Hiko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shabanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hiko misses with a hook.
Shabanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shabanov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiko walks into a stiff left hand from Shabanov.
Hiko scores with a hook.
Shabanov misses with a wild body shot.
Shabanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hiko with the counter takedown but Shabanov avoids it easily.
Hiko lands a jab to Shabanov's midsection.
Shabanov throws a hook but Hiko avoids it easily.#T3#
Hiko throws a body shot but no joy.
Hiko throws out a loose jab but Shabanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hiko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shabanov throws the kick towards the body but Hiko avoids it.
Hiko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shabanov blocks a jab.
Shabanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shabanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hiko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shabanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiko was well out of range. Poor timing from Shabanov.
Hiko misses with a combination
and Hiko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Aki Hiko's cut even more.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Hiko.
A good leg kick by Shabanov.
Shabanov misses with a hook.
Shabanov ducks under a wild hook from Hiko.
Hiko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shabanov throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Hiko counters with a single leg into guard. Shabanov didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shabanov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hiko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shabanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hiko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hiko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aki Hiko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Shabanov ducks under a wild hook from Hiko.
Shabanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hiko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shabanov manages to avoid it.
Hiko lands a lovely overhand right.
Shabanov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Hiko as he connects with a hook.
Hiko throws a right hand that misses
and Shabanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hiko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiko slips under a jab.
Shabanov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shabanov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hikos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Shabanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hiko.
Hiko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Hiko looks to land a left hand but Shabanov moved out of range nicely.
Hiko with a poor takedown
and Shabanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hiko throws a nice looking combination but Shabanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shabanov is looking to counter punch.
Hiko throws an overhand right that lands on Shabanov's shoulder, as Shabanov tries to avoid the shot.
Shabanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiko.
A low kick lands for Shabanov.
Hiko scores with a nice right hand.
Shabanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hiko's sensitive parts.
Hiko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Shabanov connects with a solid leg kick.
Shabanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shabanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiko is just out of range.
Shabanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shabanov walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shabanov throws out a loose jab but Hiko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hiko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hiko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hiko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shabanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shabanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hiko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hiko cracks Shabanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Shabanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Hiko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shabanov swings widly with a right hand
and Hiko counters with a stiff right hand.
Shabanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hiko.
Shabanov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hiko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hiko throws a right hand that misses
enabling Shabanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Hiko misses with a two punch combination.
Hiko fails to land with a series of punches.
Shabanov with the inside leg kick.
Shabanov misses with an uppercut. Hiko saw that one coming.
Hiko lunges at Shabanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shabanov's hand. #T4#
Hiko throws an overhand right that lands on Shabanov's shoulder, as Shabanov tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Shabanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shabanov catches Hiko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#The cut above Aki Hiko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shabanov throws a hook but Hiko blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick from Shabanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hiko tried to score with a low kick but Shabanov checks it.
Shabanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hiko lands a jab.
Hiko misses with a looping right.
Shabanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shabanov looks to land a right hand but Hiko moved out of range.
Shabanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aki Hiko.
I think Hiko 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aki Hiko!
Aki Hiko really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Freebok (85% Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: GC 354 Ruas vs Giant
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hiko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A lazy left from Hiko finds it's target.
Fernand Duif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiko with a hook.
Duif tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duif lands with a thumping leg kick.
Duif throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hiko misses the shot to the body.
Duif raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hiko lands a slapping body shot.
Hiko checks the leg kick.
Hiko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hiko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice leg kick from Duif, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hiko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Duif throws a hook but Hiko blocks it.
Duif misses with a head kick.
Duif staying out of range there.
Hiko scores with a jab.
Hiko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiko loads up on a big right hand but Duif slips the punch.
Duif is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Duif jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duif checks a leg kick.
Hiko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duif.
Duif throws a head kick that misses.
Hiko lands with a hook. Duif tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hiko clobbers Duif with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hiko throws a front kick aimed at Duif's knee but Duif avoids it well.
Duif was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Duif throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duif throws an overhand right that lands on Hiko's shoulder, as Hiko tries to avoid the shot.
Duif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiko.
Duif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiko.
Duif is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Duif moves forwards but Hiko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hiko fails with a takedown attempt.
Duif feints a counter leg kick.
Duif takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Hiko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duif at a distance.
Duif throws a jab but it's blocked by Hiko.
Duif misses with a low kick as Hiko jumps back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Duif pushes Hiko up against the cage in a clinch.
Duif prevents a body shot from Hiko.
Duif misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Hiko turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hiko manages to end up in side control.
Hiko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Duif is avoiding damage well.
Duif takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hiko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Duif tries to escape but Hiko is in control.
Duif felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Duif tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hiko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Duif controls the position for a moment.
Duif is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Hiko lands strikes from half guard.
Duif taking some punishment here, with Hiko in his half guard.
Duif is trying to get back to full guard.
Hiko is nestled in close to Duif, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Duif taking some punishment here, with Hiko in his half guard.
Duif wants to control but Hiko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Duif is trying to stand back up but Hiko is controlling him
Hiko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hiko lands strikes from half guard.
Hiko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Hiko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hiko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Duif trying to hold on to Hiko's head to control him but Hiko postures up.
Nice strikes from Hiko there. #SUB#
Hiko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Duif wants to improve his position but Hiko is controlling well.
Duif controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aki Hiko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Duif takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aki Hiko is winning the standup battle so far.
Hiko blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Duif.
Hiko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duif can do to turn this around?
Hiko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hiko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duif moves away.
Hiko lands a slapping body shot.
Duif throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duif is looking to slow Hiko down with leg kicks.
Duif scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hiko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Duif kicks Hiko off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiko slips a straight right by Duif.
Hiko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Duif throws out a leg kick but Hiko moves out of range and Duif only half commits.
Duif attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Duif misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hiko with a jab.
Duif takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Duif throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Hiko counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Duif sneaks out the side door and pushes Hiko away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duif gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Duif tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hiko is able to avoid easily.
Duif with the inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Duif lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hiko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hiko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hiko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duif.
A little jabbing left from Duif on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A good leg kick by Duif.
Duif stuffs the takedown attempt from Hiko. Hiko gets slowly back to his feet.
Duif waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hiko.
Hiko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Hiko's corner calls for a 1-2. Hiko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Duif lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Duif cracks Hiko with an open hand slap.
Hiko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duif.
Hiko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Duif defends well and Hiko ends up having to push Duif into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Duif avoids the body shot from Hiko.
Hiko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Duif on the side of the head.
Duif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiko.
Duif flicks out a counter leg kick but Hiko steps away.
Hiko blocks a jab.
Hiko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Duif chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hiko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Duif back to the cage. Hiko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Duif is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hiko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hiko throws a lazy right hand but Duif sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fernand Duif is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hiko, as that shot connected.
Duif displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiko throws out the jab.
Duif swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Duif thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hiko works Duif's body with a nice hook.
Duif tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hiko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hiko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Duif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiko.
Decent striking displayed by Hiko there.
Hiko lands with a kick to the ribs.
Duif tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hiko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hiko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duif as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aki Hiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duif fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hiko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Duif throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hiko's head.
Duif misses with a leg kick.
Duif scores with a head kick. Hiko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiko dips to his left and cracks Duif with an uppercut!
Hiko throws a right hand that Duif ducks under and follows up with a left that Duif also avoids with ease.#TD#
Duif gets caught napping as Hiko dives in and scores a takedown. Duif manages to retain guard.
Duif wants to stand and escape but Hiko is having none of it.
Aki Hiko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Duif has momentary wrist control but Hiko slips an elbow through the middle.
Hiko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Duif pulls Hiko in to control the position.
Hiko throws a big elbow that misses.
Duif keeping full guard, as Hiko tries to pass.
Duif is controlling Hiko's posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hiko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aki Hiko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hiko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Duif. That did some damage!
Some bone on bone action there as Hiko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Duif wants to land a leg kick but Hiko is out of range.
A low kick lands for Duif.
Duif gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Duif pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Duif throws a head kick but Hiko moves out of range.
Hiko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hiko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duif.
Hiko attempts a counter takedown but Duif avoids it well and moves away.
Hiko's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Duif is looking to clinch but Hiko is avoiding it.
Hiko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Duif slips a straight right by Hiko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Duif. That's going to slow Hiko down.
Duif looks to land a right hand but Hiko moved out of range.
A slow jab from Duif misses its intended target.
Duif takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Duif wants to clinch up but Hiko keeps it at a distance.
Hiko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Duif takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Duif lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Duif throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Duif is looking to clinch.
Hiko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Duif.
Duif throws a hook but Hiko blocks it.
Duif on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Duif crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hiko - the referee stops the clock and Duif gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hiko. Duif manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Duif misses with a low kick.
Hiko throws a jab but it's blocked by Duif.
Hiko avoids the head kick by Duif.
Hiko attempts a counter takedown but Duif avoids it well and moves away.
Duif motions for Hiko to come forward. Duif throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fernand Duif has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Duif is looking to clinch.
Duif defending well as Hiko loads up on a big left hand.
Duif tries a head kick but it misses.
Hiko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Duif is able to avoid easily.
Hiko cracks Duif with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duif slips a jab from Hiko.
Nice uppercut there from Hiko.
Hiko tests Duif's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hiko shoots in for a takedown but Duif shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Duif throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hiko's head.
Duif walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hiko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Duif throws a leg kick but Hiko checks it.
Hiko stalks Duif and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Duif's face. Duif staggers backwards, shaken.
A nice inside leg kick there by Duif. That's going to slow Hiko down. #T3#
Hiko scores with a hook to the body. Duif takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Duif takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hiko looks to land a combination but Duif avoids it well.
Duif throws a hook but Hiko blocks it.
Duif avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duif throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Hiko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Duif manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duif sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duif drops his hands momentarily and Hiko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hiko misses with a low kick.
Aki Hiko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hiko works Duif's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Hiko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hiko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Duif defending well though. #T4#
Hiko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Duif is looking to control Hiko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Duif avoid being mounted?
Hiko winds up and cracks Duif with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hiko working over Duif with some ground and pound. Duif looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hiko in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Hiko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Duif is just riding it out for now. Hiko eventually gives up the hold.
Hiko winds up and cracks Duif with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aki Hiko!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Aki Hiko made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GC 351 Ruas vs Hiko
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruas's head.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hiko throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Ruas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hiko's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ruas prevents Hiko from improving his position.
Hiko is looking to control Ruas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hiko avoid being mounted?
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Hiko is defending well.
Hiko tries to roll over but Ruas keeps him under control.
Ruas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ruas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas is looking to take a break and control but Hiko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hiko tries to get to full guard but Ruas has control of the leg.
Ruas is trying to control the action in half guard but Hiko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Ruas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hiko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hiko moves into full guard.
Hiko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hiko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruas being controlled here momentarily.
Ruas passes into half guard.
Ruas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ruas avoids the attempt from Hiko to control.#T2##SUB#
Ruas has control of Hiko's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hiko regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hiko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ruas fails to take his opponent's back.
Ruas looking to control but Hiko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hiko tries to lock up and control but Ruas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ruas is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hiko is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Ruas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Ruas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hiko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hiko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hiko sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but Hiko defending well.
Hiko is looking to control Ruas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hiko avoid being mounted?
Hiko is looking for a sweep. Ruas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but Hiko defending well. #T4#
Ruas is trying to control. Hiko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ruas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ruas controlling his opponent.
Ruas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hiko holds on to Ruas as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Hiko wants to control but Ruas is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ruas looks to land a right hand but Hiko moved out of range.
Hiko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hiko throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruas.
Hiko just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruas misses the target.
Hiko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruas.
Ruas throws out a loose jab but Hiko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hiko loads up on a big right hand but Ruas slips the punch.
Ruas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hiko in his tracks. #CUT#It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
Hiko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruas.
Ruas throws a hook to the side of Hiko's head but Hiko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hiko tries to sprawl but Ruas drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hiko is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Ruas is looking for a kimura here.
Hiko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ruas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ruas's back!#T1#
Hiko doesn't have the hooks in and Ruas manages to turn into his guard.
Ruas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiko pulls Ruas in to control the position.
Hiko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hiko looking for a sweep. Not yet Hiko, not yet.
Hiko keeping full guard, as Ruas tries to pass.
Ruas won't allow Hiko to get back to his feet.
Hiko wants to improve his position but instead Ruas has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Ruas is trying to control. Hiko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hiko is in trouble now - Ruas has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Ruas moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hiko has worked his arm free - good work by Hiko!
Ruas has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ruas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hiko can do to turn this around?
Ruas takes Hiko's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hiko is in trouble.
Hiko manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ruas's guard. Nice work there by Hiko.
Ruas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Ruas controls Hiko momentarily but Hiko frees himself.
Hiko scoring with some ground and pound.
Hiko working some strikes from top position.
Hiko landing with the ground and pound. #CUT2#It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Ruas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hiko manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hiko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hiko holds on and takes a little breather.
Ruas tries to free his leg and advance position but Hiko is retaining full guard. #T4#
Hiko throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hiko trying to control the position.
Ruas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hiko is keeping the position for now.
Ruas passes Hiko's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Ruas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hiko wants to improve his position but Ruas is controlling well.
Ruas trying to mount his opponent but Hiko defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Ruas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Ruas.
Hiko misses with a leg kick.
Hiko leaves Ruas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hiko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ruas defends it well.#TD2#
Hiko drives through with a takedown into Ruas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ruas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ruas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hiko passes into half guard.
Hiko is looking to stall here but Ruas recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruas is keeping the position for now.
Hiko landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Hiko won't allow Ruas to sweep him here.
Ruas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hiko's guard. #REVR#
Hiko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruas postures up.
Hiko wants to sweep here but Ruas controlling him for the moment.
Ruas looking to pass the guard.
Hiko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruas manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hiko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hiko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Ruas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hiko throws a big elbow that misses.
Ruas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hiko trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruas trying to keep a closed guard but Hiko is proving a slippery customer.
Ruas wants to sweep here but Hiko controlling him for the moment.
Ruas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hiko's guard. #REVR#
Hiko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hiko keeping full guard, as Ruas tries to pass. #T3#
Hiko is looking to sweep but instead, Ruas has passed into half guard.
Carlos Ruas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hiko is looking to improve his position.
Hiko wants to get back to full guard but Ruas has mounted him!#SUB#
Ruas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hiko is looking to get to half guard.
Aki Hiko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Ruas tries to control but Hiko wriggling away.
Ruas is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hiko is looking to get to half guard.
Hiko slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hiko wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiko gets full guard.
Ruas wants to control from the top but Hiko keeps moving.
Ruas advances position into side control!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Ruas!
A very excited looking Carlos Ruas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GC 347 Starker vs Ruas
Date: May 17, 2020

#R1#
Hiko just misses with a punch to the body.
Beecher misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hiko.
Hiko scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hiko throws an elbow but Beecher slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hiko working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hiko is trying to ground and pound but Beecher uses the momentary lack of control by Hiko to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiko throwing shots but Beecher is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hiko.
Hiko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beecher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Beecher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beecher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hiko postures up and lands a big shot to Beecher's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hiko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beecher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hiko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Beecher seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hiko pushing down on Beecher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hiko winds up and cracks Beecher with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Beecher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hiko.
Beecher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hiko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beecher looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Beecher keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
Beecher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hiko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Hiko is trying to work for a kimura but Beecher is defending well.
Beecher controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hiko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hiko slips a nice elbow through Beecher's hands, connecting with Beecher's forehead.#T3#
Hiko is trying to control the action in half guard but Beecher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Beecher is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hiko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hiko's back!
Hiko turns into Beecher and is now in his guard.
Beecher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hiko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hiko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beecher is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiko wants to control from the top but Beecher keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hiko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hiko postures up in Beecher's guard and throws a big left but Beecher blocks it.
Beecher keeping full guard, as Hiko tries to pass.
Beecher is looking to stand up but Hiko isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Hiko is working Beecher over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Beecher keeping moving, preventing Hiko from controlling successfully.
Hiko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beecher keeping moving, preventing Hiko from controlling successfully.
Hiko throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Hiko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Beecher is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Beecher has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiko wants to sweep here but Beecher controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aki Hiko dominated that round.
That's time! Beecher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hiko looks to land a left hand but Beecher moved out of range nicely.
Hiko ducks under a wild hook from Beecher.
Aki Hiko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiko looks for a takedown but Beecher sprawls well.
Beecher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiko manages to avoid it.
Hiko with the counter takedown but Beecher avoids it easily.
Hiko swings for the body but Beecher moves out of range.
Beecher cracks a nice hook into Hiko's ribs.
Beecher takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beecher pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hiko is out of range and Beecher settles back down.
Hiko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Beecher defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Beecher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hiko.
Beecher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hiko.
Hiko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Beecher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hiko.
Paul Beecher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Hiko moves out of range of the body kick from Beecher.
Beecher looks to land a combination but Hiko avoids it well.
Hiko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beecher manages to avoid it.
Beecher closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beecher misses with a straight right.
Hiko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Hiko misses.
Beecher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Beecher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beecher misses with a body kick.
Beecher is looking to land body kicks.
Beecher ducks under a wild hook from Hiko.
Beecher slips a jab from Hiko.#T2#
Hiko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beecher.
Hiko throws a hook to the side of Beecher's head but Beecher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hiko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beecher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beecher misses with a head kick.
And Hiko tries to counter it with a takedown but Beecher pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice defenses there by Hiko.
Hiko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beecher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiko misses with a series of wild punches.
Hiko misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hiko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Beecher throws a head kick but Hiko moves out of range. #T3#
No joy there for Hiko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hiko moves out of range as Beecher strikes.
Hiko misses the shot to the body.
Hiko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Beecher is out of range.
Beecher lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Beecher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiko was well out of range. Poor timing from Beecher.
Hiko throws a chopping leg kick but Beecher manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice straight punches there by Beecher. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beecher.#CUT#
It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
Hiko moves out of range as Beecher throws a body kick.
Hiko throws a head kick that misses.
Hiko lands a slapping body shot.
Beecher swings for the body but Hiko moves out of range.
Beecher looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Hiko throws a shot from downtown. Beecher moves away and avoids it.
Hiko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hiko throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hiko misses with a straight right.
Hiko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beecher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beecher throws a low kick, looking for Hiko's leg but Hiko calmly moves out of range.
Hiko misses with a straight left.
Hiko just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBeecher.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiko defending well as Beecher loads up on a big left hand.
And Hiko tries to counter it with a takedown but Beecher pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Beecher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beecher has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beecher there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aki Hiko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Beecher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Hiko tries to counter it with a takedown but Beecher pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Beecher misses with a head kick.
Hiko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hiko lands a head shot.
Beecher slips under a jab from Hiko.
A little feinted left hand from Beecher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Hiko scores with a takedown into Beecher's guard.
Hiko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hiko throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hiko is looking to work some ground and pound but Beecher has wrist control.
Hiko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hiko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hiko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beecher's guard. #T1#
Beecher on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Hiko there.
Hiko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hiko throws a strike but Beecher avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hiko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hiko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beecher being controlled here, momentarily.
Hiko stands up over Beecher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hiko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hiko throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Hiko trying to control the position from guard on top but Beecher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beecher wants to stand but Hiko is controlling the position.
Hiko is looking to work some ground and pound but Beecher has wrist control.
Hiko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hiko stands up over Beecher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Beecher managing to control the position.
Hiko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beecher's head.
Hiko trying to control but Beecher is working from the bottom.
Hiko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Hiko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hiko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beecher swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beecher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hiko.
Hiko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beecher. That did some damage!
Hiko fails with the takedown.
Hiko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beecher.
Hiko looks to throw the jab but Beecher is out of range.
Aki Hiko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hiko throws a leg kick which misses Beecher's front leg but catches the back leg as Beecher tries to avoid it.
No joy there for Hiko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paul Beecher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Hiko misses with a hook to the body
and Beecher counters with a left and a right that stings Hiko.
Beecher on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hiko with a nice cross.
Hiko scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beecher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beecher half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hiko looks to land a left hand but Beecher moved out of range nicely.
Hiko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beecher.
Beecher defending well as Hiko loads up on a big left hand.
Beecher misses with a head kick.
Hiko fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aki Hiko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hiko 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aki Hiko!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Aki Hiko waved his t-shirt featuring Freebok (85% Laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: GC 345 Phoenix vs Hand
Date: May 03, 2020

#R1#
Hiko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hiko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Duif checks it well.
Hiko loads up on a big right hand but Duif slips the punch.
Duif tries a quick counter leg kick but Hiko is wise to it.#TD#
Duif gets caught flat footed, as Hiko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Duif has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hiko off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hiko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Duif slaps away a takedown attempt from Hiko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hiko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hiko.
A head kick misses from Duif.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duif is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Duif throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Duif moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Duif walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Duif on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Duif walks into a left hand.
Hiko misses with a straight left.
Hiko scores with a jab to the head.
Hiko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hiko tests Duif's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hiko throws a shot to the body.
Duif misses with a head kick.
Hiko feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Duif just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Aki Hiko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiko feints and then cracks Duif's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duif down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Duif misses. #TD#
Hiko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Duif is trying to defend but Hiko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hiko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hiko looks to land a strike but Duif avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Duif is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hiko prevents Duif from getting back to his feet.
Duif managing to control the position. #T3#
Hiko postures up in Duif's guard and throws a big left but Duif blocks it.
Duif wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hiko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hiko trying to control but Duif is working from the bottom.
Duif trying to control the position here.
Duif keeping moving, preventing Hiko from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Duif is on top in guard. #REVB##ES#
Hiko pushes Duif off and gets back to his feet. #T4#
Hiko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Duif keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duif raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hiko cracks Duif with a right hand to the side of the head.
Donk. Hiko catches Duif right on the button with a cross.
Duif throws a lazy right hand but Hiko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Duif misses the target.
Hiko throws a series of punches but Duif moves out of range.
Duif walks into a stiff left hand from Hiko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duif throws a head kick but Hiko moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aki Hiko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hiko looks to land a left hand but Duif moved out of range nicely.
Hiko scores with a hook to the body. Duif takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hiko scores with a body shot.
Hiko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Duif feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hikos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#
It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
Aki Hiko is winning the standup battle so far.
Duif swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiko avoids the body shot from Duif.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Hiko.
Hiko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Duif displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiko throws out the jab.
Duif takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hiko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Duif punishes Hiko's body with a nice straight punch.
Duif takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Duif moves away from the strike by Hiko.
Hiko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Duif on the side of the head.
Hiko ducks under a wild hook from Duif.
Hiko throws a head kick that misses.
Hiko connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Hiko throws a series of punches but Duif moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Duif on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hiko misses with a two punch combination.
Hiko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hiko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duif ducks under a wild hook from Hiko.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duif! But no joy.
Hiko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duif.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiko lands a right hook to the body.
Duif takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Duif scoring well with a low kick there.
Hiko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Hiko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hiko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice body kick there by Hiko.
Hiko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Duif stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hiko.
Duif takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Duif misses with a wild body shot.
Hiko lands a really nice looking cross but Duif seems unphased.
A slow jab from Hiko misses its intended target. #T4#
Hiko throws a shot from downtown. Duif moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Hiko misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duif! But no joy.
Hiko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duif.
Duif avoids the body shot from Hiko.
A jab from Duif misses.
Duif misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiko throws a jab but it's blocked by Duif.
A big right from Hiko misses.
Duif now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Duif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hiko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aki Hiko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hiko shoots in looking for a takedown but Duif manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hiko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Duif unleashes a big counter combination but Hiko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hiko tries to bum rush Duif with a series of wild strikes but Duif uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duif! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Duif throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hiko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duif sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hiko somewhat.
Hiko scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duif displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiko throws out the jab. #T1#
Hiko cracks Duif with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hiko shoots for a takedown but Duif saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aki Hiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hiko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duif.
Hiko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Duif. Duif circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hiko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duif can do to turn this around?
Duif 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.
Hiko scores with a jab to the body.
Hiko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duif counters with a good low kick that Hiko was not able to check.
Duif throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fernand Duif has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Duif walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Duif tries to move into range but Hiko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hiko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Duif doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Duif's hands.
A big right from Hiko misses.
Duif throws a body punch but Hiko moves out of range.
Hiko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duif moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Hiko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Duif's guard.
Duif controlling Hiko's posture. #T3#
Aki Hiko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hiko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Duif's head.
Hiko stopping the sweep attempt from Duif.#SUB2#
Duif looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duif is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aki Hiko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hiko stands up over Duif, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hiko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hiko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hiko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hiko is looking to work some ground and pound but Duif has wrist control.
Hiko stands up over Duif, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hiko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hiko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hiko cracks Duif with a solid left hand.
Hiko pushing down on Duif's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Duif misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Duif avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hiko.
Duif is not content to let Hiko control the position.
Hiko stops Duif from getting back to his feet.
Hiko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aki Hiko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hiko 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aki Hiko!
An out of breath and clearly excited Aki Hiko thanked Freebok (85% Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GC 341 Coco vs Hiko
Date: Apr 05, 2020

#R1#
Coco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hiko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hiko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Coco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hiko on the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
Coco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hiko.
Hiko just misses with a punch to the body.
Coco half committed to a counter leg kick.
Coco wants to clinch.
Coco throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big right from Coco misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coco lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hiko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hiko misses with a wild body shot.
Coco avoids the head kick by Hiko.
Hiko connects with a right hand. Coco shakes it off.#T1#
Coco misses with a straight right.
Hiko lands with an overhand left.
Coco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hiko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coco manages to avoid it.
Coco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hiko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coco moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coco.
Hiko keeps the fight on the outside.
Hiko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coco momentarily.
Hiko lands with an uppercut that bounces Coco off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Coco forces Hiko back against the cage and clinches.
Coco is trying to stall.
Hiko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hiko gets through Coco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Coco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hiko. #T2#
Coco lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiko is pushing Coco up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hiko slows down the pace here.
Hiko continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Hiko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Coco has him pressed against the cage.
Hiko throws a punch but it's blocked by Coco.
Coco trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Coco obliges.
Hiko has Coco pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Coco manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Coco looking to throw knees to the head but Hiko is blocking nicely.
Coco lands with a right to the head.
Coco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hiko.
Hiko looks winded!
Hiko can't find room to land a body shot as Coco controls the action.
Hiko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fanta Coco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aki Hiko.
Coco utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T3#
Coco lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hiko avoiding damage as Coco throws knees to the body.
Coco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Coco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Coco.
Coco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Coco works on Hiko's body with a couple of short punches.
Coco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hiko.
Coco lands a shoulder strike.
Hiko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Coco unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hiko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Coco taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Coco is working Hiko over against the cage.
Coco lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Coco.
Coco lands a shoulder strike.
Coco putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hiko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4#
Coco lands a nice uppercut.
Coco lands with a light punch inside.
Coco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hiko backwards.
Hiko avoiding damage as Coco throws knees to the body.
Coco landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A shot in the inside from Coco.
Coco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hiko backwards.
A knee to the head by Coco. #ROC#
Hiko is rocked!
Coco working Hiko over with knees to the body.
Coco digs a right hand underneath Hiko's ribcage. Hiko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Coco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Coco connects with a knee to the head.
Hiko is still on wobbly legs! Can Coco finish him?
Coco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Coco.
Coco working the clinch nicely. Hiko is working for position but Coco cracks him with a big knee to the head! Hiko crumples up against the cage and Coco lands two more shots before the ref can save Hiko! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Fanta Coco!
Fanta Coco seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GC 338 Phoenix vs Fortune
Date: Mar 15, 2020

#R1#
Hiko connects with the punch.
Hiko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duif now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hiko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duif throws out a counter right but Hiko avoids it with no problem.
Duif is looking to slow Hiko down with leg kicks.
Hiko throws a front kick aimed at Duif's knee but Duif avoids it well.
No joy there for Hiko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duif feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hiko's calf.
Hiko wants to land a leg kick but Duif is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duif moves away from the strike by Hiko.
Duif lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Duif takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Hiko finds it's way through Duif's defenses.
Hiko misses with an uppercut. Duif saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Duif on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fernand Duif is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Duif doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hiko connects with a body shot that sends Duif's belly button to the back.
Hiko misses with an uppercut.
Duif misses with a straight left.
Hiko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hiko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Duifs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hiko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hiko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Duif. That did some damage!
Aki Hiko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Hiko.#T2#
No joy there for Hiko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Duif was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hiko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Duif.
Duif let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Hiko.
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!
Hiko cracks Duif with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hiko jabs Duif right on the nose. Duif blinks but takes it well.
Duif takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Duif misses with a head kick.
Hiko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duif throws a right hand that Hiko ducks under and follows up with a left that Hiko also avoids with ease.
Hiko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Hiko scores with a nice head shot.
Hiko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Duif misses.
Hiko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hiko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hiko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Hiko.
Hiko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Duif swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Duif enables Hiko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Duif manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiko won't allow Duif to sweep him here.
Duif working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hiko.
Hiko is looking to work some ground and pound but Duif has wrist control.
Duif trying to control the position here.
Hiko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hiko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hiko lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duif working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hiko.
Hiko wants to control from the top but Duif keeps moving.
Duif is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hiko being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aki Hiko 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#
Nice cross by Hiko.
Hiko misses with a left hand
and Duif counters with a series of strikes. Hiko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Duif moves out of range of the strikes.
Hiko jabs Duif to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Duif throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Hiko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duif checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Duif unleashes a big counter combination but Hiko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Duif throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Duif takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD2#
Duif cracks Hiko with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hiko looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Duif finish him? #CUT2#
It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
Hiko thows a leg kick but Duif checks it
and Duif counters with an outside leg kick.
Hiko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Duif. That did some damage!
A cross from Hiko lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiko throws a poor cross that misses
and Duif counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fernand Duif!
During a confident post fight interview, Fernand Duif thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#811 Ricard v Spud
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Hiko tries a low kick but Chocolate avoids it.
Chocolate looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hiko sizes up Chocolate with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hiko slips a jab and a cross from Chocolate.
Hiko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've been told by Hiko's head coaches at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hiko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chocolate.
Hiko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chocolate takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chocolate needs to keep his hands up - Hiko had a free shot at his head there.
Hiko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chocolate moves out of range of the leg kick from Hiko.
Chocolate shoots in for a takedown but Hiko shows good takedown defense.
Hiko throws a low kick, looking for Chocolate's leg but Chocolate calmly moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chocolate! But no joy.
Chocolate throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiko connects with a nice looking jab.
Hiko throws a good cross that connects.
Chocolate misses with a few strikes there.
Hiko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chocolate sprawls and moves away.
Hiko works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chocolate loads up on a big right hand but Hiko slips the punch.
Hiko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Hiko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hiko throws a head kick that misses
letting Chocolate counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.#TD2#
Chocolate drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hiko wants to stand up but Chocolate is controlling him.
Chocolate preventing the sweep. #ES#
Hiko has his feet on Chocolate's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chocolate or perhaps it was just good defense by Hiko, which made it look bad.
Chocolate takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chocolate throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hiko's waist but Hiko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chocolate off to one side.
Aki Hiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chip Chocolate.
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!
Hiko missing with a left hand there. Chocolate was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
A jab lands there for Hiko.
Some wild striking there from Hiko.
Chocolate feints the counter takedown.
Chocolate misses with a double jab.
Hiko feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Chocolate drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hiko wants to sweep but no luck.
Chocolate is in close to Hiko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chocolate postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chocolate is in close to Hiko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hiko looking to control.
Hiko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hiko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hiko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Hiko throws a big right hand that misses.
Hiko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hiko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hiko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chocolate has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hiko is fighting to break Chocolate's control of his arms but Chocolate is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiko stopping the sweep attempt from Chocolate.
Hiko throws a big right hand that misses.
Hiko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chocolate bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hiko's guard. #REVB#
Chocolate postures up.
Chocolate scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chocolate is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Chocolate looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hiko working a defensive guard here.
Chocolate controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hiko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chocolate's guard. #REVR#
Hiko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chocolate wants to sweep here but Hiko controlling him for the moment.
Chocolate is pulling down on Hiko's head. It's preventing any offense from Hiko, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aki Hiko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hiko throws a low kick but Chocolate avoids it.
Chocolate avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hiko scores with a leg kick.
Hiko tries to bum rush Chocolate with a series of wild strikes but Chocolate uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hiko enables Chocolate to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hiko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hiko wants to sweep here but Chocolate controlling him for the moment.
Chocolate stands and throws Hiko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hiko trying to control but Chocolate flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Hiko is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Chocolate off. It looks like it's working - Chocolate slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Hiko displaying calm under pressure there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chocolate.
Aki Hiko is winning the standup battle so far.
Chocolate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Hiko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chocolate throws an overhand right that lands on Hiko's shoulder, as Hiko tries to avoid the shot.
Hiko throws a shot from downtown. Chocolate moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Chocolate shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hiko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chocolate wants to control but Hiko is keeping him busy.
Hiko tries to bench press Chocolate off him but Chocolate keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chocolate scoring with punches from side control.
Chocolate controlling the position from side mount.
Hiko taking punishment in the form of punches.
Chocolate just content to control the position. #T2#
Hiko tries to buck Chocolate off but Chocolate is having none of it.
Chocolate is looking to take a break and control but Hiko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chocolate working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Chocolate tries to advance to mount but Hiko denies him.
Hiko wants to control but Chocolate postures up.
Check out the look on Chocolate's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chocolate prevents Hiko from escaping the position.
Hiko is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chocolate connects with a decent elbow. #ROC2#
Hiko is rocked!
Chocolate scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Hiko is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Chocolate can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chip Chocolate!
A less than humble Chip Chocolate misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GAMMA#807 Spike v Pony
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
A combination from Hiko does no damage.
We've been told by Hiko's head coaches at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Hiko does it's job there.
Dog throws a head kick that misses
and Hiko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hiko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hiko lands a leg kick that knocks Dog off balance momentarily.
Dog with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Big Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Hiko feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Dog uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog tries to clinch but Hiko moves out of range.
Dog looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hiko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dog rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hiko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hiko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dog.
Dog throws a hook but Hiko avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Dog there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dog throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Hiko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hiko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dog works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Dog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hiko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hiko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dog utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hiko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hiko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hiko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hiko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hiko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hiko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dog swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hiko is in close to Dog's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hiko postures up in Dog's guard and throws a big left but Dog blocks it. #SUB#
Hiko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dog dives on top into guard.#REVB##T2#
Hiko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hiko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hiko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dog is one step ahead there.
Hiko trying to keep a closed guard but Dog is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Dog sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hiko pulls Dog in close to prevent any damage.
Hiko trying to keep a closed guard but Dog is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dog stopping the sweep attempt from Hiko.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dog misses with the combination.
Dog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hiko.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hiko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dog.
Dog tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hiko is able to avoid easily.
Hiko lands with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Hiko.
Hiko avoids the body shot from Dog.
Dog throws a jab but it's blocked by Hiko.
Hiko throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Dog closes the distance and clinches.
Hiko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dog avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dog creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hiko's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.#BC2#
Dog pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hiko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dog misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Hiko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dog won't be happy with that.
The ground and pound from Hiko seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dog manages to get back to half guard.
Hiko throwing shots but Dog is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aki Hiko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hiko throws a series of punches but Dog moves out of range.
Hiko avoids the body shot from Dog.
Hiko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Dog closes the distance and clinches.
Hiko has a couple of punches blocked by Dog.
Dog pushes off an throws an elbow but Hiko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dog stops a takedown attempt from Hiko.
Dog scores with a shot to the side of Hiko's head.
Dog displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hiko up against the cage.
Hiko wants a takedown.
Hiko misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog trying to land knees to the body.
Hiko is trying to push Dog away but Dog has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Dog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dog misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Hiko gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Hiko is trying to get an arm triangle but Dog is defending well. #T1#
Hiko working the ground and pound.
Dog is trying to improve his position.
Hiko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hiko is looking to take a break and control but Dog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hiko is really struggling to control Dog but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hiko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dog some visible discomfort. #T2#
Dog managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hiko.
Dog avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hiko.
Dog felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dog takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Aki Hiko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hiko in side control, throwing shots but Dog defends.
Hiko wants to control but Dog is keeping him busy.
Hiko throwing strikes but Dog manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Dog is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hiko will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hiko is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Hiko wants to control but Dog postures up.
Hiko tries to buck Dog off but Dog is having none of it.
Hiko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dog with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dog trying to pass the guard but Hiko defending well.
Hiko tries to roll over but Dog keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hiko wants to control but Dog passes into side.
Hiko seems a little lost for a moment, as Dog dominates the positioning.
Hiko tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiko is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dog is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hiko tries to reverse the position but Dog maintains control.
Dog sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Dog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hiko checks a low kick from Dog.
Hiko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hiko misses the shot to the body.
A cross from Hiko lands.
Hiko lands a jab to the nose.
Hiko misses with a wild body shot.
Hiko misses with a hook. Dog ducked under it nicely.
Dog looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hiko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dog's head.
Hiko just misses with a punch to the body.
Dog slips under a jab from Hiko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dog looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dog throws a sloppy head kick and Hiko moves out of range easily.
Hiko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dog sprawls and moves away.
Dog is looking to clinch.
Hiko throws an overhand right that lands on Dog's shoulder, as Dog tries to avoid the shot.
Dog throws a sloppy head kick and Hiko moves out of range easily.
Hiko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Dog wants to land a leg kick but Hiko is out of range.
Hiko scores with the left hand. Dog knows he should have avoided that one.
Big Dog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Hiko - just one landing.
Hiko swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Hiko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Dog has one foot on Hiko's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dog scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog pushes Hiko away with a front kick.
Aki Hiko is winning the standup battle so far.
Dog scores with a hook to the body. Hiko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dog misses the jab.
Dog misses with a straight left.
Dog bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Hiko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog.
Hiko dodges the punch combination from Dog.
Hiko attempts a counter takedown but Dog avoids it well and moves away.
Hiko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dog on the side of the head.
Hiko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dog.
Dog throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Hiko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Dog pushes Hiko off and gets back to his feet.
Dog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut there from Hiko.
Dog swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hiko.
Hiko chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Hiko misses with a two punch combination.
Hiko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hiko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hiko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hiko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dog takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dog tries a head kick but it misses.
Hiko slips a straight right by Dog.
Some wild striking there from Dog.
Hiko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dog avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hiko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dog thuds a left hand into Hiko's body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hiko crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dog - the referee stops the clock and Hiko gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dog. Hiko manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4#
Dog tries to clinch but Hiko moves out of range.
Hiko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hiko.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dog.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hiko is looking to counter punch.
Dog fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hiko tries to counter with a takedown but Dog is quick to defend against it.
Hiko staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from Dog.
Nice uppercut lands for Hiko. That snapped Dog's head back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hiko.
Dog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dog cracks Hiko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog throws a looping overhand right but Hiko ducks down to avoid it.
Hiko clobbers Dog with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Dog clinches with his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Big Dog.
I think Dog 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GAMMA#802 Jernit v Alzheimer
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
Hiko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#
It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
Hiko scores with a nice right hand.
Hiko throws a sloppy head kick and Borodin moves out of range easily.
Hiko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hiko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Borodin.
Hiko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been informed that Borodin 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.
Borodin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiko swings for the body but Borodin moves out of range.
Borodin thumps Hiko with a low kick.
Hiko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Borodin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Borodin is looking to clinch but Hiko is avoiding it.
Borodin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hiko.
Borodin misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hiko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Borodin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Borodin throws a hook to the side of Hiko's head but Hiko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Borodin throws a right and a left that Hiko avoids nicely.
Borodin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiko moves away.
Hiko feinted with a counter takedown.
Hiko staying out of range there.
Hiko feinted with a counter takedown.
Borodin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Borodin walks into a stiff left hand from Hiko.
Borodin swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Hiko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Borodin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hiko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Borodin wants to stand but Hiko is controlling the position.
Borodin managing to control the position.
Hiko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hiko won't allow Borodin to get back to his feet.
Hiko postures up. #T2#
Hiko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hiko wants to pass the guard but Borodin is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiko lands a couple of digs.
Borodin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hiko throwing strikes from guard but Borodin blocks nicely.
Hiko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hiko trying to control the position from guard on top but Borodin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borodin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hiko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Borodin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Borodin looking for a sweep. Not yet Borodin, not yet.
Hiko landing with the ground and pound.
Borodin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Borodin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hiko throws a big right hand that misses.
Hiko throws a big elbow that misses.
Borodin has Hiko pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Borodin is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hiko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hiko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hiko 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#
Hiko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hiko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Borodin defending well though. #T4#
Hiko with the ground and pound but Borodin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hiko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hiko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hiko throws a big elbow that misses.
Borodin 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#
Borodin is controlling the pace. #SU2#
Borodin postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hiko to stand up.
Hiko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Borodin has time to react.
Borodin misses with a low kick as Hiko jumps back.
Hiko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aki Hiko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Hiko shoots in and bounces Borodin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Borodin has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hiko has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Borodin lands a right hand.
Hiko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hiko looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Hiko fails to land.
Hiko blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Hiko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Borodin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiko.
Borodin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borodin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiko sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Borodin enables Hiko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Borodin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hiko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Borodin keeping moving, preventing Hiko from controlling successfully. #T1#
Borodin has control of Hiko's left arm, preventing Hiko from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hiko throwing strikes but missing.
Hiko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Borodin is looking to stand up but Hiko isn't so interested in that idea.
Borodin looking to control.
Hiko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Borodin pulls Hiko in to control the position.
Borodin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hiko is controlling him. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hiko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Borodin wants to stand but Hiko is controlling the position.
Hiko connects with a couple of short punches.
Borodin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hiko is one step ahead there.
Hiko landing with the ground and pound.
Borodin wants to sweep here but Hiko controlling him for the moment.
Hiko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Borodin controls Hiko momentarily but Hiko frees himself.
Hiko won't allow Borodin to get back to his feet. #T3#
Hiko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hiko connects with a couple of short punches.
Borodin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hiko tries to free his leg and advance position but Borodin is retaining full guard.
Hiko is working Borodin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hiko works over Borodin with some ground and pound from guard.
Hiko wants to pass the guard but Borodin is keeping the position.
Hiko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC#
Borodin is rocked!
Hiko arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Borodin's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aki Hiko!
Aki Hiko very nearly forgot to thank Freebok (85% Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: GAMMA#797 Spike v Steel
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
Hiko lands with an uppercut that bounces Vee off the cage and back into range.
Hiko misses with an uppercut. Vee saw that one coming.
Hiko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vee on the side of the head.
Hiko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vee.
Nice straight punches there by Vee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vee.
Hiko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hiko has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Hiko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vee is trying to defend but Hiko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Vee pushes Hiko off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiko looks to land a left hand but Vee moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Vee misses its target.
Hiko misses with a two punch combination.
Vee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hiko.
Vee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hiko throws a solid leg kick but Vee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hiko.
Vee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vee throws a lazy right hand but Hiko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Vee misses.
Hiko scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Hiko scores with a body shot.
Hiko avoids the body shot from Vee.
Vee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vee blocks a leg kick.
Hiko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hiko misses with a body shot.
Brandon Vee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vee throws a shot from downtown. Hiko moves away and avoids it.
Vee is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hiko's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A head kick misses from Hiko.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vee.
Vee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vee lands with a good body shot.
Vee misses the jab.
Hiko avoids the body shot from Vee.
Vee lands a nice looking body shot.
Vee throws a body punch but Hiko moves out of range.
Vee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hiko to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Hiko moves out of range as Vee strikes.
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!
Hiko slips under a jab.
Vee throws a hook to the side of Hiko's head but Hiko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hiko doesn't seem bothered though.
Hiko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vee moves away.
Vee misses with a body shot
and Hiko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hiko walks into a left hand.
Vee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Vee misses.
Vee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hiko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vee scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vee. Hiko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hiko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hiko misses with a straight left.
Brandon Vee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hiko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vee momentarily.
Vee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiko manages to avoid it.
Hiko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Hiko throws a combination. Vee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vee misses with a hook. Hiko ducked under it nicely.
Hiko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vee misses with a looping right.
Hiko staying out of range there.
Vee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hiko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vee digs a good body shot into Hiko's ribs.
Vee throws a shot from downtown. Hiko moves away and avoids it.
Vee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hiko scores with a nice head shot.
Vee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice jab there from Vee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiko was well out of range. Poor timing from Vee.
Vee slips a jab and a cross from Hiko.
Vee throws a looping overhand right but Hiko ducks down to avoid it.
Hiko feints the counter takedown.
Hiko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vee circles away.
Vee ducks right into an uppercut from Hiko. #T4#
Vee misses with a double jab.
Hiko slips under a jab.
Hiko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hiko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vee.
And Hiko tries to counter it with a takedown but Vee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vee just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vee.
Vee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiko was well out of range. Poor timing from Vee.
Hiko is looking for the big counter here.
Vee throws a big shot that misses.
Hiko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vee.
Hiko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vee throws the left hand but Hiko avoids the punch easily.
Hiko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vee moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hiko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vee.
Hiko throws a right and a left that Vee avoids nicely.
Vee defending well as Hiko loads up on a big left hand.
Vee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Vee misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brandon Vee will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hiko throws out a powerful jab.
Vee missing with a left hand there. Hiko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hiko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hiko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vee lands a right hook to the body.
Vee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hiko.
Vee scores with the left hand. Hiko knows he should have avoided that one.
Hiko moves out of range as Vee strikes.
Vee looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiko is just out of range.
Hiko with the counter takedown but Vee avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Vee. That snapped Hiko's head back.
Vee misses with a hook. Hiko ducked under it nicely.
Vee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vee walks into a jab.
Hiko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vee.
Hiko misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Vee misses its target.
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!
Hiko tries to work over Vee's front leg with a kick but Vee checks it.
Vee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hiko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Hiko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hiko 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.
Hiko avoids the body shot from Vee.
Vee tries to move into range but Hiko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hiko moves away from the strike by Vee.
Vee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vee defends it well.
Hiko dives in for a single leg takedown but Vee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hiko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vee's head.
Vee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hiko blocks a jab.
Hiko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vee defends it well.
Vee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hiko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hiko missing with a left hand there. Vee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hiko ducks under a wild hook from Vee.
Hiko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vee finds it's way round the side to connect with Hiko's head.
Vee throws an overhand right that lands on Hiko's shoulder, as Hiko tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Hiko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vee as he jumps to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Hiko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vee is trying to defend but Hiko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Vee kicks off Hiko and gets to his feet.
Vee misses with a wild body shot.
Hiko feints the counter takedown.
Vee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Vee misses.
Vee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hiko.
Vee throws a push kick but Hiko slaps the foot to one side.
A swing and a miss from Vee.
Hiko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Hiko misses with a low kick.
Hiko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Hiko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vee on his heels. He'll look to pass Vee's guard now, I'm sure.
Hiko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vee wants to get back to his feet but Hiko is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Vee has his feet on Hiko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Vee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hiko with the counter takedown but Vee avoids it easily.
Vee with a hook.
Vee takes a swing at Hiko's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vee. Hiko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vee misses the shot to the body.
Hiko misses with a hook. Vee ducked under it nicely.
Vee misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Hiko counters with a single leg into guard. Vee didn't expect that. #ES#
Vee pushes Hiko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiko misses with an uppercut. Vee saw that one coming.
Hiko throws a low kick but Vee moves out of range easily.
Vee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hiko doesn't seem bothered though.
Vee digs a good hook to Hiko's body.
Vee ducks under a wild hook from Hiko.
A slow jab from Vee misses its intended target.
Vee misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Vee misses.
Hiko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vee misses with a looping right.
Hiko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vee throws a lazy right hand but Hiko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vee slips a jab from Hiko.
Vee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiko manages to avoid it.
Vee throws a body shot but no joy.
Hiko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Vee dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Vee looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiko is just out of range.
Hiko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vee defends it well.
Vee misses with a wild body shot.
Vee lands with an overhand left.
A head kick misses from Hiko.
Hiko lands a lovely overhand right.
Vee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hiko on the side of the head.
Hiko swings for the body but Vee moves out of range.
Vee throws a jab when Hiko was well out of range.
Hiko misses the shot to the body.
Hiko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vee manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vee throws a combination. Hiko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hiko misses with a few strikes there.
Jab, jab by Vee - just one landing.
Hiko misses with an uppercut. Vee saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiko misses with a two punch combination.
Brandon Vee is winning the standup battle so far.
Vee misses the jab.#T1#
Vee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hiko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vee scores with a hook to the body. Hiko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hiko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiko ducks under a wild hook from Vee.
Nice shot lands for Hiko.
Hiko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hiko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vee throws a body shot but no joy.
Hiko avoids the body shot from Vee.
Vee takes a swing at Hiko's ribcage but misses.
Hiko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vee misses with a hook.
Vee swings for the body but Hiko moves out of range.
Vee misses with a hook to the body
and Hiko counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Hiko connects with a jab.
Hiko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hiko avoids the body shot from Vee.
Vee throws a hook to the side of Hiko's head but Hiko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vee needs to keep his hands up - Hiko had a free shot at his head there.
Vee throws the left hand but Hiko avoids the punch easily.
Hiko lands a nice shot that snaps Vee's head back.
Vee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hiko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vee throws a big shot that misses.
Vee looks to land a right hand but Hiko moved out of range.
And Hiko tries to counter it with a takedown but Vee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hiko.
Vee looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiko is just out of range.
Vee works Hiko's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Hiko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vee throws a nice looking combination but Hiko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vee throws a looping overhand right but Hiko ducks down to avoid it.
Hiko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hiko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vee.
Vee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vee takes one to the chin there.
Vee throws a big shot that misses.
Hiko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vee defends it well.
Vee misses the shot to the body.
Vee throws a body punch but Hiko moves out of range.
Vee throws a jab but it's blocked by Hiko.
And Hiko tries to counter it with a takedown but Vee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vee throws a jab when Hiko was well out of range.
Vee misses with a straight right.
Vee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiko manages to avoid it.
Hiko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aki Hiko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Vee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hiko checks it well.
Vee dodges the punch combination from Hiko.
Hiko tried to score with a low kick but Vee checks it.
Vee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Vee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vee misses the body punch
and Hiko counters with a stiff right hand.
Hiko moves away from the strike by Vee.
Hiko throws a sloppy body shot
and Vee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hiko thinking.
Hiko misses with a low kick as Vee jumps back.
Hiko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vee.
Hiko moves out of range as Vee strikes.
Hiko throws a body shot but no joy.
Vee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brandon Vee.
Well Vee 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Vee!
Brandon Vee looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'You are looking at one of the most dangerous weapons on earth, a black man who don't give a shit. And no one can stop me. Can you dig it? CAN YOU DIG IT!?'.

Event: GAMMA#793 Fungus v Cole
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Hiko dodges the punch combination from Gumption.
Gumption pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hiko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gumption loads up on a big right hand but Hiko slips the punch.
Gumption looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bubba Gumption seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiko throws a series of punches but Gumption avoids them all with ease.
Gumption throws a hook to the side of Hiko's head but Hiko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hiko slips under a jab from Gumption.
Good work by Gumption as he checks the leg kick.
Hiko swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gumption.
Hiko moves out of range of the leg kick from Gumption.
Gumption just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hiko just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gumption's hands.#T1#
Hiko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hiko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hiko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gumption waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hiko.
Hiko misses with a left hand
and Gumption connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
Gumption checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Gumption.
Gumption throws a nice looking combination but Hiko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hiko ducks right into an uppercut from Gumption.
Hiko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gumption moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gumption connects with the punch.
Gumption lands a body shot.
Gumption throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gumption throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Gumption.#T2#
Gumption waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hiko.
Gumption throws a hook but Hiko avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Gumption.
Nice shot lands for Hiko.
Hiko works over Gumption's head and body with a nice combination.
Hiko tests Gumption's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gumption loads up on a big right hand but Hiko slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Gumption misses the target.
Gumption misses with a hook.
Gumption cracks Hiko with an open hand slap.
Hiko misses with a straight left.
Hiko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hiko misses with the combination.
Hiko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
A good leg kick by Hiko.
Gumption keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gumption displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiko throws out the jab.
Gumption looks to land a right hand but Hiko moved out of range.
Gumption misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Hiko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gumption trying to control here.
Gumption is staying active underneath Hiko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hiko trying to pass the guard but Gumption defending well.
Hiko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hiko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gumption defending well though.
Hiko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gumption's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gumption tries to roll over but Hiko keeps him under control.
Gumption wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Gumption is staying active underneath Hiko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gumption is trying to stand up here but Hiko is controlling him well.
Hiko is looking to take a break and control but Gumption is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gumption is looking to escape.
Gumption is controlling Hiko's trapped leg to prevent Hiko from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gumption misses with a wild body shot.
Hiko slips under a jab from Gumption.
Hiko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiko scores with a jab.
Gumption lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hiko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gumption.
Hiko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hiko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gumption.
Hiko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gumption.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bubba Gumption will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko'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.
#R2#
Gumption throws a body shot but no joy.
Gumption's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hiko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gumption scrambles back to his feet.
Gumption gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hiko.
Hiko blocks a jab.
A big left from Gumption misses.
Hiko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hiko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hiko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gumption jabs at Hiko's body.
Gumption throws a hook but Hiko avoids it easily.
Gumption misses with a wild body shot.
Gumption pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Gumption.
Hiko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gumption on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Gumption misses the target.
Hiko tries to counter with a takedown but Gumption is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Gumption slips a jab and a cross from Hiko.
Gumption will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hiko moves out of range of the body kick.
Hiko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gumption sprawls and moves away.
Hiko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gumption.
Gumption pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hiko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No joy there for Hiko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gumption throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Hiko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gumption to the mat! Gumption manages to get full guard.
Hiko won't allow Gumption to sweep him here.
Gumption is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gumption wants to get back to his feet but Hiko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hiko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hiko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gumption's head.
Gumption is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Gumption managing to control the position.
Gumption avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hiko prevents Gumption from getting back to his feet.
Gumption looking for a sweep. Not yet Gumption, not yet.
Hiko working some strikes from top position.
Gumption wants to sweep here but Hiko controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hiko stops Gumption from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gumption keeping full guard, as Hiko tries to pass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gumption pulls Hiko in close to prevent any damage.
Hiko is working Gumption over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aki Hiko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Hiko trying to control the position from guard on top but Gumption is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiko with a nice head shot there.
Hiko lands a couple of elbows.
Hiko stands up over Gumption, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hiko won't allow Gumption to get back to his feet.
Gumption working a defensive guard here.
Hiko trying to control but Gumption is working from the bottom.
Hiko throwing strikes from guard but Gumption blocks nicely.
Gumption wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hiko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hiko being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hiko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hiko throws a big right hand that misses.
Gumption 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#
Hiko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hiko.
Hiko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gumption.
Hiko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gumption.
Hiko keeping moving, preventing Gumption from controlling successfully.
Gumption with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hiko wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aki Hiko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gumption with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hiko avoids a kick to the body.
Hiko tries to counter with a takedown but Gumption is quick to defend against it.
Nice shot by Hiko.
Hiko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gumption.
Gumption pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hiko is out of range and Gumption settles back down.
Hiko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gumption is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
Hiko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gumption is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hiko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hiko in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gumption is trying to improve his position.
Gumption wants to get back to his feet.
Hiko landing strikes. #T1#
Gumption on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gumption is trying to buck Hiko off.
Gumption tries to buck Hiko off but Hiko is having none of it.
Hiko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gumption is looking for a sweep.
Hiko working the body and head with strikes.
Gumption is trying to get back to half guard.
Gumption is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hiko is controlling him well.
Hiko lands a few punches from side control.
Hiko lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gumption can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Hiko seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gumption wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Hiko is looking to take a break and control but Gumption is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hiko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gumption knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hiko lands a nice forearm strike.
Hiko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hiko working the ground and pound from side control.
Gumption tries to bench press Hiko off him but Hiko keeps the position.
Hiko is working Gumption over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gumption is trying to control Hiko's posture but Hiko avoids it.
A big shot lands for Hiko! That's hurt Gumption! Will he recover? Hiko fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aki Hiko!
Aki Hiko made sure to mention his sponsor, Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview.
Bubba Gumption was interviewed post fight and said 'My shrimp have failed me. Time to move on to lobster?'.

Event: Pride Wombley
Date: Sep 01, 2019

#R1#
Kedorf lands with an uppercut that bounces Hiko off the cage and back into range.
Barol Kedorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kedorf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hiko to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Barol Kedorf has been cut.
Hiko blocks a jab.
Hiko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kedorf defends it well.
Kedorf looks to land a combination but Hiko avoids it well.
Kedorf misses with a wild body shot.
Hiko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hiko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kedorf's head backwards.
Hiko looks to score with a jab to the body but Kedorf is just out of range.
Kedorf throws a poor cross that misses
and Hiko counters with a nice uppercut.
Hiko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kedorf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hiko.
Kedorf stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hiko.
Hiko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kedorf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiko throws a body punch but Kedorf moves out of range.
Kedorf has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kedorf loads up on a big right hand but Hiko slips the punch.
Hiko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hiko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
A lazy left from Hiko finds it's target.
Kedorf lands a right hook to the body.
Kedorf throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Hiko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kedorf wants to stand but Hiko is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kedorf keeping moving, preventing Hiko from controlling successfully.
Hiko is looking to work some ground and pound but Kedorf has wrist control.
Hiko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hiko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kedorf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiko postures up in Kedorf's guard and throws a big left but Kedorf blocks it.
Hiko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hiko throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Hiko is pushing down on Kedorf's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kedorf is fighting to maintain full guard but Hiko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hiko working over Kedorf with some ground and pound. Kedorf looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hiko lands strikes from half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hiko working his ground and pound in the gym.
Hiko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hiko is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Hiko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hiko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiko scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3##SUB2#
Hiko is working for a kimura but Kedorf is defending it quite comfortably.
Hiko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kedorf is trying to stand.
Kedorf avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hiko.
Hiko scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT2#
Barol Kedorf's cut is getting worse.
Kedorf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hiko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hiko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hiko thows a huge punch but Kedorf dodges it nicely. #T4#
Hiko trying to control from half guard but Kedorf is working away.
Hiko drops an elbow to the side of Kedorf's head.
Hiko lands strikes from half guard.
Hiko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kedorf defending well though.
Hiko prevents Kedorf from standing back up.
Hiko winds up and cracks Kedorf with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Barol Kedorf's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hiko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kedorf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hiko is nestled in close to Kedorf, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Barol Kedorf's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aki Hiko!
Aki Hiko gave a mention to Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Barol Kedorf spoke after the fight, saying 'Juz nie moge sie doczekac, az wroce do domu i przytule mojego synka Morysa '.

Event: Pride FC 31
Date: Jul 07, 2019

#R1#
Hiko misses with a double jab.
Hiko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hiko slips under a jab.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hiko throws a low kick, looking for Silva's leg but Silva calmly moves out of range.
Silva walks into a left hand.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hiko.
Hiko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Hiko dives in and scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hiko with a nice head shot there.
Hiko connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hiko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Hiko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Silva is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hiko rolls with it to try and escape but Silva cranks on the arm and Hiko is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Silva!
Richard Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Pride FC 27
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gruzdev. Hiko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gruzdev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Hiko misses.
Alexander Gruzdev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gruzdev throws a head kick but Hiko moves out of range.
Hiko just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiko slips a straight right by Gruzdev.
Hiko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A low kick from Gruzdev misses #TD#
and Hiko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gruzdev!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiko throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hiko cracks Gruzdev with a big elbow.
Hiko throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hiko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hiko working the body and head with strikes.
Gruzdev wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hiko throws an elbow but Gruzdev slips to the side and avoids it well.
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!
Hiko looks up at the clock and then as Gruzdev takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hiko smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T1#
Hiko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hiko in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gruzdev is pushing Hiko's head away, looking to escape. Hiko manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Hiko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gruzdev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hiko working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hiko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gruzdev managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hiko.
Hiko lands a few punches from side control.
Hiko tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hiko in side control, throwing shots but Gruzdev defends. #T2#
Hiko misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hiko tries to score with some ground and pound. Gruzdev controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Hiko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gruzdev has escaped the position, nice work there. #ES2#
Gruzdev sneaks out the side door and pushes Hiko away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Alexander Gruzdev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Gruzdev misses.
Hiko misses with a straight left.
Gruzdev cracks Hiko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hiko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gruzdev moves forwards but Hiko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hiko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gruzdev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gruzdev wants to counter with a clinch but Hiko pushes him away.
Hiko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Hiko takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
Gruzdev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hiko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hiko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gruzdev.
Hiko throws a head kick but Gruzdev moves out of range.
Hiko jabs Gruzdev right on the nose. Gruzdev blinks but takes it well.
Gruzdev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gruzdev throws a jab but it's blocked by Hiko. #TD#
Hiko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Gruzdev manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gruzdev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiko was well out of range. Poor timing from Gruzdev.
Hiko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev throws a hook but Hiko avoids it easily.
Gruzdev throws a jab but it's blocked by Hiko. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Gruzdev misses the target.
Hiko throwing a counter right hand but Gruzdev manages to avoid it.
Gruzdev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hiko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hiko slips under a jab.
Hiko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gruzdev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hiko throws a right hand that misses
and Gruzdev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gruzdev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gruzdev misses with a looping left.
Hiko scores with a jab to the body.
Gruzdev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hiko.
Hiko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD#
Hiko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gruzdev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hiko works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gruzdev felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hiko throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aki Hiko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hiko misses with an uppercut
and Gruzdev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hiko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gruzdev as he avoids it easily.
Gruzdev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hiko defending well as Gruzdev loads up on a big left hand.
Hiko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gruzdev misses with a hook.
Gruzdev looks to land a right hand but Hiko moved out of range.
Hiko misses the jab.
Hiko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev scores with a hook.
Hiko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzdev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Gruzdev misses.
Hiko throws a front kick aimed at Gruzdev's knee but Gruzdev avoids it well.
Gruzdev blocks a jab.
Hiko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alexander Gruzdev seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Gruzdev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hiko lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Gruzdev misses the target.
Gruzdev misses with an uppercut. Hiko saw that one coming.
Hiko tries to counter with a takedown but Gruzdev is quick to defend against it.
Gruzdev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hiko misses with a takedown
and Gruzdev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gruzdev misses with a series of wild punches.
Gruzdev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Hiko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hiko.
Hiko is standing up over Gruzdev. Gruzdev looks to escape but Hiko dives into side control. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiko is looking to take a break and control but Gruzdev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Gruzdev is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hiko connects with a decent elbow.
Gruzdev is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hiko has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gruzdev regains half guard, as Hiko was trying to land strikes.
Gruzdev tries to kick Hiko off but Hiko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gruzdev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hiko.
Aki Hiko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Hiko is working for a kimura but Gruzdev is defending it quite comfortably.
Gruzdev wants to get back to his feet.
Hiko thows a huge punch but Gruzdev dodges it nicely.
Hiko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gruzdev's head.
Hiko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gruzdev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hiko stops Gruzdev from getting back to his feet.
Hiko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Hiko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hiko lands with a punch from half guard.
Gruzdev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hiko is stalling here. Gruzdev is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hiko seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gruzdev has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Hiko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hiko tries to bench press Gruzdev off him but Gruzdev keeps the position.
Hiko can't do much from the bottom here.
Hiko is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexander Gruzdev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko'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#
Hiko blocks a jab.
Hiko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Hiko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gruzdev doesn't seem phased though.
A leg kick checked by Gruzdev.
Gruzdev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hiko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Gruzdev.
Hiko throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Gruzdev misses.
Hiko looks to land a left hand but Gruzdev moved out of range nicely.
Gruzdev lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gruzdev defends it nicely.
Hiko takes a swing at Gruzdev's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Gruzdev misses.
Hiko pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Gruzdev throws a jab when Hiko was well out of range.
Gruzdev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hiko.
A jab from Hiko misses.
Gruzdev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hiko.
Hiko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hiko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiko. Gruzdev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gruzdev throws a lazy head kick #TD#
so Hiko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Gruzdev scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hiko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gruzdev under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice combination there by Gruzdev. #T2#
Hiko throws a series of punches but Gruzdev moves out of range.
Gruzdev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gruzdev tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of Hiko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gruzdev slips a jab and a cross from Hiko.
Gruzdev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gruzdev throws a head kick that misses.
Hiko attempts a counter takedown but Gruzdev avoids it well and moves away.
Gruzdev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hiko connects with a body shot that sends Gruzdev's belly button to the back.
Gruzdev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gruzdev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hiko is out of range and Gruzdev settles back down.
Gruzdev throws a poor cross that misses
and Hiko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hiko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Gruzdev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gruzdev throws a looping overhand right but Hiko ducks down to avoid it.
Gruzdev slips under a jab.
Hiko lands with a right hand. #T3#
The fighters circling - Gruzdev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hiko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gruzdev swinging wildly here.
Hiko tries a low kick but Gruzdev avoids it.
Hiko avoids the body shot from Gruzdev.
Hiko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gruzdev looks to land a left hand but Hiko moved out of range nicely.
Hiko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev throws a looping overhand right but Hiko ducks down to avoid it.
Gruzdev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiko moves away.
Hiko attempts a counter takedown but Gruzdev avoids it well and moves away.
Gruzdev misses with a wild combination.
Gruzdev connects with a high kick. #T4#
Gruzdev slips under a jab.
Gruzdev loads up on a big right hand but Hiko slips the punch.
Hiko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gruzdev sprawls and moves away.
Gruzdev throws a hook to the side of Hiko's head but Hiko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gruzdev misses with a wild combination.
Gruzdev throws a sloppy head kick and Hiko moves out of range easily.
Hiko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gruzdev. #TD#
Hiko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gruzdev to the mat! Gruzdev manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiko wants to control from the top but Gruzdev keeps moving.
Hiko looking to sit in guard and control but Gruzdev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Gruzdev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gruzdev 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Pride FC 21
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Hiko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hiko swings for the body but Bellwether moves out of range.
Bellwether looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hiko cracks Bellwether with an open hand slap.
Bellwether missing with a left hand there. Hiko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hiko moves out of range of the strikes.
Hiko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hiko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice shot by Hiko.
Bellwether works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
Bellwether jabs Hiko right on the nose. Hiko blinks but takes it well.
Bellwether moves out of range as Hiko strikes.
Hiko scores with a jab to the head.
Bellwether throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hiko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bellwether is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hiko.
Hiko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bellwether takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've been informed that Bellwether 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.
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!
Hiko scores with a three punch combo!
Hiko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bellwether stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Hiko misses with a hook.
Bellwether blocks a jab.
Hiko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hiko lands with a nice body punch.
Hiko blocks a jab.
Hiko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hiko lands a leg kick that knocks Bellwether off balance momentarily.
Bellwether misses with a looping right.
Hiko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hiko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hiko throws a low kick but Bellwether moves out of range easily.
Bellwether stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hiko scores with a head kick.
Bellwether throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Hiko counters with a single leg into guard. Bellwether didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bellwether keeping moving, preventing Hiko from controlling successfully.
Hiko lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Hiko throws a big right hand that misses.
Hiko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Bellwether had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hiko defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hiko sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Bellwether doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Hiko paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Bellwether - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Beckett Bellwether!
In his post fight interview, Beckett Bellwether started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Pride FC 15
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Fakiiri takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Fakiiri moves into range and clinches up with Hiko.
Hiko blocks an elbow strike from Fakiiri.
Hiko blocking some punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hiko has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#BC2#
Hiko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Fakiiri clinches up against the cage.
Fakiiri throws an elbow that misses.
Hiko throws a punch but it's blocked by Fakiiri.
Hiko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hiko lands an uppercut.
Hiko is trying to push Fakiiri away but Fakiiri has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hiko wants to take the fight to the mat but Fakiiri manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri stalls.
Fakiiri misses with some punches.
Fakiiri misses with a punch to the body.
Fakiiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Hiko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fakiiri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hiko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hiko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fakiiri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nakki Fakiiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aki Hiko.
Hiko blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Hiko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fakiiri after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Hiko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hiko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fakiiri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hiko feints the counter takedown.
Hiko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fakiiri on the side of the head.
Nakki Fakiiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fakiiri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hiko.
Hiko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fakiiri avoids it really well and circles away.
Fakiiri falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Hiko counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fakiiri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Fakiiri. Those never looked like landing.
Hiko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fakiiri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hiko doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Fakiiri misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hiko misses the target.
Hiko misses with a straight left.
Fakiiri 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.
Fakiiri moves out of range as Hiko strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiko slips a straight right by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri digs a good body shot into Hiko's ribs.
Hiko throws the left hand but Fakiiri avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Fakiiri misses its intended target.
Hiko tries for a takedown but Fakiiri circles away easily#CL#
and Fakiiri counters by clinching up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fakiiri. #CUT#
It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
Hiko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fakiiri working aggressively here.
Fakiiri tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hiko avoids it.
Hiko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fakiiri is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hiko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fakiiri is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T3#
Fakiiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hiko misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Hiko manages to break the clinch.
Nakki Fakiiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fakiiri misses with the combination.
Donk. Hiko catches Fakiiri right on the button with a cross.
Hiko misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Fakiiri drives through and clinches with Hiko against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fakiiri.
Hiko wants to take the fight to the mat but Fakiiri manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Fakiiri as the two fighters clinch.
Fakiiri misses with some punches.
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fakiiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Hiko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fakiiri tries to work over Hiko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fakiiri lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Fakiiri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hiko.
Fakiiri has a couple of punches blocked by Hiko.
Fakiiri lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiko scores with a shot to the side of Fakiiri's head.
Hiko digs a right hand into Fakiiri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fakiiri's gas tank.
Fakiiri lands an elbow that stopped Hiko in his tracks for a moment.
Good body shot from Fakiiri.
Hiko wants to take the fight to the mat but Fakiiri manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hiko looks winded!
Fakiiri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fakiiri lands a right hand.
Fakiiri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fakiiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fakiiri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fakiiri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hiko.
Hiko blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nakki Fakiiri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko'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#
Fakiiri slips a straight right by Hiko.
Fakiiri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fakiiri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nakki Fakiiri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hiko staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fakiiri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hiko just misses with a punch to the body.
Fakiiri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fakiiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fakiiri moves in looking to clinch but Hiko pushes him off.
Hiko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fakiiri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fakiiri tries to clinch but Hiko moves out of range.
A punch combination from Hiko misses.
Hiko with a nice cross.#T1##CL#
Fakiiri rushes Hiko and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fakiiri.
Hiko misses with some punches.
Hiko stalling in the clinch but Fakiiri improves position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hiko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hiko avoids a wild elbow strike from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri tries to work over Hiko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fakiiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hiko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fakiiri misses with an elbow over the top.
Fakiiri throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Fakiiri - that landed with a thud.
Fakiiri misses with some punches.
Fakiiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fakiiri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fakiiri tries to throw a body punch but Hiko avoids it by throwing Fakiiri back against the cage.
Nakki Fakiiri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fakiiri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fakiiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Hiko lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Hiko blocks an uppercut.
Fakiiri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hiko can do to turn this around?
Fakiiri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hiko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fakiiri has Hiko pressed against the cage, preventing Hiko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fakiiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hiko takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
That has opened up Aki Hiko's cut even more.
Hiko wants a takedown.
Fakiiri misses with a punch to the body.
Hiko misses with a punch on the inside.
Fakiiri stops a takedown attempt from Hiko.
Fakiiri is leaning against Hiko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hiko is breathing heavily.
A short right from Fakiiri on the inside.
Fakiiri unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hiko! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Fakiiri is unloading with more strikes now! Hiko drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakki Fakiiri!
A relieved looking Nakki Fakiiri thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Pride FC 9
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Po fails with an attempt to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hiko has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Po avoids the body shot from Hiko.
Po staying out of range there.
Po lands the left hand.#CUT#
It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
Hiko looks to throw the jab but Po is out of range.
Hiko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD2#
Hiko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Po quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Hiko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Po is just riding it out for now. Hiko eventually gives up the hold.
Hiko throws a strike but Po avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po keeping moving, preventing Hiko from controlling successfully. #T1#
Hiko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Po haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Po utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Po keeping full guard, as Hiko tries to pass.
Hiko throws an elbow that misses. Po uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hiko's guard. Nice move by Po!#REVR#
Po controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Po has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Po stopping the sweep attempt from Hiko.
Hiko trying to keep a closed guard but Po is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Po preventing the sweep.
Hiko throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hiko is on top in guard. #REVB#
Po looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hiko looking to sit in guard and control but Po gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hiko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Po is one step ahead there.
Po is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Po won't allow Hiko to get back to his feet.
Hiko is trying to control the position but Po postures up.
Hiko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Po stays in close to Hiko's body and controls the position.
Po continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Po avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Po stopping the sweep attempt from Hiko.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hiko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hiko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Po.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Po, right into the meat.
Po throws a shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Po misses with an uppercut.
Hiko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hiko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Po.
A solid leg kick lands there for Po.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tong Po dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko's cut.
That's time! Po's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hiko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Po manages to avoid it.
Po looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Po uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hiko.
Nice defenses there by Hiko.
Po throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Po lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hiko throws an overhand right that lands on Po's shoulder, as Po tries to avoid the shot.
Po swings widly with a right hand
letting Hiko counter with a right hand.
Hiko connects with a right hand. Po shakes it off.
Hiko thuds his right hand into Po's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po stuffs the takedown attempt from Hiko. Hiko gets slowly back to his feet.
Hiko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Po.
Sloppy strikes from Hiko. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Po works the jab nicely.
Hiko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Po checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Po loads up on a big right hand but Hiko slips the punch.
Hiko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hiko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Po.
Po throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiko throws a low kick but Po avoids it.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch but Hiko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Po keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #KD#
Po cracks Hiko with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hiko looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Po finish him? #ROC#
Hiko is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Aki Hiko's cut even more.
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!
Po goes for a small jab and connects. Now Po goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Hiko stumbles back but Po runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Hiko to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Hiko will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tong Po!
Tong Po decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Pride Worldwide #2 Hop vs Po
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Bombs slips a jab from Hiko.
Bombs 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.
Hiko clobbers Bombs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hiko misses with a wild body shot.
Hiko takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#
It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
Hiko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bombs misses with a head kick.
Hiko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bombs was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiko.
Hiko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bombs.
Bombs misses with a two punch combination.
Hiko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bombs looks to land a left hand but Hiko moved out of range nicely.
Bombs tries to move into range but Hiko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hiko stuns Bombs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hiko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bombs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bombs slips a jab from Hiko.
As Hiko backs off Bombs throws a huge counter combo but Hiko manages to avoid it all.
Bombs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Hiko shoots in looking for a takedown but Bombs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hiko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bombs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hiko throws out a loose jab but Bombs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bombs blocks a jab.
Bomb Bombs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bombs looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiko is just out of range.
Bombs throws out a loose jab but Hiko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hiko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've been hearing reports that Hiko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hiko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hiko throws a leg kick but Bombs sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Bombs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hiko doesn't seem phased though.
Hiko connects with the punch.
Hiko defending well as Bombs loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Bombs.
Hiko throws a right hand that Bombs ducks under and follows up with a left that Bombs also avoids with ease.
Bombs misses with a straight left. #T2#
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!
Hiko shoots for a double leg takedown but Bombs sprawls well. He's pushed Hiko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hiko looks to land a right hand but Bombs moved out of range.
Bombs looks to land a left hand but Hiko moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Hiko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Bombs has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hiko off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bombs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bombs throws a looping overhand right but Hiko ducks down to avoid it.
Hiko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bombs throws a jab but it's blocked by Hiko.
A head kick misses from Hiko.
Bombs misses with a double jab.
Hiko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hiko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Hiko loads up on a big right hand but Bombs slips the punch.
Bombs checks a leg kick nicely.
Hiko misses with a head kick.
Hiko throws a lazy right hand but Bombs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hiko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hiko ducks under a wild hook from Bombs.
Hiko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bombs tries a head kick but it misses.
Hiko tries to counter with a takedown but Bombs is quick to defend against it.
Hiko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bombs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
Aki Hiko's cut is getting worse.
Hiko misses with a looping left.
Bombs scores with a leg kick.
Bombs misses with a straight left.
Hiko misses with a low kick.
Bombs throws a body punch but Hiko moves out of range. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bombs misses with a looping right.
Bombs throws a body punch but Hiko moves out of range.
Bombs swings for the body but Hiko moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bombs.
Hiko misses with an uppercut. Bombs saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bombs! But no joy.
Bombs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bombs throws a big shot that misses.
Hiko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bombs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bombs closes the distance but Hiko moves to the side #TD#
and Hiko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bombs's guard.#ES2#
Bombs is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hiko presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Bombs manages to break the clinch.
Hiko throws a right hand that Bombs ducks under and follows up with a left that Bombs also avoids with ease.
Hiko scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bomb Bombs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hiko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bombs's head.
Hiko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bombs throws a big shot that misses.
Hiko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bombs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hiko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bombs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hiko scrambles back to his feet.
Bombs throws a hook but Hiko blocks it.
Hiko ducks under a wild hook from Bombs.
Bombs misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombs misses with a straight right.
Bombs throws a lazy right hand but Hiko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bombs.
Bombs misses with the combination. #T1#
Bombs lands a two punch combo.
Hiko looks to land a combination but Bombs avoids it well.
Hiko scores with a nice head shot.
Hiko throws a shot from downtown. Bombs moves away and avoids it.
Bombs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bombs misses with a hook
and Hiko counters with a straight right hand.
Bombs misses with a wild body shot.
Hiko misses with a body shot.
Bombs misses with a double jab.
Hiko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bombs under the eye.
Hiko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bombs throws out the jab.
Bombs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hiko scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Bombs.
Hiko throws a jab when Bombs was well out of range.
Bombs feints a counter leg kick.
Hiko throws a hook to the side of Bombs's head but Bombs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bombs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hiko 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.
Bombs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bombs swings for the body but Hiko moves out of range.
Hiko tries to counter with a takedown but Bombs is quick to defend against it.
Bombs lands a body shot.
Hiko misses with a hook to the body
letting Bombs counter with a right hand.
Bombs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hiko.
Bombs throws a hook but Hiko avoids it easily.
Hiko feinted with a counter takedown.
Hiko blocks a head kick by Bombs.
Nice uppercut there from Bombs.
Bombs just misses with a punch to the body.
Bombs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hiko.
Bomb Bombs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Hiko shoots and misses
and Bombs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hiko thinking.
Hiko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hiko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bombs. Bombs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bombs swings for the body but Hiko moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Hiko.
Bombs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Hiko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hiko slips a nice elbow through Bombs's hands, connecting with Bombs's forehead.
Hiko stops Bombs from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Bombs pushes Hiko off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Hiko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bombs's head.
Bombs looks to throw the jab but Hiko is out of range.
Hiko attempts a counter takedown but Bombs avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Hiko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bombs looking to control. #T4#
Hiko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hiko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bombs seems keen to control Hiko's posture.
Bombs wants to get back to his feet but Hiko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hiko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bombs wants to stand up but Hiko is controlling him.
Hiko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hiko is looking to work some ground and pound but Bombs has wrist control.
Hiko stops Bombs from standing up.
Hiko trying to control but Bombs is working from the bottom.
Hiko wants to pass the guard but Bombs is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aki Hiko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko's cut.
That's time! Hiko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hiko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bombs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hiko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bombs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hiko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Hiko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Bombs manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bombs moves out of range as Hiko strikes.
Hiko throws a good cross that connects.
Hiko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bombs's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Hiko.
Hiko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bombs sprawls and moves away.
Hiko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hiko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bombs doesn't seem bothered though.
Hiko blocks a jab.
Bombs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bombs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bombs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hiko.#T1#
Hiko sizes up Bombs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hiko dives in for a single leg takedown but Bombs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheers as Hiko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bombs doesn't seem phased though.
Hiko throws a poor cross that misses
and Bombs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bombs misses with a looping right.
Bombs throws out a loose jab but Hiko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bombs is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hiko swings for the body but Bombs moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Bombs.
A quick step to the side and Hiko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bombs.
Hiko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aki Hiko is winning the standup battle so far.
Bombs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bombs tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Hiko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bombs wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Hiko throwing shots but Bombs is blocking nicely.
Bombs is refusing to be controlled, as Hiko sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hiko lands a nice short elbow.
Bombs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bombs pushes Hiko off looking to stand but Hiko dives back in and keeps control.
Hiko with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Hiko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bombs wants to improve his position but Hiko is controlling well.
Hiko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##ES2#
Bombs pushes Hiko off and gets back to his feet.
Bombs misses with an uppercut.
Hiko feinted with a counter takedown.
Bombs misses with a wild body shot.
Bombs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Bombs misses its intended target.
Hiko throws a head kick but Bombs moves out of range.
Bombs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hiko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bombs looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiko is just out of range.
Hiko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bombs.
Hiko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bombs.#TD#
Hiko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hiko showed some decent athleticism there. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hiko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hiko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bombs trying to control but Hiko postures up.
Hiko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiko prevents Bombs from improving his position.
Bombs keeps trying to improve his position.
Bombs pushes Hiko off looking to stand but Hiko dives back in and keeps control.
Bombs is trying to maintain the position but Hiko is very close to passing his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aki Hiko.
Well Hiko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Aki Hiko!
Aki Hiko made sure to mention his sponsor, Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview.

Event: Ajax Worldwide #7
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Hiko.
Hiko missing with a left hand there. Sylvia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Hiko does no damage.
Sylvia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sylvia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hiko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sylvia.
Hiko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sylvia manages to avoid it.
Sylvia is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hiko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sylvia doesn't seem bothered though.
Hiko misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Hiko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hiko showed some decent athleticism there.
Sylvia desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sylvia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Sylvia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hiko.
Hiko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sylvia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hiko slips a nice elbow through Sylvia's hands, connecting with Sylvia's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sylvia keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hiko working Sylvia over with strikes.
Hiko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sylvia keeps working.
Hiko uses his free foot to push down on Sylvia's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sylvia.
Sylvia is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Sylvia told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sylvia is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2#
Hiko throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hiko thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sylvia is working to get back to half guard.
Hiko working Sylvia over with strikes here. #CUT#
It looks like Slim Sylvia has been cut.
Hiko breaks from Sylvia's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hiko scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC#
Sylvia is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Slim Sylvia's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sylvia tries to reverse the position but Hiko maintains control.
Hiko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hiko unloads with some shots from mount but Sylvia bucks and avoids them well.
Hiko with good strikes from the mount here!
Sylvia is still in real trouble! Can Hiko finish him?#CUT#
The cut above Slim Sylvia's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hiko throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sylvia seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Hiko is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Sylvia goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Hiko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aki Hiko!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Aki Hiko made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Slim Sylvia had this to say: 'Half of this game is 90% mental.'.

Event: DARE 94
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Dae Young uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hiko has time to react.#CUT#
It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.#TD2#
Hiko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hiko is putting a hurting on Dae Young here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hiko working the head with strikes.
Hiko lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hiko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hiko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dae Young is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hiko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dae Young has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hiko wants to control but Dae Young is keeping him busy.
Hiko working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Hiko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dae Young is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dae Young regains half guard.
Hiko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hiko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dae Young keeps working. #SUB#
Dae Young looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hiko working over Dae Young with some ground and pound. Dae Young looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Hiko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dae Young with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dae Young is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hiko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hiko slips a nice elbow through Dae Young's hands, connecting with Dae Young's forehead.#SUB#
Dae Young looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hiko connects with a nice short shot to Dae Young's temple. #ROC2#
Dae Young is rocked!#SUB#
Dae Young actively working from the bottom here.
Hiko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oh Dae Young is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dae Young really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hiko trying to pass the guard but Dae Young defending well.
Dae Young seems to have got his legs back now.
Hiko lands with a punch from half guard.
Hiko lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Dae Young! More strikes land and this one is all over! Hiko jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aki Hiko!
Aki Hiko took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DARE 84
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Donk. Hiko catches Shinnie right on the button with a cross.
Hiko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shinnie. Hiko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shinnie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hiko to score with a decent uppercut.
Shinnie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hiko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shinnie is out of range and Hiko settles back down.
Hiko misses the shot to the body.
Hiko misses with a straight right.
Shinnie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hiko circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shinnie.
Shinnie misses with a two punch combination.
Hiko digs a good body shot into Shinnie's ribs.
Hiko misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiko with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Shinnie misses the target. #T1#
Hiko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shinnie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($700/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Kevin Shinnie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shinnie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shinnie avoids the body shot from Hiko.
Hiko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hiko takes a swing at Shinnie's ribcage but misses.
Shinnie throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shinnie throws a lazy uppercut
and Hiko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hiko scores with a shot to the body.
Hiko has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shinnie throws a body shot but no joy.
Hiko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shinnie defends it well.
Kevin Shinnie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiko slips a straight right by Shinnie.
Hiko wants to slow Shinnie down by chopping away at his legs.
Shinnie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hiko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hiko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shinnie's head backwards.
Shinnie scores with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Hiko. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shinnie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hiko jabs Shinnie right on the nose. Shinnie blinks but takes it well.
Shinnie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hiko under the eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiko. Shinnie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shinnie misses with the combination.
Hiko staying out of range there.
Hiko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shinnie defends it well.
Nice body punch from Shinnie.
Shinnie avoids the head kick by Hiko.
Shinnie thuds a left hand into Hiko's body.
Shinnie dips to his left and cracks Hiko with an uppercut!
Hiko dives in for a single leg takedown but Shinnie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hiko is looking to land body kicks.
Hiko connects with a body shot.#T3#
Shinnie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab lands there for Shinnie.#CUT#
That has opened up Aki Hiko's cut even more.
Shinnie lands a jab to the nose.
Hiko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hiko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shinnie misses with a looping right.
Hiko lands a jab to the head.
Hiko looks to score with a jab to the body but Shinnie is just out of range.
Shinnie connects with a superb combination that knocks Hiko out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Shinnie before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Hiko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kevin Shinnie!

Event: DARE 72
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Hiko throws a front kick aimed at Kerr's knee but Kerr avoids it well.
Kerr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiko manages to avoid it.
Hiko misses the shot to the body.
Hiko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hiko dives in and grabs Kerr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kerr pushes down on Hiko's head and hops out.
Kerr scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#
It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
Hiko swings for the body but Kerr moves out of range.
Kerr throws a nice looking combination but Hiko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hiko cracks Kerr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hiko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Hiko misses.
Hiko throws a lazy right hand but Kerr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kerr lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Kerr instigates a clinch.
Kerr tries a body shot but Hiko blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerr digs a right hand underneath Hiko's ribcage. Hiko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hiko looks winded!
Kerr lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Kerr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kerr lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Kerr.
A body shot lands from Kerr.
Kerr pushes Hiko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kerr scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Kerr.
Kerr scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#
That has opened up Aki Hiko's cut even more.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kerr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Kerr tightens his grip and picks Hiko up, before dumping him to the ground. Hiko manages to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerr wants to control from the top but Hiko keeps moving.
Kerr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hiko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kerr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kerr loads up on a big left hand. Hiko felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Kerr looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Hiko can't hide his disappointment, as Kerr celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Kerr!
Mark Kerr was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DARE 65
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Tigh misses with an uppercut.
Hiko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tigh lands a right hook to the body.
Tigh tries to land a front kick but Hiko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hiko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tigh throws the kick towards the body but Hiko avoids it.
Hiko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters circling - Tigh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tigh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hiko looks to land a left hand but Tigh moved out of range nicely.
A left and a right from Tigh both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tigh.
Hiko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tigh manages to avoid it.
Hiko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tigh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tigh misses with a double jab. #T1#
Hiko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tigh throws a hook to the side of Hiko's head but Hiko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tigh connects with an inside leg kick.
Tigh swings widly with a right hand
and Hiko counters with a nice body shot.
Tigh dips to his left and cracks Hiko with an uppercut!
Hiko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tigh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tigh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tigh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tigh slips under a jab.#KD#
Tigh lands a left and a right that send Hiko crashing to the mat, dazed. Tigh thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiko scores with a nice right hand.
Tigh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tigh cracks Hiko with a good jab.#CUT#
That has opened up Aki Hiko's cut even more.#T2#
Tigh misses with a looping left.
Tigh misses the shot to the body.
Hiko looks to throw the jab but Tigh is out of range.
Hiko avoids the head kick by Tigh.
Tigh throws a leg kick but Hiko moved away.
A combination from Tigh does no damage.
Tigh throws a shot from downtown. Hiko moves away and avoids it.
Hiko misses with a body shot.
As Hiko backs away, Tigh returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hiko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saul Tigh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#
Hiko is rocked!
Tigh connects with a stiff jab that staggers Hiko - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Saul Tigh!
Saul Tigh very nearly forgot to thank Bullet Proof System amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: DARE 59
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Eerkilaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hiko moves forwards but Eerkilaa connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
Hiko lands with an uppercut that bounces Eerkilaa off the cage and back into range.
Hiko misses with a hook.
Hiko pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Hiko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Eerkilaa to the ground. Hiko is now in Eerkilaa's guard.#ES2#
Eerkilaa uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hiko misses with a wild combination.
Hiko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hiko ducks under a wild hook from Eerkilaa.
Eerkilaa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Eerkilaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiko.
Eerkilaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good leg kick by Eerkilaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aki Hiko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Hiko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Eerkilaa's guard.#T1#
Hiko stops Eerkilaa from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hiko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hiko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hiko trying to control the position from guard on top but Eerkilaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Eerkilaa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hiko.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Eerkilaa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hiko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hiko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hiko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hiko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eerkilaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hiko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Hiko looking to sit in guard and control but Eerkilaa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Eerkilaa prevents Hiko from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Hiko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Eerkilaa preventing the sweep.
Hiko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hiko doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Hiko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hiko pulls Eerkilaa in close to prevent any damage.
Hiko wants to sweep here but Eerkilaa controlling him for the moment.
Hiko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eerkilaa's guard. #REVR#
Hiko throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hiko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Eerkilaa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hiko.
Hiko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hiko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Eerkilaa's head.
Hiko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hiko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hiko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hiko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hiko landing with the ground and pound.
Eerkilaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aki Hiko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hiko moves away from the strike by Eerkilaa.
Hiko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Eerkilaa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hiko ducks under a wild hook from Eerkilaa.
Eerkilaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Eerkilaa throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Hiko counters with a single leg into guard. Eerkilaa didn't expect that.
Hiko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hiko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hiko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiko trying to control but Eerkilaa is working from the bottom.
Hiko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eerkilaa can do to turn this around?
Hiko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hiko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Hiko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eerkilaa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hiko is looking to work some ground and pound but Eerkilaa has wrist control.
Hiko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hiko throws a big elbow that misses.
Hiko throws a big right hand that misses.
Hiko throws a big elbow that misses.
Eerkilaa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hiko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hiko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Eerkilaa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hiko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hiko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Eerkilaa keeping moving, preventing Hiko from controlling successfully.
Hiko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hiko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hiko throws an elbow that misses. Eerkilaa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hiko's guard. Nice move by Eerkilaa!#REVB#
Eerkilaa wants to stand but Hiko has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Eerkilaa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aki Hiko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eerkilaa won't allow Hiko to sweep him here. #T3#
Hiko is striking from the bottom but Eerkilaa uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Hiko is trying to stand back up but Eerkilaa is controlling him
Hiko is trying to maintain the position but Eerkilaa is very close to passing his half guard.
Hiko trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Eerkilaa manages to pass to mount!
Hiko is looking to improve his position but Eerkilaa isn't that keen on the idea.
Hiko wants to control but Eerkilaa is having none of it.
Eerkilaa prevents Hiko from getting the reversal.#T4#
Hiko's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Eerkilaa wants to control the pace but Hiko is squirming around nicely.
Hiko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hiko 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.
Hiko postures up and lands a big shot to Eerkilaa's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiko chips away with some ground and pound.
Hiko throwing strikes but missing.
Hiko chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aki Hiko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko'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#
Hiko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hiko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Eerkilaa wants to clinch up but Hiko keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hiko is defended easily by Eerkilaa.
Eerkilaa misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eerkilaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hiko is out of range.
Hiko shoots in looking for a takedown. Eerkilaa tries to sprawl out of it but Hiko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Eerkilaa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Eerkilaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hiko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eerkilaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hiko's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aki Hiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiko misses with a kick to the body
and Eerkilaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Hiko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Eerkilaa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hiko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hiko is looking to take a break and control but Eerkilaa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hiko throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hiko throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Toni Eerkilaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hiko laying and praying for a moment but Eerkilaa takes advantage and regains half guard.
Hiko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Eerkilaa defending well though.
Hiko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hiko throwing shots but Eerkilaa is blocking nicely.
Hiko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Eerkilaa defending well though.
Hiko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eerkilaa's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eerkilaa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hiko.
Hiko passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hiko raining down shots from the mount!#T3#
Hiko with the ground and pound from mount.
Hiko drops a big elbow. That's hurt Eerkilaa! More shots from Hiko and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aki Hiko!
Aki Hiko tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: DARE: SPIRIT OF 76
Date: Jul 04, 2018

#R1#
Hiko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jordan under the eye.
Hiko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jordan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Jordan got wobbled bad by a big combination! Hiko presses forward with punches and knees until Jordan stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Jordan closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aki Hiko!
Aki Hiko was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DARE 48: MUNDI VS. JABNEEL
Date: May 30, 2018

#R1#
Hiko throws a shot from downtown. Suckerpunch moves away and avoids it.
Suckerpunch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Hiko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Suckerpunch!
Hiko lands an elbow.
Check out the look on Hiko's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hiko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Hiko has hold of Suckerpunch's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Suckerpunch tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hiko cranks the arm and Suckerpunch screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Suckerpunch, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Aki Hiko!
Aki Hiko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DARE 41
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Hiko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Buchanan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hiko!
Buchanan lands an elbow.
Hiko felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Buchanan working the ground and pound.#CUT#
It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
Hiko is trying to control Buchanan's posture but Buchanan avoids it.
Buchanan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#CUT#
The cut above Aki Hiko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Buchanan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#CUT#
Aki Hiko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aki Hiko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paul Buchanan!
A relieved looking Paul Buchanan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: KAMIKAZE 65: Zephyr
Date: Dec 01, 2017

#R1#
Shannon misses with a looping left.
Hiko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shannon sprawls and moves away.
Shannon misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Shannon.
Hiko ducks under a wild hook from Shannon.
Hiko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Good leg kick by Shannon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #TD#
Hiko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shannon's half guard.
Hiko winds up and cracks Shannon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hiko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shannon's head.
Shannon tries to get to full guard but Hiko has control of the leg.
Shannon wants to get back to his feet.
Shannon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hiko working Shannon over with strikes.
Hiko working over Shannon with some ground and pound. Shannon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hiko has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Shannon is staying active underneath Hiko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shannon gets back to full guard.
Shannon wants to sweep here but Hiko controlling him for the moment.
Hiko throws a big right hand that misses.
Hiko trying to control but Shannon is working from the bottom.
Hiko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hiko trying to control the position from guard on top but Shannon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiko preventing the sweep.
Hiko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hiko throwing strikes from guard but Shannon blocks nicely.
Shannon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hiko landing some decent shots from guard.
Shannon has control of Hiko's left arm, preventing Hiko from doing any damage. #T2#
Hiko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shannon wants to get back to his feet but Hiko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shannon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hiko.
Shannon has his hands on Hiko's head, controlling the position.
Shannon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hiko prevents Shannon from getting back to his feet.
Hiko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shannon pulls Hiko in close to prevent any damage.
Shannon is trying to control the position but Hiko postures up.
Hiko lands a couple of elbows.
Shannon wants to sweep here but Hiko controlling him for the moment.
Shannon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Shannon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hiko wants to control from the top but Shannon keeps moving.
Hiko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shannon trying to keep a closed guard but Hiko is proving a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shannon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shannon looking for a sweep. Not yet Shannon, not yet.
Hiko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hiko lands a couple of elbows.
Shannon managing to control the position.
Hiko trying to control but Shannon is working from the bottom.
Shannon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hiko trying to control the position from guard on top but Shannon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shannon controls Hiko momentarily but Hiko frees himself.
Hiko lands a couple of digs.
Hiko stops Shannon from standing up.
Shannon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hiko.
Hiko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hiko stopping the sweep attempt from Shannon.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hiko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hiko wants to control from the top but Shannon keeps moving.
Shannon seems keen to control Hiko's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiko is in close to Shannon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shannon pulls Hiko in close to his closed guard and prevents Hiko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hiko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aki Hiko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hiko misses with a series of wild punches.
Shannon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hiko.
Hiko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hiko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shannon can do to turn this around?
Shannon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hiko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shannon.
Shannon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hiko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shannon on the side of the head.
Shannon tried to score with a low kick but Hiko checks it.
Hiko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Hiko.
Shannon throws a hook but Hiko avoids it easily.
Shannon avoids the body shot from Hiko.
Hiko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Hiko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shannon tries to clinch but Hiko is having none of it.
Hiko moves forwards but Shannon connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
Shannon throws a head kick but Hiko moves out of range.
Shannon misses with a straight left.
Shannon misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Shannon misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Shannon misses the target.
Shannon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shannon lands a jab to the nose.
Hiko fails with the takedown
and Shannon counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Shannon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shannon misses with a hook. Hiko ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hiko.
Hiko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shannon throws out the jab.
Hiko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shannon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shannon tries to clinch but Hiko is having none of it.
Hiko tries to counter with a takedown but Shannon is quick to defend against it.
Shannon feints and then cracks Hiko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hiko down.
Hiko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hiko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Hiko gets a double leg takedown into Shannon's guard.
Shannon trying to control the position here. #T3#
Hiko works over Shannon with some ground and pound from guard.
Hiko working some strikes from top position.
Shannon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hiko's guard. #REVB#
Shannon controlling from the top position.
Shannon throwing strikes but missing.
Hiko 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#
Shannon is trying to stand.
Hiko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hiko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hiko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hiko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hiko slips a nice elbow through Shannon's hands, connecting with Shannon's forehead.#T4#
Hiko lands with a punch from half guard.
Shannon is trying to stand.
Shannon manages to get to full guard.
Hiko trying to control the position from guard on top but Shannon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiko throws a big right hand that misses.
Hiko postures up and lands a big shot to Shannon's brow.
Hiko stays in close to Shannon's body and controls the position.
Shannon keeping full guard, as Hiko tries to pass.
Shannon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aki Hiko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hiko trying to control but Shannon is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aki Hiko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Hiko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hiko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shannon sprawls and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Hiko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hiko.
Hiko blocks a leg kick.
Hiko tries to counter with a takedown but Shannon is quick to defend against it.
Shannon throws a hook but Hiko blocks it.
Shannon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hiko thuds his right hand into Shannon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD#
Hiko lands a left and a right that send Shannon crashing to the mat, dazed. Hiko thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Shannon is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shannon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shannon is still on wobbly legs! Can Hiko finish him?
Hiko just misses with a punch to the body.
Shannon seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Shannon clinches.
A hook to the body from Hiko.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hiko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Hiko.
Shannon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Shannon throws a punch but it's blocked by Hiko.
Hiko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shannon backwards.
Shannon misses with a body punch.
Hiko tries to pull guard but Shannon won't allow it.
Shannon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hiko tries to pull guard but Shannon holds him up against the cage and eventually Hiko drops back down to his feet.
Hiko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hiko.
Hiko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hiko jumps guard but Shannon stands there with Hiko around his waist. Hiko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aki Hiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiko digs a right hand into Shannon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shannon's gas tank.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hiko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shannon's brow.
Shannon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shannon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shannon misses with some punches.
Mike Shannon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD#
Hiko pulls guard.
Shannon 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.
Hiko throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Shannon is looking to work some ground and pound but Hiko has wrist control.
Hiko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shannon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shannon preventing the sweep.
Hiko keeping moving, preventing Shannon from controlling successfully.
Shannon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hiko striking off his back but it's not causing Shannon any problems.
Shannon stopping the sweep attempt from Hiko.
Shannon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aki Hiko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Shannon is looking to work some ground and pound but Hiko has wrist control.
Hiko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shannon misses with a hook. Hiko ducked under it nicely.
Hiko connects with a body shot.
Shannon misses with a hook #TD#
and Hiko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shannon trying to control but Hiko postures up.
Hiko is trying to control. Shannon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hiko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shannon is trying to stand.
Shannon wants to get back to full guard.
Shannon is refusing to be controlled, as Hiko sits in half guard.
Shannon wants to get back to his feet.
Shannon gets full guard.#T4#
Hiko controlling from the top position.
Shannon trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hiko trying to control the position from guard on top but Shannon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hiko stops Shannon from standing up.
Hiko controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shannon looks to land a left hand but Hiko moved out of range nicely.
Shannon throws an overhand right that lands on Hiko's shoulder, as Hiko tries to avoid the shot.
Hiko tries to counter with a takedown but Shannon is quick to defend against it.
Hiko connects with a crisp jab.
Mike Shannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Shannon misses #TD#
and Hiko counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shannon manages to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aki Hiko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hiko 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: KAMIKAZE 58: Strong Style
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Snapp throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
Snapp on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Hiko. Beautiful body shot.
Snapp misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Hiko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hiko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT#
It looks like Bob Snapp has been cut.
Hiko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hiko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hiko is keen to just control but Snapp is a slippery customer.
Hiko winds up and cracks Snapp with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Snapp is trying is best to control the position here.
Hiko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT#
The cut above Bob Snapp's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Snapp taking some punishment here, with Hiko in his half guard. #CUT#
Bob Snapp's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bob Snapp's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aki Hiko!
Aki Hiko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Bob Snapp had this to say: 'I will receive no damage to my body that will be long-lasting for a small, insignificant amount of cash. I'm getting paid well underneath what a professional boxer would. So in no means ever will I sustain long-lasting damage for a small paycheck. Never will that happen.'.

Event: KAMIKAZE 45: Born To Fight
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Ellis scores with a leg kick.
Hiko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ellis.
Ellis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hiko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hiko digs a good body shot into Ellis's ribs.
Hiko throws a leg kick that misses.
Ellis wants to slow Hiko down by chopping away at his legs.
Hiko connects with a body shot.
Hiko jabs at Ellis's body.
Aki Hiko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiko shoots in looking for a takedown. Ellis tries to sprawl out of it but Hiko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ellis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ellis wants to counter the offense by Hiko and move into the clinch position.
Hiko throws out a loose jab but Ellis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hiko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ellis on the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Jackson Ellis has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ellis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hiko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Good work by Hiko as he checks the leg kick.
Hiko throws a jab when Ellis was well out of range.
Hiko's corner calls for a 1-2. Hiko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ellis misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Hiko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ellis's guard.
Hiko postures up.
Ellis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hiko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hiko throwing strikes from guard but Ellis blocks nicely.
Ellis trying to control the position.
Hiko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Hiko wants to pass the guard but Ellis is keeping the position.
Hiko chips away with some ground and pound.
Ellis is trying to control the position but Hiko postures up.
Hiko cracks Ellis with a solid left hand.
Hiko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ellis's head.
Hiko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hiko connects with a couple of short punches.
Hiko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hiko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ellis's head.#CUT#
That has opened up Jackson Ellis's cut even more.#T3#
Hiko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ellis trying to control the position.
Hiko postures up and lands a big shot to Ellis's brow. #ROC#
Ellis is rocked!#CUT#
Jackson Ellis's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jackson Ellis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aki Hiko!
A very excited looking Aki Hiko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: KAMIKAZE 38: Tornado
Date: Jul 21, 2017

#R1#
Hiko throws an overhand right that lands on Shannon's shoulder, as Shannon tries to avoid the shot.
Shannon stuns Hiko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Shannon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shannon lands with a right to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hiko.
Shannon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shannon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hiko's elbow.
Hiko prevents a body shot from Shannon.
Shannon misses with the head strike.
Hiko is trying to drag Shannon to the mat but Shannon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hiko is looking for a takedown.
Shannon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Shannon.
A right hand to the body from Shannon.
Shannon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Hiko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hiko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shannon backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shannon cracks Hiko with a nice body shot.
Shannon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hiko up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Shannon. #T1#
Hiko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shannon lands a left hand.
Shannon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hiko is breathing heavily.
Shannon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shannon.
Shannon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shannon lands with a short shot to the head.
Shannon cracks Hiko with a nice body shot.
Hiko prevents a body shot from Shannon.
Shannon lands a nice shot to the body.
Shannon lands a shoulder strike.
Shannon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hiko backwards.
Shannon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Hiko is rocked!
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!
Shannon throws a head punch that misses.
Oh Hiko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shannon has a couple of punches blocked by Hiko.
Shannon swings wildly with an uppercut but Hiko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shannon misses with some punches.
Shannon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shannon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shannon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shannon has Hiko pressed against the cage.
Shannon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hiko blocks an uppercut.
Hiko seems to have got his legs back now.
A right handed body shot lands from Shannon. #T2#
Hiko tries for a takedown but Shannon manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aki Hiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shannon lands a body shot.
Shannon creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hiko with a big uppercut! Hiko tries to clinch up but Shannon pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hiko to the mat! Hiko covers up and Shannon unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Shannon!
Mike Shannon is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Shannon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KAMIKAZE 34: Chance
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Hiko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ellis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ellis tries to get out of the position.
Nice strikes from Hiko there.
Hiko lands strikes from half guard.
Ellis wants to control but Hiko is keeping busy.
Ellis tries to get to full guard but Hiko has control of the leg.
Hiko content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis trying to control here.
Hiko content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Ellis has hold of Hiko's hands but Hiko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hiko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hiko slows the pace down in half guard.
Hiko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ellis defending well though.
Ellis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hiko on the ground.
Hiko slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hiko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ellis wants to improve his position but Hiko is controlling well.
Hiko winds up and cracks Ellis with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Jackson Ellis has been cut.
Hiko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ellis defending well though.
Hiko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ellis is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Ellis is trying to control but Hiko manages to pass to mount!
Ellis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hiko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hiko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiko lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#CUT2#
Jackson Ellis's cut is getting worse.
Hiko lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ellis hang on?#CUT2#
Jackson Ellis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jackson Ellis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aki Hiko!
Aki Hiko is the new super heavyweight champion!
Aki Hiko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: KAMIKAZE 20: Big Bombs!
Date: May 21, 2017

#R1#
Van Meyer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD2#
and Hiko counters with a big uppercut that knocks Van Meyer off his feet! Hiko dives into side control looking to finish!
Hiko working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC2#
Van Meyer is rocked!
Hiko tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The referee asks Hiko politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hiko prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hiko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Meyer is letting Hiko control him for a moment.
Van Meyer's coaches at Red House have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hiko throws an elbow but Van Meyer slips to the side and avoids it well.
A lull in the action here as Hiko stalls from top position.#T1#
Hiko scores with punches from side control.
Oh Van Meyer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Hiko! That's hurt Van Meyer! Will he recover? Hiko fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aki Hiko!
Aki Hiko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: KAMIKAZE 8: Future Is Now
Date: Apr 09, 2017

#R1#
Fjeld misses with a looping right.
Hiko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fjeld closes the distance but Hiko moves to the side
letting Hiko counter with a right hand.
Hiko's coach down at Schneebly's Circuit Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hiko's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hiko rushes Fjeld with punches - Fjeld moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Fjeld goes down! Hiko follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aki Hiko!
Aki Hiko was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Gladiators 9
Date: Feb 19, 2017

#R1##TD#
Hiko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Foster on his heels. He'll look to pass Foster's guard now, I'm sure.
Hiko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Foster's head.
Hiko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hiko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Foster on the ground.
Hiko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Foster should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hiko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Hiko avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Foster is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hiko has his hands clasped together but Foster extends and breaks Hiko's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Foster.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aidan Foster!
Aidan Foster is the new super heavyweight champion!

Event: Gladiators 5
Date: Jan 22, 2017

#R1##TD#
Hiko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Darcy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hiko throws a strike aimed at the side of Darcy's head but Darcy avoids it well.
Darcy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hiko 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.
Darcy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hiko.
Hiko cracks Darcy with a big elbow.
Darcy tries to bench press Hiko off him but Hiko keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darcy is trying to get back to his feet.
Hiko lands a nice forearm strike.
Hiko scoring with punches and elbows. #CUT#
It looks like Fredrick Darcy has been cut.#T1#
Darcy is not content to let Hiko control the position.
Hiko scoring with punches from side control.
Hiko works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hiko in side control, throwing shots but Darcy defends.
Hiko is looking to take a break and control but Darcy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Darcy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hiko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2#
Hiko scoring with punches and elbows. #CUT#
That has opened up Fredrick Darcy's cut even more.
Darcy tries to bench press Hiko off him but Hiko keeps the position.
Hiko trying to control the action but Darcy is working from the bottom.
Darcy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hiko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hiko in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Darcy looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Hiko turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aki Hiko!
Aki Hiko is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Aki Hiko rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Fredrick Darcy stepped up to the mic, saying 'I see no reason to associate with the likes of you country bumpkins!'.

Event: Gladiator Fight Nights 4
Date: Jan 08, 2017

#R1##TD#
Hiko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hiko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hiko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Donovan wants to sweep here but Hiko controlling him for the moment.
Hiko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiko looking to pass the guard.
Hiko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Hiko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hiko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hiko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hiko tries to free his leg and advance position but Donovan is retaining full guard.
Hiko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Donovan looks winded!
Donovan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hiko controls the pace.
Donovan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hiko lands a couple of elbows.
Donovan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Hiko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hiko landing with the ground and pound.
Hiko landing with the ground and pound.
Hiko 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.
Hiko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Donovan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hiko controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiko wants to control from the top but Donovan keeps moving.
Hiko chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Hiko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hiko chips away with some ground and pound.
Hiko works over Donovan with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC#
Donovan is rocked!
Hiko is in close to Donovan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Donovan is still in real trouble! Can Hiko finish him?
Donovan keeping moving, preventing Hiko from controlling successfully.
Donovan seems to have recovered his senses.
Hiko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hiko postures up and lands a big shot to Donovan's brow.
Hiko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hiko with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Hiko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hiko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Donovan's head.
Donovan has momentary wrist control but Hiko slips an elbow through the middle.
Hiko postures up and lands a big shot to Donovan's brow.
Hiko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hiko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hiko landing some decent shots from guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Donovan can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiko lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aki Hiko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Hiko. #TD#
Hiko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hiko showed some decent athleticism there.
Hiko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hiko is trying to control. Donovan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hiko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Donovan is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hiko working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Donovan trying to control but Hiko postures up.
Hiko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hiko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hiko working Donovan over with strikes.
Hiko is nestled in close to Donovan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hiko is trying to control. Donovan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hiko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hiko controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Donovan is out! Hiko gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aki Hiko!
A less than humble Aki Hiko misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2016

#R1#
Hiko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by One. #TD2#
Hiko feints and as One raises his hands in defense, Hiko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hiko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hiko trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
One might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
One looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hiko is one step ahead there.
Hiko is fighting to break One's control of his arms but One is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hiko wants to control from the top but One keeps moving.
Hiko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiko cracks One with a solid left hand.
One pulls Hiko in close to prevent any damage.
Hiko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hiko landing some decent shots from guard.
One keeping moving, preventing Hiko from controlling successfully.
Hiko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control One haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hiko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hiko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hiko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hiko trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiko is fighting to break One's control of his arms but One is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hiko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hiko cracks One with a solid left hand.
Hiko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hiko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hiko connects with a couple of short punches.
Hiko throwing strikes but missing.
One is adopting a defensive guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hiko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hiko trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
One utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
One is looking to stand up but Hiko isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
One looking for a sweep. Not yet One, not yet.
Hiko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
One keeping moving, preventing Hiko from controlling successfully.
Hiko throws a big elbow that misses.
Hiko works over One with some ground and pound from guard.
One is pulling down on Hiko's head to control his posture.
Hiko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
One trying to control the position here. #T4#
One looking for a sweep. Not yet One, not yet.
Hiko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hiko being controlled here momentarily.
Hiko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hiko throwing strikes from guard but One blocks nicely.
Hiko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as One works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
One on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if One tries to get out of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hiko lands a couple of elbows.
Hiko won't allow One to sweep him here.
One utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
One 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.

Aki Hiko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Hiko looking to score a takedown here. One is defending well but Hiko drives through and ends up in One's guard.
Hiko is looking to advance position but One has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Hiko is looking to improve his position but One isn't that keen on the idea.
One really is a fat lump.
One controlling the pace for now.
Hiko tries to hold on but One postures up.
Aki Hiko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hiko is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
One looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiko tries to lock up and control but One gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hiko swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hiko is in all sorts of trouble here.
One controlling from mount.
Hiko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Hiko throwing hammer fists to the chest of One. What's that going to do exactly?
One controlling his opponent.
Hiko tries to hold on but One pushes him away.
One controlling the position easily from mount.
Hiko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
One knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hiko on the ground.#T2#
Hiko flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
One content just to control the position here.
One blocks Hiko's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
One controlling from the full mount.
One has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hiko is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
One controlling the position easily from mount.
Hiko wants to hold on but One pushes him away.
One tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hiko slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
One not doing much here.
Hiko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
One engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hiko working a defensive guard here.
Hiko will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hiko keeping full guard, as One tries to pass.
One preventing the sweep.
One is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hiko throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hiko looking for a sweep. Not yet Hiko, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Project One dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hiko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but One was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiko.
Aki Hiko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
One gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hiko is looking to work some ground and pound but One has wrist control.
Hiko works over One with some ground and pound from guard.
One wants to stand and escape but Hiko is having none of it.
Hiko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hiko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hiko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
One wants to stand and escape but Hiko is having none of it.
Hiko is in close to One's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hiko landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Hiko lands a couple of digs.
Hiko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hiko stands up over One, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hiko is fighting to break One's control of his arms but One is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hiko throwing strikes but missing.
Hiko won't allow One to sweep him here.
One controlling the position.
Hiko throws a strike but One rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hiko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
One pulls Hiko in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Hiko throwing strikes but missing.
One avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
One is controlling Hiko's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hiko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
One has momentary wrist control but Hiko slips an elbow through the middle.
Hiko throwing strikes but missing.
Hiko wants to control from the top but One keeps moving. #T3#
One preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hiko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of One's head.
One pulls Hiko in close to his closed guard and prevents Hiko from doing any damage or advancing position.
One looking for a sweep. Not yet One, not yet.
One has control of Hiko's left arm, preventing Hiko from doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hiko throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Hiko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
One on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Hiko.
One is holding on to half guard well.
One keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
One trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
One holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hiko throwing shots but One is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hiko connects with a nice short shot to One's temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aki Hiko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hiko 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aki Hiko!

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