Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT 41: Motts v Veainu
Date: Oct 26, 2022

#R1#
Honda missing with a left hand there. Thorsby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Honda works over Thorsby's head and body with a nice combination.
A jab from Honda does it's job there.
Honda misses with the combination.
As Honda backs off Thorsby throws a huge counter combo but Honda manages to avoid it all.
Honda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thorsby feints and then cracks Honda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Honda down.
Honda ducks under a wild hook from Thorsby.
Honda has his takedown stuffed
and Thorsby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
A big right from Thorsby misses.
Honda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thorsby circles away.
Honda 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.
Edmond Honda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorsby scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Honda.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Honda lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
Thorsby has closed the distance and engaged Honda in a clinch.
Thorsby is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thorsby tries a body shot but Honda blocks it. #T1#
Thorsby prevents a body shot from Honda.
Thorsby misses with the head strike.
Thorsby holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thorsby stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting on Thorsby's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Thorsby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thorsby lands a nice uppercut.
Thorsby trying to control the position but instead, Honda has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thorsby into the cage.
Honda has a couple of punches blocked by Thorsby.
Thorsby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorsby lands with a short shot to the head.
Honda misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Thorsby.
Thorsby stalls.
Thorsby blocks an uppercut.
Honda looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Honda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thorsby prevents it.
Thorsby lands a body punch. #T2#
Thorsby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Honda.
A short left from Honda.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorsby lands a hook that snaps the head of Honda backwards.
Thorsby lands with a right to the head.
Honda tries to circle away but Thorsby has him pinned against the cage.
Honda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thorsby has Honda pressed against the cage.
Honda wants a takedown but no success here.
A short body shot lands from Thorsby as the two fighters clinch.
Honda is breathing heavily.
Honda letting Thorsby take a breather here.
Thorsby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Honda is looking to break free of the clinch but Thorsby has double underhooks.
Honda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorsby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Honda tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thorsby lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Honda letting Thorsby take a breather here.
Honda has a couple of punches blocked by Thorsby.
Honda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thorsby prevents it.
Thorsby holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thorsby has Honda pressed against the cage, preventing Honda from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Honda can't find room to land a body shot as Thorsby controls the action.
Thorsby gets through Honda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thorsby gets underhooks to prevent Honda's takedown attempt.
Honda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorsby's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Thorsby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thorsby lands a shoulder strike.
Thorsby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thorsby pushes Honda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thorsby blocks a body shot from Honda.
Thorsby presses Honda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thorsby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thorsby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thorsby stalls. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Honda.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Honda.
Thorsby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thorsby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Honda backwards.
A right hand to the body from Thorsby.
Thorsby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Honda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorsby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Thorsby.
Thorsby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thorsby lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thorsby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Honda or not.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Thorsby.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Honda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Honda is working for takedown but Thorsby is calmly controlling the position for now.
The referee calls for Thorsby to work.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thorsby.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svend Thorsby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edmond Honda's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Thorsby's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thorsby duly obliges.
Honda lands a body shot. #CL2#
Thorsby has Honda up against the cage in a clinch.
Honda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good body shot from Thorsby.
Honda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thorsby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Svend Thorsby seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thorsby effectively controlling the action here.
Thorsby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thorsby takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Honda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Thorsby. #CUT2#Edmond Honda's cut is getting worse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda wants a takedown.
Honda has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thorsby after a bit of a struggle.
The referee calls for Thorsby to work.
Thorsby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thorsby can't find room to land a body shot as Honda controls the action. #T1#
Thorsby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thorsby's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Honda is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Thorsby on the inside.
Thorsby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Honda can't break the clinch.
Thorsby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thorsby scores with a nice hook to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Honda's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thorsby lands a hook that snaps the head of Honda backwards.
Honda looking for a takedown.
Thorsby cracks Honda with a nice body shot.
Thorsby holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thorsby lands a body shot.
Thorsby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thorsby.
Stalling in the clinch from Thorsby.
Thorsby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Honda being controlled against the cage.
Thorsby is stalling here.
Thorsby lands with a right to the head.
Thorsby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Honda throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorsby.
Thorsby slows down the pace here.
Thorsby lands an uppercut.
Thorsby blocks a body shot from Honda.
Honda working hard to break the clinch.
Thorsby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2#Edmond Honda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Honda misses with a body punch.
Thorsby blocking some punches. #T3#
Thorsby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thorsby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Honda wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Honda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorsby's elbow.
Honda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thorsby prevents it.
Thorsby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hondas head.
Honda can't break the clinch.
Honda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thorsby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Honda misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Thorsby.
Thorsby leaning against his opponent.
Thorsby continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Thorsby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Honda backwards.
Thorsby leaning against his opponent.
Thorsby lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Thorsby.
A bit of stalling here from Thorsby. #T4#
Thorsby avoiding damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Svend Thorsby.#TD2#
Thorsby shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Honda is trying to defend but Thorsby finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorsby is looking to take a break and control but Honda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thorsby with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thorsby tries to pass the half guard into mount. Honda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Honda is refusing to be controlled, as Thorsby sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svend Thorsby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Edmond Honda's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Honda takes one to the chin there.#TD#
Honda closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Honda lands in his opponent's guard.
Thorsby keeping full guard, as Honda tries to pass. #SUB2#
Thorsby throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thorsby controlling Honda's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Thorsby has his foot on Honda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Honda works his way back into a safe position though.
Honda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thorsby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Honda trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Thorsby is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Honda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thorsby is trying to control the position but Honda postures up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thorsby controlling Honda's posture.
Honda preventing the sweep.
Honda slips nicely into half guard.
Thorsby taking some punishment here, with Honda in his half guard.
Thorsby gets back to full guard.
Honda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Honda is in close to Thorsby's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Thorsby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Honda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Honda pushes down on Thorsby's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thorsby wants to improve his position but Honda is controlling well.
Thorsby is trying to maintain the position but Honda is very close to passing his half guard.
Honda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorsby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thorsby is pressing down on Honda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thorsby trying to control the position here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thorsby is on top in guard. #REVB#
Honda looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Thorsby puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Thorsby is taking a breather. Honda says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thorsby missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Edmond Honda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Svend Thorsby is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thorsby thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Honda's head.

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 Edmond Honda.
Well Thorsby has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Svend Thorsby!
A relieved looking Svend Thorsby thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Edmond Honda had this to say: 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: WVT 35: Honda v Smith
Date: Sep 28, 2022

#R1#
Honda with the inside leg kick.
Honda looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Honda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Honda under the eye.
Honda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Honda uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Honda throws a combination that misses
and Honda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Honda missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Honda misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Honda just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Honda shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Honda 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.
Honda is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Honda sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith pulls Honda in to control the position.
Honda forces his way into half guard.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Honda.
Honda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head. #T2#
Honda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Honda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Honda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith is concentrating on defense, preventing Honda from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Honda wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Honda is looking to stall here but Smith recovers full guard.
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Honda trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Honda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Honda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Honda throws an off balance right hand
and Smith makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Honda really felt that one!
Honda lands a head kick! #CUT#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Honda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#Edmond Honda's cut is getting worse.
Honda misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Honda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Honda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
Honda misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
Honda is breathing heavily.#T4#
Honda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Honda doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#Edmond Honda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Honda's head.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smith is leaning against Honda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Honda backwards. #CUT2#Jeez, Edmond Honda's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith digs a right hand into Honda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Honda's gas tank.
A knee to the head by Smith.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Honda won't want to take too many of those.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kenny Smith!
Kenny Smith seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Edmond Honda was interviewed post fight and said 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: WVT 31: Ihantala v Honda
Date: Sep 07, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Ihantala misses the target.
Ihantala throws a lazy right hand but Honda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Honda moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ihantala tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Honda. That snapped Ihantala's head back.
Honda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ihantala's waist but Ihantala gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Honda off to one side.
Good work by Ihantala as he checks the leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Honda.
Honda throws a chopping leg kick but Ihantala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Honda delivers a nice body kick.
Ihantala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ihantala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Honda lands with a straight right. Ihantala didn't see that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Honda.
Honda 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.
Honda throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ihantala's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honda scores with a body shot. #T1#
Honda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ihantala appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ihantala connects with a solid leg kick.
Honda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ihantala pinned against the cage. Ihantala gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tali Ihantala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmond Honda.
Ihantala checks a leg kick.
Ihantala scores with a hook to the body. Honda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ihantala throws a nice inside leg kick.
Honda throws a head kick but Ihantala moves out of range.
As Honda tries to get set, Ihantala tries to push him back and clinch up but Honda manages to avoid the attempt.
Honda misses with a series of wild punches.
Ihantala has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ubergym in the buildup to the fight.
Ihantala throws a half hearted mid kick.
Honda scores with a hook.
Ihantala throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Honda throws a lazy uppercut
and Honda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ihantala throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#That has opened up Edmond Honda's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honda throws a lazy head kick
and Ihantala counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Honda throws a series of punches but Ihantala avoids them all with ease.
Honda fails to land the takedown.
Ihantala lands with a slapping head kick.
Honda shoots and misses
and Ihantala counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#The cut above Edmond Honda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#KD#
Ihantala lands a big right hand that sends Honda crashing to the mat! Ihantala stays standing though and waves Honda back to his feet!
Honda throws a jab when Ihantala was well out of range.
Ihantala throws a quick counter head kick but Honda was just out of range.
Ihantala throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Honda misses.
Honda misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Honda drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ihantala seems keen to control Honda's posture.#T3#
Honda throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Honda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ihantala parries the strikes from Honda easily there. Honda is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ihantala to escape. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Ihantala's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ihantala is trying to get back to half guard.
Honda trying to control the position but Ihantala is working away.
Ihantala manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Honda is looking for a sweep. Ihantala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Ihantala moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Honda.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tali Ihantala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edmond Honda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Honda scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Honda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ihantala defending well though.
Ihantala blocking the ground and pound attempt from Honda.
Ihantala avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Honda. #SUB2#
Honda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ihantala doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Honda.
Ihantala has his hands clasped together around Honda's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ihantala is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Honda slips a nice elbow through Ihantala's hands, connecting with Ihantala's forehead.
Ihantala wants to improve his position but Honda is controlling well.
Ihantala regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Honda.
Honda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ihantala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ihantala is pulling down on Honda's head. It's preventing any offense from Honda, at least for the moment.
Ihantala's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Honda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Honda trying to control the position from guard on top but Ihantala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Honda tries to free his leg and advance position but Ihantala is retaining full guard.
Honda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Honda tries to free his leg and advance position but Ihantala is retaining full guard.
Ihantala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Honda.
Ihantala controls Honda momentarily but Honda frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tali Ihantala is winning the standup battle so far.
Honda throws a sloppy head kick
and Ihantala counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Ihantala blocks the body kick.
Ihantala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Honda lands a leg kick that knocks Ihantala off balance momentarily.
Tali Ihantala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Honda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ihantala defends well and Honda ends up having to push Ihantala into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Honda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ihantala.
Honda takes a swing at Ihantala's ribcage but misses.
Honda misses with a right hand
and Honda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ihantala is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A shot to the body from Honda misses #CL#
and Ihantala moves into the clinch.
Ihantala is leaning against Honda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ihantala lands with a right to the head. #CUT#Edmond Honda's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ihantala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Honda's elbow.
Honda can't break the clinch.
Honda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ihantala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ihantala is pressed up against the cage. Honda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ihantala down to the mat. Ihantala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Honda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tali Ihantala!
A victorious Tali Ihantala thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Edmond Honda stepped up to the mic, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: WVT 26: Bouncer v Knox
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1#
Rees Mogg throws a body shot but no joy.
Rees Mogg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Honda.
Honda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Honda fakes the leg kick and cracks Rees Mogg in the body.
Rees Mogg tries to close the distance and clinch but Honda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rees Mogg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Rees Mogg closes the distance and clinches.
Rees Mogg tries to throw a body punch but Honda avoids it by throwing Rees Mogg back against the cage.
Honda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rees Mogg backwards.
Rees Mogg throws an elbow but it misses.
Rees Mogg misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Honda breaks from the clinch.
Honda 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.
Rees Mogg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honda was well out of range. Poor timing from Rees Mogg.#TD2#
Rees Mogg gets caught flat footed, as Honda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Honda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Honda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rees Mogg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Honda trying to control but Rees Mogg is working from the bottom. #T1#
Honda throws a big right hand that misses.
Honda forces his way into half guard.
Rees Mogg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Honda.
Rees Mogg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Honda.
Honda working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rees Mogg's thigh. Rees Mogg counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Honda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Honda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Honda throws a big right hand that misses.
Honda throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rees Mogg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Honda wants to pass the guard but Rees Mogg is keeping the position.
Honda slips nicely into half guard.
Honda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rees Mogg is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Honda passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rees Mogg!
Rees Mogg tries to lock up and control but Honda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Honda throwing strikes here but Rees Mogg is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Honda misses with a head shot.
Honda throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Honda lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rees Mogg is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rees Mogg is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Honda misses with a head shot.
Honda throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Honda with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rees Mogg avoids a series of strikes thrown by Honda.
Rees Mogg blocking the ground and pound.
Rees Mogg is looking to improve his position but Honda isn't that keen on the idea.
Honda lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rees Mogg hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honda throws some wild stikes that Rees Mogg manages to avoid easily.
Rees Mogg taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edmond Honda dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Honda 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.
Honda trying to control but Rees Mogg is working from the bottom.
Honda looking to pass the guard.
Honda trying to control the position from guard on top but Rees Mogg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Honda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda is fighting to break Rees Mogg's control of his arms but Rees Mogg is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Honda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rees Mogg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Honda looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Rees Mogg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Honda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Honda wants to pass the guard but Rees Mogg is keeping the position.
Rees Mogg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Honda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Honda connects with a couple of short punches.
Honda throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Honda works over Rees Mogg with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2#Rees Mogg is rocked!
Rees Mogg trying to keep a closed guard but Honda is proving a slippery customer.
Oh Rees Mogg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rees Mogg seems to have got his legs back now.
Honda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Honda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Honda throws a big elbow that misses.
Rees Mogg has Honda pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Honda is looking to work some ground and pound but Rees Mogg has wrist control.
Honda is pushing down on Rees Mogg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rees Mogg is fighting to maintain full guard but Honda has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rees Mogg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Honda scores with a couple of nice shots.
Honda is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Rees Mogg is hurt! He's hurt bad - Honda fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Rees Mogg from any more punishment! Congratulations to Honda! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmond Honda!
Our winner, Edmond Honda, 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.
Jacob Rees Mogg spoke after the fight, saying 'Humpty Dumpty would approve.'.

Event: WVT 21: McDonald v Mogg
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Knox slips under a jab from Honda.
Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Honda fails to land with a series of punches.
Knox walks forward, straight into a front kick from Honda.
Honda scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Honda misses with a kick to the body
and Honda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox blocks a head kick by Honda.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Honda feinted with a counter takedown.
Honda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Honda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Honda attempts a counter takedown but Knox avoids it well and moves away.
Edmond Honda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Honda catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Honda.
Honda throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Honda fails with the takedown
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#Edmond Honda's cut is getting worse.
Honda ducks right into an uppercut from Knox.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Honda throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Honda jabs at Knox's body.
Knox blocks a low kick nicely.
Knox doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Knox slips a straight right by Honda.
Knox slaps away a takedown attempt from Honda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Honda scores with a jab. Knox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Honda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Honda.
Honda connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick misses from Honda.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Honda misses the jab.
Honda swings widly with a right hand
letting Knox counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Edmond Honda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A good leg kick by Honda.
Nice uppercut there from Knox.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.#CUT2#Jeez, Edmond Honda's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zeta Knox!
A relieved looking Zeta Knox thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Edmond Honda was interviewed post fight and said 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: WVT 17: McDonald v Sharma
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Honda throws a looping overhand right but Marka ducks down to avoid it.
Honda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Honda tries to land a front kick but Marka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Honda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick misses from Honda.
Honda gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Marka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Marka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marka preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda is looking to sweep but instead, Marka has passed into half guard.
Marka controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Honda looking for submissions off his back.
Marka slows the pace down in half guard.
Honda tries to get to full guard but Marka has control of the leg.
Marka is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Honda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Honda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Honda is trying to control the position but Marka postures up.
Marka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Honda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marka's guard. #REVR#
Honda trying to control the position from guard on top but Marka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Honda tries to free his leg and advance position but Marka is retaining full guard.
Honda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Honda.
Marka pulls Honda in close to prevent any damage.
Honda is looking to pass into half guard but Marka pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Marka is in guard.#REVB#
Marka stopping the sweep attempt from Honda.
Marka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SUB#
Honda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honda wants to sweep here but Marka controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Honda looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Marka has picked Honda up and slammed him! Honda can't keep hold of the triangle and Marka manages to pass to side control!
Marka trying to control the action but Honda is working from the bottom.
Honda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luka Marka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Honda shoots in and drives through. Marka sprawls well.
Honda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marka manages to avoid it.
Honda misses with a body kick.
Edmond Honda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Honda works the jab nicely.
Marka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Honda.
Honda throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Marka counters with a nice double leg into side control. Honda won't be happy with that.
Honda is looking for a sweep.
Marka just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda can't do much from the bottom here.
Honda tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Marka wants to control but Honda is keeping him busy.
Honda is trying to improve his position.
Marka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Honda regains half guard.
Marka controlling the pace.
Honda wants to improve his position but Marka is controlling well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Honda is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Honda misses with a straight left.
Marka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Honda defends it well.
Honda jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Honda scores with a head kick. Marka tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Marka throws a body shot but no joy.
Honda tries to counter with a takedown but Marka is quick to defend against it.
Honda shoots in for a takedown but Marka shows good takedown defense.
Marka with the counter takedown but Honda avoids it easily.
Honda moves into range and connects with a jab.
Honda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marka circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marka ducks under a wild hook from Honda.
Marka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Honda throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Marka counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Honda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Honda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Honda has his foot on Marka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marka works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Marka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Honda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marka is one step ahead there.
Marka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marka stays in close to Honda's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Honda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honda misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Edmond Honda will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Honda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marka lands an overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.#TD#
Honda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Honda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Honda stopping the sweep attempt from Marka.
Marka keeping full guard, as Honda tries to pass.
Marka is pulling down on Honda's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Honda slips nicely into half guard.
Honda moves into full mount! Marka won't be happy about that! #T1#
Honda throwing strikes here but Marka is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Marka is trying desperately to improve position.
Marka tries to hold on but Honda postures up.
Honda is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Marka goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Honda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Edmond Honda!
A very excited looking Edmond Honda 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: WVT 11: Newton v Lemieux
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1##TD#
Kraag tries to sprawl but Honda drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kraag is trying to get back to full guard.
Honda winds up and cracks Kraag with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kraag is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Honda lands a nice short elbow.
Honda is pressing down on Kraag's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kraag is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Honda pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda drops an elbow to the side of Kraag's head.
Honda wants to free his trapped foot but Kraag is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kraag is not content to let Honda control the position.
Kraag is looking to improve his position. #T1##SUB2#
Kraag looking for subs from the bottom but Honda mounts him!
Honda avoids the attempt from Kraag to control.
Honda putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kraag is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Honda with a couple of short strikes.
Honda postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Kraag badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Honda around the waist but Honda pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Honda is the winner by TKO! Honda jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmond Honda!
A relieved looking Edmond Honda 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: WVT 6: Honda v Newton
Date: Jun 05, 2022

#R1#
A leg kick checked by Newton.
Newton feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Newton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Newton is working for a kimura but Honda is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Newton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Honda sees it coming and defends easily.
Honda is in trouble now - Newton has advanced to mount!
Newton prevents Honda from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Newton wants to finish this one by submission but Honda is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Newton. #SUB2#
Newton is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Honda to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Honda shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Newton is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Honda has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Honda tries to reverse the position but Newton maintains control.#T1##SUB2#
Newton has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Honda is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Newton!
The defeated Edmond Honda had this to say: 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: WVT 1: Kozlow v Newton
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Honda works the jab nicely.
Honda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Motts looks to throw the jab but Honda is out of range.
Honda misses with an uppercut. Motts saw that one coming.
Motts throws a hook but Honda blocks it.
Honda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Motts.
Honda misses with a hook. Motts ducked under it nicely.
Motts throws a jab but it's blocked by Honda.
Motts connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Honda misses with a body shot.
Honda throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Motts.
Motts moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Motts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Honda on the side of the head.
Motts throws a looping overhand right but Honda ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Motts thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Honda.
Motts is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Honda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab from Honda.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Honda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Motts lands a nice shot that snaps Honda's head back.
Honda throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Motts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Honda.
Honda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gregory Motts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Honda blocks a jab.
Honda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Motts releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Honda slips a jab from Motts.
Honda scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Honda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Honda wants to control from the top but Motts keeps moving.
Honda wants to pass the guard but Motts is keeping the position.
Honda 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.#T2#
Honda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Motts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Honda is one step ahead there.
Motts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Motts wants to sweep here but Honda controlling him for the moment.
Honda passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Honda is trying to ground and pound but Motts uses the momentary lack of control by Honda to regain half guard. #T3#
Honda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Honda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Honda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Motts does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Motts is holding on to half guard well.
Honda is stalling here. Motts is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Honda seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Motts has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Honda is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Honda is working hard here to advance position.
Motts happy to just control the position for now.
Motts trying to control the position but Honda is working away.
Honda gets back to half guard.
Honda wants to improve his position but Motts is controlling well.
Honda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Edmond Honda will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Motts misses with a right hand #TD#
and Honda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Motts keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Honda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Honda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Motts can do to turn this around?
Honda 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.
Motts is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Honda scores with a couple of nice shots.
Honda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Motts keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Edmond Honda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Honda misses with a head shot. Motts uses the momentum to regain guard.
Honda 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Honda fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T1#
Honda connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Motts some visible discomfort.
Motts is trying to control Honda's posture but Honda avoids it.
Motts stops Honda from passing to mount.
Motts is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Honda lands a few punches from side control.
Honda sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Motts is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T2#
Motts taking punishment in the form of punches.
Honda working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Honda trying to control the position but Motts is working away.
Honda advances to mount.
Motts is trying desperately to improve position.
Honda with the ground and pound from mount.
Motts in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Oooooh, big shot lands for Honda! Motts is hurt baaadly! Honda is firing away with more strikes - Motts is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmond Honda!
An out of breath Edmond Honda thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 58: Svyatogor v Kozlow
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Honda fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Lemieux throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Honda closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lemieux quickly recovers to half guard.
Lemieux trying to hold on to Honda's head to control him but Honda postures up.
Lemieux is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Honda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Honda's back!
Honda tries to roll but Lemieux sticks to his back.
Lemieux is riding his opponent, not letting Honda buck him off.
Honda tries to escape but Lemieux has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemieux lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honda manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lemieux's guard. Nice work there by Honda. #T1#
Honda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lemieux pulls Honda in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Lemieux is looking for a triangle but Honda pushes his legs off easily.
Honda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lemieux wants to sweep here but Honda controlling him for the moment.
Lemieux is trying to control the position but Honda postures up.
Honda is looking to work some ground and pound but Lemieux has wrist control.
Honda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lemieux is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Honda trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lemieux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Honda with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lemieux is trying to control the position but Honda postures up.
Honda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lemieux is keeping the position for now.
Honda connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Lemieux throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Honda escapes and throws Lemieux's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Honda trying to control the action but Lemieux is working from the bottom. #T3#
Honda tries to advance to mount but Lemieux denies him.
Honda lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
Honda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lemieux has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lemieux defending against the ground and pound.
Lemieux gets back to half guard.
Honda slips a nice elbow through Lemieux's hands, connecting with Lemieux's forehead.#T4#
Honda frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Honda pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lemieux working to try and regain half guard.
Honda landing strikes from the mount and Lemieux is in trouble!
Lemieux really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lemieux is still trying to improve position.
Honda with shots to the head and body - Lemieux looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#Lemieux is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honda is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Lemieux goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Honda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Edmond Honda!
Edmond Honda seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 51: Ihantala v Svyatogor
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Honda moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Honda.
Good exchange - Honda coming out on top.
Left hook, right uppercut from Honda.
Honda throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Barnes tries to sprawl but Honda drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Honda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Honda trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it.
Honda stops Barnes from getting back to his feet.
Barnes tries to roll over but Honda keeps him under control.#T1#
Barnes gets full guard.
Honda trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honda stands and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Honda has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Barnes working to try and regain half guard.
Honda is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Barnes can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Honda is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Honda landing shots from mount. #ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
Honda postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Barnes is out cold - huge knockout for Honda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Edmond Honda!
Edmond Honda thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 44: West v Ihantala
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Honda.
Honda lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Honda drives through with a takedown into guard.
Honda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Honda is working hard here to advance position.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Honda 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Honda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Honda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith trying to control the position.
Honda lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Smith has his foot on Honda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Honda works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith keeping full guard, as Honda tries to pass.
Honda stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.#T1#
Honda with a nice head shot there.
Honda stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Onterrio Smith has been cut.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Honda throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Honda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Honda trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honda chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Honda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Honda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Honda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Honda throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Honda's guard. Nice move by Smith!#REVB#
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Honda.
Smith working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Honda has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Honda working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Honda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Honda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Honda blocks nicely.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Honda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Honda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR#
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Honda is proving a slippery customer.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Honda landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Smith has his foot on Honda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Honda works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Honda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith controls Honda momentarily but Honda frees himself.
Honda lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Honda from controlling successfully.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Honda's guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edmond Honda dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Smith gets caught flat footed, as Honda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Honda is aware though and is defending well.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Honda from controlling successfully.
Honda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith is pulling down on Honda's head. It's preventing any offense from Honda, at least for the moment.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Honda from controlling successfully.
Honda is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Honda manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Honda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB#
Honda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Honda is on top in guard. #REVR#
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Honda dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Honda works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.#CUT#That has opened up Onterrio Smith's cut even more.
Smith controlling Honda's posture.
Smith controls Honda momentarily but Honda frees himself.
Smith working a defensive guard but Honda passes into half guard. #T2#
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Honda pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith tries to roll over but Honda keeps him under control.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Honda wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Honda trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Honda wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard. #REVB#
Edmond Honda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Honda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Honda 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! Smith rolls with it to try and escape but Honda cranks on the arm and Smith is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edmond Honda!
A relieved looking Edmond Honda 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: AWC 2022 - Round 3 A
Date: Mar 10, 2022

#R1#
Honda fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bitetti.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Honda plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Sanderlei Bitetti has been cut.
Honda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bitetti.
Honda misses with the combination.
Honda avoids the head kick by Bitetti.
Honda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bitetti is fending him off so far but Honda persists. Nope, Bitetti circles away and we're back to standing.
Bitetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Honda.
Bitetti swings for the body but Honda moves out of range.
Honda takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.#CL#
Bitetti clinches up with Honda and pushes him back against the cage.
Bitetti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bitetti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bitetti lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bitetti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Honda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bitetti tries a body shot but Honda blocks it. #TD2#
Honda has hold of one of Bitetti's legs. Bitetti is fighting the takedown attempt but Honda gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bitetti 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.#SUB#
Bitetti looking for a guillotine here but Honda defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bitetti wants to sweep but no luck. #T1##SUB#
Bitetti working for submissions but it's allowed Honda to get to half guard.
Bitetti is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Honda jumps into side control!
Bitetti is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Honda tries to move to mount but Bitetti blocks the move with his legs.
Honda works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bitetti can't do much from the bottom here.
Bitetti is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Bitetti is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Honda's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2##SUB#
Bitetti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bitetti is looking for a sweep. Honda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Honda looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Honda lands with a punch from half guard.
Honda trying to mount his opponent but Bitetti defends it.
Honda wants to take a breather but Bitetti is having none of it.
Honda working over Bitetti with some ground and pound. Bitetti looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Honda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Honda is nestled in close to Bitetti, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3##SUB2#
Honda is working for a kimura but Bitetti is defending it quite comfortably.
Honda lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Bitetti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bitetti looking for submissions off his back.
Bitetti taking some punishment here, with Honda in his half guard.
Bitetti is pressing down on Honda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Bitetti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Honda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC2#Bitetti is rocked!#T4#
Bitetti looking for a sweep. Not yet Bitetti, not yet.
Honda wants to control from the top but Bitetti keeps moving.
Bitetti trying to control the position.
Bitetti keeping moving, preventing Honda from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bitetti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Honda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Honda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Honda tries to free his leg and advance position but Bitetti is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edmond Honda dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Honda explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bitetti throws out a loose jab but Honda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Honda.
Honda blocks a head kick by Bitetti.
Bitetti throws a hook but Honda blocks it.
Honda slips under a jab from Bitetti.#KD2#
Nice combo by Honda! Oh, that's hurt him - Bitetti falls to the canvas and Honda follows him into side control.
Oh Bitetti is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bitetti gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bitetti takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Honda's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmond Honda!
Edmond Honda seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 33: Lemieux v Hunter
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Honda shoots in looking for a takedown. Chugman tries to sprawl out of it but Honda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chugman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Honda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chugman circles away.
Honda shoots in but Chugman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chugman feinted with a counter takedown.
Klaus Chugman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmond Honda.
Honda fails with the takedown.
Chugman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Honda sprawls and moves away.
Chugman misses with a looping left.
Chugman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Honda misses with a body kick.
Chugman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Honda.
Chugman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Honda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman misses with a looping right.
Honda feints the counter takedown.
Chugman throws a body shot but no joy.
Honda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Honda there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Chugman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Honda is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chugman scores with a couple of nice shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honda gets back to full guard. #T1#
Chugman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Honda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Honda working for submissions but it's allowed Chugman to get to half guard. #SUB#
Chugman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chugman works his way into side control.
Chugman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Chugman happy to just control the position for now. #T2##SUB#
Chugman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Honda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Honda is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Chugman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Honda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Chugman working the ground and pound.
Chugman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Honda keeps working. #SUB#
Chugman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Honda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Honda is looking to regain half guard here but Chugman keeps moving and retains side control.
Honda gets back to half guard.
Chugman is trying to control. Honda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Chugman is working for a kimura but Honda is defending it quite comfortably.
Honda wants to improve his position but Chugman is controlling well. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honda taking some punishment here, with Chugman in his half guard.
Honda manages to get to full guard.
Honda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chugman wants to control from the top but Honda keeps moving. #SUB2#
Honda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus Chugman dominated that round.
That's time! Chugman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Honda dives in for a single leg takedown but Chugman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Chugman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Honda quickly recovers to half guard.
Chugman wants to control but Honda is keeping him busy.
Klaus Chugman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ground and pound from Chugman.
Chugman is trying to control. Honda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Chugman is working for a submission of some sort.
Honda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Honda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Honda must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Chugman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Honda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Chugman is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Chugman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Honda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Chugman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chugman is trying to keep Honda in close. #SUB#
Chugman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Honda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Honda postures up.
Honda is looking to work some ground and pound but Chugman has wrist control.
Honda trying to control the position from guard on top but Chugman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Honda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Honda connects with a couple of short punches.
Honda postures up.
Honda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Honda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chugman trying to control the position. #SUB#
Chugman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Honda defends it easily.#T3#
Honda chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Honda is sitting in close to Chugman's body. Chugman has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Honda is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Honda is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Chugman.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Klaus Chugman!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Klaus Chugman waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Edmond Honda had this to say: 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: CACC 134: Ward vs Donde
Date: Nov 01, 2020

191 cm
45 yrs
275 lbs

186 cm
34 yrs
265 lbs

Nielsen

Honda

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Edmond Honda!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Honda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nielsen defends well and Honda ends up having to push Nielsen into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Honda clinches. #TD2#
Honda has Nielsen pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Honda pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Nielsen tumbling to the mat - Honda dives into Nielsen's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nielsen (0) vs (2) Honda#SUB#
Nielsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Honda wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Honda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielsen is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Nielsen looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Honda is defending well. Nielsen quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Honda has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Nielsen celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
Our winner, Sven Kristian Nielsen, 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.
Edmond Honda spoke after the fight, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: CACC 131: Dominguez vs Sparxx
Date: Oct 18, 2020

186 cm
34 yrs
265 lbs

198 cm
23 yrs
272 lbs

Honda

Frost

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Edmond Honda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Clarence Frost!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Honda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Frost!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Honda (4) vs (0) Frost
Honda trying to control the action but Frost is working from the bottom.
Frost is looking to reverse the position.
Honda working away.#SUB#
Honda working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Honda is looking to take a break and control but Frost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Honda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Frost knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Frost struggling a bit here.
Honda 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.#SUB#
Honda swings around for an armbar but Frost sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Honda's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Honda (4) vs (2) Frost
Honda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Honda is trying to control the position but Frost postures up. #SUB#
Honda has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Frost doesn't defend quickly enough and Honda has managed to lock this one up! Can Frost escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Honda on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Edmond Honda!
Our winner, Edmond Honda, 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: TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020

190 cm
41 yrs
255 lbs

186 cm
33 yrs
265 lbs

Zuma

Honda

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Monte Zuma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Edmond Honda!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Honda tries to clinch there but Zuma circles away.
We've been informed that Honda 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.#TD2#
Honda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zuma was covering up waiting for the punch and Honda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zuma (0) vs (2) Honda
Honda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zuma is keeping the position for now.
Honda must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Honda won't allow Zuma to sweep him here.
Honda is pushing down on Zuma's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zuma is fighting to maintain full guard but Honda has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zuma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuma is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Honda is looking for a kimura but Zuma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Honda to get the leverage.
Zuma is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Honda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zuma is just riding it out for now. Honda eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Honda is trying to control. Zuma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zuma gets full guard.#SUB#
Zuma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Honda tries to free his leg and advance position but Zuma is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Honda has gone for a leg lock! Zuma slips out almost immediately though and dives into Honda's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuma (2) vs (2) Honda
Zuma passes Honda's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zuma is looking to pass Honda's guard but actually Honda recovers to full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Honda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zuma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Honda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zuma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zuma passes Honda's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Zuma wants to work for an arm triangle but Honda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Zuma is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Zuma is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Zuma wants to advance to full mount but Honda doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Zuma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zuma is pushing down on Honda's leg trying to pass to half guard. Honda is fighting to maintain full guard but Zuma has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Zuma is trying to work for a kimura but Honda is defending well.
Honda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Honda can't keep his opponent in guard - Zuma advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Zuma is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Honda is trying to get back to full guard.
Honda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Zuma seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Zuma is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T5#
Honda wants to control but Zuma is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Honda is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Zuma jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (5) vs (2) Honda#SUB#
Zuma tries for a kimura but Honda is defending well. #SUB#
Zuma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Honda regains half guard.#SUB#
Honda is defending against the submission attempts here by Zuma.
Honda tries to get to full guard but Zuma has control of the leg. #T6##SUB2#
Honda looking for subs from the bottom but Zuma mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (8) vs (2) Honda
Honda keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Zuma has control of Honda's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Honda regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Zuma working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Honda tries to reverse the position but Zuma maintains control.
We've been hearing that Zuma has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T7##SUB#
Zuma has control of Honda's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Honda regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Zuma looking to secure an arm triangle but Honda defends it well.
Honda sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Zuma is trying to work for a kimura but Honda is defending well. #SUB#
Zuma wants to work for an arm triangle but Honda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Honda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8##SUB#
Zuma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Honda actively working from the bottom here.
Honda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zuma moves into full mount! Honda won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (11) vs (2) Honda
Honda regains half guard.#SUB#
Zuma is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T9##SUB#
Zuma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Honda has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Honda actively working from the bottom here.
Honda is pressing down on Zuma's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zuma advances to half guard. #SUB#
Zuma looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Honda actively working from the bottom here.#T10##SUB#
Zuma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Honda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zuma. #SUB#
Zuma seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Zuma is working for a kimura here but Honda manages to reverse the position and he's now in Zuma's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuma (11) vs (4) Honda#SUB#
Zuma is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T11#
Honda preventing the sweep.
Honda trying to control but Zuma is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Zuma working for a triangle but Honda defends it easily. #SUB#
Zuma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zuma is looking to sweep but instead, Honda has passed into half guard.
Zuma is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Honda jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (11) vs (7) Honda#T12##SUB2#
Honda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Honda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Honda working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zuma manages to get back to half guard.
Zuma is looking for a sweep. Honda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Honda works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (11) vs (10) Honda
Zuma is squirming around, avoiding Honda's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Zuma is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Honda jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Zuma is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Zuma and Honda has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB2#
Honda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zuma is looking to regain half guard here but Honda keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Honda tries for a kimura but Zuma is defending well.
Zuma sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T14#
Zuma is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Zuma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Honda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zuma defends it well.
Zuma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Honda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Honda's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zuma (15) vs (10) Honda
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Zuma looking for the RNC.
Zuma is hanging on to Honda's back as he tries to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zuma takes the fight on points by 15 to 10.
A less than humble Monte Zuma misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Edmond Honda had this to say: 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: GC 348 ?? vs ??
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1##TD#
Honda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Honda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Duif is trying to get back to full guard.
Honda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duif's head.
Honda is trying to control. Duif wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Duif keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Duif moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duif is trying to control the position but Honda postures up. #SUB2#
Duif has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Honda is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Duif.#T1#
Duif struggling a bit here.
Honda looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Duif is avoiding damage well.
Duif tries to bench press Honda off him but Honda keeps the position.
Honda throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Honda scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Duif to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Honda throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Honda tries to score with some ground and pound. Duif controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Honda tries to score with some ground and pound. Duif controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Duif managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Honda.
Honda trying to control the position but Duif is working away. #T2#
An elbow from Honda crashes against the mat.
Honda 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.
Duif is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Honda's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duif works his way to full guard. Good work.
Duif seems keen to control Honda's posture.
Honda throwing strikes from guard but Duif blocks nicely.
Honda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duif works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Honda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Honda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Honda works over Duif with some ground and pound from guard.
Duif 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#
Honda is looking for a sweep. Duif is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Honda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Honda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duif moves into full mount! Honda won't be happy about that!
Duif controlling from the full mount.
Honda sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Duif content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Honda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duif pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Duif is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Duif wants to take a breather but Honda is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Honda looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edmond Honda dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Honda shoots in for a double leg but Duif sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Duif misses with a series of wild punches.
Duif scores with a head kick. Honda tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Honda seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A big right from Honda misses.
Honda throws a lazy head kick
and Duif counters with a nice uppercut.
Fernand Duif is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Honda dives in and scores a takedown into Duif's guard.
Duif wants to get back to his feet but Honda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Honda throwing strikes from guard but Duif blocks nicely.
Honda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Honda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duif works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Honda stands up over Duif, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Honda preventing the sweep.
Honda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duif works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Duif looking to control.
Honda throws a big right hand that misses.
Honda lands a couple of digs.
Honda connects with a couple of short punches.
Duif working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Honda.
Duif wants to sweep here but Honda controlling him for the moment.
Honda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Honda scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Duif looking to control.
Honda won't allow Duif to sweep him here.
Edmond Honda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Duif keeping moving, preventing Honda from controlling successfully.
Honda working some strikes from top position.
Honda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Duif not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duif tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Honda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duif is keeping the position for now.
Duif 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.
Honda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Honda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Duif pulls Honda in to control the position.
Honda lands a couple of elbows.
Honda works over Duif with some ground and pound from guard.
Duif looking for a sweep. Not yet Duif, not yet.
Duif preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duif working a defensive guard here.
Honda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duif works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Honda scoring with some ground and pound.
Duif pulls Honda in close to his closed guard and prevents Honda from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Honda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Honda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Honda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Duif is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Honda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Honda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Honda there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edmond Honda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Edmond Honda's cut.
That's time! Honda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Honda scores with a takedown into Duif's guard.
Duif is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Duif is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Honda trying to control the position from guard on top but Duif is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duif looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duif looking for a sweep. Not yet Duif, not yet.
Duif is looking to stand up but Honda isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Honda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Duif is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Honda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Duif counters with a left and a right that stings Honda. #TD#
Honda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Honda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Duif has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Honda landing with the ground and pound.
Duif keeping full guard, as Honda tries to pass.
Fernand Duif has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Honda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Honda with a nice head shot there.
Honda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Honda landing with the ground and pound.
Honda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Duif is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Duif utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Duif working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Honda. #T3#
Duif wants to sweep but no luck.
Honda distracts Duif with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Duif 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#
Honda wants to get back to full guard.
Honda gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Honda isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Duif stacks Honda on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Duif!
Honda gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Duif thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Honda's head.
Duif not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Honda is trying to get back to full guard.
Duif content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Honda tries to get to full guard but Duif has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Honda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edmond Honda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Honda, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmond Honda!
Edmond Honda spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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

#R1##TD#
Honda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ruas regains half guard.
Ruas tries to roll over but Honda keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ruas.
Ruas 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#
Ruas passes to full mount!
Ruas wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Honda sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ruas trying to control the action but Honda is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Honda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Ruas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ruas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Honda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ruas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Honda is squirming around, avoiding Ruas's attempts to control the action.
Honda is desperately trying to improve his position but Ruas has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Ruas is working for a guillotine from mount but Honda frees his head quite easily.
Honda has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Honda looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T2##SUB2#
Ruas is working for a rear naked choke. Honda is not defending it well and Ruas has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Honda refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Honda's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Ruas!
Carlos Ruas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Edmond Honda had this to say: 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: GC 342 Cold vs Dambullah
Date: Apr 12, 2020

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Nickels as Honda shoots in.
Honda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickels.
Nickels leaves Honda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nickels lands a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Honda misses with an uppercut.
Honda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nickels cracks Honda with a right hand to the side of the head.
Honda throws a head kick but Nickels moves out of range.
Nickels lands a two punch combo.
Honda throws a wild body kick that Nickels sees coming a mile off.
Nickels paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Honda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
Edmond Honda's cut is getting worse.
Nickels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Honda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nickels takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body kick there by Honda.#TD#
Nickels gets caught napping as Honda dives in and scores a takedown. Nickels manages to retain guard.
Nickels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Honda.
Honda trying to control but Nickels is working from the bottom. #T1#
Honda postures up in Nickels's guard and throws a big left but Nickels blocks it.
Honda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Honda is looking to work some ground and pound but Nickels has wrist control.
Honda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Honda has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Honda throwing strikes from guard but Nickels blocks nicely.
Honda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Honda stopping the sweep attempt from Nickels.
Honda throws an elbow that misses. Nickels uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Honda's guard. Nice move by Nickels!#REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nickels's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Nickels passes into half guard.
Nickels wants to control but Honda is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Honda actively working from the bottom here.
Nickels trying to control the action but Honda is working from the bottom.
Honda is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nickels scores with a couple of nice shots.
Honda manages to get to full guard.
Nickels with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Nickels with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Honda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nickels defends it easily.
Nickels postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Honda is looking for a triangle but Nickels pushes his legs off easily.
Nickels lands a couple of digs.
Nickels stands and throws Honda's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Honda tries to improve position but can't.
Honda is working hard here to advance position.
Nickels has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Nickels scoring with punches from side control. #CUT2#
Edmond Honda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nickels lands some shots froms side control.#CUT2#
Jeez, Edmond Honda's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jimmy Nickels!
Edmond Honda spoke after the fight, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: *GC 340 Newton vs Cold
Date: Mar 29, 2020

#R1#
Honda has a takedown stuffed.
Zola with the counter takedown but Honda avoids it easily.
Zola throws a nice outside leg kick.
Honda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zola's waist but Zola gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Honda off to one side. #TD2#
Honda tries to sprawl but Zola drives through with a takedown into half guard.
My spies in Team Beta Fail inform me that Zola has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Zola wants to pass the guard but Honda is defending well.
Honda trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zola is trying to control. Honda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Honda is looking for a sweep. Zola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zola is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Honda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Honda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Zola looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Honda looking for submissions off his back.
Zola trying to control the pace.
Honda wants to improve his position but Zola is controlling well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zola moves nicely into side control.
Zola throws a strike aimed at the side of Honda's head but Honda avoids it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zola controls the position.
Honda tries to buck Zola off but Zola is having none of it.
Honda is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Honda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Honda has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Honda is working to avoid the ground and pound but Zola connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Honda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zola wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Zola is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Honda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zola misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Zola throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Honda manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zola's best efforts.#SUB#
Honda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Honda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zola pulls his head out easily.
Zola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Honda keeps working.
Zola controlling the pace. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Honda trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Honda regains half guard.#SUB#
Honda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zola passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gorgon Zola dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Zola forces Honda back against the cage and clinches.
Zola fails to pull guard.
Honda working aggressively here.
Honda wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Zola manages to break the clinch.
Honda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zola tries to avoid it but Honda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zola to the ground. Zola escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Honda leaves Zola with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Honda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Zola sneaks out the side door and pushes Honda away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Edmond Honda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Honda looks to throw the jab but Zola is out of range.
Honda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zola moves out of range as Honda throws a body kick. #TD#
Honda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zola sprawls well initially but Honda persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zola manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Zola controls Honda momentarily but Honda frees himself.
Zola keeping moving, preventing Honda from controlling successfully.
Honda throws a big right hand that misses. #ES2#
Zola has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Honda has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Honda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Honda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zola avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zola blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Zola has Honda pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Honda manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Honda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Zola ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zola no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zola utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Honda is in close to Zola's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Zola looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zola is trying to keep Honda in close.
Zola managing to control the position.
Honda throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Honda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Zola is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Honda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Honda with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Zola working for submissions but it's allowed Honda to get to half guard.
Nice strikes from Honda there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Honda lands a nice short elbow.
Honda looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Honda slips a nice elbow through Zola's hands, connecting with Zola's forehead.#T4#
Honda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zola keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Honda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Honda working Zola over with strikes.
Honda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Honda is nestled in close to Zola, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honda thows a huge punch but Zola dodges it nicely.
Honda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zola with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Honda winds up and cracks Zola with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Honda takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Honda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zola is trying to maintain the position but Honda is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edmond Honda dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Honda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Honda darts in looking for a takedown but Zola gets double underhooks and turns Honda into the cage.
Zola is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Honda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zola defends it nicely.
Zola throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Honda's waist but Honda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zola off to one side.
Zola closes this distance looking for a takedown but Honda circles away.#CL2#
Zola clinches up against the cage.
Honda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zola is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Honda tries to score a body lock takedown but Zola shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Zola successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zola working a defensive guard here.
Honda trying to control but Zola is working from the bottom. #T1#
Honda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Honda trying to control but Zola is working from the bottom.
Honda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Honda postures up in Zola's guard and throws a big left but Zola blocks it.
Honda throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Zola looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Honda postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Honda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Honda scores with a punch to the head.
Honda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zola manages to avoid it.
Zola tries to clinch there but Honda circles away.
Zola tries to clinch but Honda is having none of it.
Honda throws a head kick that misses.
Honda throws the kick towards the body but Zola avoids it.
Honda throws a head kick that half lands.
Zola dives in for a single leg takedown but Honda sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Honda.
Zola drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Honda defends it well.
Zola takes a head kick and keeps coming. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Honda. #ES2#
Zola sneaks out the side door and pushes Honda away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T3#
Zola lands a lovely overhand right.
Zola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Honda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Honda.
Zola fails with a takedown attempt.
That kick from Honda tenderised Zola's leg. Zola is trying to keep his angry face on.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Honda.
Honda just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Zola rushes Honda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Honda can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Honda fails to land.
Zola is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Honda to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Zola jumps into guard, dragging Honda to the mat. #SUB2#
Zola is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Honda throws a big right hand that misses.
Gorgon Zola has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Zola working for a triangle but Honda defends it easily.
Zola utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: GC 334 Megaton vs Honda
Date: Feb 16, 2020

#R1#
Honda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Megaton throws a jab but it's blocked by Honda.
A jab from Honda misses.
Honda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Honda is looking to land body kicks.
Honda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
It looks like Mike Megaton has been cut.
Honda thuds his shin into the meat of Megaton's side.
Honda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at WildBoar's Private Pig Pen in the buildup to the fight.
Honda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Megaton circles away.
Megaton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Honda throws a leg kick
and Megaton counters with an outside leg kick.
Megaton throws a jab when Honda was well out of range.
Honda avoids the body shot from Megaton.
Honda fails with a takedown attempt.
Honda tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Honda is defended easily by Megaton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Honda checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Honda looks for the body kick but Megaton saw that one coming.
Megaton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Edmond Honda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Megaton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Honda throws a poor cross that misses
and Megaton counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Megaton lands a nice shot to the body.
Honda tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Megaton is able to avoid easily.
Honda darts in looking for a takedown but Megaton gets double underhooks and turns Honda into the cage. #CL2#
Megaton closes the distance and clinches.
Megaton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Honda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Honda is breathing heavily.
Megaton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Megaton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Honda.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Megaton.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Megaton. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Megaton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Honda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Megaton prevents it.
Megaton landing knees to the body.
Megaton lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Megaton.
Megaton lands a body punch.
Megaton connects with a nasty looking knee right to Honda's face. #CUT2#
Edmond Honda's cut is getting worse.
Megaton lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Megaton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Megaton scores a nice knee to the body.
Megaton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Megaton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Megaton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
Edmond Honda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Megaton lands a shoulder strike.
Megaton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Honda backwards. #CUT2#
Jeez, Edmond Honda's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Megaton gets through Honda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Megaton lands a body shot.
Megaton lands a right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Megaton!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mike Megaton waved his t-shirt featuring WarHorse Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Edmond Honda had this to say: 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: GC 331 Honda vs Hoarse
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1#
Horse lands with a kick to the ribs.
Honda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Horse defends it nicely.
Honda misses with a body kick.
Honda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horse follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Honda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at WildBoar's Private Pig Pen in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Honda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Horse sprawls well initially but Honda persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Horse taking some punishment here, with Honda in his half guard.
Honda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Horse wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Horse wants to get back to his feet.
Honda slips a nice elbow through Horse's hands, connecting with Horse's forehead.
Honda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #ES2#
Horse kicks Honda off and gets back to his feet.
Horse takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Horse throws a low kick but it's checked well by Honda.
Edmond Honda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horse misses with a kick to the body.
Horse stuffs the takedown attempt from Honda. Honda gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Honda throws a head kick but Horse moves out of range.
Honda delivers a nice body kick.
Horse blocks a head kick by Honda.
Honda fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Honda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horse was well out of range. Poor timing from Honda.
Horse connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Honda fails with the takedown
and Horse counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Honda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Honda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Honda throws a solid leg kick but Horse takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Honda.
A nice side step and Horse releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Horse scores with a nice body kick.
Horse displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Honda.
Horse let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Honda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Honda misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Horse was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Horse checks the leg kick.
Horse appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Honda misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Roar Horse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Honda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horse scores with a nice strike.
Horse throws a body shot but no joy.
Horse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Horse lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Honda out cold! Honda is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roar Horse!
A victorious Roar Horse thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Edmond Honda was interviewed post fight and said 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: GC 327 Xmas Bash!
Date: Dec 25, 2019

#R1#
Starker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Honda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Honda misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Starker gets a clinch.
Honda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Starker prevents the takedown attempt.
Honda misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Starker decides to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Honda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Honda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Honda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Honda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Honda scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Starker uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Honda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Starker takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Starker moves into range and clinches up with Honda.
Honda fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Honda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Starker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Honda takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Starker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Honda backwards.
Starker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Honda goes for a takedown attempt but Starker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Honda scores with a nice head shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Honda.
Paul Starker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Honda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Starker tries to clinch but Honda is having none of it.
Starker blocks the body kick.
Starker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Starker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Honda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Starker clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honda misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Starker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Starker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#ES2#
Starker is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Starker scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Starker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
Edmond Honda's cut is getting worse.
Starker lands an elbow inside.
Starker blocks an uppercut.
Starker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Honda backwards.
Honda is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Starker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Honda takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
Edmond Honda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Starker lands an elbow inside that Honda shrugs off. #CUT2#
Jeez, Edmond Honda's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paul Starker!
Paul Starker 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.
In defeat, Edmond Honda stepped up to the mic, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: GC 322 Spud vs The Man
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
Turkey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Turkey tries to land a leg kick but Honda saw it coming and moves away.
Turkey misses with a two punch combination.
Honda feints the counter takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Turkey . That snapped Honda's head back. #CUT#
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turkey scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Honda misses.
Honda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Honda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Honda 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.
Turkey works the jab nicely.
Honda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Edmond Honda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turkey tries to move into range but Honda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honda takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turkey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Honda shoots in and bounces Turkey off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Honda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turkey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Honda. #T1#
Honda throws a strike but Turkey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Honda wants to sweep here but Turkey controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Honda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Turkey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Turkey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turkey sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Honda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Turkey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Honda has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Turkey should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Honda has tightened it up now! Turkey should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Edmond Honda!
Edmond Honda 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 317 Chocolate vs Honda
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Honda moves out of range of the strikes.
Chocolate throws a looping overhand right but Honda ducks down to avoid it.
Chocolate blocks a head kick by Honda.
Chocolate dips to his left and cracks Honda with an uppercut!#CUT#
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Honda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Honda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chocolate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Honda.
And Honda tries to counter it with a takedown but Chocolate pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Honda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Honda misses with the body kick
letting Chocolate counter with a right hand.
Chocolate lands a really nice looking cross but Honda seems unphased.
Chocolate changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Honda tries to avoid it but Chocolate manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Honda to the ground. Honda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Chocolate misses the target.
Chocolate misses with a looping left.#TD#
Honda gets caught flat footed, as Chocolate shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chocolate not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Honda looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chocolate has picked Honda up and slammed him! Honda can't keep hold of the triangle and Chocolate manages to pass to side control!
Honda is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Honda keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Chocolate's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chocolate in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #CUT#
That has opened up Edmond Honda's cut even more.
Chocolate working the head with strikes. #CUT#
Edmond Honda'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 Edmond Honda's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). 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.
In defeat, Edmond Honda stepped up to the mic, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: GC 310 Honda vs Coco
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Coco throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice defenses there by Honda.
Honda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coco.
Honda misses with a head kick.
Honda throws the left hand but Coco avoids the punch easily.
Honda connects with a good right hand that stumbles Coco. Coco circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#
It looks like Fanta Coco has been cut.
Honda has his takedown stuffed
and Coco counters with a left to the body.
Honda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Coco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coco throws a half hearted mid kick.
Honda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Honda throws a lazy head kick
and Coco counters with a nice kick to the body.
Honda 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.
Honda missing with a left hand there. Coco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coco lands with a hook. Honda tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Honda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Coco misses.
Honda needs to keep his hands up - Coco had a free shot at his head there.
Honda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Honda lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Honda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Coco follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Honda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Honda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coco.
Honda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Coco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Honda somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Honda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Coco sprawls well initially but Honda persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Honda working Coco over with strikes.
Coco is staying active underneath Honda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Honda 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.
Honda is nestled in close to Coco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT#
That has opened up Fanta Coco's cut even more.
Honda looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT#
Fanta Coco'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 Fanta Coco's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Edmond Honda!
Edmond Honda 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: GC 305
Date: Jul 18, 2019

#R1#
Suckerpunch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crunch! Suckerpunch slams his shin into Honda's torso.
Suckerpunch tries to clinch but Honda is having none of it.
Honda seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Honda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Honda throws a lazy head kick
and Suckerpunch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Honda thinking.
Honda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Honda is breathing heavily.
Suckerpunch lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Honda tries to keep at a distance but Suckerpunch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Suckerpunch presses Honda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Suckerpunch.
Suckerpunch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Suckerpunch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suckerpunch.
Honda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Suckerpunch fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Suckerpunch closes the distance and pushes Honda back into the cage.
Suckerpunch stalling.
Suckerpunch taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Honda fails to land.
Suckerpunch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Suckerpunch misses with a knee strike.
Honda has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Suckerpunch after a bit of a struggle.
Honda struggles to land a body shot inside as Suckerpunch controls his hands.
Suckerpunch is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Honda has Suckerpunch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Suckerpunch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Suckerpunch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Suckerpunch clinches up against the cage.
Honda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Honda prevents a body shot from Suckerpunch.
Honda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Suckerpunch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A head kick misses from Honda. #CL2#
Suckerpunch closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Suckerpunch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Suckerpunch darts in and clinches Honda up against the cage.
Suckerpunch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Honda backwards.
Honda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suckerpunch has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Honda seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Suckerpunch can turn it around.
Suckerpunch lands a shot to the body.
Suckerpunch is stalling here. #BC2#
Suckerpunch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Honda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Suckerpunch drops Honda with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Honda looks back up at him and smiles so Suckerpunch waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#
Edmond Honda's cut is getting worse.
Suckerpunch jabs Honda to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Suckerpunch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Suckerpunch lands a body punch.
Honda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Suckerpunch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Suckerpunch missing with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Suckerpunch as the two fighters clinch.
Suckerpunch lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Suckerpunch.
A short body shot lands from Suckerpunch as the two fighters clinch.
Suckerpunch's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Suckerpunch is leaning against Honda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Suckerpunch lands a body shot.
Suckerpunch scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
Edmond Honda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Suckerpunch is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A body shot lands from Suckerpunch. #T3#
Suckerpunch is leaning against Honda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Suckerpunch manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Suckerpunch pushes Honda up against the cage in a clinch.
Honda takes a shot to the head.
Suckerpunch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suckerpunch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Suckerpunch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Suckerpunch.#CUT2#
Jeez, Edmond Honda's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#CL2#
Suckerpunch gets a clinch.
A short right from Honda.
Honda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Suckerpunch gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Suckerpunch dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Honda tries to work over Suckerpunch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suckerpunch presses Honda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Suckerpunch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Suckerpunch clinches.
Suckerpunch slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
Honda has had enough of the clinch but Suckerpunch keeps him there for the moment.
Honda struggles to land a body shot inside as Suckerpunch controls his hands.
Suckerpunch blocks a body shot from Honda.
Honda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Suckerpunch misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Suckerpunch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suckerpunch is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Honda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Suckerpunch.
Honda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Suckerpunch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ricki Suckerpunch!
Ricki Suckerpunch bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Edmond Honda stepped up to the mic, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: GC 300
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1##CL#
Starker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Honda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Starker's elbow. #TD#
Starker decides to pull guard.
Honda stands up over Starker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Honda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Honda working some strikes from top position.
Honda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Honda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Honda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Honda postures up and lands a big shot to Starker's brow.
Honda works over Starker with some ground and pound from guard.
Honda slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starker is breathing heavily.
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. Honda connects with a nice short shot to Starker's temple.
Honda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Honda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Starker's head.
Honda working over Starker with some ground and pound. Starker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Starker looks like he's trying to stand up.
Honda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Honda there.
Honda trying to control from Starker's half guard. Starker has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Honda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Honda is looking to work some ground and pound but Starker has wrist control.
Honda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Honda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Honda distracts Starker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Honda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Starker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Honda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Starker's head.
Honda throws a big right hand that misses.
Honda postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Starker covers up, he's hurt! Honda keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Honda and the ref steps in to end the fight! Honda can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmond Honda!
Edmond Honda bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Paul Starker had this to say: 'I`LL BE BACK@#$%!'.

Event: GC 295
Date: May 24, 2019

#R1#
Honda tries a head kick but it misses.
Honda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Honda takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Honda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD2#
Stuckey tries to sprawl but Honda drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Honda throwing shots but Stuckey is blocking nicely.
Honda wants to take a breather but Stuckey is having none of it.
Honda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stuckey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Honda.
Stuckey is pressing down on Honda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stuckey is adopting a defensive guard.
Stuckey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Honda postures up in Stuckey's guard and throws a big left but Stuckey blocks it.
Honda postures up in Stuckey's guard and throws a big left but Stuckey blocks it. #T1#
Stuckey looking for a sweep. Not yet Stuckey, not yet.
Stuckey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Honda is controlling him.
My spies in WildBoar's Private Pig Pen inform me that Honda has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stuckey trying to keep a closed guard but Honda is proving a slippery customer.
Honda must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Honda with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stuckey working a defensive guard here.
Stuckey is pulling down on Honda's head. It's preventing any offense from Honda, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good shot there by Honda.
Honda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stuckey as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Stuckey gets caught flat footed, as Honda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
Stuckey wants to stand and escape but Honda is having none of it.
Stuckey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Honda.
Stuckey wants to stand but Honda is controlling the position.
Stuckey wants to sweep but no luck.
Honda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Honda works over Stuckey with some ground and pound from guard.
Honda looking to sit in guard and control but Stuckey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Stuckey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Honda is keeping the position for now.
Stuckey trying to control but Honda is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Honda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stuckey passes into half guard. #SUB#
Stuckey looking for a submission but Honda manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt. #SUB2#
Honda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stuckey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Honda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stuckey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stuckey passes Honda's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Honda looking for submissions off his back.
Honda trying to control from the bottom.
Stuckey stalling away here and it's allowed Honda to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Stuckey throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stuckey trying to control the position from guard on top but Honda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Honda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stuckey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edmond Honda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edmond Honda's cut.
That's time! Stuckey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stuckey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stuckey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stuckey lands with a nice combination. Honda backs away looking to recover.
Stuckey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Stuckey instigates a clinch.
Stuckey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Honda.
Stuckey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Honda's elbow.
Stuckey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Honda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Honda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stuckey misses with a knee to the head.
I was talking to Stuckey's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Honda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stuckey scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stuckey backwards.
Good body shot from Stuckey.
Honda misses with some punches.
Stuckey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Honda.
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!
Honda is working for takedown but Stuckey is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stuckey trying to control the position but instead, Honda has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stuckey into the cage.
Honda misses with the head strike. #T1#
Stuckey wants to stall.
Honda is trying to break free.#BC#
Stuckey manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Stuckey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Honda throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stuckey lands with a slapping head kick.
An inside leg kick from Honda misses.
Honda tries a head kick but it misses.
Stuckey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ray Stuckey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Honda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stuckey's waist but Stuckey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Honda off to one side.
Ray Stuckey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmond Honda.
Stuckey throws a low kick, looking for Honda's leg but Honda calmly moves out of range.
Honda fails with the takedown
and Stuckey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stuckey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Honda's sensitive parts.
Honda lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Honda throws a body kick that misses
and Stuckey counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
That has opened up Edmond Honda's cut even more.
Stuckey avoids the body shot from Honda. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stuckey wants to clinch.
Stuckey throws a shot from downtown. Honda moves away and avoids it.
Honda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Honda swats away the attempt to clinch by Stuckey.
Honda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stuckey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Stuckey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Honda tries to score a body lock takedown but Stuckey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Stuckey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ray Stuckey is winning the standup battle so far.
Stuckey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stuckey is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stuckey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stuckey looks to score with a jab to the body but Honda is just out of range.
Honda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stuckey doesn't seem bothered though.
Honda tries a head kick but it misses.
Stuckey cracks Honda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Stuckey misses.
Stuckey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stuckey wants it to stay on the feet.
Honda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stuckey sprawls well. Stuckey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Honda gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Honda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stuckey tries to avoid it but Honda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stuckey to the ground. Stuckey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Stuckey forces Honda back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Honda has clasped his hands together around Stuckey's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Stuckey is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Honda off and has taken his back!
Stuckey has Honda flattened out and is raining down punches.
Stuckey trying to control.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Stuckey.
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!
Stuckey is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Honda. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#CUT#
The cut above Edmond Honda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ray Stuckey!
A victorious Ray Stuckey thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Edmond Honda was interviewed post fight and said 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: GC 289
Date: Apr 19, 2019

#R1#
Honda throws a hook but Sands blocks it.
Sands checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sands lands a jab to the head.
Honda lands the left hand.
Honda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sands pinned against the cage. Sands gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sands 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.
Honda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sands throws out a counter right but Honda avoids it with no problem.
Honda tries to move into range but Sands moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Sands avoids the body shot from Honda.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sands misses with a looping left.
Sands lands with an uppercut that bounces Honda off the cage and back into range.
Sands scores with a decent looking hook.
Honda moves away from the strike by Sands. #KD#
Honda connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Sands to the floor! Honda dives in looking for the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Carl Sands has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Honda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Honda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sands is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Sands is pressing down on Honda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sands utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sands throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Honda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Honda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Honda working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Sands throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Honda with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sands has momentary wrist control but Honda slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Honda stopping the sweep attempt from Sands.
Honda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Honda lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#
Sands is rocked!#SUB2#
Sands has his foot on Honda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Honda works his way back into a safe position though.
Sands is still in real trouble! Can Honda finish him?#SUB2#
Sands is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sands seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Honda scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sands escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Honda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sands looking to hit a scissor sweep but Honda is one step ahead there.
Honda stands up over Sands, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3##SUB2#
Sands has his foot on Honda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Honda works his way back into a safe position though.
Honda working some strikes from top position.
Honda postures up and lands a big shot to Sands's brow. #SUB2#
Sands looking for subs off his back but Honda has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ground and pound from Honda.
Honda controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Sands is out! Honda gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Edmond Honda!
A very excited looking Edmond Honda 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.

Event: GC 284
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Dee staying out of range there.
Honda thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dee if he has to take too many more of those.
Dee connects with a jab.
Dee lands a head shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Dee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#
It looks like Bubba Dee has been cut.
Honda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dee manages to avoid it.
Honda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Honda walks into a left hand.
Honda misses with a left hand
and Dee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dee moves out of range as Honda strikes.
Honda gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Honda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dee.
Honda looks for the body kick but Dee saw that one coming.
Honda misses with a head kick. #TD#
Honda closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Dee pushes Honda off and gets back to his feet.
Dee is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Honda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Honda punishes Dee's body with a nice straight punch.
Honda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dee.
Dee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1##TD#
Honda shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dee.
Dee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Honda.
Honda postures up in Dee's guard and throws a big left but Dee blocks it.
Dee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Honda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Honda throws an elbow that misses. Dee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Honda's guard. Nice move by Dee!#REVB#
Honda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Dee postures up and lands a big shot to Honda's brow.
Dee trying to control but Honda is working from the bottom.
Honda wants to hit a switch here but Dee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Honda there!
Honda 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.
Dee trying to control the action but Honda is working from the bottom.
Honda is trying to get back to full guard.
Dee seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Honda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Honda wants to improve his position but Dee is controlling well.
Dee looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dee scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Honda is trying to get back to full guard.
Honda is refusing to be controlled, as Dee sits in half guard.
Honda gets full guard.
Dee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Honda swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Honda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dee tries to free his leg and advance position but Honda is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Honda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Honda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Honda working for a triangle but Dee defends it easily.
Dee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Dee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bubba Dee's cut.
That's time! Honda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Honda. Dee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Honda slips under a jab.#TD#
Honda shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dee napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dee managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Honda.
Bubba Dee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Honda working the ground and pound but Dee is defending the strikes.
Dee sneaks back into half guard.
Honda prevents Dee from improving his position.
Honda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda working over Dee with some ground and pound. Dee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Honda.
Honda lands strikes from half guard.
Dee is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Honda takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Honda is working away from the top position though.
Dee has hold of Honda's hands but Honda slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dee wants to improve his position but Honda is controlling well.
Honda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Honda.
Honda scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT#
That has opened up Bubba Dee's cut even more.
Dee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Honda. #T2#
Honda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dee is trying to get back to full guard.
Honda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dee tries to roll over but Honda keeps him under control.
Honda wants to free his trapped foot but Dee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dee has hold of Honda's hands but Honda slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT#
The cut above Bubba Dee's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Honda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Honda wants to advance to full mount but Dee doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Honda lands a couple of digs.#CUT#
Bubba Dee'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 Bubba Dee's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Edmond Honda!
Edmond Honda 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: DUEL 209
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Trew there.#CUT2#
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Trew connects with a right hand. Honda shakes it off.
Honda tries for a takedown but Trew circles away easily
enabling Trew to counter with a crisp jab.
Trew avoids the body shot from Honda.
A jab lands there for Trew.
Honda seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Honda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Honda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trew defends it nicely.
Trew throws out a counter right but Honda avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Trew breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Honda throws a head kick that misses.
Honda throws a body kick that misses
and Trew counters with a left to the body.
Honda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trew defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Trew keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Honda throws a body punch but Trew moves out of range. #CL2#
Trew has Honda up against the cage in a clinch.
Trew lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
Edmond Honda's cut is getting worse.
Trew with a knee to the head.
Trew lands an elbow that stopped Honda in his tracks for a moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Archie Trew!
After the big win, Archie Trew made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bullet Proof System and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Edmond Honda spoke after the fight, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: DUEL 203.5
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Beaumont throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Beaumont closes the distance and pushes Honda back into the cage.
Honda goes for a takedown attempt but Beaumont pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Honda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beaumont.
A looping hook to the body misses from Honda. Beaumont does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Honda, right into the meat.
Beaumont 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.
Beaumont keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Honda misses with a head kick.
Beaumont lands with an uppercut that bounces Honda off the cage and back into range.
Edmond Honda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beaumont lands with a kick to the temple. Honda shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Beaumont. That snapped Honda's head back.
Beaumont scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Honda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beaumont moves away.
Beaumont takes a swing at Honda's ribcage but misses.
Beaumont looks to land a combination. Honda sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Honda misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Honda misses
and Beaumont counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Beaumont works Honda's body with a nice hook.
Beaumont lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice sprawl there from Beaumont as Honda shoots in.#T1#
Honda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Beaumont has closed the distance and engaged Honda in a clinch.
Beaumont lands a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
Edmond Honda's cut is getting worse.
Beaumont lands a nice elbow.
Honda takes a knee right on the jaw!
Honda is breathing heavily.
Beaumont lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beaumont lands an elbow that stopped Honda in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
Edmond Honda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cavey Beaumont!
Cavey Beaumont is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Cavey Beaumont 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.
Edmond Honda spoke after the fight, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: DUEL199
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Honda needs to keep his hands up - Suckerpunch had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Suckerpunch tries to land a leg kick but Honda saw it coming and moves away.
Honda fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Suckerpunch.
Suckerpunch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Honda throws a wild body kick that Suckerpunch sees coming a mile off.
Honda throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Honda.
Honda fails with the takedown
and Honda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy left from Honda finds it's target.
Honda explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Honda keeps Suckerpunch at a distance using the push kick.
Suckerpunch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suckerpunch avoids the head kick by Honda.
Suckerpunch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Honda.
Honda throws a head kick that misses
and Suckerpunch counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Edmond Honda's cut even more.#T1#
Honda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suckerpunch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Honda connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Suckerpunch scrambles back to his feet.
Honda throws a nice inside leg kick.
Suckerpunch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Honda.
Honda gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Suckerpunch counters with a series of strikes. Honda will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Honda shoots in and bounces Suckerpunch off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Honda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Suckerpunch's head.
Honda landing some decent shots from guard.
Honda throwing strikes but missing. #T2##SUB2#
Honda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Honda works over Suckerpunch with some ground and pound from guard.
Suckerpunch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Honda is controlling him.
Honda working some strikes from top position.
Suckerpunch wants to stand up but Honda is controlling him.
Honda postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Suckerpunch covers up, he's hurt! Honda keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Honda and the ref steps in to end the fight! Honda can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmond Honda!
Edmond Honda is the new super heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Edmond Honda started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DUEL192 Honda v Ronaldo
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Honda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ronaldo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Honda swivels and escapes.
Honda gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Ronaldo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo pushing down on Honda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Honda is pressing down on Ronaldo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ronaldo with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Honda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ronaldo is aware though and is defending well.
Honda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ronaldo. #SU2#
Ronaldo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Honda lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Honda slaps away a takedown attempt from Ronaldo, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Honda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honda is putting a hurting on Ronaldo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ronaldo is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Honda lands a nice forearm strike.
Ronaldo is looking for a sweep.
Honda scores with a couple of short elbows.
Honda lands some shots froms side control.
Honda connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ronaldo some visible discomfort.
Honda is looking to take a break and control but Ronaldo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ronaldo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Honda scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Ronaldo is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Honda can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmond Honda!
Edmond Honda decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: DARE 65
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Arones moves away from the strike by Honda.
Honda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Honda with a body shot.
Honda misses with a kick to the body.
Honda misses with a body kick.
Honda misses with a hook
and Arones counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Arones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Honda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Honda throws a body kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Arones there.
Honda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD#
Honda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Arones's half guard.#SUB2#
Arones looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arones trying to control but Honda postures up. #T1#
Arones wants to get back to full guard.
Arones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Honda.
Arones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arones.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Arones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Honda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Honda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Honda content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Arones has locked up a guillotine! Arones's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Honda is holding on here and Arones must be using up a lot of energy. Honda has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Arones gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabriel Arones!
Our winner, Gabriel Arones, 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.
In defeat, Edmond Honda stepped up to the mic, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: DARE 59
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Honda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zulu counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Honda goes for a double leg but Zulu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zulu continues to drive forward.
Honda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD2#
Honda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zulu was covering up waiting for the punch and Honda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Honda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zulu controlling the position.
Honda throws a big right hand that misses.
Zulu looking for a sweep. Not yet Zulu, not yet.
Honda must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Honda throwing strikes from guard but Zulu blocks nicely.
Zulu pulls Honda in to control the position. #T1#
Honda throws an elbow that misses. Zulu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Honda's guard. Nice move by Zulu!#REVR#
Zulu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Honda has an active guard here but Zulu has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Honda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Honda trying to control but Zulu postures up.
Zulu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Zulu seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Honda trying to get back to full guard but Zulu takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Zulu controlling the position easily from mount.
Zulu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Honda is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zulu controlling from the full mount.
Further stalling from Zulu.#T3#
Honda is desperately trying to improve his position but Zulu has a good base and remains in mount.
Honda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zulu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honda is desperately trying to improve his position but Zulu has a good base and remains in mount.
Zulu controlling from the full mount.
Honda is desperately trying to improve his position but Zulu has a good base and remains in mount.#T4##SU#
Zulu gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Honda misses the body punch
and Zulu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Honda really felt that one!
Honda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zulu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Honda has his takedown stuffed
and Zulu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kvame Zulu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmond Honda.
Honda looks winded!
Honda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zulu counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Honda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zulu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Honda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Honda takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Edmond Honda's cut even more.
Zulu lands a jab to Honda's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kvame Zulu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edmond Honda's cut.
That's time! Zulu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Honda gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Honda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Zulu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Honda misses the shot to the body.
Honda throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zulu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zulu lands a front kick.
Honda throws a poor cross that misses
and Honda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Honda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Honda misses with a shot to the body
and Honda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
The cut above Edmond Honda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Zulu thumps Honda with a low kick.
Zulu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
Edmond Honda's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zulu stuns Honda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zulu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zulu connects with a single shot there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kvame Zulu!
A victorious Kvame Zulu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Edmond Honda stepped up to the mic, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

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

#R1##TD2#
Nurudinov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nurudinov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nurudinov prevents Honda from improving his position.
Nurudinov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nurudinov lands strikes from half guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Nurudinov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Honda is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Honda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nurudinov is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Nurudinov there. #SUB#
Nurudinov thows an elbow strike that misses. Honda gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Nurudinov doesn't seem too bothered but Honda quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Nurudinov is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Nurudinov really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Edmond Honda!
After the fight, Edmond Honda was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DARE 49: WESSON VS. BOUNTY
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Honda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Honda throws a head kick that Tavau semi-blocks. #CUT2#
It looks like Siva Tavau has been cut.
Tavau blocks a head kick by Honda.
Tavau tries to score a power double leg takedown but Honda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tavau somewhat.#TD2#
Honda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Honda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tavau defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda throwing shots but Tavau is blocking nicely.
Tavau wants to control but Honda is keeping busy.
Tavau wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Tavau avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Honda.
Honda takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavau is trying to get back to full guard.
Honda prevents Tavau from standing back up.
Honda misses with a head shot. Tavau uses the momentum to regain guard.
Honda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Honda throwing strikes from guard but Tavau blocks nicely.
Tavau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Honda. #T2#
Honda works over Tavau with some ground and pound from guard.
Tavau wants to sweep here but Honda controlling him for the moment.
Honda wants to control from the top but Tavau keeps moving.
Tavau 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.
Tavau is looking to stand up but Honda isn't so interested in that idea.
Honda landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tavau working for a triangle but Honda defends it easily.
Tavau will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tavau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Honda. #T3##SUB#
Tavau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tavau looking for a sweep. Not yet Tavau, not yet.
Honda landing with the ground and pound.
Honda must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tavau utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tavau utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Honda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Honda throws a strike but Tavau rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Honda is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Honda has his feet on Tavau's thighs here. He's pushed Tavau off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Tavau screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edmond Honda!
In his post fight interview, Edmond Honda started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Siva Tavau had this to say: 'I'm freakin pissed! That ref sucked!'.

Event: RS 175 Seek and Strike
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1##TD#
Honda looking to score a takedown here. McDonald is defending well but Honda drives through and ends up in McDonald's guard.
Honda postures up.
Honda postures up and lands a big shot to McDonald's brow. #SUB2#
Honda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Honda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Honda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDonald defends it easily.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Honda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Honda working for a triangle but McDonald defends it easily.
McDonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Honda's guard. #SUB#
Honda looking for submissions off his back.
Honda moves into full guard.
Honda looking for a sweep. Not yet Honda, not yet.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Honda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Honda has his foot on McDonald's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDonald works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
McDonald trying to control but Honda is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Honda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Honda.
Honda keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald pushes down on Honda's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Honda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McDonald on the ground.#SUB2#
McDonald is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Honda is just riding it out for now. McDonald eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
McDonald is working for a kimura but Honda is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McDonald is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Honda is just riding it out for now. McDonald eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Honda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Honda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Honda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDonald defends it easily.#SUB#
Honda looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily.
Honda seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Honda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDonald defends well.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McDonald stands up over Honda, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Honda is looking to cinch up a triangle. McDonald throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Honda's body to avoid the submission. Honda has instead reached around McDonald's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Honda arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Edmond Honda!
Edmond Honda decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: RS 172 Power Slam
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
A head kick misses from Honda.
Barnard with the counter takedown but Honda avoids it easily.
Barnard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Barnard misses.
Nice uppercut there from Barnard.#CUT2#
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Barnard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barnard thuds his right hand into Honda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Honda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnard.#TD#
Honda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barnard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barnard managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Honda.
Barnard defending against the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnard defending against the ground and pound.
Honda creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Barnard sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Honda lands some shots froms side control.
Barnard is being controlled here. #T1#
Honda throws an elbow but Barnard slips to the side and avoids it well.
Honda throws a strike aimed at the side of Barnard's head but Barnard avoids it well.
Barnard wants to get back to his feet.
Honda tries to score with some ground and pound. Barnard controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Honda working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Barnard 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.
Honda misses with the ground and pound.
Barnard parries the strikes from Honda easily there. Honda is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Barnard to escape.
The ground and pound from Honda seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Honda scoring with punches and elbows. #CUT#
It looks like Elly Barnard has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Honda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barnard defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Barnard dodges the ground and pound from Honda.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Honda in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Honda in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Honda prevents Barnard from escaping the position.
Honda throws a strike aimed at the side of Barnard's head but Barnard avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Honda.
Barnard managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Honda.
Honda sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Barnard is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Honda throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Honda throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Honda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Honda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Honda postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Honda scoring with punches and elbows.
Honda 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.
Honda looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Barnard is avoiding damage well.
Barnard taking a bit of punishment here - Honda scoring with strikes.
Honda moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Honda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
An elbow from Honda crashes against the mat.
Barnard is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Honda working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Barnard is not content to let Honda control the position.
Barnard takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edmond Honda dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Honda tries a head kick but it misses. #CUT#
That has opened up Elly Barnard's cut even more.
Honda with a nice cross.#CUT#
The cut above Elly Barnard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice sprawl there from Barnard as Honda shoots in.
Barnard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Honda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Honda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Honda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Honda takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Honda lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnard off the cage and back into range.
Barnard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barnard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Honda on the side of the head.
Honda tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnard lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#
Edmond Honda's cut is getting worse.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Honda misses. #TD#
Honda shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Honda showed some decent athleticism there.
Honda lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Barnard quite badly. Barnard pulls Honda in close trying to recover. Honda postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Barnard on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Barnard doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmond Honda!
Edmond Honda bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: UFC 8-Ferreira v De Villefort
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Tambua bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Honda's head backwards.#CUT2#
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Honda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tambua's corner calls for a 1-2. Tambua obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Honda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Honda lands with a good body shot.
Honda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tambua scores with a jab.
Honda throws a body punch but Tambua moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tambua 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.
Tambua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Honda.
Honda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Honda slips under a jab from Tambua.
Tambua shoots in for a double leg but Honda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Honda dives in and grabs Tambua's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tambua pushes down on Honda's head and hops out.
Tambua is looking for the big counter here.
Honda walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Honda scores with a takedown into Tambua's guard.
Honda trying to control the position from guard on top but Tambua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Honda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tambua on the ground.
Honda landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Honda works over Tambua with some ground and pound from guard.
Tambua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Honda is one step ahead there.
Honda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tambua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tambua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Honda is one step ahead there.
Honda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tambua lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Honda has his foot on Tambua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tambua works his way back into a safe position though.
Tambua throws a big elbow that misses.
Honda working a defensive guard here. #T2##SUB2#
Tambua drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tambua jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Tambua thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tambua working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Honda is looking for a triangle here but Tambua uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Honda is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Tambua tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Honda is trying to work for a sweep but Tambua has mounted him!#T3#
Honda is looking to improve his position but Tambua isn't that keen on the idea.
Honda is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Tambua looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Honda is desperately trying to improve his position but Tambua has a good base and remains in mount.
Honda slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tambua thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tambua not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Tambua seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Tambua is trying to work for a kimura but Honda is defending well. #T4##SUB2#
Tambua is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Honda has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tambua is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Honda sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Tambua seems to be working for a kimura but Honda defends the submission attempt.
Honda trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tambua is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Honda sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Honda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tambua pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mukinio Tambua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edmond Honda's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tambua slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Honda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Tambua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Honda misses its intended target.
Tambua has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Honda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tambua connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Honda's hands.
A jab from Tambua does it's job there.
Honda delivers a nice body kick.
Honda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Honda throws a half hearted mid kick.
Honda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tambua pinned against the cage. Tambua gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Honda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tambua to the ground. Honda is now in Tambua's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tambua is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Honda chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Tambua looking for a sweep. Not yet Tambua, not yet.
Honda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tambua bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Honda's guard. #REVB#
Tambua working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mukinio Tambua has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tambua loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Honda throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tambua uses it to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Tambua in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Honda is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mukinio Tambua!
An out of breath Mukinio Tambua thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Edmond Honda had this to say: 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: UFC-Fright Night 11
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Stebson lands a head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.#TD#
Honda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stebson tries to get to full guard but Honda has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stebson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stebson controls Honda momentarily but Honda frees himself.
Honda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stebson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stebson is continuing to stall.
Honda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Honda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Honda lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stebson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Honda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stebson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Honda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Honda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Honda throwing strikes from guard but Stebson blocks nicely.
Stebson pulls Honda in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Honda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stebson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stebson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stebson seems keen to control Honda's posture.
Stebson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Honda.
Honda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stebson pulls Honda in close to his closed guard and prevents Honda from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Honda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stebson's half guard.
Stebson desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
Honda is nestled in close to Stebson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stebson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Honda scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stebson trying to control but Honda postures up.
Honda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stebson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stebson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stebson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Honda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Stebson pulls Honda in close to prevent any damage.
Honda is looking to work some ground and pound but Stebson has wrist control.
Honda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Honda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Honda with a nice head shot there.
Honda throws a big elbow that misses.
Honda throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Honda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Honda with a nice head shot there.
Honda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Honda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edmond Honda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edmond Honda's cut.
That's time! Honda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Honda closes the distance and clinches up with Stebson, looking for a takedown. Honda pushes Stebson against the cage but Stebson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stebson throws a nice looking combination but Honda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Honda shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stebson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Honda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stebson's head.
Stebson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stebson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stebson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Honda.
Honda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda is looking to work some ground and pound but Stebson has wrist control.
Stebson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stebson holds on and takes a little breather.
Stebson is trying to control the position but Honda postures up. #T1#
Honda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Honda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Honda postures up in Stebson's guard and throws a big left but Stebson blocks it.
Stebson working a defensive guard but Honda passes into half guard.
Edmond Honda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stebson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Honda.
Honda is thwarting Stebson's attempts to control the position.
Honda misses with a head shot. Stebson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Stebson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Stebson is trying to control the position but Honda postures up.
Honda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stebson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Honda.
Honda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Honda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stebson controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stebson.
Honda seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stebson stuffs the takedown attempt from Honda. Honda gets slowly back to his feet.
Honda with a poor takedown
and Stebson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Stebson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Honda.
Honda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stebson.
Norman Stebson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Honda fails with a takedown attempt.
Stebson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Honda's head backwards.
Stebson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stebson wants it to stay on the feet.
That kick from Stebson tenderised Honda's leg. Honda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Honda fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Honda with that takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Stebson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Honda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stebson counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Stebson throws a nice looking combination but Honda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Honda fails to land the takedown.
Stebson connects with a nice looking jab.
Honda fails with a takedown attempt.
Stebson is looking to land body kicks.
Honda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stebson with a nice cross.
Stebson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norman Stebson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stebson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honda was well out of range. Poor timing from Stebson.
Honda tries a low kick but Stebson avoids it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stebson - that will leave a mark!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norman Stebson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Edmond Honda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Honda throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Stebson to counter with a crisp jab.
Honda misses with a looping left.
Stebson feints and then cracks Honda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Honda down.
Stebson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stebson throws a jab but it's blocked by Honda.
Honda walks into a left hand.
Honda throws a right hand that misses
and Stebson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Honda thinking.
Stebson throws a hook but Honda avoids it easily.
A big right from Honda misses.
A little jabbing left from Stebson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stebson digs a good body shot into Honda's ribs.
Honda shoots in for a double leg but Stebson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Honda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stebson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Honda.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stebson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Honda.#T1#
Honda jabs Stebson right on the nose. Stebson blinks but takes it well.
Stebson cracks Honda with a good jab.
Stebson scores with a spinning back kick!
Honda throws an overhand right that lands on Stebson's shoulder, as Stebson tries to avoid the shot.
Stebson loads up on a big right hand but Honda slips the punch.
Honda misses with a leg kick.
Honda shoots in and drives through. Stebson sprawls well.
Honda fails with the takedown
and Stebson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Honda thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stebson dips to his left and cracks Honda with an uppercut!
Honda shoots in for a takedown but Stebson shows good takedown defense.
Stebson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#
Edmond Honda's cut is getting worse.
Stebson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Honda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stebson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stebson wants it to stay on the feet.
Stebson throws a fast counter high kick but Honda manages to duck under it in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Stebson. No joy for Honda on that attempt.
Stebson scores with a sloppy right hand. Honda should have avoided that one. #T2#
Stebson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Honda's calf.
Well,Honda is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Stebson staying out of range there.
Stebson misses with a straight left.
Honda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stebson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Honda misses with a lunging right hand
and Stebson counters with a nice uppercut.
Honda has his takedown stuffed
letting Stebson counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
Edmond Honda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stebson throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Honda shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stebson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Stebson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Honda presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Honda tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stebson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hondas head.
Stebson prevents a takedown attempt there. #T3#
Honda has Stebson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stebson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Honda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Honda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Honda fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stebson is out of range.
Stebson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stebson cracks the inside of Honda's front leg.
Stebson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stebson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Honda backs up against the cage.
A jab from Stebson finds it's way through Honda's defenses. #CUT2#
Jeez, Edmond Honda's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Norman Stebson!
Norman Stebson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Edmond Honda stepped up to the mic, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: UFC 5-The Grudge
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Honda dives in for a single leg takedown but Nurudinov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nurudinov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Honda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Honda lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD#
Honda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nurudinov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Honda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Honda stands up over Nurudinov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Honda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nurudinov's head.
Honda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Honda 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.#SUB2#
Nurudinov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Honda is aware though and is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nurudinov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Honda trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurudinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Honda works over Nurudinov with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Honda chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Honda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC#
Nurudinov is rocked!
Nurudinov is looking to stand up but Honda isn't so interested in that idea.
Nurudinov is still in real trouble! Can Honda finish him?#SUB2#
Nurudinov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Honda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Honda distracts Nurudinov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Honda trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurudinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurudinov seems to have recovered his senses.
Nurudinov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Nurudinov looking for a guillotine here but Honda defends easily.
Honda lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Honda distracts Nurudinov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nurudinov working for a triangle but Honda defends it easily.
Honda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Honda postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Nurudinov's head off the mat! Nurudinov is out! He's out! Honda jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Edmond Honda!
Edmond Honda 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: UFC-Fright Night 7
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Honda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mahones pinned against the cage. Mahones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mahones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mahones throws a combination. Honda tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Mahones lands with a hook. Honda tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Honda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mahones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mahones 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.#TD2#
Honda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Honda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mahones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Honda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Honda is thwarting Mahones's attempts to control the position.
Honda working Mahones over with strikes. #SUB#
Mahones actively working from the bottom here.
Mahones is trying to maintain the position but Honda is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Ground and pound from Honda.
Honda is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mahones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Honda scores with a couple of nice shots.
Honda looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Honda working Mahones over with strikes.
Honda looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Mahones is rocked!#SUB#
Mahones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oh Mahones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honda unloads with some huge strikes here! Mahones is out! Honda wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Edmond Honda!
A very excited looking Edmond Honda 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.
Stones Mahones spoke after the fight, saying 'That sucked... Remember to shop smart...Shop S-Mart.'.

Event: UFC-Fright Night 4
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Honda scores with the left hand. Ngannou knows he should have avoided that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Honda. That's going to slow Ngannou down.
A jab from Honda misses.
Ngannou takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD#
Honda scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngannou regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Honda's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Ngannou is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Honda lands a couple of elbows.
Honda with a nice head shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Ngannou working for a triangle but Honda defends it easily.
Honda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Ngannou working for a triangle but Honda defends it easily.
We've been hearing that Honda has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Honda working some strikes from top position.
Honda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ngannou on the ground.#T1#
Honda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Honda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Honda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Honda stands up over Ngannou, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Honda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honda cracks Ngannou with a solid left hand.#ROC#
Ngannou is rocked!
Honda postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Ngannou covers up, he's hurt! Honda keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Honda and the ref steps in to end the fight! Honda can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

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

Event: UFC-Fright Night 1
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Tambua has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Honda gets a takedown into half guard.
Tambua has hold of Honda's hands but Honda slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tambua's coaches at NYC Striking Academy 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.
Tambua gets full guard.
Honda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tambua. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Honda advances position into side control!
Tambua is looking for a sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Honda working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda landing a few strikes.
Honda lands a nice forearm strike. #CUT2#
It looks like Mukinio Tambua has been cut.
Honda working the ground and pound. #CUT2#
Mukinio Tambua's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tambua manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tambua passes to side control. #T1##SUB#
Tambua swings around for an armbar but Honda sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tambua's guard.
Tambua wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Honda postures up and lands a big shot to Tambua's brow. #CUT2#
Mukinio Tambua's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Honda cracks Tambua with a solid left hand.#CUT2#
Jeez, Mukinio Tambua's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Edmond Honda!
Edmond Honda bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: DUEL#83 Ibaka vs Paquette
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Honda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Proudfeather raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Honda has his takedown stuffed
and Proudfeather counters with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Proudfeather.
Honda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Proudfeather sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Honda throws a leg kick that is checked
and Proudfeather counters with a good low kick that Honda was not able to check.
Proudfeather throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Honda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Proudfeather as he jumps to the side.
Proudfeather is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Proudfeather throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Honda's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Proudfeather scores with a head kick.
Proudfeather lands a high kick!
Proudfeather slips under a jab from Honda.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Proudfeather throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Honda takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Proudfeather lands with a thumping leg kick.
Proudfeather fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Honda.#T1#
Honda takes one to the side of the head.
Proudfeather throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Honda.
Honda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Proudfeather to score with a decent uppercut.
Honda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Proudfeather counters with a nice leg kick.
Proudfeather throws a front kick that sends Honda stumbling back into the cage.
Honda tries to score with a low kick but Proudfeather moves his leg out of the way.
Leonard Proudfeather is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Proudfeather misses with a body shot.
Proudfeather is looking to slow Honda down with leg kicks.
Honda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Proudfeather as he avoids it easily.
Proudfeather throws a sloppy head kick and Honda moves out of range easily.
Honda shoots for a takedown but Proudfeather saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Proudfeather lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Proudfeather lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Honda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Honda misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Proudfeather can do anything to dispel that myth.
Honda laying and praying for a moment but Proudfeather takes advantage and regains half guard. #T2#
Honda is pressing down on Proudfeather's thigh, looking to free his foot. Proudfeather is holding on for now.
Honda throws a strike but Proudfeather avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Honda throwing strikes but missing.
Proudfeather manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Honda manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Proudfeather wants to control from the top but Honda keeps moving.
Proudfeather looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Honda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Proudfeather defends well.#T3#
Honda wants to improve his position but instead Proudfeather has moved into half guard.
Proudfeather is keen to just control but Honda is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Proudfeather in particular looking to stall.
Honda is trying to get back to full guard.
Proudfeather wants to lay and pray for a moment but Honda keeps working.
Honda is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Proudfeather jumps into side control!
Honda is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Proudfeather trying to control the position but Honda is working away.
Honda is trying to escape the position but Proudfeather is controlling the position.
Honda is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Proudfeather trying to control the action but Honda is working from the bottom.
Honda is looking to reverse the position.
Honda being controlled for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonard Proudfeather dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edmond Honda's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Honda takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Proudfeather checks a leg kick.
Proudfeather has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Honda.
Honda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Proudfeather pinned against the cage. Proudfeather gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Proudfeather throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Honda or perhaps it was just good defense by Proudfeather, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Honda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Proudfeather pinned against the cage. Proudfeather gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Honda moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromProudfeather.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Proudfeather displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Honda. #T1#
Proudfeather throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Honda.
Honda on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Proudfeather.
Honda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Proudfeather swivels and escapes.
Proudfeather shapes to counter with a head kick.
Proudfeather is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Proudfeather takes a jab right on the kisser.
Honda has his takedown stuffed
and Proudfeather counters with a head kick. That will keep Honda thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Proudfeather scoring well with a low kick there.
Proudfeather throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Honda motions for Proudfeather to come forward. Honda throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Honda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Proudfeather counters with a stiff right hand.
Edmond Honda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Proudfeather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Proudfeather throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Honda's head.#CUT2#
Edmond Honda's cut is getting worse.
Honda throws a lazy uppercut
and Proudfeather counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Proudfeather scores with a nice body kick.
Proudfeather has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Honda shoots in but no luck this time.
Honda shoots in but no luck this time.
Proudfeather throws a big counter head kick but Honda avoids it with no problem.
Leonard Proudfeather seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Honda throws a lazy right hand but Proudfeather sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Honda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Proudfeather defends it nicely.
Honda takes a head kick and keeps coming. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Honda.
Honda throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Proudfeather's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Proudfeather is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Proudfeather takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honda looks up at the clock and then as Proudfeather takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Honda smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Honda 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.
Proudfeather struggling a bit here.
Proudfeather is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Honda off and has taken his back!
Proudfeather lands a shot to the head.
Honda tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Proudfeather missing with punches from the back. #T4#
Proudfeather has good solid back control here.
I really don't envy Honda right now.
Proudfeather is trying to stick to Honda's back but Honda is turning into Proudfeather. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Proudfeather's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Honda.
Honda throws a big right hand that misses.
Proudfeather wants to sweep here but Honda controlling him for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Honda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Honda throws a big right hand that misses.
Proudfeather is trying to control the position but Honda postures up.
Proudfeather wants to sweep here but Honda controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonard Proudfeather showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Edmond Honda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Proudfeather.
Honda misses with a leg kick
and Proudfeather counters with a good, hard body kick but Honda shrugs it off.
Proudfeather explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Proudfeather chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Honda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Proudfeather sprawls well. Proudfeather wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Honda gets slowly back to his feet.
Proudfeather shapes to counter with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Proudfeather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proudfeather turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab by Proudfeather.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Honda. #TD#
Honda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Proudfeather regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Honda.
Proudfeather tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Honda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Proudfeather wants to sweep but no luck.
Proudfeather 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#
Proudfeather with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Proudfeather passes into side control, despite Honda's attempt to control the position.
Leonard Proudfeather is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Honda is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Honda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Honda tries to get to full guard but Proudfeather has control of the leg. #SUB#
Honda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Proudfeather pulls his head out easily.
Proudfeather is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Honda has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Proudfeather escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Proudfeather!#T3#
Proudfeather is looking to take a break and control but Honda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Proudfeather moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Honda is looking to regain half guard here but Proudfeather keeps moving and retains side control.
Honda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Proudfeather is staying tight to Honda's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Proudfeather's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Proudfeather postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Honda is not content to let Proudfeather control the position.
Honda seems a little lost for a moment, as Proudfeather dominates the positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Honda is trying to improve his position.
Edmond Honda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Proudfeather wants to lay and pray for a moment but Honda keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Proudfeather comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Proudfeather 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Proudfeather!
After the big win, Leonard Proudfeather made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Amped Performance and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Edmond Honda was interviewed post fight and said 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: DFN #5 Dren vs Vakarchuk
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Honda throws a hook to the side of Basilashvili's head but Basilashvili sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Honda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Basilashvili counters with a left to the body.
Basilashvili connects with a nice looking jab.
Basilashvili has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DNA in the buildup to the fight.
Basilashvili lands a nice hook to Honda's body. Honda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That kick from Honda tenderised Basilashvili's leg. Basilashvili is trying to keep his angry face on.
Honda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Basilashvili has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Basilashvili scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.#TD2#
Honda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Basilashvili did well to prevent Honda getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Basilashvili preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Basilashvili on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Basilashvili tries to get out of the position.
Basilashvili keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Honda misses with a head shot. Basilashvili uses the momentum to regain guard.
Basilashvili managing to control the position. #T1#
Honda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Basilashvili is trying to keep Honda in close.
Basilashvili utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Honda stands up over Basilashvili, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Zurab Basilashvili has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Basilashvili working a defensive guard here.
Honda distracts Basilashvili with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#CUT2#
Zurab Basilashvili's cut is getting worse.
Honda throws an elbow that misses. Basilashvili uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Honda's guard. Nice move by Basilashvili!#REVR#
Honda looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Basilashvili puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
It looks like Basilashvili is going to stand back up.
Honda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Honda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Basilashvili would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Honda wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Honda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Basilashvili defends it easily.
Basilashvili wants to get up but he can't break Honda's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Honda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Basilashvili is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Honda has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Basilashvili is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Honda.
Honda is trying to improve his position.
Basilashvili working away.
Honda is looking for a sweep.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Basilashvili stands up and beckons Honda to his feet.
Honda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Basilashvili connects with a nice looking jab.
Good exchange - Basilashvili coming out on top.
Honda needs to keep his hands up - Basilashvili had a free shot at his head there.
Honda throws a jab when Basilashvili was well out of range.
Basilashvili was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Honda throws a solid leg kick but Basilashvili takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Honda.
Basilashvili dips to his left and cracks Honda with an uppercut!
Basilashvili lands a head shot.
Honda shoots in for a takedown but Basilashvili shows good takedown defense.
Basilashvili scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Honda doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Basilashvili gets caught napping as Honda dives in and scores a takedown. Basilashvili manages to retain guard.#ES#
Basilashvili uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zurab Basilashvili dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Honda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Basilashvili getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Basilashvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Honda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Honda throws a big elbow that misses.
Basilashvili working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Honda.
Edmond Honda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Basilashvili looking to control.
Honda with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Honda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Honda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Honda throws a big right hand that misses.
Honda throws a strike but Basilashvili rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Honda wants to sweep here but Basilashvili controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Honda is looking for a triangle here but Basilashvili uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T1#
Honda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Honda is trying to control Basilashvili's posture but Basilashvili avoids it. #SU#
Basilashvili stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Honda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Basilashvili 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. #T2#
Honda throws a leg kick
and Basilashvili counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Honda misses with a takedown attempt
and Basilashvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Basilashvili misses with a looping right.
Honda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Basilashvili checks a low kick from Honda.
Basilashvili just misses with a punch to the body.
Honda misses with a lunging right hand
letting Basilashvili counter with a right hand.
Honda swings widly with a right hand
and Basilashvili counters with a nice body shot.
Honda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Basilashvili connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zurab Basilashvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmond Honda.
Honda motions for Basilashvili to come forward. Honda throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Basilashvili on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good shot there by Basilashvili.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Honda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Honda dives in and grabs Basilashvili's left leg, looking for a takedown. Basilashvili pushes down on Honda's head and hops out.
Basilashvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Honda.
Honda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Basilashvili sprawls well. Basilashvili wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Honda gets slowly back to his feet.
Honda shoots for a takedown but Basilashvili saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Honda shoots in for a takedown but Basilashvili shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An inside leg kick from Honda misses.
Edmond Honda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honda throws the left hand but Basilashvili avoids the punch easily.
Basilashvili is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Honda can do to turn this around?
Honda slips a straight right by Basilashvili.
Honda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zurab Basilashvili is winning the standup battle so far.
Basilashvili connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Basilashvili scores with a punch to the head.
Honda misses with a takedown attempt - Basilashvili sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Honda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Honda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
That has opened up Edmond Honda's cut even more.
Honda moves out of range of the strikes.
Honda misses with a takedown attempt - Basilashvili sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Basilashvili misses the target.
Basilashvili lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Basilashvili moves out of range of the 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!
Basilashvili slaps away a takedown attempt from Honda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Basilashvili with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Basilashvili ducks under a wild hook from Honda.
A little feinted left hand from Basilashvili on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Basilashvili stuns Honda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Honda connects with a leg kick. Basilashvili looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Basilashvili displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Honda.
Honda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zurab Basilashvili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Honda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Basilashvili throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Honda shoots in for a takedown but Basilashvili shows good takedown defense.
Basilashvili lands with an uppercut that bounces Honda off the cage and back into range.
Basilashvili is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Basilashvili cracks Honda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zurab Basilashvili dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Honda misses with a takedown attempt - Basilashvili sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Basilashvili moves into range and connects with a jab.
Basilashvili just misses with a punch to the body.
Honda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Basilashvili.
Honda fails to land the takedown.
Basilashvili tests Honda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Honda misses with a takedown attempt - Basilashvili sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zurab Basilashvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmond Honda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda throws a hook but Basilashvili avoids it easily.
Basilashvili stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
The cut above Edmond Honda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Basilashvili connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Basilashvili scores with a decent looking hook.
Basilashvili cracks Honda with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
Edmond Honda's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Honda throws a right hand that misses
and Basilashvili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Honda fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Basilashvili is out of range.
Basilashvili fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Honda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body punch from Basilashvili.
Honda with a poor takedown
and Basilashvili counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Honda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Honda misses with a takedown
and Basilashvili counters with a lovely straight right hand!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zurab Basilashvili!
During a confident post fight interview, Zurab Basilashvili thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Edmond Honda stepped up to the mic, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: DFN #3 Stanfield vs Fredrik
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Fury wants to clinch up but Honda keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Honda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Honda scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT2#
It looks like Hughie Fury has been cut.
Honda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fury trying to keep a closed guard but Honda is proving a slippery customer.
Fury working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Honda.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Honda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Honda throwing strikes from guard but Fury blocks nicely.
Fury is trying to keep Honda in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT2#
Hughie Fury's cut is getting worse.
Fury working a defensive guard here.
Honda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#CUT2#
Jeez, Hughie Fury's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Edmond Honda!
Edmond Honda seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DUEL#60 oCrazy vs Esposito
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Jacobs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jacobs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Honda shoots in and drives through. Jacobs sprawls well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Honda, right into the meat.
A combination from Jacobs does no damage.
Honda shoots in for a double leg but Jacobs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Honda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Edmond Honda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honda attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Jacobs. #CUT2#
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Jacobs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Honda circles away quickly and effectively.
A chopping leg kick lands by Honda.
Jacobs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Honda.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs slips under a jab from Honda.
A big left from Jacobs misses.
Jacobs shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Honda eats them both and turns towards Jacobs to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jacobs. #CUT2#
Edmond Honda's cut is getting worse.
Honda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jacobs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Honda. #TD#
Honda drives through with a takedown into Jacobs's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Honda distracts Jacobs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#CUT#
It looks like Dan Jacobs has been cut.
Honda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jacobs can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Honda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Honda distracts Jacobs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Honda cracks Jacobs with a solid left hand.#CUT#
That has opened up Dan Jacobs's cut even more.
Jacobs looks winded!
Honda landing some decent shots from guard. #CUT#
The cut above Dan Jacobs's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Edmond Honda!
During a confident post fight interview, Edmond Honda thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DUEL#55 Esposito vs Bartlet
Date: Mar 26, 2017

#R1#
Jacobs slips a straight right by Honda.
A combination from Jacobs does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Jacobs.
Jacobs loads up on a big right hand but Honda slips the punch.
Jacobs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobs misses with a hook.#TD#
Honda shoots in and bounces Jacobs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Honda trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Honda's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #CUT#
It looks like Dan Jacobs has been cut.
Jacobs has momentary wrist control but Honda slips an elbow through the middle.#CUT#
That has opened up Dan Jacobs's cut even more.
Honda 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.
Honda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT#
Dan Jacobs'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 Dan Jacobs's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Edmond Honda!
Edmond Honda thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1##TD#
Badass darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Honda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Badass tries to stand and escape but Honda is controlling the position.
Honda is trying to get back to full guard.
Badass trying to control the action but Honda is working from the bottom.
Badass prevents Honda from improving his position.
Badass will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Honda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Honda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Badass preventing the sweep. #T1#
Badass throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Honda works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Honda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Badass gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Honda looking to control but Badass passes into half guard.
Honda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Honda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Honda is looking for a sweep. Badass is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Badass is looking for a kimura but Honda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Badass to get the leverage.
Badass tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Honda is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Badass jumps into side control!#T2#
Honda is trying to work for a sweep but Badass has mounted him!
Honda is bucking up trying to escape but Badass cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Badass prevents Honda from getting the reversal.
Badass trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Honda keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Honda is trying to reverse the position but instead Badass has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Honda defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Honda is in bad spot here. #T3#
Honda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Honda wants to control his opponent's hands but Badass gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Honda right now. #SUB#
Badass is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Honda defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Badass keeps control of the position as Honda tries to break free.
Honda trying to control the position but Badass manages to sink in the hooks.
Honda wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honda turns into Badass and is now in his guard.
Honda landing with the ground and pound.
Honda with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Badass is breathing heavily.
Honda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Badass looking to hit a scissor sweep but Honda is one step ahead there.
Honda landing with the ground and pound. #ROC2#
Badass is rocked!
Honda gets to his feet and stands over Badass, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Badass felt that one! Honda unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Badass from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmond Honda!
A victorious Edmond Honda thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2017

#R1#
Honda looks to land a left hand but Galloway moved out of range nicely.
Edmond Honda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galloway tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Galloway closes the distance and pushes Honda back into the cage.
Honda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Galloway blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Galloway. #CUT2#
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Galloway works on Honda's body with a couple of short punches.
Galloway is working Honda over against the cage.
Galloway gets underhooks to prevent Honda's takedown attempt.
Galloway digs a right hand underneath Honda's ribcage. Honda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Galloway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Galloway.
Honda is breathing heavily.
Galloway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Honda.
Honda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Galloway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Galloway.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galloway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Galloway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Galloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hondas head.
Galloway lands with a light punch inside.
Honda tries to score a body lock takedown but Galloway shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Galloway works on Honda's body with a couple of short punches.
Galloway scores with a shot to the side of Honda's head. #CUT2#
Edmond Honda's cut is getting worse.
A short uppercut from Galloway.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Galloway.
Galloway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Galloway.
Galloway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Honda backwards. #CUT2#
Edmond Honda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Galloway lands an uppercut.
Galloway scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#
Jeez, Edmond Honda's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Galloway is working Honda over against the cage.
Galloway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Galloway lands a body shot.
Galloway gets through Honda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Noel Galloway!
The defeated Edmond Honda had this to say: 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

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