Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Silver
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Hakekia lands a leg kick that knocks Dimms off balance momentarily.
Dimms connects with a nice looking jab.
Hakekia missing with a left hand there. Dimms was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dimms drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Dimms blocks the low kick.
Dimms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Dimms wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dimms pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hakekia throws a push kick but Dimms slaps the foot to one side.
Dimms was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alika Hakekia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hakekia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dimms jabs Hakekia right on the nose. Hakekia blinks but takes it well.
Dimms slips under a jab from Hakekia.
Hakekia takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Dimms sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dimms uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hakekia.
Hakekia just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDimms.
Hakekia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Dimms misses with a hook. Hakekia ducked under it nicely.
Hakekia throws a push kick but Dimms slaps the foot to one side.
Hakekia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Dimms missing with a left hand there. Hakekia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dimms drops Hakekia with a naaaaasty hook - Hakekia is in real trouble here! Dimms dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schmedgar Dimms!
During a confident post fight interview, Schmedgar Dimms thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Alika Hakekia stepped up to the mic, saying 'Im Sorry Uso'.

Event: SMASH: Rocksaw vs Khan
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Hakekia thuds a left hand into Hunter's body.
Hunter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hakekia throws a leg kick which misses Hunter's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunter tries to avoid it.
Hunter throws a leg kick but Hakekia checks it.
Hakekia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hakekia dips to his left and cracks Hunter with an uppercut!
Hunter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hunter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hakekia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hunter 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.
Hunter throws a push kick but Hakekia slaps the foot to one side.
Hunter is looking to slow Hakekia down with leg kicks.
Hakekia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hunter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Hakekia throws a hook to the side of Hunter's head but Hunter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hakekia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hunter takes a step back to recover.
Hunter looks to land a body kick but Hakekia moved away.
Hunter takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunter.
Hakekia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hakekia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hakekia throws a body kick that misses.
Hunter throws a low kick but Hakekia moves out of range easily.
Hakekia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hunter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hakekia.
Hunter throws a body kick that misses
enabling Hakekia to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Hunter moves away from the strike by Hakekia.
Hakekia does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hunter is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hakekia with a nice calf kick.
Hakekia throws a leg kick that misses.
Hunter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hakekia blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Hunter darts in and clinches Hakekia up against the cage.#T2#
Hunter avoids a wild elbow strike from Hakekia.
Hunter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hakekia throws a head punch that misses.
Hakekia working aggressively here.
Hunter lands an elbow inside.
Hunter blocks a body shot from Hakekia.
Hunter lands an uppercut.
Hunter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hakekia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hunter.
Hakekia is trying to break free.
Hakekia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hakekia lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Hakekia misses with an elbow over the top.
Hakekia pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hunter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunter.
Hakekia swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Hunter managing to block the knees to the body from Hakekia.
A short right from Hunter on the inside.
A hook to the body from Hunter.
Hakekia working aggressively here.
Hakekia tries to throw a body punch but Hunter avoids it by throwing Hakekia back against the cage.
Hunter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hakekias head.
Hunter pushes Hakekia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Hakekia is rocked!
Hunter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hakekia backwards.
Oh Hakekia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hakekia backwards.
Hunter throws a big uppercut that drops Hakekia! More strikes from Hunter and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hakekia lies dazed against the cage as Hunter celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deer Hunter!
A victorious Deer Hunter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Alika Hakekia was interviewed post fight and said 'Im Sorry Uso'.

Event: SMASH: Romero vs Canizares
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Hakekia misses with a wild body shot.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Hakekia is looking to score with low kicks.
Hakekia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orsic's sensitive parts.
Hakekia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orsic. That did some damage!
Hakekia looks to land a right hand but Orsic moved out of range.
Hakekia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orsic.
Jab from Hakekia.
Orsic misses with a hook. Hakekia ducked under it nicely.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut
and Orsic counters with a stiff right hand.
Orsic scores with a jab to the body.
Hakekia throws a sloppy head kick
and Orsic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.
Hakekia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
As Hakekia backs off Orsic throws a huge counter combo but Hakekia manages to avoid it all.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a series of punches but Orsic avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Hakekia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orsic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hakekia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hakekia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Orsic moved away.
Orsic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hakekia throws a head kick but Orsic moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Orsic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hakekia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Orsic.
Orsic staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Hakekia. Beautiful body shot.
Hakekia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hakekia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Orsic clinches.
Hakekia takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hakekia.
Hakekia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Orsic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orsic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hakekia's elbow.
Hakekia throws a head punch that misses.
Hakekia misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Orsic turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Hakekia throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
Orsic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsic.
Hakekia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orsic misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Orsic moves into the clinch successfully.
Orsic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hakekia or not.
Orsic lands with a short shot to the head.
Orsic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hakekias head. #BC2#
Orsic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hakekia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Orsic is out of range and Hakekia settles back down. #TD2#
Orsic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Orsic lands in his opponent's guard.
Orsic working some strikes from top position.
Hakekia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orsic throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Orsic throws a big right hand that misses.
Hakekia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orsic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hakekia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hakekia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orsic wants to control from the top but Hakekia keeps moving.
Orsic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hakekia keeping moving, preventing Orsic from controlling successfully.
Orsic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Orsic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orsic looking to sit in guard and control but Hakekia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Orsic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hakekia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Hakekia is sitting in close to Orsic's body. Orsic has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hakekia is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hakekia is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Orsic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mate Orsic!
A very excited looking Mate Orsic 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.
Alika Hakekia was interviewed post fight and said 'Im Sorry Uso'.

Event: SMASH: Bainbridge vs Thai
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Forza throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
Hakekia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Forza moves out of range of the body kick.
Forza thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hakekia tries to work over Forza's front leg with a kick but Forza checks it.
Forza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Forza dips to his left and cracks Hakekia with an uppercut!
Forza does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Forza moves away from the strike by Hakekia.
Forza needs to keep his hands up - Hakekia had a free shot at his head there.
Hakekia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Forza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Forza checks the leg kick.
Forza throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Forza, right into the meat of the thigh.
Forza works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hakekia throws a series of punches but Forza avoids them all with ease.
Hakekia cracks Forza with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hakekia loads up on a big right hand but Forza slips the punch.#T1#
Hakekia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hakekia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Forza needs to keep his hands up - Hakekia had a free shot at his head there.
Hakekia misses with the body kick
and Forza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hakekia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Forza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A big right from Hakekia misses. #CL#
Forza moves into the clinch successfully.
Forza dodges an elbow strike from Hakekia.
Good body shot from Forza.
Forza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hakekia walks away with a smile on his face. Forza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Forza throws a looping overhand right but Hakekia ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forza throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hakekia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Forza smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hakekia moves out of range of the body kick from Forza.
Forza slips under a jab.
Hakekia scores with a leg kick.
A head kick by Hakekia misses
and Forza counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Hakekia misses with a head kick.
Forza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hakekia at a distance.
Forza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hakekia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hakekia wants to land a leg kick but Forza is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hakekia misses the target.
Forza scores with a nice head shot.
Hakekia throws a head kick that half lands.
Forza misses with a hook.
Forza slips under a jab.
Forza is looking to slow Hakekia down with leg kicks.
Forza avoids the body shot from Hakekia.
Forza lands with a cross.
Hakekia throws a right and a left that Forza avoids nicely.
Forza looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hakekia pushes Forza away with a front kick.
Hakekia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Forza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hakekia sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Forza lands with an uppercut that bounces Hakekia off the cage and back into range.
Forza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hakekia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Forza with a body shot.
Hakekia takes a swing at Forza's ribcage but misses.
Forza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.
Hakekia connects with a right hand. Forza shakes it off.
Good leg kick by Forza.
Hakekia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Forza manages to avoid it.
Hakekia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Forza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hakekia.
Hakekia scores with a nice strike.
Forza throws the left hand but Hakekia avoids the punch easily.
Hakekia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Forza missing with a left hand there. Hakekia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Despite the aggression on Hakekia's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Forza.
Forza jabs Hakekia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hakekia throws a lazy right hand but Forza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Forza throws a hook but Hakekia avoids it easily.
Hakekia is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia moves out of range of the strikes.
Forza lands a really nice looking cross but Hakekia seems unphased.
Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Forza.
Hakekia throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forza. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Forza works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice body punch from Forza.
Hakekia slips under a jab from Forza.
Forza goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A low kick lands for Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Forza thows a body kick. Hakekia tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Forza sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It appears Forza was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hakekia misses with a hook.
Hakekia looks to throw the jab but Forza is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimundo Forza dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A nice leg kick from Forza, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hakekia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Forza.
A slow jab from Forza misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a looping right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Forza.
Forza misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hakekia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Forza misses with a straight left.
Forza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Forza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Forza wants to clinch up but Hakekia keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hakekia throws a push kick but Forza slaps the foot to one side.
Raimundo Forza is winning the standup battle so far.
Hakekia swinging wildly here.
Forza looks to land a left hand but Hakekia moved out of range nicely.
Hakekia misses with the body kick
and Forza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Forza lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hakekia.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Forza.
Forza throws a leg kick but Hakekia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Forza is looking to slow Hakekia down with leg kicks.
Forza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Hakekia misses with a wild body shot.
Hakekia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Forza in his tracks.
A head kick from Hakekia lands but Forza takes it in his stride.
Hakekia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Forza in his tracks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Forza checks a leg kick.
Hakekia moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
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!
Forza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hakekia.#T2#
Hakekia misses with a body shot.
Hakekia scores with a nice strike.
Hakekia throws a body kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Hakekia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Forza lands a glancing blow to the side of Hakekia's head.
Hakekia missing with a left hand there. Forza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Forza lands a jab to Hakekia's midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hakekia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Forza finds it's way round the side to connect with Hakekia's head.
Hakekia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hakekia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Forza.
Hakekia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Forza. Forza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Forza cracks a nice hook into Hakekia's ribs.
Hakekia misses with a body kick. #T3#
Forza throws a nice looking combination but Hakekia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Forza lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Forza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Forza fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hakekia is out of range.
Hakekia tried to score with a low kick but Forza checks it.
Hakekia throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A clash of legs there as Forza blocks the low kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hakekia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Forza slips a jab from Hakekia.
Forza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hakekia throws out a loose jab but Forza uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Hakekia misses
and Forza counters with a nice uppercut.
Hakekia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Forza works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hakekia misses with a hook.
Forza walks into a stiff left hand from Hakekia.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Forza as he connects with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Forza.
Forza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Forza misses with a body shot.
Hakekia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hakekia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses.
Forza blocks a leg kick.
Hakekia lands a glancing blow to the side of Forza's head.
The crowd cheers as Hakekia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Forza doesn't seem phased though.
Forza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Forza throws a body kick that misses
letting Hakekia counter with a right hand.
Forza throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Forza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Forza rushes Hakekia and presses him up against the cage.
Forza misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Forza.
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 Raimundo Forza will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Forza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hakekia, pushing him back against the cage.
Hakekia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Forza avoids it.
Forza lands with a short shot to the head.
Forza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hakekia takes a shot to the head.
Hakekia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Forzas head.
Forza can't find room to land a body shot as Hakekia controls the action.
Forza misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Forza.
A short body shot lands from Forza as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hakekia throws an elbow but misses.
Forza is working Hakekia over against the cage.
Forza pushes Hakekia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hakekia tries to throw a body punch but Forza avoids it by throwing Hakekia back against the cage.
Forza presses Hakekia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hakekia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hakekia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Forza backwards.
Hakekia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Forza blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Forza is leaning against Hakekia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Forza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hakekias head. #ROC#Hakekia is rocked!
Forza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hakekia is still on wobbly legs! Can Forza finish him?
Raimundo Forza has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Forza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Forza creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hakekia with a big uppercut! Hakekia tries to clinch up but Forza pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hakekia to the mat! Hakekia covers up and Forza unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Raimundo Forza!
Raimundo Forza decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Alika Hakekia had this to say: 'Im Sorry Uso'.

Event: SMASH:220
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Hakekia pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Hakekia gets caught flat footed, as Ward shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Hakekia uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hakekia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hakekia throws a lazy right hand but Ward sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward misses the jab.
Ward throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hakekia thinks about countering with a body kick.#TD2#
Ward looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia is looking for a sweep. Ward is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ward is controlling the pace.
Hakekia is doing well to control the position and prevent Ward from advancing to side control.#T1#
Ward looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hakekia is trying to escape back to his feet but Ward uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Ward controlling the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hakekia manages to get back to half guard.
Hakekia preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Still in half guard, Ward seems content to control.#T3#
Ward trying to mount his opponent but Hakekia defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Ward moves into range and clinches up with Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ward blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Ward is trying to trip Hakekia. He has hold of a leg but Hakekia is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ward persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Hakekia is keeping the position.
Ward sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Hakekia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ward is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ward's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Ward dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ward works the jab nicely.
Hakekia throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
A jab from Hakekia does it's job there.
Good exchange - Ward coming out on top.#CL2#
Ward moves into the clinch.
Hakekia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hakekia misses with a body punch.
Ward blocks an uppercut.
Ward tries to pull guard but Hakekia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hakekia can't find room to land a body shot as Ward controls the action.
Hakekia misses with a punch on the inside.
Hakekia lands with a short shot to the head.
Ward lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hakekia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ward tries to pull guard but Hakekia won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia digs a right hand underneath Ward's ribcage. Ward let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ward lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hakekia lands an uppercut.
Ward goes for a takedown attempt but Hakekia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alika Hakekia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Ward.
Hakekia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ward was well out of range. Poor timing from Hakekia.#T1#
Hakekia throws a shot from downtown. Ward moves away and avoids it.
Hakekia misses with a wild body shot.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.
Hakekia throws a leg kick
and Ward counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ward sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hakekia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ward throws out the jab.
Hakekia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ward's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Ward bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hakekia keeps working.
Ward controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Hakekia prevents Ward from moving into mount.
Ward controlling the position from side mount.
Let's hope that Ward has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Ward shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hakekia sprawls well. Hakekia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ward gets slowly back to his feet.
Hakekia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hakekia enables Ward to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hakekia manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ward seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
More stalling from Ward.#T4#
Hakekia looking for a sweep. Not yet Hakekia, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward is looking to pass into half guard but Hakekia pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hakekia is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hakekia passes into half guard.
Ward wants to control but Hakekia passes into side.
Ward is trying to control Hakekia's posture but Hakekia avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hakekia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ward rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hakekia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Hakekia misses.
Ward is looking for the big counter here.
Hakekia scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hakekia misses with a straight left.
Ward takes one on the button.
Ward lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hakekia backs up against the cage.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Ward throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Ward moves out of range of the body kick.
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!
Hakekia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Ward scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Hakekia kicks off Ward and gets to his feet.
Hakekia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ward lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hakekia circles away quickly and effectively.
Hakekia misses with a looping left.#T1##CL2#
Ward closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ward lands a hook that snaps the head of Hakekia backwards.
Ward scores with a shot to the side of Hakekia's head.
Ward prevents a body shot from Hakekia.
A head punch on the inside from Hakekia fails to land.
Ward is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hakekia to keep the fight standing.
Hakekia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hakekia wants to get back to striking at distance but Ward won't allow it.
Hakekia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ward misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ward.
Hakekia looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Ward has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hakekia regains guard immediately.
Hakekia has Ward pulled in close to control his posture.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hakekia swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Hakekia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ward pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hakekia is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Ward misses with a few strikes there.
Ward throws a lazy right hand but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ward! #CL2#
Ward has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hakekia lands with a left to the head.
Alika Hakekia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hakekia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hakekia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ward tries to score a body lock takedown but Hakekia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ward blocks an elbow strike.
Hakekia struggles to land a body shot inside as Ward controls his hands.
Hakekia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ward avoids the elbow strike from Hakekia, against the cage.
Ward avoids the elbow strike from Hakekia, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ward.
Hakekia swings wildly with an uppercut but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hakekia blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hakekia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hakekia has a couple of punches blocked by Ward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward gets through Hakekia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ward fails to pull guard.
Alika Hakekia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Ward.
Ward fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hakekia is trying to break the clinch but Ward has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hakekia.
Hakekia tries to land knees in the clinch but Ward avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Ward has clasped his hands together around Hakekia's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hakekia seems a little lost for a moment, as Ward dominates the positioning.
Hakekia is trying to control Ward's posture but Ward avoids it.
Ward happy to just control the position for now.

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 Alika Hakekia.
I think Hakekia 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia!
An out of breath Alika Hakekia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Hakekia throws an off balance right hand
and Arnason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arnason cracks a nice hook into Hakekia's ribs.
Hakekia slips under a jab.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Arnason.
Hakekia throws a shot from downtown. Arnason moves away and avoids it.
Hakekia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arnason to score with a decent uppercut.
Arnason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hakekia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hakekia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hakekia connects with a solid leg kick.
Hakekia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Arnason blocks the leg kick.
Hakekia throws a lazy uppercut
and Arnason counters with a stiff right hand.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arnason misses with a straight right.
Hakekia throws an overhand right that lands on Arnason's shoulder, as Arnason tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arnason throws a hook but Hakekia blocks it.
A big left from Hakekia misses.
Hakekia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good standup being displayed there by Hakekia as he connects with a hook.
Arnason throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T1#
Hakekia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arnason.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut
and Arnason counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Arnason misses.
Jeremy Arnason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hakekia defending well as Arnason loads up on a big left hand.
Hakekia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arnason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hakekia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hakekia throws a big shot that misses.
Arnason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hakekia.
Arnason scores with a jab.
Hakekia slips under a jab from Arnason.
An attempted straight right counter from Hakekia misses the target.
Hakekia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Arnason is out of range and Hakekia settles back down.
A jab from Hakekia does it's job there.
Arnason moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Arnason lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hakekia doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arnason cracks Hakekia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hakekia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hakekia lands a jab.
Hakekia throws a jab when Arnason was well out of range.#T2#
Arnason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hakekia throws a chopping leg kick but Arnason manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hakekia staying out of range there.
Arnason gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hakekia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arnason lands with a nice body punch.
Hakekia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arnason finds it's way round the side to connect with Hakekia's head.
Hakekia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Arnason jabs Hakekia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick.
Arnason lands an overhand right.
Hakekia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hakekia gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Arnason counters with a stiff right hand.
Arnason might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hakekia throws a wild body kick that Arnason sees coming a mile off.
Arnason misses with a double jab
and Hakekia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hakekia cracks Arnason with a good jab.
Arnason misses with a looping right.#T3#
Arnason dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hakekia throws a low kick, looking for Arnason's leg but Arnason calmly moves out of range.
Arnason misses with an uppercut.
Hakekia misses with a looping left.
Hakekia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arnason misses with a looping right.
Hakekia lands with a nice body punch.
Arnason throws a right hand that misses
and Hakekia counters with a nice body shot.
Hakekia walks into a straight right hand from Arnason.
Hakekia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arnason digs a good hook to Hakekia's body.
Hakekia throws a jab when Arnason was well out of range.
Hakekia moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circling - Arnason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hakekia. Arnason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hakekia throws the left hand but Arnason avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Hakekia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arnason misses with a lunging right hand
and Hakekia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hakekia tries to work over Arnason's front leg with a kick but Arnason checks it.
Arnason lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Hakekia scores with a one two! Arnason had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Arnason connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arnason tests Hakekia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hakekia throws a hook but Arnason avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Hakekia misses.
Arnason swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hakekia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arnason's head.
Good exchange - Arnason coming out on top.
Arnason scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hakekia missing with a left hand there. Arnason was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hakekia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arnason appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hakekia lands a leg kick that knocks Arnason off balance momentarily.
That kick from Hakekia tenderised Arnason's leg. Arnason is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arnason missing with a left hand there. Hakekia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hakekia throwing a counter right hand but Arnason manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arnason looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Arnason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hakekia misses with a head kick.
Arnason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hakekia.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Arnason.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jeremy Arnason will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Arnason fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hakekia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arnason stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Arnason moves out of range of the body kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Arnason is out of range.
Arnason avoids the body shot from Hakekia.
Arnason misses with a series of wild punches.
Arnason scores with a jab to the jaw.
Arnason tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hakekia lands a jab to the head.
Hakekia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arnason.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Arnason.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnason takes a swing at Hakekia's ribcage but misses.
Arnason cracks Hakekia with a right hand to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Hakekia.
Hakekia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arnason.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arnason misses with an uppercut.
Hakekia wants to land a leg kick but Arnason is out of range. #T1#
Arnason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arnason connects with a nice looking jab.
Arnason scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Arnason in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hakekia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hakekia looks to land a body kick but Arnason moved away.
Hakekia tries to land a front kick but Arnason steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arnason throws an overhand right that lands on Hakekia's shoulder, as Hakekia tries to avoid the shot.
Arnason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hakekia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hakekia misses with a lunging right hand
and Arnason counters with a stiff right hand.
Arnason closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Arnason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arnason 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.
Arnason looks to land a left hand but Hakekia moved out of range nicely.
Hakekia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arnason.
Some wild striking there from Arnason.
Hakekia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Arnason throws out a counter right but Hakekia avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the body from Arnason misses
and Hakekia counters with a low kick, right behind Arnason 's knee.
Arnason connects with a body shot that sends Hakekia's belly button to the back.
Hakekia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Arnason momentarily.
Hakekia moves out of range as Arnason strikes.
Arnason throws out a loose jab but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arnason loads up on a big right hand but Hakekia slips the punch.
Arnason throws a body shot but no joy.
Hakekia just misses with a punch to the body.
Arnason lands a slapping body shot.
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Hakekia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arnason avoids the head kick by Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Arnason throws a hook but Hakekia blocks it.
Hakekia just misses with a punch to the body.
Arnason misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Arnason misses its intended target. #T3#
Arnason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arnason closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hakekia defending well as Arnason loads up on a big left hand.
Arnason throws a shot from downtown. Hakekia moves away and avoids it.
Hakekia swings for the body but Arnason moves out of range.
Arnason throws out a counter right but Hakekia avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Hakekia misses.
Jab from Arnason.
Arnason throws an off balance right hand
and Hakekia counters with a nice uppercut.
Arnason scores with a jab.
Hakekia slips under a jab.
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hakekia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hakekia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arnason. That did some damage!
Hakekia throws a shot from downtown. Arnason moves away and avoids it.
Hakekia misses with a body shot.
A jab from Arnason misses.
Arnason connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hakekia. Hakekia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arnason checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hakekia misses with a wild combination.
Arnason's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hakekia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arnason moves away.
Arnason slips a straight right by Hakekia.
Arnason takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Arnason scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A leg kick checked by Arnason.
Arnason connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arnason misses with a left hand
and Hakekia counters with a straight right hand.
Arnason throws a body shot but no joy.
Arnason misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arnason misses with an uppercut.
Hakekia throws a lazy head kick
enabling Arnason to counter with a crisp jab.
Arnason lands a nice hook to Hakekia's body. Hakekia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hakekia misses with a hook
and Arnason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hakekia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jeremy Arnason will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down 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#
Hakekia throws a hook but Arnason blocks it.
Hakekia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Hakekia.
Hakekia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arnason is able to avoid easily.
Arnason doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Arnason cracks Hakekia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Arnason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.
Arnason misses with an uppercut.
Hakekia thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Arnason if he has to take too many more of those.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Arnason sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hakekia throws a hook to the side of Arnason's head but Arnason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnason changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arnason tries to work over Hakekia's front leg with a kick but Hakekia checks it.
Hakekia moves out of range as Arnason strikes.
Hakekia moves out of range of the strikes.
Hakekia lunges at Arnason with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arnason's hand.
Arnason lands with a hook. Hakekia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Hakekia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Arnason slips a jab from Hakekia.
A telegraphed right hand from Arnason misses the target.
Arnason throws a right and a left that Hakekia avoids nicely.
Arnason dips to his left and cracks Hakekia with an uppercut!
Hakekia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arnason.
Arnason swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Arnason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hakekia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arnason manages to avoid it.
Hakekia throws a low kick but Arnason moves out of range easily.
Arnason dodges the punch combination from Hakekia.
Arnason misses with an uppercut.
Arnason tests Hakekia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arnason uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hakekia has time to react.
A slow jab from Arnason misses its intended target.
Alika Hakekia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Hakekia misses the target.
Arnason with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hakekia to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arnason connects with a crisp jab.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Arnason checks it.
Arnason looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arnason misses with a looping right.
Good work by Arnason as he checks the leg kick.
Arnason throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hakekia.
A jab from Arnason misses.
Arnason throws a jab when Hakekia was well out of range.
Hakekia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hakekia misses with a straight left.
Arnason lands with a right hand.
Arnason falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hakekia counters with a stiff right hand.
Hakekia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hakekia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arnason.
Arnason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hakekia.#T3#
Hakekia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jeremy Arnason seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hakekia takes one to the chin there.
Hakekia throws out a leg kick but Arnason moves out of range and Hakekia only half commits.
Arnason lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hakekia at a distance.
Arnason throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Arnason uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hakekia.
Hakekia is looking to land body kicks.
Hakekia misses with a straight left.
That kick from Hakekia tenderised Arnason's leg. Arnason is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hakekia checks a leg kick.
Hakekia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hakekia scores with a hook to the body. Arnason takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hakekia moves out of range as Arnason strikes.
Arnason misses with a hook. Hakekia ducked under it nicely.
Hakekia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arnason.
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!
Arnason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arnason throws a counter combo.#T4#
Hakekia throws a chopping leg kick but Arnason manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hakekia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arnason.
As Hakekia backs off Arnason throws a huge counter combo but Hakekia manages to avoid it all.
Hakekia moves out of range as Arnason strikes.
Hakekia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hakekia throws a low kick, looking for Arnason's leg but Arnason calmly moves out of range.
Arnason checks the leg kick.
Hakekia lands with a right hand.
A big left from Arnason misses.
Hakekia looks to throw the jab but Arnason is out of range.
Arnason lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jeremy Arnason is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hakekia dodges the punch combination from Arnason.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Arnason.
Hakekia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arnason.
Hakekia throws a leg kick that misses.
Hakekia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arnason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hakekia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hakekia lands with a nice body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jeremy Arnason.
Well Arnason 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Arnason!
A victorious Jeremy Arnason thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Alika Hakekia was interviewed post fight and said 'Im Sorry Uso'.

Event: SMASH: Storm vs Tosen 2
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Hakekia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hakekia on the side of the head.
Lee with the inside leg kick.
Hakekia slips under a jab.
Lee slips under a jab from Hakekia.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hakekia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Hakekia works over Lee's head and body with a nice combination.
Hakekia connects with a jab.
Hakekia is looking to land body kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Hakekia. That snapped Lee's head back.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hakekia scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hakekia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hakekia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Lee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A good leg kick by Lee.
Hakekia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
Lee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ice Cream Parlour in the buildup to the fight.
Lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hakekia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hakekia connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
Lee with the inside leg kick.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hakekias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hakekia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hakekia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee connects with a right hand. Hakekia shakes it off.
Hakekia throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Hakekia only half commits.
Lee misses with a body shot
and Hakekia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hakekia!
Hakekia throws a solid leg kick but Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hakekia.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Hakekia's head but Hakekia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hakekia throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Lee checks a leg kick nicely.
Hakekia tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hakekia slips under a jab.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee digs a good hook to Hakekia's body.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hakekia needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
Hakekia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hakekia looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Hakekia throws a body kick that misses.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Hakekia thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lee if he has to take too many more of those.
Hakekia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
Lee lands with a right hand.
Lee throws a body kick that misses.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Lee.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Hakekia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hakekia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hakekia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee blocks a leg kick.
Hakekia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hakekia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lee tries to land a front kick but Hakekia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hakekia throws out the jab.
Hakekia throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Hakekia slips under a jab.
Lee lands a front kick.
Lee with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee looks for the body kick but Hakekia saw that one coming. #T4#
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Hakekia circles away.
Hakekia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Hakekia.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
Hakekia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hakekia works Lee's body with a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hakekia.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia thows a body kick. Lee tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lee moves out of range as Hakekia strikes.
Hakekia misses with a low kick as Lee jumps back.
Hakekia throws a leg kick
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hakekia takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
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 Jimmy Lee will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hakekia, pushing him back against the cage.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hakekia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hakekia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Lee is leaning against Hakekia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lee obliges.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Hakekia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hakekia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hakekia is defending well for now.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Lee.
Hakekia is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee landing knees to the body.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A body shot lands from Lee.
Lee lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.#T1#
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hakekia avoids it.
Hakekia avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee dodges an elbow strike from Hakekia.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hakekias head.
Jimmy Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lee working Hakekia over with knees to the body.
Hakekia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hakekia tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Hakekia managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Lee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Lee.
Hakekia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Lee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hakekia lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Hakekia's head.
Lee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T2#
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hakekia.
Lee lands an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Lee.
Hakekia takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hakekia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hakekia tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lee.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Hakekia has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee connects with a knee to the head. #ROC#Hakekia is rocked!
Lee has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Hakekia - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Lee, and another! Hakekia is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jimmy Lee!
Jimmy Lee got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
In defeat, Alika Hakekia stepped up to the mic, saying 'Im Sorry Uso'.

Event: SMASH: Bartz vs Thai
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Sven has Hakekia up against the cage in a clinch.
Hakekia throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hakekia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sven scores with a shoulder strike.
Hakekia tries a body shot but Sven blocks it.
Hakekia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sven blocks a body shot from Hakekia.
Sven is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sven lands with a light punch inside.
Sven lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hakekia backwards.
Sven lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hakekia lands a shot to the body.
Hakekia misses with a knee strike.
Hakekia misses with some punches.
Sven prevents a body shot from Hakekia.
Sven tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!
Sven can't find room to land a body shot as Hakekia controls the action.
A short uppercut from Hakekia.
Sven pushes Hakekia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Sven gets through Hakekia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hakekia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sven avoids it.
Sven is leaning against Hakekia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hakekia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hakekia throws an elbow that misses.
Hakekia tries a body shot but Sven blocks it.
Hakekia tries to throw a body punch but Sven avoids it by throwing Hakekia back against the cage.
A short right from Hakekia on the inside.
Hakekia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sven blocks an uppercut.
Hakekia working aggressively here.
Sven misses with a punch to the body.
Sven is working Hakekia over against the cage.
Sven lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hakekia backwards. #BC#
Hakekia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sven misses with a looping left.
Hakekia lands with a right hand.
Sven jabs Hakekia right on the nose. Hakekia blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sven lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hakekia throws the kick towards the body but Sven avoids it.#T2#
Hakekia scores with a shot to the body.
Hakekia scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sven fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Sven pushes Hakekia up against the cage in a clinch.
Sven goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sven takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hakekia letting Sven take a breather here.
Sven misses with a punch on the inside.
Sven throws a head punch that misses.
Hakekia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sven lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hakekia.
Hakekia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sven avoids it.
Hakekia lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sven.
Sven has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hakekia seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sven can turn it around.
Sven working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hakekia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sven avoids it.
Sven avoids a wild elbow strike from Hakekia.
Sven lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Hakekia tries to land knees in the clinch but Sven avoids the damage to the body.
Sven misses with a punch to the body.
Hakekia lands an elbow just above Sven 's eye.
Hakekia tries to land a knee to the head but Sven blocks with his arms.
Sven lands an uppercut.
Sven working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hakekia misses with a body punch.
Sven leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sven misses with a punch to the body.
Sven misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sven.
Hakekia digs a right hand underneath Sven's ribcage. Sven let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Sven.
Hakekia has had enough of the clinch but Sven keeps him there for the moment.
Sven tries to throw a body punch but Hakekia avoids it by throwing Sven back against the cage.
Sven misses with a punch to the body.
Sven scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sven scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Sven lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia can't find room to land a body shot as Sven controls the action.
Sven prevents a body shot from Hakekia.
Hakekia working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hakekia.
Sven misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sven lands with a light punch inside.
Hakekia wants to get back to striking at distance but Sven won't allow it.
Sven softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sven goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sven working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hakekia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sven has a couple of punches blocked by Hakekia.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hakekia's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sven creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia is trying to break free.
Sven blocks an uppercut.
Sven digs a right hand underneath Hakekia's ribcage. Hakekia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sven creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hakekia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hakekia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jayden Sven dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sven fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hakekia is looking to counter punch.
Sven showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hakekia.
A little jabbing left from Sven on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hakekia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses
and Sven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sven throws a lazy right hand but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hakekia wants to land a leg kick but Sven is out of range.
Hakekia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hakekia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sven. Sven circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hakekia keeps the fight on the outside.
Hakekia throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Sven counters with a nice right hand that sends Hakekia toppling to the canvas! Hakekia scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sven finish him?!#ROC2#Hakekia is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sven knocks out Hakekia with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Sven before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Sven picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jayden Sven!
The defeated Alika Hakekia had this to say: 'Im Sorry Uso'.

Event: SMASH:Kentas vs Mcgee
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Sam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hakekia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sam somewhat.
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hakekia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sam's sensitive parts.
Hakekia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hakekia circles away quickly and effectively.
Sam has a takedown stuffed.
A lazy left from Hakekia finds it's target.
Sam has a takedown stuffed.
Alika Hakekia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambo Sam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam throws a poor cross that misses
and Sam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hakekia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sam misses with a takedown attempt
and Sam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Sam shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sam wants to control from the top but Hakekia keeps moving. #T1#
Hakekia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hakekia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sam manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Sam is trying to keep Hakekia in close.
Sam seems keen to control Hakekia's posture.
Sam is continuing to stall.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Sam has his foot on Hakekia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hakekia works his way back into a safe position though.
Sam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sam has Hakekia pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Sam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hakekia defends well.#SUB2#
Sam isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hakekia stacks Sam 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 Hakekia!
Sam is looking for a sweep.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Sam's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sam is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hakekia is staying active.
Sam is trying to improve his position.
Sam wants to control but Hakekia postures up.
Sam tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hakekia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alika Hakekia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hakekia lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Sambo Sam has been cut.#T4#
Hakekia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That kick from Hakekia tenderised Sam's leg. Sam is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sam misses with a combination
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hakekia tries a head kick but it misses.
Sam tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sam checks a leg kick.
Sam shoots and misses
and Hakekia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sam throws a right hand that Hakekia ducks under and follows up with a left that Hakekia also avoids with ease.
Hakekia throws a body kick that misses.
Hakekia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sam.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia throws a low kick but Sam avoids it.
Hakekia fakes the leg kick and cracks Sam in the body.
Hakekia thumps Sam with a low kick.
Hakekia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hakekia.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sambo Sam's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sam shoots for a double leg takedown but Hakekia sprawls well. He's pushed Sam's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hakekia defends it nicely.
Hakekia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alika Hakekia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hakekia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hakekia closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sam throws a right hand that Hakekia ducks under and follows up with a left that Hakekia also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam closes the distance and clinches up with Hakekia, looking for a takedown. Sam pushes Hakekia against the cage but Hakekia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alika Hakekia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambo Sam.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hakekia.
A punch combination from Sam misses.
Sam takes a head kick and keeps coming. #ROC#Sam is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hakekia lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Hakekia does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Hakekia.
Sam throws the left hand but Hakekia avoids the punch easily.
Hakekia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hakekia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sam.
Hakekia takes a swing at Sam's ribcage but misses.
Hakekia throws a wild body kick that Sam sees coming a mile off.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Sam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sam has a takedown stuffed.
Sam has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hakekia.
Hakekia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Sam wants to clinch but Hakekia slips to the side
and Hakekia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hakekia looks to score with a jab to the body but Sam is just out of range.
Sam checks a low kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sam can do to turn this around?
Hakekia lands a lovely overhand right.
Hakekia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sam tries to clinch up
and Hakekia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sambo Sam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sam has his takedown stuffed
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hakekia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sam shoots in for a takedown but Hakekia shows good takedown defense.
Hakekia throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sam avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Hakekia. Those never looked like landing.
Hakekia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sam.
Nice uppercut there from Hakekia.
Sam misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Sam thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circle momentarily. Hakekia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hakekia lands a nice looking body kick.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick.
Hakekia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sam takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hakekia lands a leg kick that knocks Sam off balance momentarily.
Sam on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sam misses with a takedown attempt - Hakekia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hakekia blocks a low kick nicely.
Sam on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hakekia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sam does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T4#
Sam defending well as Hakekia loads up on a big left hand.
Sam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hakekia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Hakekia scores with a shot to the body.
Sam moves out of range of the body kick from Hakekia.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sam! But no joy.
Hakekia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alika Hakekia is winning the standup battle so far.
Sam blocks the body kick.
A jab from Sam misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hakekia.
Sam looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hakekia takes a swing at Sam's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sambo Sam's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sam defending well as Hakekia loads up on a big left hand.
A right-left combo lands from Hakekia.
Hakekia lands with a slapping head kick.
Sam has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hakekia scores with a nice right hand.
Sam tries to land a body kick
and Hakekia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hakekia lands with a good body shot.
Hakekia lands a high kick!
Sam is still on wobbly legs! Can Hakekia finish him?#TD2#
Sam shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hakekia napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sam seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sam looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hakekia is avoiding damage well.
Sam throws a strike aimed at the side of Hakekia's head but Hakekia avoids it well.
Sam in side control, throwing shots but Hakekia defends.
Sambo Sam has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Sam wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hakekia, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Sam is trying to get an arm triangle but Hakekia is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Sam tries for a kimura but Hakekia is defending well. #SUB2#
Sam is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hakekia has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Sam tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sam tries to move to mount but Hakekia blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Sam wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hakekia, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sam tries to advance position but instead Hakekia slips a leg back in to half guard. #T3#
Hakekia keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hakekia is trying to stand up here but Sam is controlling him well.
Sambo Sam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Sam is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Still in half guard, Sam seems content to control.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Sam is trying to work for a kimura but Hakekia is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hakekia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sam's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hakekia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sam cracks Hakekia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hakekia avoids a kick to the body.
Hakekia is looking to counter punch.
Hakekia throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hakekia throws a hook to the side of Sam's head but Sam sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sam tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sam slips a straight right by Hakekia.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hakekia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hakekia.
Hakekia lands the left hand.
Hakekia is looking to slow Sam down with leg kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alika Hakekia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hakekia, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia!
Alika Hakekia took some time post fight to say the following; 'Been Lightweight For Bit Of Long Time, But Feel Like Moving Up To Welterweight Face Some New Blood. Don’t Care If I Don’t Win Title, Just Want To Break Smash Record & Be In Hall Of Fame'.

Event: SMASH: Hakekia vs Kentas
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Hakekia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kentas.
As Kentas backs away, Hakekia returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hakekia throws out a loose jab but Kentas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hakekia misses with a straight left.
Kentas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a kick to the body
letting Kentas counter with a right hand.
Hakekia looks for the body kick but Kentas saw that one coming.
Kentas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kentas 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.
Hakekia thows a leg kick but Kentas checks it
and Kentas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hakekia feints and then cracks Kentas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kentas down.
Hakekia moves away from the strike by Kentas.
Hakekia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kentass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hakekia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kentas misses with a straight left.
Hakekia defending well as Kentas loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Kentas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hakekia did well to prevent Kentas getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Kentas in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hakekia tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kentas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rimtas Kentas!
Rimtas Kentas is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Rimtas Kentas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Alika Hakekia had this to say: 'Im Sorry Uso'.

Event: SMASH: Boomer vs Lima
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Sam fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hakekia, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Sam jumps guard.
Sam is trying to control the position but Hakekia postures up.
Hakekia content to stall in guard here.
Sam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Sam looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hakekia has picked Sam up and slammed him! Sam can't keep hold of the triangle and Hakekia manages to pass to side control!
Sam is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sam holding on.
Hakekia controls the position from side control.
Sam is trying to improve his position.
Sam sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sam wants to get back to full guard.
Hakekia sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hakekia not doing much here.
Sam is looking for a sweep. Hakekia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hakekia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Sam tries to move into range but Hakekia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hakekia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hakekia tries to land a front kick but Sam steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hakekia keeps the fight on the outside.
Hakekia lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sam takes a swing at Hakekia's ribcage but misses.
Hakekia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab by Hakekia.
Hakekia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hakekia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hakekia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hakekia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hakekia.
Hakekia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sam doesn't manage to clinch there - Hakekia circles away.
Hakekia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hakekia throws a shot from downtown. Sam moves away and avoids it.
Alika Hakekia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Hakekia misses with a straight left.
Hakekia cracks Sam with a good jab.
Sam fails to land with a series of punches.
Sam throws a poor cross that misses
and Hakekia counters with a stiff right hand.
Sam doesn't manage to clinch there - Hakekia circles away.
Hakekia slips under a jab from Sam.
Sam connects with a looping right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Sam 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hakekia misses with a two punch combination.
Sam is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sam shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sam throws a body shot but no joy.
Hakekia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sam throws a sloppy head kick
and Hakekia counters with a nice body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hakekia keeps Sam at a distance using the push kick.
Hakekia avoids the body shot from Sam.
Sam doesn't manage to clinch there - Hakekia circles away.
Hakekia thinks about countering with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sam throws a hook to the side of Hakekia's head but Hakekia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crunch! Hakekia slams his shin into Sam's torso.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hakekia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sam takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hakekia digs a good body shot into Sam's ribs.
Hakekia misses with a kick to the body.
Hakekia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sam takes a step back to recover.
Nice uppercut there from Hakekia.
Hakekia lands a nice hook to Sam's body. Sam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sam steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hakekia. That one must have hurt.
A jab from Sam finds it's way through Hakekia's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia scores with a nice head shot.
Hakekia lands a leg kick that knocks Sam off balance momentarily.
Sam throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Sam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia's corner calls for a 1-2. Hakekia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sam tries to clinch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Sam.
Sam tries to clinch up
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sam tries to close the distance and clinch but Hakekia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Sam moves into the clinch.
Sam goes for a takedown attempt but Hakekia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hakekia. That's going to slow Sam down.
Sam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
Sam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sam connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Sam misses with a low kick.
Sam has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sam there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hakekia throws a push kick but Sam slaps the foot to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Sam. Beautiful body shot.
Hakekia is looking to slow Sam down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Sam closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hakekia is working Sam over against the cage.#BC#
Hakekia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sam throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hakekia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sam loads up on a big right hand but Hakekia slips the punch.
Hakekia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sam misses with a few strikes there.
Hakekia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sam misses with an uppercut
and Hakekia counters with a solid body kick. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Hakekia.
Sam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sambo Sam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hakekia with the inside leg kick.
Hakekia throws a head kick but Sam moves out of range.
Hakekia dips to his left and cracks Sam with an uppercut!
Alika Hakekia is winning the standup battle so far.
Hakekia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sam moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hakekia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hakekia throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hakekia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hakekia with a jab.
Sam has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hakekia dodges the punch combination from Sam.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sam fails to land with a series of punches.
Sam blocks a jab.#T4#
Hakekia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sam throws a combination that misses
letting Hakekia counter with a right hand.
Sam misses the jab.
A good leg kick by Hakekia.
Sam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Sam.
Hakekia connects with a body shot that sends Sam's belly button to the back.
Sam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hakekia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hakekia throws a leg kick which misses Sam's front leg but catches the back leg as Sam tries to avoid it.
Hakekia feints and then cracks Sam's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sam down.
Sam is looking to clinch.
Sam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Hakekia counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hakekia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sam.
Sam throws out a counter right but Hakekia avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick from Hakekia, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Hakekia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sam throws a jab when Hakekia was well out of range.
Hakekia scores with the left hand. Sam knows he should have avoided that one.
Hakekia dodges the punch combination from Sam.
Hakekia lands a jab-cross combination.
Sam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hakekia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hakekia scores with a jab.
Sam swings for the body but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big left from Hakekia misses.
Hakekia avoids the body shot from Sam.
Sam goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sam's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice jab there from Hakekia.
Sam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Hakekia, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1##CL2#
Sam darts in and clinches Hakekia up against the cage.
Hakekia digs a right hand into Sam's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sam's gas tank.
Sam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sam is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hakekia is keeping busy.
Hakekia is leaning against Sam and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sam avoiding damage as Hakekia throws knees to the body.
Hakekia lands with a left to the head.
Sam dodges an elbow strike from Hakekia.
Hakekia digs a right hand underneath Sam's ribcage. Sam let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hakekia.
Hakekia is leaning against Sam and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sam blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hakekia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hakekia lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hakekia.
Hakekia cracks Sam with a nice body shot.
A knee to the head by Hakekia.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakekia pushes Sam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2##BC#
Hakekia breaks from the clinch.
Hakekia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hakekia misses with a two punch combination.
Sam tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hakekia moves out of range of the strikes.
Hakekia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hakekia throws a series of punches but Sam avoids them all with ease.
Sam is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sam takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sam has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hakekia finds it's way round the side to connect with Sam's head.
Hakekia connects with a single shot there.
Sam tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick.
Sam tries to clinch up
and Hakekia counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sam tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hakekia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hakekia misses with the combination.
And Sam tries to counter it with a takedown but Hakekia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sam tries to clinch up.
It looked like Hakekia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sam.
Sam throws a right hand that Hakekia ducks under and follows up with a left that Hakekia also avoids with ease.
Sam darts in trying to clinch
and Hakekia counters with a nice body kick.
Sam moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sam gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sam gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hakekia.
Hakekia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hakekia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Hakekia slips a straight right by Sam.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sam. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Hakekia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sam doesn't seem phased though.
Hakekia stuns Sam with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Hakekia lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sam throws a shot from downtown. Hakekia moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hakekia.
Sam walks into a left hand.
Hakekia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hakekia avoids the head kick by Sam.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Sam misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Hakekia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Hakekia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sam doesn't seem phased though.
Sam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Sam.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hakekia!
Sam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hakekia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hakekia digs a good hook to Sam's body.
Hakekia throws a jab when Sam was well out of range.
Hakekia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hakekia misses with a body shot
and Sam counters with a three punch combo that has Hakekia backing up. Hakekia nods at Sam to acknowledge the strikes.
Sam looks to clinch
and Hakekia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sam is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hakekia lands a really nice looking cross but Sam seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia connects with a nice looking jab.
Sam moves out of range of the body kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sam doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Hakekia connects with a body shot that sends Sam's belly button to the back.
Hakekia scores with a hook.
Sam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sam chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hakekia can pounce on him.
Hakekia lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hakekia throws a lazy right hand but Sam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sam tries to clinch but Hakekia is having none of it.
Sam is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sam moves out of range as Hakekia strikes.
Sam misses with a double jab.
Sam throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Sam throws a looping overhand right but Hakekia ducks down to avoid it.
Hakekia dips to his left and cracks Sam with an uppercut!
Sam throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hakekia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hakekia feints and then cracks Sam's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sam down.
Hakekia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hakekia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hakekia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hakekia misses with a kick to the body.
Sam misses with a body kick.
Hakekia blocks a jab.
Sam 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.
Hakekia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sam's hands.
Sam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hakekia throws out the jab.
Hakekia throws a jab when Sam was well out of range.#CL2#
Sam closes the distance and clinches.
Sam tries to pull guard but Hakekia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Hakekia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sam.
Hakekia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sam backwards.
Sam blocks a body shot from Hakekia.
Hakekia lands a good knee to the midsection. Sam won't want to take too many of those.
Hakekia lands with a light punch inside.
Nice elbow from Hakekia. #BC2#
Sam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sam moves to clinch but Hakekia breaks away
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hakekia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Hakekia misses the target.
Sam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sam fails to land with a series of punches.
Sam is looking to clinch but Hakekia is avoiding it.
Hakekia lands a leg kick that knocks Sam off balance momentarily.#T4#
Hakekia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sam's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hakekia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hakekia swats away the attempt to clinch by Sam.
Sam slips a straight right by Hakekia.
Hakekia lands with a straight right. Sam didn't see that one coming.
Sam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hakekia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sam's head.
Sam moves to clinch but Hakekia breaks away
and Hakekia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
Hakekia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sam can do to turn this around?
Hakekia throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sam. That did some damage!
Hakekia tries a low kick but Sam avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia had his way with Sambo Sam in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sam.
Hakekia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hakekia plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sam just misses with a punch to the body.
Hakekia looks to land a left hand but Sam moved out of range nicely.
Hakekia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hakekia slips a straight right by Sam.
Hakekia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hakekia lands a slapping body shot.
Sam misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Sam misses the target.
Hakekia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hakekia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Sam counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Hakekia has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sam has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
Sam avoiding damage as Hakekia throws knees to the body.
Hakekia missing with knees to the body.
Sam tries to pull guard but Hakekia holds him up against the cage and eventually Sam drops back down to his feet.
A right hand to the body from Hakekia.
Sam is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hakekia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hakekia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sam or not.
Hakekia trying to land knees to the body.
Sam is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hakekia to keep the fight standing.
Alika Hakekia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambo Sam.
Hakekia lands a damaging elbow.
Sam blocks a body shot from Hakekia.
A body shot lands from Hakekia.
Hakekia lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Hakekia lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sam blocks it with crossed arms.
A body shot lands from Hakekia.
Hakekia doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Hakekia manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sam moves in looking to clinch but Hakekia pushes him off.
Hakekia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sam with the counter takedown but Hakekia avoids it easily.
Hakekia cracks a nice hook into Sam's ribs.
Sam has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sam tries to clinch
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hakekia cracks Sam with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hakekia misses with a leg kick.
Hakekia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hakekia 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.
Hakekia throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Sam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia lands a nice shot that snaps Sam's head back.
Hakekia blocks a head kick by Sam.
Sam misses with an uppercut. Hakekia saw that one coming.
Sam is looking to clinch but Hakekia is avoiding it.
Hakekia throws a counter high kick but Sam was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hakekia cracks Sam with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sam ducks under a wild hook from Hakekia.
Sambo Sam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sam wants to clinch up but Hakekia keeps it at a distance.
Sam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sam defending well as Hakekia loads up on a big left hand.
Sam misses with an uppercut.
Hakekia moves out of range as Sam strikes.
Sam takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sam on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hakekia. Hakekia obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Hakekia throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sam throws a good cross that connects.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hakekia lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sam has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sam and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sam moves to clinch but Hakekia breaks away
and Hakekia counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia connects with an inside leg kick.
Hakekia lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Hakekia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sam throws a sloppy head kick
and Hakekia counters with a thumping low kick.
Hakekia lands the left hand.
Hakekia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sam.#CL2#
Sam has managed to clinch.
Sam blocks an elbow strike.
Hakekia tries to land knees in the clinch but Sam avoids the damage to the body.
Sam is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hakekia is defending well for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alika Hakekia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hakekia has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 50:45
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia!
Alika Hakekia retains his lightweight title!
Alika Hakekia looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Seriously Don’t Understand Why Im Co- Main & Not Main Event, Seriously Im A World Champ & That Disrespectful To Me. Alexander Biro Popularity Doesn’t Matter Im Always In The Main Event No Matter What'.

Event: SMASH: Hakekia vs Reedtz
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Reedtz misses with a looping left.
Reedtz looks for a takedown but Hakekia sprawls well.
Hakekia tries to score with a low kick but Reedtz moves his leg out of the way.
Hakekia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reedtz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hakekia is able to avoid easily.
Reedtz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hakekia blocks a jab.
Hakekia catches Reedtz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hakekia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hakekia with a hook.
Hakekia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reedtz slips under a jab.
Reedtz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reedtz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hakekia - the referee stops the clock and Reedtz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hakekia. Reedtz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reedtz moves away from the strike by Hakekia.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reedtz throws a leg kick that misses.
Hakekia throws a lazy uppercut
and Reedtz counters with a nice body kick.
Reedtz throws a low kick but Hakekia moves out of range easily.
Hakekia throwing a counter right hand but Reedtz manages to avoid it.#T1#
Hakekia leaves Reedtz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reedtz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hakekia as he jumps to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Hakekia misses the target.
Alika Hakekia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasmus Reedtz.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses.
Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reedtz.
No joy there for Reedtz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reedtz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hakekia counters with a three punch combo that has Reedtz backing up. Reedtz nods at Hakekia to acknowledge the strikes.
Hakekia keeps Reedtz at a distance using the push kick.
Reedtz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hakekia keeps Reedtz at a distance using the push kick. #TD2#
Reedtz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reedtz passes Hakekia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reedtz slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Hakekia is looking to control Reedtz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hakekia avoid being mounted?
Reedtz content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Reedtz might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Hakekia has a hand on Reedtz's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Reedtz takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Reedtz controlling the position easily from mount.
Reedtz sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reedtz avoids the attempt from Hakekia to control.
Reedtz controlling from the full mount.
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 Alika Hakekia will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Reedtz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reedtz tries a head kick but it misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hakekia.
Reedtz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Hakekia connects with a solid leg kick.
Hakekia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reedtz doesn't seem bothered though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reedtz on the side of the head.
Reedtz misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reedtz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hakekia feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hakekia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hakekia looks to score with a jab to the body but Reedtz is just out of range.
Hakekia works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakekia tries to land a leg kick but Reedtz saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
A big right from Hakekia misses.
And Reedtz tries to counter it with a takedown but Hakekia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hakekia throws an overhand right that lands on Reedtz's shoulder, as Reedtz tries to avoid the shot.
Hakekia scores with a head kick. Reedtz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick.
Hakekia throws a looping overhand right but Reedtz ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Hakekia.
Reedtz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reedtz cracks Hakekia with a right hand to the side of the head.
A cross from Hakekia lands.
Hakekia misses with a hook. Reedtz ducked under it nicely.
Hakekia moves out of range of the strikes.
Hakekia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reedtz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reedtz. That's going to slow Hakekia down.
Reedtz lands a right hook to the body.
Reedtz moves out of range as Hakekia throws a body kick.
Reedtz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
Reedtz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reedtz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reedtz.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hakekia.
A bone on bone clash there as Hakekia blocks the leg kick.
As Reedtz backs away, Hakekia returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hakekia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reedtz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hakekia blocks a head kick by Reedtz.
Hakekia jabs Reedtz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reedtz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hakekia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hakekia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alika Hakekia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Hakekia is predictable there
and Reedtz counters with a stiff right hand.
Hakekia connects with an inside leg kick.
Reedtz is looking to chop away at Hakekia's legs.
Reedtz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia just misses with a punch to the body.
Hakekia connects with a body shot that sends Reedtz's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Hakekia gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reedtz stops Hakekia from standing up. #T3#
Reedtz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Reedtz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hakekia manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Reedtz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hakekia manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T4#
Hakekia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reedtz passes Hakekia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reedtz content to control rather than advance.
Reedtz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reedtz passes the guard and advances to mount!
Reedtz dominating with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Hakekia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reedtz 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.
Alika Hakekia is winning the standup battle so far.
Hakekia lands an overhand right.
Hakekia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reedtz can do to turn this around?
Reedtz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reedtz 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.
Hakekia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hakekia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reedtz.
Reedtz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hakekia as he avoids it easily.
Reedtz throws out a loose jab but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hakekia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hakekia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reedtz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hakekia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reedtz misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Reedtz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hakekia circles away.
Alika Hakekia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasmus Reedtz.
Hakekia throws the kick towards the body but Reedtz avoids it.
Hakekia feints and then cracks Reedtz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reedtz down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crunch! Hakekia slams his shin into Reedtz's torso.#T1#
Reedtz misses with a hook. Hakekia ducked under it nicely.
Reedtz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hakekia but Hakekia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hakekia jabs at Reedtz's body.
Reedtz misses with a low kick.
Reedtz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hakekia circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice shot by Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reedtz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hakekias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reedtz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2#
Reedtz feints and as Hakekia raises his hands in defense, Reedtz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reedtz's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Hakekia working a defensive guard here.
Reedtz is stalling in the full guard.
My spies in Rasmus's Fun House inform me that Reedtz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Reedtz wants to control from the top but Hakekia keeps moving. #T3#
Reedtz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Reedtz advances position into side control!
Reedtz trying to control the action but Hakekia is working from the bottom.
Reedtz takes a little break here. Hakekia wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hakekia tries to improve position but can't. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hakekia looks to land a left hand but Reedtz moved out of range nicely.
Reedtz misses with a straight left.
Hakekia staying out of range there.
Reedtz cracks Hakekia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hakekia throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Reedtz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hakekia's guard.
Reedtz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hakekia is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Alika Hakekia did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Hakekia throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reedtz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hakekia throws the kick towards the body but Reedtz avoids it.
Hakekia throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Hakekia.
Reedtz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hakekia.
Hakekia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hakekia moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Reedtz darts in looking for a takedown but Hakekia gets double underhooks and turns Reedtz into the cage.
Reedtz misses with a two punch combination.
Reedtz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reedtz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hakekia.
Hakekia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hakekia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reedtz moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Reedtz tries to land a front kick but Hakekia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hakekia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reedtz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reedtz checks a low kick from Hakekia.#TD2#
Reedtz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hakekia sprawls well initially but Reedtz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hakekia is looking to improve his position.
Rasmus Reedtz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reedtz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hakekia is trying to stand. #T2#
Reedtz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big left from Reedtz misses.
Reedtz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reedtz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Hakekia misses.
Hakekia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Reedtz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hakekia quickly recovers to half guard.#T3#
Reedtz works his foot free and advances to mount.
Reedtz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4##SUB2#
Reedtz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hakekia is squirming around, avoiding Reedtz's attempts to control the action.
Reedtz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Reedtz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Alika Hakekia will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Hakekia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hakekia wants it to stay on the feet.
Hakekia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hakekia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reedtz.
Hakekia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Hakekia misses.
Hakekia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reedtz scores with a push kick.
Reedtz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hakekia wants to land a leg kick but Reedtz is out of range.
Reedtz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reedtz moves out of range of the body kick from Hakekia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reedtz takes a swing at Hakekia's ribcage but misses.
Hakekia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reedtz.
Hakekia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Reedtz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Reedtz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reedtz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Reedtz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reedtz slows the pace down.
Reedtz is continuing to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Reedtz wants to control but Hakekia is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Reedtz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reedtz with a jab.
Rasmus Reedtz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hakekia scores with a nice right hand.
Hakekia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hakekia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reedtz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Reedtz.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reedtz checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hakekia.
Reedtz staying out of range there.
Hakekia misses with the body kick
and Reedtz counters with a low kick, right behind Hakekia 's knee. #T4#
Hakekia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hakekia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reedtz flicks out a counter leg kick but Hakekia steps away.
Reedtz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reedtz misses with a body shot
and Hakekia counters with a straight right hand.
Reedtz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hakekia blocks a leg kick.
Hakekia looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hakekia cracks Reedtz with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reedtz throws a right hand that misses
and Hakekia counters with a good low kick that Reedtz was not able to check.
Reedtz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reedtz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hakekia in his tracks.
A bone on bone clash there as Hakekia blocks the leg kick.
Reedtz throws out a leg kick but Hakekia moves out of range and Reedtz only half commits.
Reedtz missing with a left hand there. Hakekia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hakekia lands a really nice looking cross but Reedtz seems unphased.
Reedtz misses with a combination
letting Hakekia counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alika Hakekia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hakekia, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 49:47
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 48:47
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia!
Alika Hakekia is the new lightweight champion!
An intense looking Alika Hakekia took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Never Thought Ill Be A World Champion Again At 44, I Train So Hard For This Fight. Alexander Biro Your My Favorite Promoter, I Love Smash FC. But Remember Fans This Old Dog Still Got It Y’all '.

Event: SMASH: Lomax vs Nascimento
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Hakekia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Hakekia throws a shot to the body.
Hakekia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hakekia.
Petrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Petrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hakekia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hakekia throws a lazy body kick
and Petrov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hakekia misses the shot to the body.
Petrov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hakekia digs a good body shot into Petrov's ribs.
Hakekia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakekia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hakekia connects with a single shot there.
Hakekia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hakekia misses the shot to the body.
Hakekia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hakekia is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Petrov rather than just go for the knockout.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hakekia is just out of range.
Hakekia scores with the left hand. Petrov knows he should have avoided that one.
Hakekia throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A clash of legs there as Petrov blocks the low kick.
Petrov throws a hook but Hakekia avoids it easily.
Petrov tries to land a front kick but Hakekia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hakekia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hakekia scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Hakekia misses.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Hakekia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hakekia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Hakekia flicks out a counter leg kick but Petrov steps away.
Petrov slips under a jab from Hakekia.
A lazy left from Hakekia finds it's target.#T2#
Hakekia catches Petrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hakekia checks it well.
Hakekia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov swings for the body but Hakekia moves out of range.
Petrov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hakekia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Hakekia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov checks a leg kick.
Hakekia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hakekia throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Petrov counters with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Hakekia tenderised Petrov's leg. Petrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hakekia connects with a right hand. Petrov shakes it off.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hakekia is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Petrov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hakekia is looking to slow Petrov down with leg kicks.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Hakekia.
Petrov walks into a straight right hand from Hakekia.
Hakekia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Petrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hakekia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Hakekia catches Petrov right on the button with a cross.
Petrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice shot by Hakekia.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hakekia.
Hakekia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Petrov scores with a jab. Hakekia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Petrov lands a jab to the head.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Petrov blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Petrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hakekia.
Hakekia is looking to slow Petrov down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hakekia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
A countering left hand to the body from Hakekia misses.
Petrov misses with a right hand
and Hakekia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hakekia throws a sloppy head kick and Petrov moves out of range easily.
Hakekia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hakekia throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hakekia has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hakekia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hakekia throws a low kick, looking for Petrov's leg but Petrov calmly moves out of range.
Hakekia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
Hakekia 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.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hakekia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hakekia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Petrov feints and then cracks Hakekia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hakekia down.
Hakekia thumps Petrov with a low kick.
Hakekia is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Petrov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hakekia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hakekia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia cracks Petrov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hakekia throws a sloppy head kick and Petrov moves out of range easily.
A jab from Petrov does it's job there.
Hakekia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Petrov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice body punch from Petrov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov lands with a nice body punch.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hakekia.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Hakekia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hakekia looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Petrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hakekia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hakekia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petrov under the eye.
A head kick by Hakekia misses
and Petrov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hakekia's knee momentarily.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Hakekia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hakekia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Hakekia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov misses the jab.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hakekia is just out of range.
Hakekia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Petrov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hakekia misses with a looping right.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrov throws the left hand but Hakekia avoids the punch easily.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Hakekia moved away.
Hakekia replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Petrov blocks it well.
Petrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hakekia drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petrov blocks a jab.
Petrov swings for the body but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Hakekia walks into a jab.
Hakekia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hakekia tries to score with a low kick but Petrov moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd cheers as Hakekia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Petrov doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov tries a head kick but it misses.
Hakekia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hakekia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hakekia just manages to avoid it.
Hakekia cracks Petrov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Petrov throws a low kick but Hakekia avoids it.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hakekia.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Hakekia is out of range.
Petrov checks a low kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alika Hakekia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Hakekia's shoulder, as Hakekia tries to avoid the shot.
Hakekia misses with a straight left.
Hakekia throws out a leg kick but Petrov moves out of range and Hakekia only half commits.
Hakekia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hakekia delivers a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Petrov. Hakekia shrugs it off though. #T3#
Hakekia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hakekia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov with a nice cross.
A shot to the liver by Petrov. Beautiful body shot.
Hakekia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Hakekia lands a head shot.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hakekia throws a solid leg kick but Petrov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hakekia.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Hakekia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hakekia's hands.
Petrov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Petrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hakekia throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hakekia lands the left hand.#T4#
Petrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Hakekia looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrov blocks a low kick nicely.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Hakekia moved out of range nicely.
Hakekia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hakekia.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hakekia lands a right hook to the body.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Hakekia is out of range.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hakekia.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Hakekia punishes Petrov's body with a nice straight punch.
Hakekia throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov avoids a kick to the body.
Petrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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 Grigoriy Petrov 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#
Hakekia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hakekia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hakekia staying out of range there.
A solid body kick from Hakekia.
Petrov slips under a jab from Hakekia.
Hakekia connects with a body shot.
Petrov lands a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrov.
Petrov throws the left hand but Hakekia avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hakekia.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hakekia.
Hakekia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hakekia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia motions for Petrov to come forward. Hakekia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hakekia stuns Petrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hakekia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Hakekia manages to avoid it.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
Petrov throws the left hand but Hakekia avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hakekia! But no joy.
Petrov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hakekia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hakekia throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov throws a hook but Hakekia blocks it.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hakekia flicks out a counter leg kick but Petrov steps away.
Hakekia moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Petrov feints and then cracks Hakekia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hakekia down.
Hakekia throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hakekia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
Hakekia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Petrov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakekia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Petrov checks it.
Petrov wants to slow Hakekia down by chopping away at his legs.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia misses with a body punch
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrov's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Petrov misses the jab.
Hakekia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Hakekia.
Hakekia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Petrov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hakekia. That did some damage!
Petrov swinging wildly here.
Petrov jabs at Hakekia's body.#T3#
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hakekia's sensitive parts.
Hakekia lands the left hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Petrov - that will leave a mark!
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Petrov tests Hakekia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hakekia misses with a straight left.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hakekia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Hakekia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hakekia 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.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Nice body kick from Hakekia.
Petrov tries to move into range but Hakekia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hakekia does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hakekia connects with an inside leg kick.
Hakekia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hakekia! But no joy.
A head kick by Hakekia misses
and Petrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hakekia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Hakekia moved out of range nicely.
Hakekia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hakekia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Petrov connects with a single shot there.
Hakekia throws a wild body kick that Petrov sees coming a mile off.
Hakekia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hakekia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petrov avoids a kick to the body.
Hakekia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alika Hakekia.
Well Hakekia 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alika Hakekia!
Alika Hakekia got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Thomas
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Killer closes the distance and clinches.
Killer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hakekia.
Hakekia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Killer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Killer lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.
Killer fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer wants to clinch up but Hakekia keeps it at a distance.
Killer moves out of range as Hakekia throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Killer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hakekia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hakekia throws a quick counter head kick but Killer was just out of range.#CL2#
Killer moves into the clinch.#T1#
Killer swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Killer breaks from the clinch.
Hakekia moves out of range of the strikes.
Buzz Killer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hakekia with a poor takedown
and Killer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alika Hakekia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Buzz Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Killer.#CL2#
Killer instigates a clinch.
Hakekia is working for takedown but Killer is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Killer manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Killer. Those never looked like landing.
Hakekia has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Hakekia lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Killer just misses with a punch to the body.
Hakekia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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!#TD#
Hakekia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Killer's guard.
Killer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hakekia looking to sit in guard and control but Killer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hakekia pulls Killer in to control the position.
Hakekia continues to stall.#T3##SU2#
Killer stands up and waves to Hakekia to follow him.
Killer misses with a double jab.
Hakekia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Killer scores with a nice strike.
Nice sprawl there from Killer as Hakekia shoots in.
Killer misses with a hook to the body
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hakekia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hakekia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hakekia throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Killer. Those never looked like landing.
Hakekia moves out of range as Killer strikes.#T4#
A punch combination from Killer misses.
Killer misses with an uppercut. Hakekia saw that one coming.
Hakekia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Killer lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Killer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hakekia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Killer misses with the head strike.
Hakekia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Killer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Killer leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Killer manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz Killer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alika Hakekia's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Killer looks to land a left hand but Hakekia moved out of range nicely.
Killer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hakekia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hakekia blocks a jab.
Hakekia went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Danga de danga de dang - Hakekia scores with a four punch combination!
Hakekia fails with the takedown.
Killer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Killer closes the distance and pushes Hakekia back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Killer misses with some punches. #T1#
Hakekia working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Killer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Killer misses the target.
Hakekia slips under a jab from Killer.
As Killer looks to move away, Hakekia throws a big counter combo but Killer just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Killer misses the target.
Hakekia shoots in for a double leg but Killer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Killer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Killer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hakekia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Killer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Killer misses with a lunging right hand
and Hakekia counters with a left and a right that stings Killer.
Buzz Killer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Killer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hakekia.
Killer misses with a hook to the body
and Hakekia finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T2#
Killer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hakekia counters with an outside leg kick.
Hakekia misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Hakekia does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hakekia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Killer's head.
Hakekia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Despite the aggression on Killer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Hakekia gets a takedown into half guard.
Hakekia thows a huge punch but Killer dodges it nicely.
Killer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hakekia.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hakekia. #T3#
Hakekia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Killer defending well though.
Hakekia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hakekia is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Killer reverses the position - he's now on top in Hakekia's guard.
Hakekia is pulling down on Killer's head to control his posture.
Killer preventing the sweep.
Killer wants to pass the guard but Hakekia is keeping the position.
Killer being controlled here momentarily.
Alika Hakekia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Hakekia 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.#SU2#
Killer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A big right from Killer misses.
Hakekia defending well as Killer loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hakekia. Killer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killer throws a looping overhand right but Hakekia ducks down to avoid it.
Killer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Killer tries to clinch but Hakekia is having none of it.
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 Alika Hakekia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alika Hakekia's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hakekia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Killer avoids it really well and circles away.
Hakekia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Killer is looking to clinch but Hakekia is avoiding it.
Hakekia misses with a combination
and Killer counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice jab there from Killer.
Hakekia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Killer misses with a straight left.
Killer tries to clinch but Hakekia moves away
and Hakekia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Killer just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Hakekia misses its target.
Killer misses with a body shot
and Hakekia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alika Hakekia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hakekia connects with a body shot that sends Killer's belly button to the back.
Hakekia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Killer.
Killer throws the left hand but Hakekia avoids the punch easily.
Hakekia throws a big counter combination but Killer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Hakekia shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hakekia lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hakekia stalling away here and it's allowed Killer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Killer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hakekia trying to control the position from guard on top but Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hakekia throws a big right hand that misses.
Killer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hakekia throws a big right hand that misses.
Hakekia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hakekia working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Hakekia sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Killer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Killer wants to get back to his feet but Hakekia drags him back down.
Hakekia has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Killer holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hakekia tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hakekia 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.
Killer avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hakekia.
Hakekia throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hakekia sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Killer is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hakekia throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Killer is in a horrible position here. Hakekia smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T4#
Hakekia punching from mount but Killer doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hakekia throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Killer because Hakekia loaded up on that one.
Hakekia looking to control but Killer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hakekia looking to ground and pound but Killer is blocking nicely.
Hakekia thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hakekia is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hakekia sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Killer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Killer is bucking up trying to escape but Hakekia cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hakekia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hakekia unloads with some shots from mount but Killer bucks and avoids them well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alika Hakekia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hakekia 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia!
Post fight, Alika Hakekia took to the microphone: 'Grigoriy Petrov Fuck Your Title Shot, Me & You 5 Rounds For Number 1 Contender For Lightweight Title , Winner Face Champion. Our Trilogy Ain’t Done As Our 2 Fights End Draw, So Let’s End This Once For All'.

Event: SMASH: Nascimento vs Donovan
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
A lazy left from Hakekia finds it's target.
Killer throws a big shot that misses.
Hakekia lands a right hook to the body.
Hakekia looks to throw the jab but Killer is out of range.
Killer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hakekia slips under a jab from Killer.
Hakekia throws out a counter right but Killer avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hakekia. Killer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hakekia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hakekia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Killer looks to throw the jab but Hakekia is out of range.
Hakekia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Killer is looking to clinch.
Hakekia throws out a counter right but Killer avoids it with no problem.
Killer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A low kick lands for Hakekia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice combination there by Killer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hakekia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Killer clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Killer scores with a shoulder strike.
Hakekia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Killer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Killer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Killer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Killer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight.
Alika Hakekia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hakekia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hakekia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hakekia lands a leg kick that knocks Killer off balance momentarily.
Killer throws an off balance right hand
and Hakekia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hakekia throws a series of punches but Killer moves out of range.
Killer scores with a sloppy right hand. Hakekia should have avoided that one.
Hakekia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Killer.
Killer throwing a counter right hand but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
Hakekia misses the body punch
and Killer counters with a straight right hand.
Hakekia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Killer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hakekia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killer. #T2##CL#
Killer closes the distance and clinches.
Hakekia being controlled against the cage.
Hakekia trying to land knees to the body.
Hakekia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Killer trying to control the position but instead, Hakekia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Killer into the cage.
Hakekia misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hakekia.
Hakekia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hakekia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hakekia tries to land a knee to the head but Killer blocks with his arms.
Killer takes an elbow to the temple.
Killer misses with the head strike.
Hakekia blocking some punches.
Hakekia is working Killer over against the cage.#T3#
Hakekia working aggressively here.
Killer throws a punch but it's blocked by Hakekia.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Killer.
A hook to the body from Hakekia.
Hakekia pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hakekia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hakekia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hakekia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Killer misses with the head strike.
Hakekia lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Hakekia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hakekia lands with a straight right. Killer didn't see that one coming.
Killer takes one on the button.
Killer throws a hook to the side of Hakekia's head but Hakekia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hakekia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
Jab from Hakekia.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia cracks Killer with an open hand slap.
Killer misses with a body shot.
Killer tries to clinch up
and Hakekia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Killer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hakekia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hakekia misses with a body shot.
Killer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hakekia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Killer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Killer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hakekia throws a hook to the side of Killer's head but Killer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Killer looks to throw the jab but Hakekia is out of range.
Hakekia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hakekia delivers a nice body kick.
Hakekia throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Killer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hakekia tries to score with a low kick but Killer moves his leg out of the way.
Killer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hakekia's head backwards.
Hakekia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hakekia jabs Killer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body punch from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a low kick as Killer jumps back.
Killer misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hakekia thumps Killer with a low kick.
Hakekia with a jab.
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!
Hakekia misses with a low kick.#T1#
Hakekia explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hakekia misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Killer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hakekia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Killer moves out of range as Hakekia throws a body kick.
Killer misses the shot to the body.
Hakekia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Buzz Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hakekia lands a head kick. Killer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hakekia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Killer on the side of the head.
Hakekia swings widly with a right hand
and Killer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hakekia throws a right and a left that Killer avoids nicely.
A big left from Killer misses.
Killer clobbers Hakekia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alika Hakekia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Killer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Killer.#CL#
Killer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakekia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Killer is defending well for now.#T2##BC#
Killer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Killer takes a swing at Hakekia's ribcage but misses.
Killer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hakekia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hakekia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hakekia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Killer missing with a left hand there. Hakekia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Killer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hakekia throws a body punch but Killer moves out of range.
Hakekia throws a hook to the side of Killer's head but Killer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Killer tries to counter by clinching up but Hakekia breaks away and moves out of range.
Hakekia scores with a decent looking hook.
Killer misses with a body shot.
Hakekia connects with a nice looking jab.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hakekia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Killer. #T3#
Hakekia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Killer takes one to the chin there.
Some wild striking there from Killer. #CL#
Killer closes the distance and pushes Hakekia back into the cage.
Buzz Killer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hakekia tries to land knees in the clinch but Killer avoids the damage to the body.
Hakekia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Hakekia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Killer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hakekia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hakekia lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hakekia.
Killer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hakekias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Killer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hakekia to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#Killer is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oh Killer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Killer lands with a cross.
Killer seems to have got his legs back now.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
Hakekia moves out of range as Killer strikes.
Killer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hakekia scores with a leg kick.
Hakekia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Hakekia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Killer circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Killer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hakekia throws a body punch but Killer moves out of range.
Hakekia scoring well with a low kick there.
Killer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Killer misses with a looping left.
Hakekia throws a big shot that misses.
Hakekia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Killer throws a hook but Hakekia avoids it easily.
Killer misses with a wild body shot.
Hakekia avoids the body shot from Killer.
Nice shot by Hakekia.
Hakekia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Killer has time to react.
Hakekia connects with a single shot there.
Hakekia throws out a leg kick but Killer moves out of range and Hakekia only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer is looking to clinch.
Hakekia lands a nice hook to Killer's body. Killer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut.
Hakekia is looking to slow Killer down with leg kicks. #T1#
Hakekia is looking to slow Killer down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Hakekia.
A punch lands to the side of Killer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Killer throws a shot from downtown. Hakekia moves away and avoids it.
Killer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Killer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hakekia counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses.
Hakekia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Killer.
Hakekia loads up on a big right hand but Killer slips the punch.
Killer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hakekia.
Killer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hakekia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Killer under the eye.
Hakekia throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hakekia slips under a jab from Killer.
Buzz Killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hakekia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hakekia looks to throw the jab but Killer is out of range.
Hakekia swinging wildly here.
A good leg kick by Hakekia.
Killer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a big counter head kick but Killer avoids it with no problem.
Hakekia throws a lazy right hand but Killer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Killer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Killer duly obliges.
Killer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#Hakekia is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.
Killer ducks right into an uppercut from Hakekia.
Hakekia is still on wobbly legs! Can Killer finish him?
Killer cracks Hakekia on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Hakekia falls backwards against the cage. Killer follows up with more strikes that drop Hakekia to his knees. Killer keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Hakekia! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buzz Killer!
Buzz Killer very nearly forgot to thank Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Alika Hakekia stepped up to the mic, saying 'Im Sorry Uso'.

Event: SMASH: Sasaki vs Fury
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Hakekia lands a head kick. Victor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hakekia misses with a two punch combination.
Victor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hakekia.
Victor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hakekia can pounce on him.
Victor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hakekia. Hakekia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD#
Victor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hakekia napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Victor tries to move to full mount but Hakekia actually manages to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Victor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Victor trying to pass the guard but Hakekia defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hakekia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Victor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hakekia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Victor is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Victor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Victor passes Hakekia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hakekia looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hakekia is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Victor works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Victor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Victor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hakekia prevents Victor from improving position. #T3#
Hakekia struggling a bit here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Victor tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hakekia's legs. #SUB#
Victor goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hakekia has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Victor but great work by Hakekia.
Hakekia wants to take a breather but Victor manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hakekia.
Victor is trying to keep Hakekia in close. #T4##SUB#
Victor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hakekia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hakekia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Victor wants to sweep here but Hakekia controlling him for the moment.
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.

That was a close round but I would say that Caio Victor will probably get the nod.
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##TD#
Victor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hakekia is trying to defend but Victor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Hakekia manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Victor keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Victor is trying to pull guard but Hakekia has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Victor works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Victor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hakekia is keeping the position for now.
Caio Victor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Victor advances to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Victor seems to be looking for submissions.
Victor is looking to advance position but Hakekia won't allow it. #T1##ES2#
Hakekia manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Victor keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Victor tries to pull guard but Hakekia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Victor has picked Hakekia up - he's going for a ride! Victor dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Victor passes to side control. #SUB#
Victor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Hakekia is trying to get back to half guard.
Victor advances nicely into full mount.
Victor fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Victor swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hakekia is now in Victor's guard. A big mistake from Victor there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Victor looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hakekia has picked Victor up and slammed him! Victor can't keep hold of the triangle and Hakekia manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Victor manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Victor tries to roll over but Hakekia keeps him under control.
Hakekia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Victor trying to control here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hakekia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Victor tries to get to full guard but Hakekia has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alika Hakekia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Victor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hakekia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Victor scrambles back to his feet.
Victor fails with the takedown.
Victor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hakekia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Victor misses with a shot to the body
and Hakekia counters with a big head kick but Victor shrugs it off.
A clash of legs there as Victor blocks the low kick.
Hakekia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hakekia throws a sloppy head kick and Victor moves out of range easily.
Victor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Victor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hakekia doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia is looking to land body kicks.
Victor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hakekia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hakekia throws a jab but it's blocked by Victor.
Victor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Victor misses with a hook.
Hakekia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Victor throws a right hand that Hakekia ducks under and follows up with a left that Hakekia also avoids with ease.#T1#
Hakekia throws a body shot but no joy.
Hakekia misses with a head kick.
Victor shoots and misses
and Hakekia counters with a nice leg kick.
Hakekia wants to land a leg kick but Victor is out of range.
Victor scores with a jab to the head.
Victor darts in looking for a takedown but Hakekia gets double underhooks and turns Victor into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Victor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hakekia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Victor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Victor takes a shot to the head.
Victor can't get the takedown.
Victor looking for a takedown.
Hakekia misses with a body punch.
Hakekia tries a body shot but Victor blocks it.
Victor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hakekia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Victor tries to pull guard but Hakekia won't allow it.
Hakekia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hakekia tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Hakekia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Victor is trying to pull guard but Hakekia has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Hakekia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Victor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hakekia's waist but Hakekia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Victor off to one side.
It seemed like Hakekia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hakekia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Victor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alika Hakekia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Victor throws a body shot but no joy.
Hakekia lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Victor misses with a takedown
and Hakekia counters with a straight right hand.
Victor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hakekia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hakekia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed right hand from Victor misses the target.
Hakekia clobbers Victor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Victor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Victor checks a low kick from Hakekia.#T3#
Hakekia moves away from the strike by Victor.
Victor takes a swing at Hakekia's ribcage but misses.
Hakekia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hakekia misses with a wild body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hakekia. Victor shrugs it off though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a jab but it's blocked by Victor.
Hakekia throws a hook to the side of Victor's head but Victor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Victor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Victor tries for a takedown but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Victor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hakekia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hakekia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hakekia lands a nice looking body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hakekia lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Victor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Victor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hakekia leaves Victor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Victor shoots in for a takedown but Hakekia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hakekia jabs Victor to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Hakekia closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Victor.
Hakekia throws a hook but Victor avoids it easily.
Hakekia lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Victor misses.
A little jabbing left from Hakekia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Victor.
Hakekia has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hakekia lands a head kick!
Hakekia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Victor moves away.
Victor looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Victor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws out a counter right but Victor avoids it with no problem.
Hakekia takes a swing at Victor's ribcage but misses.
Victor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hakekia throws a front kick aimed at Victor's knee but Victor avoids it well.
Victor feinted with a counter takedown.
Hakekia slips a jab from Victor.
Victor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hakekia.
Hakekia slips a straight right by Victor.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alika Hakekia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hakekia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alika Hakekia!
Post fight, Alika Hakekia took to the microphone: 'YEAH FUCK JU- JITSU, ALSO GRIGORIY PETROV I AIN’T FINISHED WITH YOU, LETS COMPLETE OUR TRILOGY. 5 ROUNDS BITCH. ALSO YESTERDAY WAS MY BIRTHDAY'.

Event: SMASH: Menezes vs Borgia
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Hakekia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hakekia half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hakekia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hakekia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.
Smith throws a right and a left that Hakekia avoids nicely.
It looked like Hakekia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hakekia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Good leg kick by Hakekia.
That kick from Hakekia tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hakekia looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Smith thuds his right hand into Hakekia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Hakekia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Good shot there by Hakekia.
Smith scores with a push kick.
Hakekia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hakekia on the side of the head.
Hakekia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Hakekia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Good leg kick by Hakekia.
Hakekia avoids the head kick by Smith.
Hakekia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Hakekia's front leg but catches the back leg as Hakekia tries to avoid it.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Hakekia counters with a nice uppercut.
Hakekia clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hakekia moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Hakekia saw that one coming.
Hakekia misses with a leg kick.
Hakekia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hakekia looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with a hook. Hakekia ducked under it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hakekia moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Hakekia counters with a solid body kick.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Hakekia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hakekia is looking to land body kicks.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hakekia. That's going to slow Smith down.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hakekia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hakekia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Hakekia tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Nice jab there from Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hakekia misses the shot to the body.
Smith motions for Hakekia to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hakekia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hakekia defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Hakekia thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hakekia lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Good shot there by Smith.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hakekia throws a body kick that misses.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Hakekia counters with a solid body kick.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith blocks a head kick by Hakekia.
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!
Hakekia throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hakekia.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith checks a low kick from Hakekia.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hakekia misses the target.
Hakekia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good leg kick by Hakekia.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hakekia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hakekia connects with a high kick.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Smith is rocked!
and Hakekia counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Smith! He's just covering up as Hakekia starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alika Hakekia!
Alika Hakekia made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'GRIGORIY PETROV I AIN’T FINISHED WITH YOU, LETS COMPLETE THIS TRILOGY, THIS TIME 5 ROUNDS NOT 3 ROUNDS. LAST 2 FIGHT WAS A DRAW, LET’S SEE WHO A REAL WINNER BITCH.'.

Event: SMASH: Takahashi vs Kitjakarn
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Krawlee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
A quick step to the side and Krawlee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krawlee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krawlee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice jab there from Hakekia.
Hakekia thuds his right hand into Krawlee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hakekia defending well as Krawlee loads up on a big left hand.
Hakekia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krawlee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Hakekia misses.
Krawlee throws out a loose jab but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hakekia throws out a counter right but Krawlee avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hakekia.
Krawlee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hakekia throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Krawlee misses with a right hand
and Hakekia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Jab by Krawlee.
Nice shot by Krawlee.
Jab from Krawlee.
Hakekia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krawlee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hakekia lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Hakekia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krawlee to score with a decent uppercut.
Hakekia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krawlee.
Hakekia throws out a counter right but Krawlee avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Krawlee with a jab.
Hakekia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krawlee.
Krawlee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Krawlee throws a hook but Hakekia avoids it easily.
Krawlee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Krawlee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hakekia can pounce on him.
Hakekia lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheers as Krawlee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hakekia doesn't seem phased though.
Krawlee checks a leg kick.
Hakekia misses with a hook. Krawlee ducked under it nicely.
Hakekia looks to throw the jab but Krawlee is out of range.
Hakekia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krawlee.
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!
Krawlee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hakekia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krawlee blocks a head kick by Hakekia.
Krawlee cracks a nice hook into Hakekia's ribs.#T2#
Hakekia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krawlee.
Krawlee takes one to the side of the head. #TD#
Krawlee shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Krawlee wants to free his trapped foot but Hakekia is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Krawlee is working for a submission of some sort.
Krawlee prevents Hakekia from improving his position.
Krawlee trying to pass the guard but Hakekia defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Krawlee works his foot free and advances to mount.
Krawlee is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Hakekia is in real trouble. #SUB#
Krawlee looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Krawlee working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hakekia wants to control his opponent's hands but Krawlee gets his hands free. #SUB#
Krawlee is persistently looking for the submission but Hakekia is defending it well. #T4##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krawlee is looking for the choke from the back position but Hakekia is controlling his hands well.
Hakekia wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Hakekia is trying to defend against the choke here but Krawlee has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Krawlee Tightens the hold and Hakekia taps out furiously! Krawlee displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kree P Krawlee!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kree P Krawlee made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Alika Hakekia was interviewed post fight and said 'Im Sorry Uso'.

Event: SMASH: Menezes vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Hakekia connects with a crisp jab.
Hakekia lands a slapping body shot.
Hakekia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Petrov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hakekia is looking to score with low kicks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Petrov.
Hakekia lands with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Petrov.
Hakekia lands with a hook. Petrov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Petrov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Petrov throws a hook but Hakekia blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Hakekia as he connects with a hook.
Hakekia misses with a leg kick.
Hakekia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hakekia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Petrov 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.#T1#
Petrov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hakekia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hakekia lands with a cross.
Hakekia throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov scores with a nice head shot.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
An attempted straight right counter from Hakekia misses the target.
Hakekia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hakekia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hakekia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hakekia. Petrov shrugs it off though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Petrov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hakekia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hakekia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Hakekia counters with a solid body kick.
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!
Hakekia misses with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Petrov there.
Hakekia throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Hakekia lands a head kick. Petrov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hakekia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut.
Petrov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hakekia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hakekia throws a push kick but Petrov slaps the foot to one side.
Hakekia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Petrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hakekia circles away quickly and effectively.
Hakekia throws a quick counter kick to the body but Petrov avoids it.
Hakekia misses with a shot to the body
and Petrov counters with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hakekia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Hakekia finds it's way through Petrov's defenses.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Hakekia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A good leg kick by Hakekia.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petrov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petrov there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Petrov forces Hakekia back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Hakekia landing knees to the head.
Hakekia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hakekia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hakekia avoids a wild elbow strike from Petrov.
Hakekia blocks an uppercut.
Petrov lands an elbow inside.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Petrov breaks from the clinch.
Petrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hakekia tries to move into range but Petrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Petrov throws a right hand that Hakekia ducks under and follows up with a left that Hakekia also avoids with ease.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Hakekia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Petrov.
Nice jab there from Petrov.
Hakekia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hakekia clobbers Petrov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab lands there for Hakekia.
Hakekia blocks a jab.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hakekia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hakekia counters with a head kick. That will keep Petrov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nice shot by Petrov.
Petrov swings for the body but Hakekia moves out of range.
Petrov misses with a left hand
enabling Hakekia to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hakekia scrambles back to his feet.
Hakekia looks to land a body kick but Petrov moved away.
Hakekia looks for the body kick but Petrov saw that one coming.
Petrov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hakekia checks a low kick from Petrov.
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 Alika Hakekia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hakekia throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hakekia throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Petrov checks a leg kick.
Hakekia is looking to slow Petrov down with leg kicks.
Petrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hakekia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.
Hakekia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Petrov tried to score with a low kick but Hakekia checks it.
Alika Hakekia is winning the standup battle so far.
Hakekia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Petrov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Petrov 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.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hakekia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Petrov throws a front kick aimed at Hakekia's knee but Hakekia avoids it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrov.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Hakekia half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hakekia throws a solid leg kick but Petrov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hakekia.#T1#
Petrov misses with a hook.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Hakekia is out of range.
Hakekia lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hakekia tries a head kick but it misses.
Hakekia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Petrov throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick.
Petrov misses with a left hand
and Hakekia counters with a two punch combo.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov scores with a decent looking hook.
Hakekia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia scores with a one two! Petrov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hakekia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Hakekia coming out on top.
Petrov tries to clinch but Hakekia is having none of it.
Hakekia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Petrov.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
Petrov throws a leg kick that misses.
Hakekia moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Hakekia looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Petrov is looking for the big counter here.
Hakekia throws a sloppy head kick and Petrov moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrov.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petrov throws a right hand that misses
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hakekia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hakekia is just out of range.
It looked like Hakekia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrov cracks a nice hook into Hakekia's ribs.
Hakekia cracks Petrov with an open hand slap.
Petrov misses with a hook. Hakekia ducked under it nicely.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hakekia counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Hakekia moves out of range of the strikes.
Hakekia jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Petrov checks a leg kick nicely.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Petrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hakekia throws a sloppy head kick
and Petrov counters with an outside leg kick.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov tries to clinch up but Hakekia circles away and keeps his distance.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hakekia stuns Petrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A lazy left from Petrov finds it's target.
Petrov with a nice calf kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Petrov, as that shot connected.
Hakekia throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hakekia.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Hakekia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petrov.#T4#
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Hakekia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hakekia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Petrov.
Petrov tries to move into range but Hakekia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
Hakekia throws a big shot that misses.
Hakekia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hakekia scores with a kick to the midsection.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia tried to counter with a leg kick but Petrov avoided it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov moves forwards but Hakekia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Hakekia.
Hakekia sets himself, and Petrov steps forward looking for the clinch! Hakekia avoids it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hakekia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hakekia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Petrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hakekia throws a chopping leg kick but Petrov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Petrov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hakekia connects with a crisp jab.
Petrov throws out a powerful jab.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Petrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petrov.
Petrov digs a good hook to Hakekia's body.
Hakekia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Hakekia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hakekia throws the kick towards the body but Petrov avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Petrov works the jab nicely.
Hakekia tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov staying out of range there.
Hakekia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Petrov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
A jab from Petrov misses.
Hakekia jabs Petrov right on the nose. Petrov blinks but takes it well.
Hakekia takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hakekia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hakekia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hakekia.
Petrov checks a low kick from Hakekia.
Petrov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hakekia slips a straight right by Petrov.
Petrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrov. That's going to slow Hakekia down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hakekia.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hakekia circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Hakekia connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Petrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hakekia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petrov avoids it.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrov prevents Hakekia from breaking the clinch.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Hakekia. #BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Hakekia.
Petrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hakekia misses with a looping right.
Petrov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Petrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Petrov tries to land a leg kick but Hakekia saw it coming and moves away.
Hakekia defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crunch! Hakekia slams his shin into Petrov's torso.#T3#
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Hakekia.
Hakekia is looking to chop away at Petrov's legs.
Hakekia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hakekia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hakekia throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hakekia. That's going to slow Petrov down.
Petrov misses with a low kick as Hakekia jumps back.
Hakekia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hakekia lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Petrov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Petrov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A head kick misses from Hakekia.
Petrov tries to counter with a clinch but Hakekia shakes him off and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Petrov cracks Hakekia with an open hand slap.
Hakekia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hakekia does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Petrov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hakekia.
Hakekia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
A low kick from Petrov misses
letting Hakekia counter with a right hand.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Petrov slips a straight right by Hakekia.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut.
Hakekia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hakekia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hakekia walks into a left hand.

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 Alika Hakekia.
I think Hakekia 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: SMASH: Cuntmara vs Big Mouth
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
A left and a right from Petrov both land. Nice combination.
Hakekia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Petrov throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've been informed that Petrov 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.
Petrov checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Petrov misses.
Petrov throws a lazy body kick
and Hakekia counters with a nice body kick.
Hakekia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petrov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Hakekia.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Petrov checks it.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Petrov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hakekia slips under a jab from Petrov.
Hakekia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Petrov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hakekia finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Hakekia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Petrov doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Petrov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hakekia is out of range.
As Petrov backs away, Hakekia returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hakekia looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Hakekia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petrov scoring well with a low kick there.
Petrov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hakekia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hakekia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrov's hands.
Petrov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hakekia counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov defending well as Hakekia loads up on a big left hand.
Hakekia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hakekia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hakekia.
Hakekia tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Hakekia. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia misses the body punch
and Petrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hakekia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hakekia scores with a spinning back kick!
Petrov tries to clinch up.
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hakekia with a nice cross.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hakekia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hakekia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hakekia blocks a low kick nicely.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Petrov connects with the punch.
Hakekia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hakekia blocks a jab.#T3#
A low kick lands for Hakekia.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hakekia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Hakekia has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hakekia gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Hakekia slips the punch.
Petrov throws a jab when Hakekia was well out of range.
A shot to the liver by Hakekia. Beautiful body shot.
Hakekia is looking to land body kicks.
Hakekia throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Petrov wants to counter the offense by Hakekia and move into the clinch position.
A big right from Petrov misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hakekia.
Petrov blocks a head kick by Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hakekia throws a solid leg kick but Petrov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hakekia tries to land a front kick but Petrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hakekia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Hakekia finds it's way through Petrov's defenses.
Petrov wants to slow Hakekia down by chopping away at his legs.
Hakekia misses with a looping left.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Hakekia lands a glancing blow to the side of Petrov's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Petrov!
Hakekia scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hakekia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hakekia.
Petrov blocks a head kick by Hakekia.
Petrov checks a leg kick.
Hakekia is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Petrov scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia misses with a low kick as Petrov jumps back.
Hakekia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
Petrov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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 Alika Hakekia will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hakekia throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Hakekia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Hakekia's head but Hakekia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hakekia is looking to counter punch.
Hakekia lands a front kick.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hakekia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hakekia.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Hakekia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Petrov tenderised Hakekia's leg. Hakekia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hakekia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Petrov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hakekia!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia lands the left hand.
Hakekia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Petrov scores with a nice body kick. #T1#
Hakekia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Petrov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hakekia misses with a looping right.
Hakekia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hakekia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Petrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Petrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hakekia is just out of range.
It looked like Hakekia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from Hakekia misses its intended target.
Hakekia looks for the body kick but Petrov saw that one coming.
Hakekia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hakekia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hakekia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hakekia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hakekia swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Petrov moves into range and clinches up with Hakekia.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Hakekia fails to land. #BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrov checks a low kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Hakekia tried to counter with a leg kick but Petrov avoided it.
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!
Hakekia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Hakekia throws a nice looking combination but Petrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hakekia dips to his left and cracks Petrov with an uppercut!
Hakekia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov throws a jab when Hakekia was well out of range.
Petrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Petrov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Petrov lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.
Petrov misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hakekia takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from Hakekia on the inside.
Petrov trying to control the position but instead, Hakekia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Petrov into the cage.
Petrov gets through Hakekia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Petrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petrov throws an elbow but it misses.
Hakekia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov pushes Hakekia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Hakekia on the inside.
Hakekia misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hakekia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov's elbow.
Petrov digs a right hand into Hakekia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hakekia's gas tank.
Petrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Hakekia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Petrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Hakekia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Hakekia looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Petrov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Petrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Petrov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hakekia tries to bum rush Petrov with a series of wild strikes but Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petrov moves out of range of the leg kick from Hakekia.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Petrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hakekia's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hakekia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alika Hakekia's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Petrov moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
Petrov throws a leg kick
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alika Hakekia is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov throws a jab when Hakekia was well out of range.
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hakekia. Hakekia obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hakekia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Petrov takes a swing at Hakekia's ribcage but misses.
Hakekia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hakekia scores with a nice strike.
Hakekia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov with a nice calf kick.
Petrov throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hakekia lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Petrov tries a quick counter leg kick but Hakekia is wise to it.#T1#
Hakekia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hakekia.
Hakekia lands with a good body shot.
Petrov lands a nice hook to Hakekia's body. Hakekia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hakekia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hakekia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Petrov avoids a kick to the body.
Petrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Petrov lands with a hook. Hakekia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hakekia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hakekia walks into a left hand.
Hakekia slips a jab from Petrov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petrov slips a jab from Hakekia.
Petrov wants to counter with a clinch but Hakekia pushes him away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrov. That's going to slow Hakekia down.
Hakekia checks a low kick from Petrov.#T2#
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A right-left combo lands from Petrov.
Hakekia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Petrov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Petrov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hakekia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hakekia is just out of range.
Hakekia fires out a quick counter leg kick but Petrov just manages to avoid it.
Hakekia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Petrov is looking to score with low kicks.
Hakekia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Petrov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Petrov staying out of range there.
Hakekia misses with a straight left.
Petrov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hakekia can pounce on him.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hakekia throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range. #T3#
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Hakekia counters with a straight right hand.
Hakekia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrov.
Hakekia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Hakekia moves out of range as Petrov throws a body kick.
Petrov is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Petrov moves into the clinch.
Hakekia tries to throw a body punch but Petrov avoids it by throwing Hakekia back against the cage.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hakekia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hakekia tries to land knees in the clinch but Petrov avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
Hakekia scores with a jab.
Hakekia misses with a leg kick
and Petrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Petrov blocks a leg kick.
Hakekia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hakekia.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Hakekia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hakekia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hakekia with a hook.
Petrov avoids a kick to the body.
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov tests Hakekia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrov throws the left hand but Hakekia avoids the punch easily.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Hakekia slips the punch.
Hakekia misses with a jab to the body
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hakekia slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Petrov's head backwards.
Petrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hakekia.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hakekia.
Petrov throws the left hand but Hakekia avoids the punch easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grigoriy Petrov.
I think Petrov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Mountain 3
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Cole avoids the body shot from Hakekia.
It looked like Cole was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hakekia.
The fighters circling - Hakekia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hakekia works the jab nicely.
Hakekia looks to throw a body kick
and Cole counters with a stiff right hand.
Hakekia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia lands a jab to the nose.
Hakekia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cole. Cole circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hakekia lands a jab to the nose.
Cole blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia with the inside leg kick.
Cole connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hakekia. Hakekia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hakekia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cole.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia looks to throw a body kick
letting Cole counter with a right hand. #T1#
Hakekia delivers a nice body kick.
Hakekia with a jab.
Hakekia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hakekia wants to land a leg kick but Cole is out of range.
Hakekia throws out a leg kick but Cole moves out of range and Hakekia only half commits.
Cole lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cole blocks a jab.#KD#
Cole lands a big head kick that sends Hakekia tumbling to the mat! Cole takes a step backwards and waves Hakekia back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Hakekia is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crack! A monster head kick from Cole and Hakekia falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Cole!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). James Cole!
James Cole 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.
Alika Hakekia spoke after the fight, saying 'Im Sorry Uso'.

Event: SMASH: Edmond vs Torsten 4
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Jab, jab by Kasai - just one landing.
A left lands for Hakekia.
Kasai misses with a straight right.
Hakekia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kasai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hakekia.
Kasai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasai.
Hakekia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kasai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hakekia manages to circle out of the way.
Hakekia pushes Kasai away with a front kick.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick.
Hakekia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kasai.
Hakekia's corner calls for a 1-2. Hakekia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kasai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hakekia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hakekia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kasai swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Kasai has managed to clinch.
Hakekia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hakekia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Hakekia.
Kasai scores with a shoulder strike.
Hakekia misses with a punch to the body.
Kasai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kasai avoiding damage as Hakekia throws knees to the body.
Hakekia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kasai avoids the elbow strike from Hakekia, against the cage.
Kasai scores with a shoulder strike.
Kasai dodges an elbow strike from Hakekia.
Kasai prevents a body shot from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a punch on the inside.
Kasai blocks a body shot from Hakekia.
Our sources have told us that Kasai has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Hakekia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hakekia blocks an uppercut.
Hakekia lands an elbow inside that Kasai shrugs off. #BC2#
Hakekia manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Hakekia. That snapped Kasai's head back.
Kasai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hakekia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kasai.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Hakekia.
Hakekia takes a swing at Kasai's ribcage but misses.
Kasai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hakekia lands a head kick!
Hakekia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hakekia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kasai throws a poor cross that misses
and Hakekia counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Kasai closes the distance and clinches.
Kasai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hakekia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kasai throws a punch but it's blocked by Hakekia. #BC2#
Hakekia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kasai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hakekia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hakekia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kasai steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hakekia. That one must have hurt.
Kasai misses with a double jab
and Hakekia counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Hakekia lands with a shot to the body.
Kasai moves out of range of the strikes.
Hakekia lands a high kick!
Hakekia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice straight punches there by Hakekia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hakekia.
Kasai takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hakekia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hakekia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kasai throws out the jab.
Hakekia thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kasai if he has to take too many more of those.
Kasai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hakekia circles away quickly and effectively.
Hakekia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kasai throws a lazy uppercut
and Hakekia counters with a solid body kick.
Kasai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
A good leg kick by Hakekia.
Kasai will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kasai needs to keep his hands up - Hakekia had a free shot at his head there.
Kasai steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hakekia. That one must have hurt.#T4#
Kasai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hakekia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hakekia scoring well with a low kick there.
Hakekia defending well as Kasai loads up on a big left hand.
Hakekia is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kasai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hakekia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasai.
Hakekia connects with a high kick.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut. Kasai saw that one coming.
Kasai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kasai works Hakekia's body with a nice hook.
Hakekia lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kasai's sensitive parts.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
A head kick from Hakekia lands but Kasai takes it in his stride.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hakekia.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hakekia tries to work over Kasai's front leg with a kick but Kasai checks it.
Kasai throws an overhand right that lands on Hakekia's shoulder, as Hakekia tries to avoid the shot.
Hakekia scores with a punch to the head.
Hakekia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hakekia lands a jab to Kasai's midsection.
Hakekia connects with a body shot.
Hakekia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hakekia throws out a loose jab but Kasai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Kasai.
Kasai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hakekia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasai throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hakekia to counter with a crisp jab.
Alika Hakekia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kasai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hakekia throws a chopping leg kick but Kasai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hakekia dodges the punch combination from Kasai. #T1#
Kasai tries to bum rush Hakekia with a series of wild strikes but Hakekia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kasai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hakekia. Hakekia obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick from Hakekia, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hakekia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hakekia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hakekia jabs Kasai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hakekia lands a glancing blow to the side of Kasai's head.
Kasai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kasai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hakekia connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Hakekia.
Hakekia lands a jab to Kasai's midsection.
Hakekia throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasai takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kasai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hakekia scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Hakekia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hakekia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kasai. That did some damage!
Kasai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alika Hakekia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hakekia lands a nice shot that snaps Kasai's head back.
That kick from Hakekia tenderised Kasai's leg. Kasai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kasai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hakekia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kasai looks to score with a jab to the body but Hakekia is just out of range.
Hakekia appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kasai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hakekia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kasai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hakekia jabs at Kasai's body.
Hakekia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kasai.
Hakekia lunges at Kasai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kasai's hand.
Hakekia on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Hakekia scores with a nice right hand.
Hakekia lands a high kick!
Kasai throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Hakekia counter with a right hand.
Kasai looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Kasai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hakekia's head.
Hakekia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kasai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kasai misses with a series of wild punches.
Hakekia is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hakekia lands a slapping body shot.
Kasai throws a one two combo.
Hakekia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kasai's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws the left hand but Kasai avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Kasai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hakekia misses with a looping left.
Kasai tries to bum rush Hakekia with a series of wild strikes but Hakekia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kasai takes a swing at Hakekia's ribcage but misses.
Hakekia lands a jab.
Hakekia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kasai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Kasai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hakekia lands with a straight right. Kasai didn't see that one coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kasai.
Hakekia misses with a hook.
A jab from Hakekia does it's job there.
Hakekia lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hakekia.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasai.
Kasai throws a big counter combination but Hakekia scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kasai takes a swing at Hakekia's ribcage but misses.
Kasai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hakekia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hakekia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hakekia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kasai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hakekia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasai was well out of range. Poor timing from Hakekia.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hakekia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hakekia misses with a double jab.
Kasai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hakekia throws a shot from downtown. Kasai moves away and avoids it.
Hakekia throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kasai 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.
Kasai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hakekia counters with a nice uppercut.
Hakekia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kasai's head.
Hakekia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kasai on the side of the head.
Kasai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A left lands for Hakekia.
Kasai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Hakekia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hakekia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kasai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kasai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.
Hakekia throws a low kick, looking for Kasai's leg but Kasai calmly moves out of range.
Hakekia looks to throw the jab but Kasai is out of range.
Hakekia throws a body punch but Kasai moves out of range.
Kasai needs to keep his hands up - Hakekia had a free shot at his head there.
A big right from Kasai misses.
Hakekia scores with a jab. Kasai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kasai fails to land with a series of punches.
Hakekia throws an off balance right hand
and Kasai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Kasai misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Hakekia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hakekia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Hakekia thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kasai if he has to take too many more of those.
Hakekia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kasai looks to throw the jab but Hakekia is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hakekia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kasai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hakekia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice jab there from Kasai.
Hakekia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kasai's sensitive parts.
Hakekia staying out of range there.
Hakekia cracks Kasai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Kasai has managed to clinch.
Hakekia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kasai backwards. #T3#
Kasai swings wildly with an uppercut but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasai has a couple of punches blocked by Hakekia.
A short right from Hakekia on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Hakekia.
Hakekia lands an elbow just above Kasai 's eye.
Hakekia utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kasai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kasai prevents a body shot from Hakekia.
Alika Hakekia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hakekia misses with some punches.
Hakekia blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kasai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hakekia lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Hakekia.
Kasai blocks an elbow strike.
Hakekia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kasai blocks a body shot from Hakekia. #T4#
Kasai takes a shot to the head.
Hakekia digs a right hand into Kasai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kasai's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kasai gets through Hakekia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hakekia tries to throw a body punch but Kasai avoids it by throwing Hakekia back against the cage.
Hakekia lands a body punch.
Kasai avoiding damage as Hakekia throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Hakekia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hakekia slips a jab from Kasai.
Kasai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasai.
Hakekia delivers a nice body kick.
Hakekia thumps Kasai with a low kick.
Hakekia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crunch! Hakekia slams his shin into Kasai's torso.
Keizo Kasai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hakekia with a body punch. A glancing blow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alika Hakekia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hakekia 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia!
As Alika Hakekia got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Keizo Kasai Welcome To Smash Fighting Championship My Friend, There No Bums To Cherry ðŸ’ Pick All Killers In This Division Which You Just Find Out. SMASH FC IS MY HOME, I’ll My Career With This Promotion But I Ain’t Done Yet, As I’m Still Focus For Lightweight Gold. '.

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Mountain
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Hakekia misses with a hook
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cole stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a lazy right hand but Cole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hakekia feints and then cracks Cole's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cole down.
Hakekia throws a push kick but Cole slaps the foot to one side.
Good leg kick by Hakekia.
A low kick from Hakekia is predictable there
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hakekia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cole on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cole stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia with a nice calf kick.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Hakekia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Nice jab there from Hakekia.
Hakekia scores with a head kick.
Hakekia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cole.
It looked like Hakekia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cole.
Alika Hakekia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cole closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hakekia loads up on a big right hand but Cole slips the punch.
Cole lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hakekia lands with a cross.
Hakekia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hakekia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cole swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hakekia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hakekia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cole stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Hakekia throws a hook but Cole avoids it easily.
As Hakekia backs off Cole throws a huge counter combo but Hakekia manages to avoid it all.
Hakekia swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
Cole misses with a lunging right hand
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cole is looking to slow Hakekia down with leg kicks.
Hakekia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hakekia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hakekia throws a big shot that misses.
Hakekia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hakekia.
Hakekia jabs Cole right on the nose. Cole blinks but takes it well.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Hakekia throws out a loose jab but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Hakekia throws a right hand that misses
and Cole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hakekia 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.
Hakekia lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cole lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.
Cole walks into a left hand.
Hakekia jabs at Cole's body.
Cole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cole tries a quick counter leg kick but Hakekia is wise to it.
Cole connects with an inside leg kick.
Hakekia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cole takes a step back to recover.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Hakekia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hakekia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Hakekia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hakekia swings widly with a right hand
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hakekia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hakekia wants to slow Cole down by chopping away at his legs.
Hakekia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hakekia throws a nice head kick!
Cole has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hakekia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cole is out of range.
Cole takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Hakekia.
Hakekia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alika Hakekia's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hakekia throws a body shot but no joy.
Hakekia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hakekia.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Cole might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hakekia has got the better of the exchanges.
Cole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cole chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hakekia can pounce on him.
Hakekia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hakekia scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hakekia explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hakekia scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.#T1#
Hakekia looks to land a right hand but Cole moved out of range.
Cole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hakekia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cole momentarily.
Hakekia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hakekia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alika Hakekia is winning the standup battle so far.
Hakekia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hakekia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cole under the eye.
Cole swings for the body but Hakekia moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hakekia - that will leave a mark!
Hakekia throws a leg kick
and Cole counters with a two punch combo.
It looks like Hakekia has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hakekia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
Hakekia swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Cole thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Cole misses
and Hakekia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Hakekia. That snapped Cole's head back.
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cole flicks out a counter leg kick but Hakekia steps away.
Hakekia scores with the left hand. Cole knows he should have avoided that one.
Hakekia lands with an overhand left.
Hakekia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cole on the side of the head.
Cole fails to land with a series of punches.
Cole rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hakekia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hakekia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cole can do to turn this around?
Cole has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hakekia.
Cole scores with a jab. Hakekia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hakekia 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. #T3#
Hakekia looks to throw a body kick
and Cole counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good exchange - Hakekia coming out on top.
Cole has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hakekia.
Hakekia tries a head kick but it misses.
Hakekia misses with a looping right.
Hakekia lands a body shot.
Hakekia walks into a left hand.
Hakekia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cole has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hakekia throws a push kick but Cole slaps the foot to one side.
Cole throws a fast counter high kick but Hakekia manages to duck under it in time.
Hakekia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hakekia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cole! But no joy.#T4#
Cole 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.
Cole throws a leg kick but Hakekia checks it.
Hakekia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cole's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hakekia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cole.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hakekia throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cole counters with a stiff right hand.
Hakekia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cole moves out of range of the body kick.
Cole was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hakekia throws a leg kick
and Cole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cole loads up on a big right hand but Hakekia slips the punch.
Hakekia throws a lazy right hand but Cole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cole looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hakekia misses with a two punch combination.
Hakekia looks to land a body kick but Cole moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alika Hakekia's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Hakekia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cole takes a step back to recover.
Cole checks a low kick from Hakekia.
Cole lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hakekia misses with a right hand
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hakekia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cole swinging wildly here.
Hakekia checks a leg kick nicely.
Hakekia with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Cole as he checks the leg kick.
Hakekia misses with a kick to the body.
Cole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cole defending well as Hakekia loads up on a big left hand.
As Hakekia backs off Cole throws a huge counter combo but Hakekia manages to avoid it all.
Hakekia tries to land a body kick
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Hakekia throws a front kick that sends Cole stumbling back into the cage.
Cole loads up on a big right hand but Hakekia slips the punch.
Hakekia swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Cole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hakekia misses with a looping right.
Cole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hakekia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hakekia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hakekia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hakekia lands a head kick. Cole smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A swing and a miss from Cole.
Hakekia looks to land a combination but Cole avoids it well.
Hakekia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Cole was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Hakekia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cole looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cole takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hakekia scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hakekia misses with a looping right.
Cole uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hakekia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cole has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hakekia connects with a solid leg kick.
Hakekia throws out a leg kick but Cole moves out of range and Hakekia only half commits.
Cole takes one to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a sloppy head kick and Cole moves out of range easily.
Cole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hakekia throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Cole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hakekia lands a leg kick that knocks Cole off balance momentarily.
Cole takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cole has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hakekia.
Cole avoids the body shot from Hakekia.
A head kick from Hakekia lands but Cole takes it in his stride.
Hakekia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hakekia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cole shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hakekia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cole looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cole misses with a straight left.
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Cole tries a quick counter leg kick but Hakekia is wise to it.
Cole on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hakekia. Hakekia obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Hakekia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hakekia misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Cole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Cole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hakekia.
Hakekia looks to land a right hand but Cole moved out of range.
Cole unleashes a big counter combination but Hakekia bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hakekia throws a lazy uppercut
and Cole counters with a series of strikes. Hakekia will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Cole catches Hakekia right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#Hakekia is rocked!
Hakekia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oh Hakekia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hakekia!
Hakekia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hakekia seems to have got his legs back now.
Hakekia cracks Cole with a good jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Alika Hakekia's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Hakekia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hakekia lands the left hand.
Hakekia scores with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Hakekia - just one landing.
Hakekia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
Cole throws a sloppy head kick and Hakekia moves out of range easily.
Cole gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Cole misses its intended target.
Cole checks a leg kick.
Cole replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hakekia blocks it well.
Hakekia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cole appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hakekia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cole throws out a counter right but Hakekia avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Cole tries a low kick but Hakekia avoids it.
Cole keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cole shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hakekia staying out of range there.
Good work by Cole as he checks the leg kick.
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hakekia throws an overhand right that lands on Cole's shoulder, as Cole tries to avoid the shot.
Cole defending well as Hakekia loads up on a big left hand.
Cole looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A jab from Hakekia finds it's way through Cole's defenses.
That kick from Hakekia tenderised Cole's leg. Cole is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cole keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Hakekia.
Nice straight punches there by Hakekia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hakekia.
Hakekia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cole is looking to slow Hakekia down with leg kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hakekia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hakekia misses with a left hand
and Cole makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
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!
Cole checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hakekia misses with a leg kick
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
Hakekia misses with a hook
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hakekia.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cole! But no joy.
Cole takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hakekia fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cole just manages to avoid it.
Hakekia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hakekia scores with a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Hakekia.
Cole avoids the head kick by Hakekia.
Cole throws out a counter right but Hakekia avoids it with no problem.
Hakekia throws a sloppy head kick and Cole moves out of range easily.
Hakekia throws a leg kick
and Cole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hakekia misses with the body kick
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick by Hakekia misses
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hakekia throws a right hand that misses
and Cole counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Hakekia out cold! What a finish! Cole is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Cole!
A very excited looking James Cole 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.
The defeated Alika Hakekia had this to say: 'Im Sorry Uso'.

Event: SMASH: Torsten vs Lomax
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Castellana throws a sloppy body shot
and Hakekia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castellana takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Castellana.
A little jabbing left from Hakekia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Castellana throws an overhand right that lands on Hakekia's shoulder, as Hakekia tries to avoid the shot.
Castellana takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Castellana looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hakekia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Castellana counters with a stiff right hand.
Castellana throws a solid leg kick but Hakekia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Castellana.
Castellana checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Castellana closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Hakekia.
Hakekia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Castellana or not. #BC2#
Hakekia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick lands for Hakekia.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hakekia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castellana.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Castellana. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Castellana.
Hakekia cracks Castellana with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Hakekia needs to keep his hands up - Castellana had a free shot at his head there.
Castellana looks to land a body kick but Hakekia moved away.
Hakekia throws a right hand that misses
and Castellana counters with a nice uppercut.
Hakekia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castellana.
The crowd cheers as Hakekia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Castellana doesn't seem phased though.
Castellana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castellana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castellana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hakekia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut. Castellana saw that one coming.
Castellana misses with an uppercut. Hakekia saw that one coming.
A jab from Hakekia misses.
Hakekia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Castellana's head.
Hakekia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Castellana is looking to counter punch.
Hakekia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hakekia defending well as Castellana loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Hakekia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hakekia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castellana.
Castellana blocks a low kick nicely.
Hakekia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Castellana's hands.
Castellana 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.
Hakekia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Castellana in his tracks.
Hakekia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hakekia is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Castellana had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Castellana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castellana connects with a nice looking jab.
Hakekia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hakekia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castellana checks a low kick from Hakekia.
Castellana throws a head kick but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hakekia swats away the attempt to clinch by Castellana.#T3#
Hakekia lands with an overhand left.
Hakekia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hakekia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Castellana tries to clinch there but Hakekia circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hakekia checks a leg kick.
Hakekia unleashes a big counter combination but Castellana bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hakekia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hakekia thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Castellana if he has to take too many more of those.
Hakekia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Castellana thumps Hakekia with a low kick.
Castellana moves out of range of the body kick.
Hakekia throws a front kick that sends Castellana stumbling back into the cage.
Castellana misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hakekia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hakekia jabs Castellana right on the nose. Castellana blinks but takes it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hakekia.
Hakekia is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castellana thows a leg kick but Hakekia checks it
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hakekia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hakekia scores with a hook to the body. Castellana takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Decent striking displayed by Hakekia there.
Hakekia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hakekia wants to land a leg kick but Castellana is out of range.
Castellana throws a good cross that connects.
Castellana throws a poor cross that misses
and Hakekia counters with a nice low kick that buckles Castellana's knee momentarily.
Castellana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hakekia can pounce on him.
Hakekia does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Castellana is looking to counter punch.
Hakekia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Castellana tries to clinch but Hakekia is having none of it.
Castellana needs to keep his hands up - Hakekia had a free shot at his head there.
Castellana avoids the body shot from Hakekia.
It looks like Castellana has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Castellana lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia throws a series of strikes that have Castellana backpedaling.
Castellana drops his hands momentarily and Hakekia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hakekia slips a jab from Castellana.
Castellana on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Castellana closes the distance and clinches.
Castellana avoiding damage.
Hakekia comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hakekia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hakekia throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Castellana is looking to control Hakekia's arms but Hakekia gets an underhook and turns him. Now Castellana has his back to the cage.
Hakekia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castellana's elbow.
Hakekia scores with a hook to the body.
Castellana prevents a body shot from Hakekia.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hakekia.
Castellana is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC2#
Hakekia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hakekia throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hakekia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hakekia's head backwards.
Hakekia lands with a cross.
Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castellana.
Hakekia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Castellana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hakekia has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Castellana darts in and clinches Hakekia up against the cage.#T1#
Castellana is trying to maintain a safe position but Hakekia gets an underhook and turns Castellana into the cage.
Hakekia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castellana has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Castellana has Hakekia pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hakekia.
Castellana struggles to land a body shot inside as Hakekia controls his hands.
Castellana tries to throw a body punch but Hakekia avoids it by throwing Castellana back against the cage.
Hakekia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Castellana.
Hakekia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Castellana or not.
Castellana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hakekia digs a right hand underneath Castellana's ribcage. Castellana let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hakekia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castellana's elbow. #BC#
Castellana breaks the clinch.
Hakekia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hakekia throws a hook but Castellana avoids it easily.
Alika Hakekia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hakekia throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Castellana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hakekia can pounce on him.
Castellana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castellana cracks a nice hook into Hakekia's ribs.#T2#
Castellana checks a low kick from Hakekia.#CL#
Castellana closes the distance and pushes Hakekia back into the cage.#BC2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hakekia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Castellana looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Castellana throws a lazy right hand but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Castellana has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Castellana there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castellana moves forwards but Hakekia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Castellana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hakekia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hakekia cracks Castellana with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hakekia slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Castellana.
Castellana throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hakekia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hakekia digs a good body shot into Castellana's ribs.
Hakekia misses with a leg kick.
Hakekia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castellana.
Castellana loads up on a big right hand but Hakekia slips the punch.
Castellana lands a head shot.#T3#
Castellana moves in looking to clinch but Hakekia pushes him off.
Hakekia lands a nice looking body shot.
Castellana connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Castellana throws a jab when Hakekia was well out of range.
Castellana throws a chopping leg kick but Hakekia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Some wild striking there from Castellana.
Hakekia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Castellana's head.
Castellana swings widly with a right hand
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castellana takes a swing at Hakekia's ribcage but misses.
Hakekia tries to land a leg kick but Castellana saw it coming and moves away.
Hakekia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Castellana on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hakekia swats away the attempt to clinch by Castellana.#T4#
Castellana sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castellana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hakekia can pounce on him.
Castellana checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hakekia throws a series of punches but Castellana avoids them all with ease.
Hakekia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hakekia keeps the fight on the outside.
Castellana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Castellana checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Castellana misses the target.
Castellana walks into a straight right hand from Hakekia.
Castellana throws a chopping leg kick but Hakekia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hakekia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hakekia connects with the punch.
Hakekia is looking to slow Castellana down with leg kicks.
Castellana lands a head shot.
Hakekia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Castellana misses.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Castellana sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Hakekia.
Hakekia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hakekia works Castellana's body with a nice hook.
Hakekia misses the body punch
and Castellana counters with a leg kick.
Hakekia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Castellana.
Castellana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Castellana throws a wild body kick that Hakekia sees coming a mile off.
Castellana pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Castellana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia tries to land a body kick
letting Castellana counter with a right hand.
Hakekia throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castellana. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses.
Hakekia throws a jab when Castellana was well out of range.#T1#
Hakekia throws an off balance right hand
and Castellana counters with a nice uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Castellana.
Castellana throws a hook to the side of Hakekia's head but Hakekia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hakekia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Castellana.
Hakekia has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Castellana.
Castellana misses with an uppercut.
Castellana closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Hakekia misses the target.
Hakekia moves away from the strike by Castellana.
A punch combination from Hakekia misses.
Castellana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Castellana scores with a decent looking hook.
Castellana takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castellana checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Castellana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hakekia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castellana moves away.#T2#
Castellana misses with a body shot
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castellana throws a push kick but Hakekia slaps the foot to one side.
Castellana will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hakekia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hakekia blocks a jab.
Castellana lands with a good body shot.
Castellana tries a low kick but Hakekia avoids it.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Castellana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hakekia.
Hakekia tries to work over Castellana's front leg with a kick but Castellana checks it.
It looked like Castellana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut.
Hakekia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Castellana lands a jab.
Hakekia lands with a good body shot.
Castellana scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Hakekia as he connects with a hook.
Castellana with the inside leg kick.
Castellana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot lands for Hakekia.
Hakekia thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Castellana if he has to take too many more of those.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Castellana.
Hakekia scores with a jab. Castellana acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Castellana throws a front kick aimed at Hakekia's knee but Hakekia avoids it well.
Hakekia tries to work over Castellana's front leg with a kick but Castellana checks it.
Castellana lands a body shot.
Hakekia throws a big shot that misses.
Castellana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Castellana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hakekia.
Castellana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
Hakekia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castellana.
Castellana thows a body kick. Hakekia tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia tries to land a leg kick but Castellana saw it coming and moves away. #T4#
Castellana throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hakekia slips a jab and a cross from Castellana.
Hakekia with a jab.
Jab by Hakekia.
Hakekia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Castellana checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hakekia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Castellana steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hakekia. That one must have hurt.
Gianni Castellana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good leg kick by Hakekia.
Castellana cracks Hakekia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Castellana walks into a left hand.
Castellana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castellana takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hakekia avoids the body shot from Castellana.
Castellana drops his hands momentarily and Hakekia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alika Hakekia.
Well Hakekia 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia!
In his post fight interview, Alika Hakekia gave a big smile as he said 'ISPA PERKELE YOUR NOTHING BUT A PUSSY BITCH CUNT, YOU CAN’T BEAT ME AND YOU KNOW I WON THE REMATCH . I WANT TO END THIS TRILOGY, I BEAT HIM 2 TIMES AS LAST FIGHT WAS ROBBED SERIOUSLY FUCK HYPE ALEXANDER BIRO AND GIVE ME MY TITLE SHOT NOW . IM ONLY MOTHERFUCKING MAN THAT ISA CAN’T BEAT '.

Event: SMASH: Gunn vs Barbosa
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hakekia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hakekia fakes the leg kick and cracks Morales in the body.
Hakekia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Morales definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Morales instigates a clinch.
Hakekia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hakekia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hakekia misses with a knee strike.
Hakekia missing with knees to the body.
Hakekia pushes off an throws an elbow but Morales leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Morales fails to land.
Morales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morales lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hakekia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hakekia with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Hector Morales has been cut.
Morales misses with the head strike.
Hakekia misses with some punches.
Morales lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia blocks an uppercut.
Morales lands a nice elbow.
Hakekia lands an elbow just above Morales 's eye.
Morales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hakekia can't find room to land a body shot as Morales controls the action. #T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Morales.
Hakekia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hakekia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hakekia lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2#
Hakekia breaks from the clinch.
Hakekia lands with an uppercut that bounces Morales off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Morales clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hakekia.
Morales is pushing Hakekia up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Morales presses Hakekia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Hakekia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.#CL#
Hakekia gets tackled into the cage by Morales. Morales maintains the clinch.
Morales misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hakekia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morales throws an elbow that misses.
Hakekia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia trying to land knees to the body.
Morales scores with a shot to the side of Hakekia's head.
Morales scores with a shoulder strike.
Morales is trying to maintain a safe position but Hakekia gets an underhook and turns Morales into the cage.#BC2#
Hakekia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Morales moves into the clinch.
Hakekia lands with a left to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hakekia just misses with a elbow thrown towards Morales's brow.
Hakekia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morales avoids it.
Hakekia lands a knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Morales.
Good body shot from Hakekia.
Morales looking to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Hakekia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morales is looking to clinch. #CL#
Hakekia tries to keep at a distance but Morales has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morales.#T3#
Morales dodges an elbow strike from Hakekia.
Hakekia blocking some punches.
Hakekia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morales lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Morales misses with a punch on the inside.
Morales blocks an elbow strike.
Morales lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hakekia or not.
Hakekia presses Morales against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Hakekia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hakekia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Hakekia - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Hakekia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hakekia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morales.
Hakekia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morales has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Morales gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hakekia.
Hakekia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Morales has time to react.
Hakekia throws a low kick, looking for Morales's leg but Morales calmly moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morales looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4##CL#
Morales instigates a clinch.
Morales misses with a body punch.
Morales is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hakekia is keeping busy.
Hakekia scores with a hook to the body.
Hakekia lands a nice elbow.
Hakekia tries a body shot but Morales blocks it.
Hakekia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hakekia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morales lands a body punch in the clinch.
Morales lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Hakekia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hakekia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia throws a hook but Morales blocks it.
Morales tries to clinch up but Hakekia circles away and keeps his distance.
Hakekia lunges at Morales with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Morales's hand.
Hakekia misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hector Morales's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Morales connects with a looping right hand.
Hector Morales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morales is looking to clinch but Hakekia is avoiding it.
Hakekia throws a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morales checks a leg kick.
Morales wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Morales moves into the clinch successfully.
Morales fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hakekia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Morales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morales looking to slow down the pace here.
Hakekia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morales scores with a shoulder strike.
Hakekia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Hakekia breaks from the clinch.
Morales fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morales tries to clinch there but Hakekia circles away.
Morales tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hakekia counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Morales clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Hakekia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hakekia creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Morales's defenses.
Morales lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hakekia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hakekia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hakekia blocking some punches.
Morales lands an elbow inside.
Morales works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hakekia struggles to land a body shot inside as Morales controls his hands.
Morales lands an uppercut.
Hakekia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hector Morales has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Morales blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice left hand lands by Hakekia.
Morales lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hakekia backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hakekia takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morales.
Morales leaning against his opponent.
Hakekia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morales is leaning against Hakekia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hakekia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Hakekia pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hakekia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hakekia misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hakekia pushes off an throws an elbow but Morales leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hakekia tries to land knees in the clinch but Morales avoids the damage to the body.
Morales can't find room to land a body shot as Hakekia controls the action.
Morales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morales throws a head punch that misses.
Morales keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hakekia's efforts to push away.
Hakekia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morales gets through Hakekia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hakekia takes a shot to the head.
Hakekia working aggressively here.
Morales tries a body shot but Hakekia blocks it.
Morales throws a head punch that misses.
Morales can't find room to land a body shot as Hakekia controls the action.
Hakekia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morales prevents a body shot from Hakekia. #T3#
Morales digs a right hand into Hakekia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hakekia's gas tank.
Hakekia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morales's elbow.
Morales tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hakekia's elbow.
Morales misses with a punch to the body.
Morales prevents Hakekia from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morales.
Hakekia tries to land knees in the clinch but Morales avoids the damage to the body.
Morales blocks an elbow strike.
Morales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hakekia pushes off an throws an elbow but Morales leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Morales slowing the pace effectively.
Morales lands with a left to the head.
Hakekia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morales's elbow.
Hakekia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morales's elbow.
Morales tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morales.
Still in the clinch, Morales scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morales lands an elbow just above Hakekia 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.
Hakekia pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Morales takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4#
Morales taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Morales blocks a body shot from Hakekia.
Morales lands a body punch in the clinch.
Morales has Hakekia pressed against the cage, preventing Hakekia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morales wants to stall.
Hakekia throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hakekia scores with a shot to the side of Morales's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a body punch.
Hakekia lands a shot to the body.
Hakekia misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hakekia fails to land.
Morales lands a left hand.
Morales tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hakekia's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Morales.
Morales lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hakekia lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Hakekia breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Morales dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Morales fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Hakekia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Morales tries to clinch up but Hakekia circles away and keeps his distance.
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hakekia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hakekia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morales.
Hakekia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hakekia counters with a straight right hand.
Morales doesn't manage to clinch there - Hakekia circles away.
Hakekia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morales takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Morales tries to clinch but Hakekia moves out of range.
As Morales backs off Hakekia throws a huge counter combo but Morales manages to avoid it all.
Morales tries to clinch but Hakekia moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia feints and then cracks Morales's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morales down.
Morales wants to clinch.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Morales sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A solid body kick from Hakekia. #T1#
Morales tries to clinch there but Hakekia circles away.
Morales 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.
Morales fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hakekia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Morales has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morales there as he acknowledges the shot.
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hakekia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hector Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hakekia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morales manages to avoid it.
Hakekia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hakekia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Morales shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hakekia clobbers Morales with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Morales doesn't manage to clinch there - Hakekia circles away.
Morales darts in trying to clinch
and Hakekia counters with a good low kick that Morales was not able to check.
Hakekia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moraless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hakekia connects with a body shot that sends Morales's belly button to the back.
Hakekia swats away the attempt to clinch by Morales.#T2#
Hakekia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morales sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Morales takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia tries a body shot but Morales blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Morales on the inside.
Morales scores with a shoulder strike.
Hakekia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hakekia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morales or not.
Hakekia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morales.
Morales gets through Hakekia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Morales.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morales.
Morales scores with a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Morales.
A head punch on the inside from Morales fails to land.
Hakekia tries a body shot but Morales blocks it.
Morales lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hakekia backwards. #T3#
Hakekia misses with some punches.
Morales lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hakekia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morales is defending well for now.
Morales taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hakekia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hakekia throws an elbow that misses.
Hakekia struggles to land a body shot inside as Morales controls his hands.
Hakekia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morales's elbow.
Hakekia blocks an uppercut.
Morales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Hakekia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morales tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hakekia was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hakekia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morales tries to clinch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Morales looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hakekia throws a right and a left that Morales avoids nicely.
It looked like Morales wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morales fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
Morales takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morales tries to clinch up but Hakekia circles away and keeps his distance.
Morales tries to clinch there but Hakekia circles away.
Hakekia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morales moves out of range as Hakekia strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morales tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hakekia misses the jab.
Hakekia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morales on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Morales fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hakekia! But no joy.
Morales tries to clinch up.
Morales tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hakekia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hakekia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hakekia swats away the attempt to clinch by Morales.
Hakekia only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hakekia lands a leg kick that knocks Morales off balance momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alika Hakekia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hakekia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia!
Alika Hakekia took some time post fight to say the following; 'ISPA PERKELE I’M COMING FOR MY TRILOGY TITLE SHOT YOU MOTHERFUCKER, I GOT ROBBED IN THE REMATCH AIN’T NO BULLSHIT DRAW. IM THE REAL LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMP CUNT'.

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Hakekia 2
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
Hakekia looks to land a right hand but Perkele moved out of range.
Perkele loads up on a big right hand but Hakekia slips the punch.
Hakekia moves out of range of the leg kick from Perkele.
Hakekia moves out of range of the body kick.
Perkele misses with a straight right.
Perkele throws a jab when Hakekia was well out of range.
Hakekia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hakekia throws a big shot that misses.
Perkele walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Perkele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Perkele misses with a lunging right hand
and Hakekia counters with an inside leg kick.
Perkele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hakekia. That's going to slow Perkele down.
Perkele looks to land a left hand but Hakekia moved out of range nicely.
Hakekia throws out a counter right but Perkele avoids it with no problem.
Perkele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a series of punches but Perkele avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Perkele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hakekia misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hakekia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Perkele slips under a jab from Hakekia.#T1#
Hakekia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.
Perkele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hakekia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hakekia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hakekia.
Perkele throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hakekia.
That kick from Perkele tenderised Hakekia's leg. Hakekia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Perkele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hakekia defending well as Perkele loads up on a big left hand.
Perkele swings for the body but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia thows a body kick. Perkele tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Perkele misses with an uppercut. Hakekia saw that one coming.
Perkele throws a poor cross that misses
and Perkele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perkele lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia checks a leg kick.
A big left from Perkele misses.
Perkele 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.
Perkele wants to slow Hakekia down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Perkele scores with a decent looking hook.
Hakekia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perkele lands the left hand.
Hakekia scores with a jab to the head.
That kick from Perkele tenderised Hakekia's leg. Hakekia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hakekia thuds his right hand into Perkele's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hakekia connects with a solid leg kick.
Perkele misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Perkele.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut. Perkele saw that one coming.
Perkele throws a lazy right hand but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hakekia lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Perkele has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Perkele and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hakekia throws a lazy right hand but Perkele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hakekia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Hakekia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Perkele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
Hakekia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Perkele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
Hakekia flicks out a counter leg kick but Perkele steps away.
Hakekia scores with a body shot.
Hakekia dips to his left and cracks Perkele with an uppercut!
Hakekia misses with a low kick as Perkele jumps back.
Hakekia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Perkele misses its intended target.
Hakekia misses with a kick to the body.
Hakekia clobbers Perkele with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Perkele throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hakekia wants to slow Perkele down by chopping away at his legs.
Perkele misses with a low kick as Hakekia jumps back.
Hakekia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Hakekia is just out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hakekia.
Perkele on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Perkele moved away.
Perkele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkele checks a leg kick.
Hakekia takes a swing at Perkele's ribcage but misses.
Hakekia blocks the body kick.
Hakekia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perkele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hakekia is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Perkele had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hakekia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Perkele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hakekia misses with a body shot.
Hakekia lands a body shot.
Hakekia takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hakekia tries a head kick but it misses.
Perkele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Perkele throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hakekia thumps Perkele with a low kick.
Hakekia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perkele.
Perkele just misses with a punch to the body.
Perkele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hakekia.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alika Hakekia will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Perkele moved away.
Perkele cracks Hakekia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hakekia misses with a hook. Perkele ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Hakekia is predictable there
and Perkele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hakekia misses with a straight right.
Perkele looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alika Hakekia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perkele wants to slow Hakekia down by chopping away at his legs.
Perkele throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
An inside leg kick lands from Perkele.
A slow jab from Perkele misses its intended target.
Hakekia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Perkele checks a low kick from Hakekia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele checks a leg kick.
Perkele on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hakekia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Perkele throws an overhand right that lands on Hakekia's shoulder, as Hakekia tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hakekia misses with a body shot.
Hakekia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Hakekia tried to score with a low kick but Perkele checks it.
Perkele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perkele scores with a nice head shot.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.
Perkele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
Perkele throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Perkele slips under a jab.
Perkele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hakekia throws a body kick that misses.
Hakekia throws a hook but Perkele blocks it.
Perkele appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Perkele connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hakekia. Hakekia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hakekia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hakekia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Perkele has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hakekia slips a straight right by Perkele.
Perkele avoids the head kick by Hakekia.
Perkele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Hakekia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Hakekia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Perkele misses the shot to the body.
Hakekia takes one to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Perkele scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hakekia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Perkele momentarily.
Perkele lands with a right hand.
Perkele looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Perkele delivers a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Hakekia.
Perkele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perkele with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Perkele.
Perkele misses with a wild body shot.
Perkele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perkele looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hakekia throws a low kick, looking for Perkele's leg but Perkele calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Hakekia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hakekia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perkele.
Perkele connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hakekia's hands.
Hakekia needs to keep his hands up - Perkele had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#Hakekia is rocked!
Perkele misses with a kick to the body.
Perkele avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Perkele misses with an uppercut.
Perkele misses with a hook
and Hakekia counters with a leg kick.
Perkele is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Perkele punishes Hakekia's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice straight punches there by Perkele. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Perkele.
Hakekia scores with a kick to the body.
Perkele scores with a nice head shot.
Hakekia is still on wobbly legs! Can Perkele finish him?
Perkele throws a chopping leg kick but Hakekia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkele bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hakekia's head.
Perkele throws a front kick that sends Hakekia stumbling back into the cage.
Hakekia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perkele.#T4#
Perkele moves away from the strike by Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a head kick that Perkele semi-blocks.
Hakekia seems to have recovered his senses.
Hakekia slips a straight right by Perkele.
A nice leg kick from Perkele, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheers as Hakekia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Perkele doesn't seem phased though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Perkele, as that shot connected.
Hakekia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Perkele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perkele checks a leg kick.
Hakekia feints and then cracks Perkele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Perkele down.
Perkele defending well as Hakekia loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Perkele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hakekia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Hakekia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perkele.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkele misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick from Hakekia misses.
Hakekia tries to land a front kick but Perkele steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Perkele with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Perkele dominated that second round.
That's time! Perkele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Hakekia just misses with a punch to the body.
Perkele bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.
Perkele takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Perkele works Hakekia's body with a nice hook.
Hakekia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hakekia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Perkele takes a step back to recover.
Good work by Perkele as he checks the leg kick.
Perkele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hakekia.
Hakekia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perkele moves away.
Perkele checks a leg kick.
Hakekia moves away from the strike by Perkele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia looks to throw the jab but Perkele is out of range.
Perkele lands a two punch combo.
Perkele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hakekia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perkele.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkele scores with a leg kick.
Hakekia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Perkele takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Perkele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
Hakekia lets loose with a powerful body kick. Perkele will feel that in the morning.
Perkele misses the shot to the body.
Hakekia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Perkele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hakekia.
Perkele is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hakekia.
Hakekia lands a head kick. Perkele smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hakekia fakes the leg kick and cracks Perkele in the body.
A swing and a miss from Hakekia.
Perkele wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hakekia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Hakekia misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perkele was well out of range. Poor timing from Hakekia.#T2#
A cross from Hakekia lands.
Perkele misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Perkele checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A swing and a miss from Perkele.
Perkele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hakekia.
Perkele throws a chopping leg kick but Hakekia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hakekia.
Perkele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hakekia moves out of range as Perkele throws a body kick.
Hakekia appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Perkele misses the target.
Hakekia throws a shot to the body.
Hakekia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hakekia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big right from Perkele misses.
Perkele jabs at Hakekia's body.
Hakekia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Perkele. That did some damage!#T3#
Perkele scores with a sloppy right hand. Hakekia should have avoided that one.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.
Perkele throws a hook to the side of Hakekia's head but Hakekia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hakekia throws a body shot but no joy.
Hakekia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hakekia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Perkele momentarily.
Perkele takes a swing at Hakekia's ribcage but misses.
Perkele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
Perkele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Perkele throws a solid leg kick but Hakekia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Perkele.
Perkele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hakekia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perkele.
Perkele scores with a punch to the head.
Perkele connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hakekia's hands.
Perkele checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Perkele pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hakekia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Perkele on the side of the head.
Perkele throws a body shot but no joy.
Perkele clobbers Hakekia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Perkele throws a low kick, looking for Hakekia's leg but Hakekia calmly moves out of range.
Perkele lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hakekia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perkele misses with a looping right.
Hakekia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkele.
Perkele will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A big left from Hakekia misses.
Hakekia thows a leg kick but Perkele checks it
and Perkele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hakekia misses with a straight right.
Perkele throws a hook but Hakekia avoids it easily.
Perkele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hakekia blocks a jab.
Hakekia tries to work over Perkele's front leg with a kick but Perkele checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ispa Perkele did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Alika Hakekia's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Hakekia wants to slow Perkele down by chopping away at his legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hakekia.
Hakekia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hakekia with a nice calf kick.
Perkele moves out of range of the leg kick from Hakekia.
Perkele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Perkele slips under a jab from Hakekia.
Hakekia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hakekia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Perkele connects with a right hand. Hakekia shakes it off.
Perkele connects with a looping right hand.
Hakekia lands a jab to Perkele's midsection.
Perkele misses with an uppercut.
Perkele misses with a hook. Hakekia ducked under it nicely.
Perkele throws a head kick but Hakekia moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perkele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Perkele blocks the leg kick.
A punch combination from Hakekia misses.
Perkele lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Perkele slips under a jab from Hakekia.
A low kick lands for Perkele.
Perkele throws a hook but Hakekia avoids it easily.
Perkele steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hakekia. That one must have hurt.
Hakekia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Perkele misses with a left hand
and Hakekia counters with a good low kick that Perkele was not able to check.
Perkele takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Perkele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Perkele throws a hook but Hakekia avoids it easily.
Perkele throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hakekia lands a leg kick that knocks Perkele off balance momentarily.
Hakekia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Perkele's head backwards.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakekia throws an overhand right that lands on Perkele's shoulder, as Perkele tries to avoid the shot.
Perkele slips under a jab.
Perkele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hakekia.
A nice leg kick from Hakekia, right into the meat of the thigh.
Perkele attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Perkele sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A jab from Perkele finds it's way through Hakekia's defenses.
A jab from Hakekia misses.
Perkele lands a really nice looking cross but Hakekia seems unphased.
Perkele throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
Hakekia lands with a nice body kick.
That kick from Hakekia tenderised Perkele's leg. Perkele is trying to keep his angry face on.
Perkele misses with a low kick.
Perkele scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Good standup being displayed there by Perkele as he connects with a hook.
Perkele takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
That kick from Hakekia tenderised Perkele's leg. Perkele is trying to keep his angry face on.
Perkele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hakekia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Perkele clobbers Hakekia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Perkele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hakekia lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from Hakekia misses its intended target.
Perkele blocks the body kick.
Perkele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hakekia throws out the jab.
Good work by Perkele as he checks the leg kick.
Perkele scores with a leg kick.
Perkele scores with a decent looking hook.
Perkele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hakekia.
Nice body kick from Perkele.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hakekia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hakekia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Perkele buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Perkele gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Perkele with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hakekia to score with a decent uppercut.
Perkele slips a jab from Hakekia.
Perkele scores with a jab to the head.
Hakekia looks to throw the jab but Perkele is out of range.
Perkele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perkele looks to land a left hand but Hakekia moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut.
Perkele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perkele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hakekia misses with a hook. Perkele ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Alika Hakekia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alika Hakekia's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Perkele doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Perkele misses.
Perkele drops his hands momentarily and Hakekia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Perkele swings for the body but Hakekia moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hakekia.
Hakekia tried to score with a low kick but Perkele checks it.
Hakekia throws a wild body kick that Perkele sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Perkele misses the target.
Hakekia looks for the body kick but Perkele saw that one coming.
Perkele blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Perkele tenderised Hakekia's leg. Hakekia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hakekia works Perkele's body with a nice hook.
Hakekia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hakekia digs a good body shot into Perkele's ribs.
Hakekia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perkele.#T1#
A big right from Perkele misses.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.
Hakekia throws out a counter right but Perkele avoids it with no problem.
Perkele blocks the body kick.
Perkele fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hakekia just manages to avoid it.
Hakekia motions for Perkele to come forward. Hakekia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Perkele cracks Hakekia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Perkele jabs Hakekia right on the nose. Hakekia blinks but takes it well.
Perkele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Hakekia misses the target.
Perkele looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hakekia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a looping right.
Hakekia with a nice cross.
Hakekia takes a swing at Perkele's ribcage but misses.
Perkele gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hakekia stuns Perkele with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Hakekia thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkele checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Hakekia.
A jab from Perkele misses.
Perkele throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Perkele throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Perkele blocks a head kick by Hakekia.
That kick from Hakekia tenderised Perkele's leg. Perkele is trying to keep his angry face on.
Perkele's corner calls for a 1-2. Perkele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Perkele throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia misses with a hook.
Perkele moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Perkele misses the target.
Hakekia goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hakekia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Perkele takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Hakekia staying out of range there.
Perkele throws a low kick but Hakekia avoids it.
Hakekia throws a hook but Perkele avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Perkele misses the target.
Perkele throws a lazy right hand but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Hakekia misses with a looping left.
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
Perkele scores with a sloppy right hand. Hakekia should have avoided that one.
Perkele throws out a leg kick but Hakekia moves out of range and Perkele only half commits.
And Hakekia responds with a good body kick, but Perkele manages to step out the way in time.
Hakekia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Perkele bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hakekia's head.
Perkele throws the left hand but Hakekia avoids the punch easily.
Perkele has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick from Hakekia, right into the meat of the thigh.
Perkele takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Hakekia misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hakekia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hakekia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hakekia throws the kick towards the body but Perkele avoids it.
Perkele scores with a nice strike.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Perkele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Hakekia misses.
Perkele throws out a loose jab but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Perkele blocks the low kick.
Hakekia slips a jab from Perkele.
Hakekia throws a body kick that misses.
Perkele appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hakekia lands a jab.
Perkele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perkele throws a big shot that misses.
Hakekia lands with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alika Hakekia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hakekia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 48:48
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 47:49
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Ispa Perkele retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Randalman
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Nik.
Hakekia throws a leg kick
enabling Nik to counter with a crisp jab.
Nik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Nik is looking to counter punch.
A leg kick checked by Nik.
Nik misses with a looping right.
Nik throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
Hakekia feints a counter leg kick.
Nik gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hakekia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nik. That did some damage!
Good standup being displayed there by Nik as he connects with a hook.
Hakekia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hakekia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nik crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hakekia - the referee stops the clock and Nik gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hakekia. Nik manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hakekia looks to land a body kick but Nik moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Nik misses the target.
Nik on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hakekia misses with a kick to the body
and Nik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Nik.
Hakekia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Nik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hakekia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hakekia. That's going to slow Nik down.
Hakekia throws a head kick but Nik moves out of range.
Nik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hakekia. That's going to slow Nik down.
Hakekia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hakekia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nik. That did some damage!
Nik scores with a nice right hand.
Nik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nik chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hakekia can pounce on him.
It looks like Nik has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hakekia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hakekia lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nik throws an off balance right hand
and Hakekia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Hakekia slips a straight right by Nik.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hakekia! But no joy.
Nik lands a head shot.#T2#
Nik misses with a wild combination.
Hakekia cracks Nik with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hakekia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hakekia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hakekia throws the left hand but Nik avoids the punch easily.
Hakekia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hakekia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nik.
Hakekia blocks a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hakekia.
Nik is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hakekia misses with a lunging right hand
and Nik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nik loads up on a big right hand but Hakekia slips the punch.#T3#
Hakekia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nik.
Nik misses with a wild body shot.
Hakekia lands with a nice body kick.
Nik throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Hakekia to counter with a crisp jab.
Hakekia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nik misses with a looping left.
Nik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A cross from Hakekia lands.
Nik is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hakekia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hakekia with the inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hakekia.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hakekia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hakekia looks to throw the jab but Nik is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Nik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Nik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nik swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hakekia counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nik misses with a shot to the body
and Hakekia counters with a head kick. That will keep Nik thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nik takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nik jabs at Hakekia's body.
Nik lands with an overhand left.
Nik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nik takes one on the button.
Nik lands a jab to the head.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hakekia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hakekia.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Nik.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that round.
That's time! Nik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hakekia cracks Nik with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheers as Hakekia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nik doesn't seem phased though.
Hakekia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alika Hakekia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Nik.
Hakekia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A low kick lands for Hakekia.
Nik throws a low kick but Hakekia moves out of range easily.
Hakekia pushes Nik away with a front kick.
Alika Hakekia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nik takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hakekia.
Hakekia lands a leg kick that knocks Nik off balance momentarily.
Hakekia tries a head kick but it misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nik might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Hakekia.
Hakekia lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hakekia scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Nik throws the left hand but Hakekia avoids the punch easily.
Nik will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hakekia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nik.
Nik was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nik throws a hook but Hakekia blocks it.
Nik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nik is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hakekia lands a head kick!
Hakekia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hakekia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Nik misses the target.
Hakekia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Hakekia. Beautiful body shot.
Nik moves away from the strike by Hakekia.
Hakekia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nik's sensitive parts.
Nik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hakekia.
Nik has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nik punishes Hakekia's body with a nice straight punch.
Nik looks to land a combination but Hakekia avoids it well.
Nik throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nik misses with a looping right.#T2#
Hakekia misses with a hook. Nik ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nik thuds a left hand into Hakekia's body.
Nik swings for the body but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hakekia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nik misses with a jab to the body
and Nik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Hakekia tenderised Nik's leg. Nik is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hakekia throws a low kick but Nik avoids it.
Nik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Nik.
Hakekia with a nice calf kick.
Hakekia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Nik. Those never looked like landing.
Nik swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Nik getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hakekia misses with a leg kick.
Hakekia lands a leg kick that knocks Nik off balance momentarily.
Hakekia lands with an uppercut that bounces Nik off the cage and back into range.
Hakekia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hakekia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hakekia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nik. Nik circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nik shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hakekia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Nik to counter with a crisp jab.
Nik takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nik looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hakekia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Nik backs off Hakekia throws a huge counter combo but Nik manages to avoid it all.
Nik throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hakekia looks to throw the jab but Nik is out of range.
Hakekia thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Nik swings for the body but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nik moves away.
Nik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hakekia lands a leg kick that knocks Nik off balance momentarily.
A nice combination there by Hakekia.
Nik moves away from the strike by Hakekia.
Nik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hakekia - that will leave a mark!
Nik throws a hook but Hakekia blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hakekia.
Hakekia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nik jabs at Hakekia's body.
Nik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hakekia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nik takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hakekia misses with a low kick as Nik jumps back.
Hakekia jabs at Nik's body.
Nik walks into a straight right hand from Hakekia.
Nice uppercut there from Hakekia.
Hakekia avoids the body shot from Nik.
Nik misses with a series of wild punches.
Hakekia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nik throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hakekia throws an overhand right that lands on Nik's shoulder, as Nik tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Nik was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hakekia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Hakekia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nik doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Hakekia slips under a jab.
Hakekia tries a quick counter leg kick but Nik is wise to it.
Hakekia lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nik.
Nik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hakekia misses the jab.
Hakekia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nik fails to land with a series of punches.
Hakekia lands a nice hook to Nik's body. Nik takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hakekia lands a nice shot that snaps Nik's head back.
A jab lands there for Hakekia.
Hakekia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hakekia drops his hands momentarily and Nik takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia tries a low kick but Nik avoids it.
Nik appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hakekia throws a looping overhand right but Nik ducks down to avoid it.
Nik seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Hakekia feints a jab promting Nik to slip. Hakekia then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nik slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nik scores with a jab.
Hakekia lands a high kick!
Nik throws the left hand but Hakekia avoids the punch easily.
Hakekia throws a body punch but Nik moves out of range.
Nik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hakekia.
A counter left hand to the body from Nik misses its target.
Nik misses with an uppercut
and Hakekia counters with a low kick, right behind Nik 's knee.
A jab from Hakekia misses.
Nik is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hakekia. Nik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nik is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nik misses with a hook to the body
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hakekia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hakekia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
Hakekia throws an overhand right that lands on Nik's shoulder, as Nik tries to avoid the shot.
Nik misses with a straight left.
Hakekia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nik.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hakekia.
Nik throws out a loose jab but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nik walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nik's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hakekia under the eye.
Nik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hakekia. Nik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nik moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Nik tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut.
Hakekia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hakekia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nik. #T4#
Hakekia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nik throws a looping overhand right but Hakekia ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hakekia! But no joy.
A nice leg kick from Hakekia, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nik has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hakekia.
Nik misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia takes a swing at Nik's ribcage but misses.
Nik tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hakekia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hakekia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nik.
Nik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aleks Nik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hakekia lands with a straight right. Nik didn't see that one coming.
Nik tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nik misses the shot to the body.
Hakekia connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alika Hakekia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hakekia 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia!
Post fight, Alika Hakekia took to the microphone: ' Im Coming For My Rematch Title Shot At 155, Ispa Perkele Your Gonna Get Your Ass Beat Just Like In 170. Seriously Let Get Me Have My Rematch, Ispa I Know You Want Revenge Bitch.'.

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Lee
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Hakekia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kluba in his tracks.
Kluba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kluba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hakekia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kluba scores with a jab to the body.
Hakekia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kluba checks a low kick from Hakekia.
Kluba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kluba takes one to the chin there.
Kluba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Kluba moved away.
Hakekia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kluba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hakekia scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakekia sizes up Kluba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hakekia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hakekia throws an off balance right hand
and Kluba counters with a left and a right that stings Hakekia.
Hakekia shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kluba eats them both and turns towards Hakekia to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
Hakekia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut.
Hakekia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kluba walks into a straight right hand from Hakekia.
Hakekia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kluba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kluba checks a leg kick.
Hakekia's corner calls for a 1-2. Hakekia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kluba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
Hakekia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Kluba misses the target.
The fighters circling - Kluba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hakekia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kluba 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.
Kluba misses with a two punch combination.
Hakekia now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hakekia lands a leg kick that knocks Kluba off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Hakekia. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Hakekia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kluba. Kluba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hakekia lands a right hook to the body.
Hakekia takes one on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hakekia.
Kluba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hakekia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kluba scrambles back to his feet.
Hakekia throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice body kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a head kick.
Kluba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hakekia.
Kluba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Kluba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hakekia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hakekia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kluba checks it well.
Hakekia throws a body kick that misses.
Kluba is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Hakekia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hakekia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Kluba moved away.
Kluba swings for the body but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia moves out of range of the strikes.
Hakekia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kluba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hakekia is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kluba had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hakekia connects with a jab.
Hakekia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kluba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hakekia lands a jab to the nose.
Hakekia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hakekia wants to land a leg kick but Kluba is out of range.
Kluba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Kluba misses.
A jab from Hakekia does it's job there.#T4#
Hakekia throws a sloppy head kick and Kluba moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kluba misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kluba misses the jab.
Hakekia throws out a counter right but Kluba avoids it with no problem.
Kluba moves out of range of the strikes.
Hakekia scores with a punch to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kluba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hakekia.
Kluba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
Kluba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kluba.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Hakekia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hakekia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kluba throws out the jab.
Hakekia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hakekia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hakekia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kluba's head.
Kluba 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.
Hakekia misses the jab.
Hakekia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Kluba missing with a left hand there. Hakekia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kluba misses with a lunging right hand
and Hakekia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hakekia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kluba has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hakekia.
Alika Hakekia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kluba slips a straight right by Hakekia.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia cracks Kluba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hakekia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Klubas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Hakekia lands a slapping body shot.
Kluba with a nice cross.
Kluba misses with an uppercut
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Hakekia is predictable there
letting Kluba counter with a right hand.
Alika Hakekia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hakekia lands with a nice body kick.
Hakekia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hakekia wants to land a leg kick but Kluba is out of range.
Kluba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hakekia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hakekia scores with a nice head shot.
Hakekia lands with a cross.
Kluba missing with a left hand there. Hakekia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia lands a lovely overhand right.
Kluba throws out a loose jab but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Hakekia. That snapped Kluba's head back.
Kluba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hakekia.
Kluba throws an off balance right hand
and Hakekia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kluba thinking.
Hakekia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kluba swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hakekia counters with a stiff right hand.
Hakekia thuds a left hand into Kluba's body.
Kluba looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Hakekia delivers a nice body kick.
Hakekia works Kluba's body with a nice hook.
Hakekia throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kluba counters with a stiff right hand.
Kluba misses with a jab to the body
and Kluba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kluba might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hakekia jabs Kluba right on the nose. Kluba blinks but takes it well.
Hakekia lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Hakekia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hakekia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hakekia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kluba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kluba will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hakekia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hakekia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hakekia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hakekia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hakekia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kluba walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kluba misses with a shot to the body
and Hakekia counters with a left to the body.
Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kluba.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hakekia.
Kluba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hakekia throws a looping overhand right but Kluba ducks down to avoid it.
Kluba throws a lazy uppercut
and Hakekia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Hakekia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hakekia connects with a jab.
Hakekia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hakekia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hakekia with a nice calf kick.
Hakekia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hakekia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kluba slips under a jab from Hakekia.
Kluba is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kluba tries to move into range but Hakekia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kluba checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hakekia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kluba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hakekia lands with a nice body punch.
Kluba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hakekia throws out the jab.
Kluba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hakekia.
Kluba avoids the body shot from Hakekia.
Hakekia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hakekia lands a body shot.
Hakekia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hakekia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kluba tries to clinch but Hakekia moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia throws a leg kick #CL#
and Kluba counters by moving into the clinch.
Hakekia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Hakekia scores with a hook to the body.
Kluba looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hakekia prevents a body shot from Kluba.
Hakekia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Hakekia.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##BC2#
Hakekia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kluba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hakekia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Hakekia misses.
Hakekia connects with a jab.
Hakekia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hakekia scores with a hook.
Kluba misses with a jab to the body
and Hakekia counters with a nice uppercut.
Hakekia connects with a crisp jab.
Hakekia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kluba. That did some damage!
Hakekia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kluba is looking to counter punch.
Kluba on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kluba throws a lazy right hand but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kluba's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Hakekia throws out a leg kick but Kluba moves out of range and Hakekia only half commits.
Kluba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Hakekia. That's going to slow Kluba down.
Sebastian Kluba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hakekia keeps Kluba at a distance using the push kick.
Hakekia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hakekia misses with a head kick.
Kluba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Hakekia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kluba doesn't seem phased though.
Hakekia throws an overhand right that lands on Kluba's shoulder, as Kluba tries to avoid the shot.
Kluba misses with a hook. Hakekia ducked under it nicely.
Hakekia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hakekia scoring well with a low kick there.
Hakekia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hakekia with a hook.
Hakekia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A head kick misses from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a sloppy head kick and Kluba moves out of range easily.
Kluba throwing a counter right hand but Hakekia manages to avoid it.#T3#
Hakekia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kluba. Kluba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A nice leg kick from Hakekia, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hakekia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kluba throws a combination that misses
and Hakekia counters with an outside leg kick.
Kluba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick lands for Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hakekia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kluba.
Hakekia looks for the body kick but Kluba saw that one coming.
Hakekia cracks Kluba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hakekia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hakekia cracks Kluba with a good jab.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hakekia scores with a hook to the body. Kluba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kluba throws a right hand that misses
and Hakekia counters with a low kick, right behind Kluba 's knee.
Kluba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hakekia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kluba scrambles back to his feet.
Kluba throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a counter combo.
Kluba throws a shot from downtown. Hakekia moves away and avoids it.
Hakekia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kluba throws a right hand that misses
and Hakekia counters with a low kick, right behind Kluba 's knee.
Hakekia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kluba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
An inside leg kick lands from Hakekia.
Kluba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hakekia lands with a straight right. Kluba didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kluba ducks right into an uppercut from Hakekia.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alika Hakekia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hakekia 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia!
Alika Hakekia took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Cole
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Lee tests Hakekia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hakekia defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Hakekia misses with a body shot.
Hakekia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hakekia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Hakekia misses
and Lee counters with a left and a right that stings Hakekia.
A shot to the liver by Hakekia. Beautiful body shot.
Hakekia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Hakekia.
Hakekia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hakekia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
Hakekia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Hakekia avoids the damage to the body.
Hakekia has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hakekia lands with a left to the head.
Hakekia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hakekia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hakekia tries a knee to the head but Lee blocks it.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Hakekia.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hakekia avoids it.#T1#
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Hakekia takes a shot to the head.
Lee landing knees to the body.
Hakekia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Lee.
Hakekia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee lands a knee to the body.
Hakekia is breathing heavily.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Hakekia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Hakekia working aggressively here.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee digs a right hand into Hakekia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hakekia's gas tank.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lee obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hakekia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lee lands a good knee to the midsection. Hakekia won't want to take too many of those.
Hakekia takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.
Lee digs a right hand into Hakekia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hakekia's gas tank.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Lee. #T2#
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hakekia backwards.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knees to the body from Lee.
Lee has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hakekia seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lee can turn it around.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee is leaning against Hakekia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee gets through Hakekia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee blocking some punches.
Hakekia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hakekia tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Hakekia back against the cage.
Hakekia takes a shot to the head.
Hakekia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hakekia.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lee is working Hakekia over against the cage.#T3#
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Lee lands a big knee to the head and Hakekia goes down! Lee pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Lee!
A determined Jimmy Lee didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Alika Hakekia spoke after the fight, saying 'Im Sorry Uso'.

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Perkele 2
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Kelly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Hakekia tries to keep at a distance but Kelly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kelly working aggressively here.
Kelly misses with some punches.
Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hakekia lands a nice shot to the body.
Kelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Hakekia missing with knees to the body.
Kelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hakekia utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hakekia lands with a short shot to the head.
Kelly lands with a light punch inside.
Hakekia throws an elbow that misses.
Kelly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
Kelly has a couple of punches blocked by Hakekia.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kelly.
Hakekia is trying to break free.
Hakekia lands with a short shot to the head.
Kelly misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Hakekia.
Hakekia blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Hakekia.
Kelly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hakekia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hakekia scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kelly fails to land.
Kelly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hakekia backwards.
Hakekia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hakekia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Hakekia.
Kelly is breathing heavily.
Hakekia lands an elbow inside that Kelly shrugs off.
Kelly prevents a body shot from Hakekia.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hakekia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hakekia misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly avoids the elbow strike from Hakekia, against the cage.
Kelly swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Hakekia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kelly tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hakekia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kelly.
A leg kick checked by Kelly.
Hakekia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kelly has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2##CL#
Kelly instigates a clinch.
Kelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hakekia.
Kelly misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kelly fails to land. #BC2#
Hakekia breaks from the clinch.
Kelly tries to clinch but Hakekia is having none of it.
Jab by Hakekia.
Kelly walks into a straight right hand from Hakekia.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hakekia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hakekia. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hakekia throws a hook but Kelly blocks it.
Hakekia is looking to land body kicks.
Hakekia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kelly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kelly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hakekia throws a sloppy head kick and Kelly moves out of range easily. #T3#
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kelly has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hakekia finds it's way round the side to connect with Kelly's head.
Kelly lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.
Kelly tries to clinch but Hakekia is having none of it.
Hakekia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hakekia scoring well with a low kick there.
Kelly tries to clinch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alika Hakekia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly is looking to clinch but Hakekia is avoiding it.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hakekia keeps the fight on the outside.
Kelly misses with the combination.
Hakekia lands a jab.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hakekia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick from Hakekia, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kelly blocks a jab.
A leg kick checked by Kelly.
A little feinted left hand from Kelly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kelly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Hakekia finds it's way through Kelly's defenses.
Hakekia cracks a nice hook into Kelly's ribs.
Hakekia scores with a body shot.
Kelly wants to clinch up but Hakekia keeps it at a distance.
Hakekia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hakekia throws a jab when Kelly was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelly closes the distance but Hakekia moves to the side
and Hakekia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Hakekia circles away.
It seemed like Hakekia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hakekia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alika Hakekia's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hakekia tries a head kick but it misses.
Kelly wants to clinch up but Hakekia keeps it at a distance.
Kelly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick.
Hakekia scores with a leg kick.
Kelly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kelly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Hakekia circles away.
Kelly connects with a body shot that sends Hakekia's belly button to the back.
Hakekia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kelly is able to avoid easily.
Hakekia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kelly momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kelly blocks a head kick by Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelly looks to throw the jab but Hakekia is out of range.
Kelly moves out of range of the body kick from Hakekia. #T1#
Kelly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alika Hakekia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hakekia looks to throw the jab but Kelly is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hakekia.
Kelly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Kelly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
Hakekia lands with a right to the head.
Hakekia can't find room to land a body shot as Kelly controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hakekia.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly.
Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly.
Hakekia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kelly avoids it.
Hakekia misses with some punches.
Kelly lands an uppercut.
A short left from Hakekia. #BC2#
Hakekia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kelly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Kelly appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Hakekia avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Hakekia misses the shot to the body.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Hakekia tests Kelly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hakekia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hakekia blocks a head kick by Kelly.
Hakekia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kelly. That did some damage!
Kelly has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kelly throws a big shot that misses.
Hakekia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kelly is out of range.
Hakekia with the inside leg kick.
Kelly throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hakekia.
Kelly swinging wildly here.
Hakekia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kelly.#T3##CL#
Kelly instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Hakekia manages to break the clinch.
Hakekia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hakekia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An attempted straight right counter from Kelly misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hakekia.
Hakekia scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kelly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hakekia throws a front kick aimed at Kelly's knee but Kelly avoids it well.
Hakekia throws a hook to the side of Kelly's head but Kelly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Kelly rushes Hakekia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hakekia.
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Hakekia.
Ned Kelly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hakekia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hakekia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Hakekia.
Kelly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Hakekia. #T4#
Hakekia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kelly is defending well for now.
Kelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hakekia can't find room to land a body shot as Kelly controls the action.
Hakekia digs a right hand into Kelly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kelly's gas tank.
Hakekia misses with an elbow over the top.
Hakekia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hakekia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Hakekia.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kelly.
Kelly avoiding damage as Hakekia throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly.
Hakekia tries to throw a body punch but Kelly avoids it by throwing Hakekia back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly.
A head punch on the inside from Hakekia fails to land.
Hakekia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Hakekia.
Hakekia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hakekia works on Kelly's body with a couple of short punches.
Hakekia tries to land knees in the clinch but Kelly avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alika Hakekia's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kelly staying out of range there.
Kelly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kelly misses with a two punch combination.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hakekia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kelly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ned Kelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Kelly gets a clinch. #BC2#
Hakekia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hakekia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kelly lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hakekia backs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hakekia lands with a right hand.
Kelly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Kelly.#T1#
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch but Hakekia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kelly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hakekia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hakekia!
Good exchange - Hakekia coming out on top.
A combination from Hakekia does no damage.
Kelly tries to clinch up but Hakekia circles away and keeps his distance.
Hakekia lands a nice shot to the body.
Kelly lands a jab to the head.
Kelly walks into a left hand.
Kelly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hakekia throws out the jab.
Hakekia throws a nice head kick!
Hakekia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kelly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia is looking to slow Kelly down with leg kicks.
Ned Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hakekia staying out of range there.
Hakekia throws a hook but Kelly blocks it.
Hakekia scores with a leg kick.
Hakekia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kelly wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hakekia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hakekia scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kelly crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hakekia - the referee stops the clock and Kelly gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hakekia. Kelly manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kelly cracks Hakekia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hakekia misses with a looping right.
Kelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Hakekia circles away.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hakekia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kelly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hakekia can pounce on him. #KD#
A head kick lands from Kelly that sends Hakekia to the canvas. Hakekia tries to scramble back to his feet but Kelly brings him back down into side control. #ROC#Hakekia is rocked!
Kelly working away.
Hakekia is still in real trouble! Can Kelly finish him?#T3#
Hakekia regains half guard.
Hakekia seems to have recovered his senses.
Kelly throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hakekia is looking to control Kelly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hakekia avoid being mounted?
Kelly 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.
Kelly working the head and body with strikes.
Hakekia wants to get back to his feet.
Kelly sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hakekia defending well though.
Kelly thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hakekia's head.
Kelly missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kelly not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kelly throwing shots but Hakekia is blocking nicely. #T4#
Kelly throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kelly misses with a head shot. Hakekia uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kelly is looking to work some ground and pound but Hakekia has wrist control.
Kelly lands a couple of digs.
Kelly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES2#
Hakekia has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kelly off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hakekia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kelly defending well as Hakekia loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alika Hakekia.
I've got Hakekia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia!
Post fight, an emotional Alika Hakekia said 'Good Win But I Want A Top 3 Opponent, James Cole I’m Gonna Whoop Your Pommy Ass. After That Im Coming For My Rematch Title Shot, Ispa Perkele Your Gonna Get Your Ass Beat Just Like In 170.'.

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Roy
Date: Apr 01, 2022

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hakekia, as that shot connected.
Hakekia is looking to score with low kicks.
Hakekia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kawulski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hakekia sprawls and moves away.
Hakekia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kawulski. That did some damage!
Hakekia throws a head kick but Kawulski moves out of range.
Hakekia clobbers Kawulski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kawulski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hakekia.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hakekia. That's going to slow Kawulski down.
Kawulski staying out of range there.
Kawulski attempts a counter takedown but Hakekia avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia thows a leg kick but Kawulski checks it #TD#
and Kawulski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kawulski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hakekia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawulski throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hakekia keeping full guard, as Kawulski tries to pass.
Kawulski throws a strike but Hakekia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hakekia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kawulski keeping full guard, as Hakekia tries to pass.
Kawulski trying to keep a closed guard but Hakekia is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hakekia wants to get up but he can't break Kawulski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kawulski 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.
Hakekia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kawulski tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hakekia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hakekia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kawulski is able to avoid easily.
Kawulski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Hakekia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hakekia misses with a body shot.
Kawulski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kawulski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hakekia can pounce on him.
Hakekia throws a big shot that misses.
Kawulski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hakekia throws a leg kick that misses.
Hakekia misses with a hook.
Kawulski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hakekia misses with a kick to the body.
Kawulski attempts a counter takedown but Hakekia avoids it well and moves away.
Hakekia connects with a body shot that sends Kawulski's belly button to the back.
Hakekia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut.
Kawulski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Hakekia misses with a kick to the body.
Kawulski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hakekia. Hakekia obviously looking to wear him down.
Kawulski staying out of range there.
Kawulski feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kawulski.
Nice body punch from Hakekia.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawulski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hakekia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kawulski.
Hakekia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kawulski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hakekia sprawls and moves away.
Hakekia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kawulski under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jab by Hakekia.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kawulski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hakekia sprawls and moves away.
Kawulski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kawulski tries to clinch up but Hakekia circles away and keeps his distance.
Hakekia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Kawulski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A low kick lands for Hakekia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia looks to throw the jab but Kawulski is out of range.
Kawulski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kawulski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hakekia.
Kawulski attempts a counter takedown but Hakekia avoids it well and moves away.
Hakekia has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kawulski is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hakekia connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Hakekia misses with a head kick.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses.
Kawulski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hakekia sprawls and moves away.
Hakekia misses with a low kick as Kawulski jumps back.
Kawulski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hakekia sprawls and moves away.
Hakekia throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Kawulski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hakekia's guard.
Hakekia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kawulski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hakekia is trying to keep Kawulski in close.
Kawulski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kawulski trying to move into half guard but instead Hakekia has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Kawulski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hakekia's guard. #REVR#
Kawulski chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Kawulski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kawulski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawulski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kawulski is pushing down on Hakekia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hakekia is fighting to maintain full guard but Kawulski has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Kawulski is working for a submission of some sort.
Hakekia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hakekia wants to control but Kawulski passes into side.
Hakekia dodges the ground and pound from Kawulski.#T3#
Kawulski scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kawulski misses with the ground and pound.
Kawulski throwing strikes but Hakekia manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kawulski is looking for a sweep.
Hakekia has control of an arm but Kawulski manages to advance to Hakekia's back!
Hakekia staying busy and making it hard for Kawulski to control. #SUB#
Hakekia preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kawulski. #T4#
Hakekia covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Hakekia manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Hakekia.
Kawulski trying to control but Hakekia is working from the bottom.
Kawulski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kawulski stands up over Hakekia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawulski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kawulski trying to control but Hakekia is working from the bottom.
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 Aleksander Kawulski will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Hakekia.
Hakekia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hakekia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kawulski is looking to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hakekia.
Kawulski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hakekia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kawulski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia scores with a leg kick.
Hakekia throws a sloppy head kick and Kawulski moves out of range easily.
Kawulski attempts a counter takedown but Hakekia avoids it well and moves away.
Hakekia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alika Hakekia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hakekia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alika Hakekia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Hakekia lands with an uppercut that bounces Kawulski off the cage and back into range.
Kawulski moves out of range as Hakekia strikes.
Kawulski attempts a counter takedown but Hakekia avoids it well and moves away.
Hakekia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kawulski attempts a counter takedown but Hakekia avoids it well and moves away.
Kawulski is looking to clinch but Hakekia is avoiding it.
Hakekia goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hakekia loads up on a big right hand but Kawulski slips the punch.
Kawulski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hakekia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kawulski is out of range.
Hakekia misses with a low kick as Kawulski jumps back.
Kawulski attempts a counter takedown but Hakekia avoids it well and moves away.
Hakekia misses with a body shot.
Hakekia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Kawulski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kawulski ducks right into an uppercut from Hakekia.
Kawulski blocks the body kick.
Kawulski feinted with a counter takedown.
Hakekia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kawulski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hakekia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hakekia throws a push kick but Kawulski slaps the foot to one side.
Hakekia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hakekia connects with a body shot that sends Kawulski's belly button to the back.
Hakekia throws a sloppy head kick and Kawulski moves out of range easily.
Kawulski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hakekia throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Kawulski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hakekia.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kawulski. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawulski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hakekia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kawulski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kawulski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kawulski slips under a jab from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Kawulski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hakekia throws a leg kick which misses Kawulski's front leg but catches the back leg as Kawulski tries to avoid it.
Hakekia is looking to chop away at Kawulski's legs.
Hakekia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kawulski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hakekia sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Hakekia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kawulski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hakekia tries to land a front kick but Kawulski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kawulski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hakekia sprawls and moves away.
Hakekia throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kawulski counters with a takedown into side control.

Hakekia sneaks out the side door and pushes Kawulski away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hakekia lands a slapping body shot.
Kawulski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hakekia missing with a left hand there. Kawulski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kawulski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hakekia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kawulski.
Kawulski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hakekia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alika Hakekia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hakekia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia!
Alika Hakekia made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Good Win But I Want A Top 3 Opponent, James Cole I’m Gonna Whoop Your Pommy Ass. After That Im Coming For My Rematch Title Shot, Ispa Perkele Your Gonna Get Your Ass Beat Just Like In 170.'.

Event: SMASH: McCarty vs Dankovich
Date: Mar 04, 2022

#R1#
Smith is looking to slow Hakekia down with leg kicks.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Hakekia with an uppercut!
Smith takes a swing at Hakekia's ribcage but misses.
Smith swings for the body but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hakekia has time to react.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a hook but Hakekia avoids it easily.
Hakekia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Hakekia moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws a push kick but Hakekia slaps the foot to one side.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hakekia looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Hakekia misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Hakekia moves out of range easily.
Smith throws a leg kick but Hakekia checks it.
Hakekia scores with a push kick.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Hakekia just misses with a punch to the body.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
Hakekia blocks a head kick by Smith. #T1#
Hakekia moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
letting Hakekia counter with a right hand.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hakekia slips under a jab.
Hakekia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hakekia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hakekia misses with a looping right.
Hakekia lands with a cross.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Hakekia saw it coming and moves away.
Smith 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.
Hakekia jabs at Smith's body.
Hakekia misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Smith misses with a hook. Hakekia ducked under it nicely.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith punishes Hakekia's body with a nice straight punch.
Hakekia tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Hakekia. #T2#
Hakekia throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hakekia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hakekia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hakekia checks the leg kick.
As Smith backs off Hakekia throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Hakekia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hakekia has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hakekia throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Hakekia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hakekia counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Smith avoids the head kick by Hakekia.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith keeps Hakekia at a distance using the push kick. #T3#
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hakekia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hakekia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hakekia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hakekia ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick but Hakekia sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hakekia blocks a low kick nicely.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Hakekia throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith throws a series of punches but Hakekia avoids them all with ease.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hakekia misses with a body shot.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hakekia.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Hakekia looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Hakekia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith. #T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hakekia checks a leg kick.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
Smith throws the left hand but Hakekia avoids the punch easily.
Hakekia let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith misses with a hook.
A jab from Smith misses.
Hakekia throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Hakekia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith lands a nice hook to Hakekia's body. Hakekia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Hakekia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Hakekia counters with a straight right hand.
Hakekia thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side.
Hakekia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bryant Smith 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#
Smith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hakekia takes a step back to recover.
Hakekia tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Bryant Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Hakekia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hakekia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hakekia might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Smith has got the better of the exchanges.
A big left from Hakekia misses.
Hakekia throws a leg kick that misses.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hakekia can do to turn this around?
Smith avoids the head kick by Hakekia.
Crunch! Smith slams his shin into Hakekia's torso.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Hakekia throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Hakekia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Hakekia.
Smith connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hakekia missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith misses the jab.
Hakekia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hakekia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hakekia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hakekia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hakekia lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut.
Hakekia just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSmith.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith looks to land a combination. Hakekia sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hakekia moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Hakekia.
Hakekia has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smith.
Smith throws a series of punches but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Hakekia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Hakekia throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left lands for Smith.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith defending well as Hakekia loads up on a big left hand.
Hakekia tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#Hakekia is rocked!
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Hakekia.
Hakekia is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Smith moves forwards but Hakekia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith misses with a hook. Hakekia ducked under it nicely.
Hakekia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hakekia just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hakekia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Smith feints with a jab and clips Hakekia right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Hakekia is sent crashing into the canvas and Smith leaps in for the kill! Hakekia tries to get to his feet but Smith is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Hakekia is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryant Smith!
Bryant Smith took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Alika Hakekia stepped up to the mic, saying 'Im Sorry Uso'.

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Torsten
Date: Jan 26, 2022

#R1#
Hakekia throws a jab when Wai Ping was well out of range.
Wai Ping throws the left hand but Hakekia avoids the punch easily.
Wai Ping takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Lu Wai Ping has been cut.
Wai Ping misses the shot to the body.
Wai Ping uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hakekia.
Hakekia connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circling - Wai Ping throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wai Ping moves out of range of the leg kick from Hakekia.
A big right from Wai Ping misses.
Wai Ping takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hakekia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hakekia is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hakekia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Hakekia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hakekia.
Wai Ping punishes Hakekia's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia lands a slapping body shot.
Hakekia's corner calls for a 1-2. Hakekia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wai Ping misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hakekia. That's going to slow Wai Ping down.
Some wild striking there from Wai Ping. #T1#
A left lands for Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hakekia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hakekia - that will leave a mark!
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
A jab from Wai Ping finds it's way through Hakekia's defenses.
Wai Ping takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Both fighters circling a little - Hakekia finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hakekia scores with a shot to the body.
Wai Ping rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hakekia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Wai Ping is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wai Ping feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hakekias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wai Ping is still on wobbly legs! Can Hakekia finish him?
Wai Ping throws a big shot that misses.
Wai Ping seems to have recovered his senses.
Wai Ping throws a shot from downtown. Hakekia moves away and avoids it.
Wai Ping throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Wai Ping throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hakekia looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hakekia slips under a jab.
Hakekia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hakekia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wai Ping throws a hook but Hakekia avoids it easily.
Hakekia misses the jab.
Hakekia walks into a left hand.
Hakekia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hakekia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hakekia thumps Wai Ping with a low kick.
Wai Ping throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hakekia tries a low kick but Wai Ping avoids it.
Wai Ping throws an overhand right that lands on Hakekia's shoulder, as Hakekia tries to avoid the shot.
Wai Ping throws a head kick but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wai Ping has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hakekia.
Wai Ping walks into a jab.#T3#
Hakekia connects with an inside leg kick.
Hakekia does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hakekia is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hakekia. Wai Ping does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hakekia misses the shot to the body.
Hakekia scores with a push kick.
Wai Ping throws a head kick that misses.
Hakekia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hakekia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wai Ping scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wai Ping takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hakekia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wai Ping momentarily.
Hakekia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wai Ping throws a low kick, looking for Hakekia's leg but Hakekia calmly moves out of range.
Wai Ping with a hook.
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!
Hakekia is looking to slow Wai Ping down with leg kicks.
Wai Ping misses with an uppercut
and Hakekia counters with a three punch combo that has Wai Ping backing up. Wai Ping nods at Hakekia to acknowledge the strikes.
Hakekia cracks Wai Ping with an open hand slap.#T4#
Hakekia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wai Ping misses with a body kick.
Wai Ping drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Hakekia has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A nice leg kick from Hakekia, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wai Ping swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hakekia tried to score with a low kick but Wai Ping checks it.
Hakekia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wai Ping has time to react.
Wai Ping misses with a body kick.
Hakekia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wai Ping throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wai Ping takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hakekia.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wai Ping throws a lazy body kick
and Hakekia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hakekia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wai Ping connects with a leg kick.
Hakekia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hakekia moves out of range as Wai Ping throws a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lu Wai Ping's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Wai Ping turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hakekia slips under a jab from Wai Ping.
Hakekia connects with a single shot there.
Wai Ping missing with a left hand there. Hakekia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wai Ping checks a leg kick.
Hakekia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wai Ping can do to turn this around?
Hakekia moves away from the strike by Wai Ping.
Hakekia throws a lazy right hand but Wai Ping sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid body kick from Hakekia.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wai Ping - that will leave a mark!
Nice defenses there by Wai Ping.
Wai Ping throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hakekia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wai Ping counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Hakekia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Hakekia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alika Hakekia is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick from Hakekia, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wai Ping finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hakekia lands a really nice looking cross but Wai Ping seems unphased. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Hakekia as he connects with a hook.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wai Ping moves out of range as Hakekia throws a body kick.
Wai Ping let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wai Ping blocks a low kick nicely.
Hakekia throws a body kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Hakekia.
Hakekia wants to land a leg kick but Wai Ping is out of range.
Wai Ping blocks a low kick nicely.
Wai Ping blocks a leg kick.
Wai Ping throws out a counter right but Hakekia avoids it with no problem.
Wai Ping lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hakekia's sensitive parts.
Wai Ping lands with an uppercut that bounces Hakekia off the cage and back into range.
Wai Ping jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wai Ping scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wai Ping tries to score with a low kick but Hakekia moves his leg out of the way.
Hakekia throws a lazy right hand but Wai Ping sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wai Ping looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hakekia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Hakekia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Hakekia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wai Ping.
It looked like Hakekia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wai Ping scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hakekia cracks Wai Ping with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hakekia scores with a jab. Wai Ping acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hakekia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hakekia with a nice cross.
Hakekia scores with a head kick. Wai Ping tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Some wild striking there from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Wai Ping misses.
Wai Ping swings for the body but Hakekia moves out of range.
Wai Ping takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hakekia scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Wai Ping ducks under a wild hook from Hakekia.
Wai Ping looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wai Ping has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hakekia lands a leg kick that knocks Wai Ping off balance momentarily.
Wai Ping throws a chopping leg kick but Hakekia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wai Ping throws a lazy uppercut
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Hakekia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Hakekia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hakekia steps in with a hook that catches Wai Ping right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Hakekia follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Wai Ping looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alika Hakekia!
Alika Hakekia took some time post fight to say the following; 'After 2 Hard Loss At 170, Feels Good To Be Back At My Natural Weight , Great To Win On My 38th Birthday.'.
Lu Wai Ping was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill train hard and win fans '.

Event: SMASH: Donovan vs Kapisi
Date: Dec 22, 2021

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Hakekia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tarantino doesn't seem phased though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hakekia.
Hakekia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2#
Tarantino scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Tarantino is trying to work for a kimura but Hakekia is defending well.
Tarantino not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hakekia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tarantino.
Tarantino is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tarantino is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hakekia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tarantino.
Tarantino is looking to stall here but Hakekia recovers full guard. #T1#
Hakekia keeping moving, preventing Tarantino from controlling successfully.
Tarantino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hakekia is keeping the position for now.
Tarantino wants to control from the top but Hakekia keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tarantino throwing strikes but missing.
Tarantino wants to pass the guard but Hakekia is keeping the position.
Tarantino throwing strikes but missing.
Hakekia controlling the position.
Tarantino is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarantino lands a couple of digs.
Tarantino has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hakekia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tarantino. #T3#
Tarantino working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarantino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tarantino wants to pass the guard but Hakekia is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hakekia takes one to the chin there.
Hakekia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
An inside leg kick from Hakekia misses.
Hakekia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hakekia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hakekia throws a shot to the body.
Hakekia slips a jab from Tarantino.
Tarantino blocks a head kick by Hakekia. #T4#
Tarantino moves out of range of the strikes.
Tarantino steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hakekia. That one must have hurt.
A left and a right from Tarantino both land. Nice combination.
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!
Tarantino throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Tarantino.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've been informed that Tarantino has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hakekia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tarantino.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hakekia. Tarantino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tarantino throws a looping overhand right but Hakekia ducks down to avoid it.
Hakekia staying out of range there.
Tarantino dodges the punch combination from Hakekia.
Hakekia goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A shot to the body from Tarantino misses
and Hakekia counters with a low kick, right behind Tarantino 's knee.
Tarantino throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Tarantino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Quintet Tarantino will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
No joy there for Tarantino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tarantino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tarantino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy body kick from Hakekia #TD2#
and Tarantino counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tarantino.
Tarantino tries to free his leg and advance position but Hakekia is retaining full guard.
Hakekia wants to sweep here but Tarantino controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarantino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tarantino trying to control the position from guard on top but Hakekia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarantino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hakekia swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Tarantino wants to control from the top but Hakekia keeps moving.
Tarantino throws a strike but Hakekia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Tarantino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hakekia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Tarantino is looking for a triangle but Hakekia pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Tarantino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hakekia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hakekia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tarantino not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hakekia stays in close to Tarantino's body and controls the position.
Tarantino controls Hakekia momentarily but Hakekia frees himself. #SU#
Tarantino is working an open guard so Hakekia takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tarantino swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hakekia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tarantino doesn't seem bothered though.
No joy there for Tarantino, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Tarantino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hakekia can pounce on him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hakekia - that will leave a mark!
Tarantino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tarantino has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hakekia finds it's way round the side to connect with Tarantino's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tarantino or perhaps it was just good defense by Hakekia, which made it look bad.
Hakekia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tarantino. That did some damage!
Hakekia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tarantino misses with a shot to the body
and Hakekia counters with a nice uppercut.
Tarantino takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Quintet Tarantino has been cut.
Tarantino shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hakekia as he jumps to the side.
Hakekia quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Alika Hakekia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid body kick from Hakekia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Hakekia as Tarantino shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Hakekia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alika Hakekia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quintet Tarantino.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a nice head kick!
A solid body kick from Hakekia.
Tarantino takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hakekia throws a head kick that Tarantino semi-blocks.
Tarantino doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Hakekia.
Hakekia stuffs the takedown attempt from Tarantino. Tarantino gets slowly back to his feet.
It looks like Hakekia has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tarantino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hakekia with a jab.
Hakekia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tarantino misses with a takedown attempt
and Hakekia counters with a big head kick but Tarantino shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quintet Tarantino's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hakekia defending well as Tarantino loads up on a big left hand.
Hakekia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hakekia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tarantino throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tarantino loads up on a big right hand but Hakekia slips the punch.
Tarantino takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tarantino ducks under a wild hook from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a hook. Tarantino ducked under it nicely.
Tarantino feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hakekias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hakekia slips under a jab from Tarantino.
Tarantino misses the jab.
Tarantino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hakekia misses with a looping left.
Hakekia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hakekia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tarantino.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia moves away from the strike by Tarantino.
Hakekia throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Hakekia throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tarantino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
Hakekia feints and then cracks Tarantino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tarantino down.
Hakekia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Tarantino tries to counter it with a takedown but Hakekia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tarantino scores with a decent looking hook.
Tarantino throws a lazy uppercut
and Hakekia counters with a thumping low kick.
Hakekia scores with a nice strike.
Hakekia connects with a solid leg kick.
Tarantino slips under a jab.
Hakekia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tarantino tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hakekia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tarantino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hakekia - that will leave a mark!
Hakekia throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia walks into a left hand.
Tarantino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hakekia is fending him off so far but Tarantino persists. Nope, Hakekia circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
Tarantino shoots for a takedown but Hakekia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hakekia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarantino can do to turn this around?
Hakekia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hakekia throws a leg kick which misses Tarantino's front leg but catches the back leg as Tarantino tries to avoid it.
Tarantino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hakekia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tarantino shoots in for a takedown but Hakekia shows good takedown defense.
Alika Hakekia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quintet Tarantino.
Hakekia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hakekia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Hakekia does it's job there.
Tarantino shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hakekia pinned against the cage. Hakekia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tarantino moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hakekia.
Tarantino moves out of range as Hakekia throws a body kick. #T3#
Hakekia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tarantino wants to clinch.
Hakekia connects with a looping right hand.
Hakekia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hakekia!
Tarantino misses with a straight left.
Tarantino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Tarantino lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tarantino goes for a double leg but Hakekia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hakekia continues to drive forward.
Hakekia sizes up Tarantino with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tarantino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hakekia.#T4#
Tarantino cracks Hakekia with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarantino tries to clinch there but Hakekia circles away.
Tarantino misses with a hook. Hakekia ducked under it nicely.
Tarantino throws an off balance right hand
and Hakekia counters with a nice body shot.
Tarantino misses with a body punch
and Hakekia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tarantino throws an off balance right hand
and Tarantino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hakekia goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tarantino takes one to the side of the head.
Tarantino throws a body shot but no joy.
Hakekia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hakekia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarantino.
Hakekia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick.
Tarantino misses with an uppercut. Hakekia saw that one coming.
Hakekia is looking to counter punch.
Tarantino looks to land a left hand but Hakekia moved out of range nicely.
Hakekia throws a leg kick which misses Tarantino's front leg but catches the back leg as Tarantino tries to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alika Hakekia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hakekia 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia!
As Alika Hakekia got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: After 2 Hard Loss At 170, Feels Good To Be Back At My Natural Weight , Great To Win On My 38th Birthday.'.

Event: SMASH: Menezes vs Voronin
Date: Nov 24, 2021

#R1#
Hakekia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murphy counters with a low kick, right behind Hakekia 's knee.
Hakekia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Hakekia slips the punch.
Hakekia throws a body kick that misses
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hakekia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hakekia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hakekia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy connects with a jab.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Hakekia's shoulder, as Hakekia tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Hakekia scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
Hakekia scoring well with a low kick there.
Murphy swings for the body but Hakekia moves out of range.
Murphy throws a right hand that Hakekia ducks under and follows up with a left that Hakekia also avoids with ease.
Hakekia misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Hakekia throws a head kick that half lands.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Hakekia counters with a nice uppercut.
Hakekia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hakekia throws out a leg kick but Murphy moves out of range and Hakekia only half commits.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Hakekia is out of range.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Hakekia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Hakekia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murphy's sensitive parts.
Murphy takes a swing at Hakekia's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a jab.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy lands a glancing blow to the side of Hakekia's head.
Murphy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A bone on bone clash there as Murphy blocks the leg kick. #T2#
Hakekia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Murphy.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Hakekia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hakekia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Hakekia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hakekia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hakekia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hakekia misses with a straight left.
Hakekia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murphy ducks right into an uppercut from Hakekia. #T3#
Hakekia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murphy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hakekia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hakekia misses with a straight right.
Murphy moves out of range as Hakekia throws a body kick.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab from Murphy.
Hakekia misses with a leg kick.
Murphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murphy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
An inside leg kick from Hakekia misses.
Hakekia moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Hakekia misses with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hakekia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Murphy takes a step back to recover.
Murphy moves out of range as Hakekia strikes.
Murphy throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hakekia thuds his shin into the meat of Murphy's side.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murphy is able to avoid easily.
Murphy lands a nice hook to Hakekia's body. Hakekia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murphy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Hakekia throws a big shot that misses.
Hakekia walks into a jab.
Hakekia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hakekia misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Murphy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murphy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hakekia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murphy scrambles back to his feet.
Hakekia throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murphy.
Murphy slips a jab from Hakekia.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mick Murphy will probably get the nod.
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#
An inside leg kick from Murphy misses.
It looked like Hakekia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mick Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Murphy.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Hakekia's belly button to the back.
Murphy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Murphy misses with a leg kick.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Hakekia saw that one coming.
Murphy checks a low kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hakekia throws out the jab.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hakekia tries a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Murphy staying out of range there.#T1#
Hakekia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Hakekia slips under a jab.
Hakekia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Hakekia slips under a jab.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hakekia tried to score with a low kick but Murphy checks it.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Hakekia checks the leg kick nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hakekia.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Hakekia misses the target.
Hakekia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
A head kick from Hakekia lands but Murphy takes it in his stride. #T2#
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Hakekia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakekia cracks Murphy with an open hand slap.
Murphy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hakekia scores with a jab to the head.
Murphy misses with a shot to the body
and Hakekia counters with a straight right hand.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hakekia with a body shot.
Murphy lands an overhand right.
Nice straight punches there by Hakekia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hakekia.
Hakekia moves out of range of the body kick.
Hakekia misses with a hook.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alika Hakekia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hakekia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick.
Hakekia has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hakekia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.#T3#
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy throws a head kick but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hakekia swings widly with a right hand
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Hakekia misses.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Hakekia moves out of range of the strikes.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murphy slips under a jab from Hakekia.
Murphy takes a swing at Hakekia's ribcage but misses.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Hakekia moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hakekia misses the target.
Hakekia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Danga de danga de dang - Murphy scores with a four punch combination!#T4#
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murphy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hakekia gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murphy blocks the body kick.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy scores with the left hand. Hakekia knows he should have avoided that one.
A low kick from Murphy is predictable there
enabling Hakekia to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Hakekia.
Hakekia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hakekia throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Murphy fails to land with a series of punches.
Murphy throws a push kick but Hakekia slaps the foot to one side.
Hakekia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy flicks out a counter leg kick but Hakekia steps away.
Hakekia throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mick Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hakekia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Hakekia throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hakekia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murphy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hakekia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy lands a jab to the nose.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Murphy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Hakekia's shoulder, as Hakekia tries to avoid the shot.
Hakekia throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia tries to land a leg kick but Murphy saw it coming and moves away.
Murphy slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Hakekia's shoulder, as Hakekia tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Hakekia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hakekia slips a jab from Murphy.
Hakekia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murphy is out of range.
Hakekia scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hakekia moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Hakekia moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hakekia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy scores with a nice right hand.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Murphy checks a low kick from Hakekia.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Hakekia avoids it with no problem.
Hakekia throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hakekia looks for the body kick but Murphy saw that one coming.
Hakekia does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alika Hakekia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hakekia throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy works Hakekia's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Hakekia's head but Hakekia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hakekia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hakekia tries to land a front kick but Murphy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hakekia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murphy.
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hakekia connects with the punch.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Hakekia's head but Hakekia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hakekia with a jab.
Hakekia throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy digs a good hook to Hakekia's body.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Hakekia tried to counter with a leg kick but Murphy avoided it.#T3#
A slow jab from Hakekia misses its intended target.
Hakekia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hakekia wants to slow Murphy down by chopping away at his legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Murphy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hakekia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Murphy.
Hakekia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hakekia misses with a hook
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hakekia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murphy connects with a jab.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Hakekia saw that one coming.
Hakekia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
An attempted straight right counter from Hakekia misses the target.
Murphy throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hakekia is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hakekia misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with an inside leg kick.
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy lands an overhand right.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Hakekia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hakekia throws a body kick that misses
and Murphy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hakekia thinking.
Murphy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murphy takes a swing at Hakekia's ribcage but misses.
Murphy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hakekia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hakekia is looking to score with low kicks.
Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hakekia's hands.
Hakekia misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Hakekia throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Alika Hakekia spoke after the fight, saying 'Im Sorry Uso'.

Event: SMASH: Murphy vs Chaos
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Andonian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garik Andonian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andonian looks to land a left hand but Hakekia moved out of range nicely.
Andonian misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Hakekia.
We've been hearing reports that Hakekia has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Andonian avoids the head kick by Hakekia.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hakekia.
Andonian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andonian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonian avoids the head kick by Hakekia.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hakekia.
A little jabbing left from Andonian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Hakekia connects with a high kick.
Andonian throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Hakekia moves into the clinch.
Hakekia wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Andonian.
Hakekia'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.
Hakekia tries to circle away but Andonian has him pinned against the cage.
Andonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hakekia's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Andonian fails to land.
Andonian tries to work over Hakekia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hakekia blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Hakekia has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Andonian is trying to keep an underhook but Hakekia manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T2#
Andonian is doing well to control the position and prevent Hakekia from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Hakekia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Andonian sees it coming and defends easily.
Andonian tries to kick Hakekia off but Hakekia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hakekia is trying to control. Andonian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Andonian controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Andonian wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hakekia in particular looking to stall.
Hakekia trying to control from half guard but Andonian is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hakekia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Hakekia is looking to take a break and control but Andonian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hakekia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Andonian is refusing to be controlled, as Hakekia sits in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Hakekia is working for a submission of some sort.
Andonian is pressing down on Hakekia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Andonian is pulling down on Hakekia's head to control his posture.
Hakekia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Andonian 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.
Andonian keeping full guard, as Hakekia tries to pass.
Hakekia trying to control but Andonian is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Garik Andonian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andonian throws a lazy uppercut
and Hakekia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Andonian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hakekia, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hakekia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andonian stops a takedown attempt from Hakekia.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alika Hakekia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andonian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andonian.
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 Alika Hakekia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hakekia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Hakekia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Andonian wants to control but Hakekia postures up.
Andonian is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hakekia is staying active.#SUB#
Hakekia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andonian has escaped the position, nice work there.
Andonian struggling a bit here.
Andonian is looking for a sweep.
Hakekia trying to control the position but Andonian is working away. #SUB#
Hakekia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Andonian, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hakekia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Andonian is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Hakekia tries for a kimura but Andonian is defending well. #SUB#
Hakekia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andonian has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hakekia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andonian keeps working.
Andonian is trying to escape the position but Hakekia is controlling the position. #SUB#
Hakekia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Andonian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hakekia happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Hakekia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Andonian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Andonian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hakekia controlling the position. #SUB#
Hakekia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hakekia swings around for an armbar but Andonian sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hakekia's guard.#T3#
Andonian sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hakekia 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#
Hakekia wants to pass to mount but Andonian is defending the position.
Alika Hakekia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andonian wants to get back to his feet.
Andonian gets full guard.
Hakekia trying to control but Andonian is working from the bottom.
Hakekia is looking to advance position but Andonian has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Andonian looking to control but Hakekia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Andonian controlling from mount.
Hakekia bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hakekia is fighting to break Andonian's control of his arms but Andonian is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hakekia wants to control from the top but Andonian keeps moving.
Andonian 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andonian wants to stand and escape but Hakekia is having none of it.
Hakekia wants to control from the top but Andonian keeps moving.
Andonian trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that second round.
That's time! Hakekia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Andonian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hakekia circles away quickly and effectively.
Andonian misses with an uppercut
and Hakekia counters with a left to the body.
Hakekia tries a head kick but it misses.
Hakekia tries to bum rush Andonian with a series of wild strikes but Andonian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andonian is looking to clinch.
Andonian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hakekia lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Andonian lands.
Hakekia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Hakekia shoots in but Andonian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hakekia thuds his shin into the meat of Andonian's side.
Hakekia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andonian.#CUT2#It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.
Hakekia throws a one two combo.
Andonian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hakekia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alika Hakekia is winning the standup battle so far.
Hakekia moves out of range as Andonian throws a body kick.
It looked like Hakekia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andonian lands with a nice combination. Hakekia backs away looking to recover.
Andonian lands a nice hook to Hakekia's body. Hakekia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2##CL2#
Andonian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andonian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andonian misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Andonian fails to land.
Andonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hakekia's elbow.
Andonian landing knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andonian.
Hakekia managing to block the knees to the body from Andonian.
Andonian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andonian.
Andonian tries to work over Hakekia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andonian can't find room to land a body shot as Hakekia controls the action. #T3#
Andonian swings wildly with an uppercut but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hakekia wants to take the fight to the mat but Andonian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andonian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hakekia backwards.
Andonian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A left hand lands to the body for Andonian.
Andonian misses with the head strike.
Andonian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Andonian lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andonian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hakekia has Andonian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Andonian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alika Hakekia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hakekia stalling against the cage. #T4#
Andonian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hakekia avoids it.
Andonian looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hakekia is working for takedown but Andonian is calmly controlling the position for now.
Andonian pushes off an throws an elbow but Hakekia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hakekia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Andonian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alika Hakekia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andonian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hakekia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Andonian tries to get set, Hakekia tries to push him back and clinch up but Andonian manages to avoid the attempt.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Andonian.
Andonian stuffs the takedown attempt from Hakekia. Hakekia gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia misses with a body punch
and Andonian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garik Andonian really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alika Hakekia's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Hakekia lands with a nice combination. Andonian backs away looking to recover.
Andonian lands with an uppercut that bounces Hakekia off the cage and back into range.
Andonian throws a leg kick which misses Hakekia's front leg but catches the back leg as Hakekia tries to avoid it.
Andonian is looking to clinch.
No luck for Hakekia with that takedown attempt.
Andonian now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Andonian leaves Hakekia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonian lands a nice hook to Hakekia's body. Hakekia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Andonian missing with a left hand there. Hakekia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Andonian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andonian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good shot there by Andonian.
Andonian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hakekia is looking for a counter combo.
Andonian throws a leg kick
and Hakekia counters with a one-two to the body.
Andonian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andonian tries to clinch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Andonian pushes Hakekia up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Andonian throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Andonian misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hakekia.
Andonian has a couple of punches blocked by Hakekia.
Andonian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Andonian just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hakekia's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alika Hakekia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hakekia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andonian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hakekia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Andonian tries a body shot but Hakekia blocks it.
Andonian can't find room to land a body shot as Hakekia controls the action.
Andonian tries a body shot but Hakekia blocks it.
Andonian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garik Andonian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hakekia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T3#
Hakekia tries to break free but Andonian pushes him back against the cage.
Hakekia blocks an elbow strike.
Andonian misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Andonian.
Andonian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andonian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andonian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andonian swings wildly with an uppercut but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andonian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andonian scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Andonian working aggressively here.
Hakekia blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Andonian breaks the clinch.
Hakekia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andonian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andonian misses with a straight left.
Good exchange - Andonian coming out on top.
Hakekia has his takedown stuffed
and Andonian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andonian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Andonian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garik Andonian dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Alika Hakekia's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Hakekia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hakekia tries for a takedown but Andonian circles away easily
and Andonian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hakekia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andonian closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Hakekia with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alika Hakekia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andonian throws a hook to the side of Hakekia's head but Hakekia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Andonian misses with a shot to the body
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hakekia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hakekia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hakekia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andonian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andonian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Andonian as Hakekia shoots in.
Andonian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hakekia counters with a two punch combo.
Nice jab there from Andonian.
Hakekia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Hakekia or perhaps it was just good defense by Andonian, which made it look bad.
Hakekia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakekia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andonian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hakekia somewhat.
Andonian lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T3##CL2#
Andonian clinches.
Andonian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hakekia.
Andonian working aggressively here.
Andonian digs a right hand into Hakekia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hakekia's gas tank.
Andonian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hakekia prevents a body shot from Andonian.
Andonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hakekia's elbow.
Andonian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andonian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hakekia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Andonian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andonian.
Andonian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Andonian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hakekia wants to take the fight to the mat but Andonian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Hakekia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hakekia is looking to wear down Andonian with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hakekia avoids the head kick by Andonian.
Hakekia has a takedown stuffed.
Andonian is trying to counter with his kicks.
Andonian tries to clinch up but Hakekia circles away and keeps his distance.
Hakekia throws a series of punches but Andonian moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garik Andonian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Andonian has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garik Andonian!
Garik Andonian is the new welterweight champion!
The defeated Alika Hakekia had this to say: 'Im Sorry Uso'.

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Hakekia
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Perkele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hakekia.
Perkele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Perkele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hakekia.
Perkele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perkele throws a jab when Hakekia was well out of range.
Perkele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Hakekia scores with a decent looking hook.
Perkele takes a swing at Hakekia's ribcage but misses.
Hakekia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perkele's sensitive parts.
Perkele throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
A jab from Hakekia finds it's way through Perkele's defenses.
Hakekia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perkele.
Hakekia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hakekia lands a nice shot that snaps Perkele's head back.
Hakekia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perkele throws out the jab.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut. Perkele saw that one coming.
Perkele looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Perkele throws out a leg kick but Hakekia moves out of range and Perkele only half commits.
Hakekia scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia lands a jab to the nose.
Perkele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hakekia - that will leave a mark! #T1#
Perkele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick from Hakekia, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hakekia tries a low kick but Perkele avoids it.
Perkele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Hakekia - just one landing.
Perkele lands a jab to the head.
A solid body kick from Perkele.
Hakekia lands a jab.
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perkele throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Hakekia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Perkele avoids the head kick by Hakekia.
Hakekia throws an overhand right that lands on Perkele's shoulder, as Perkele tries to avoid the shot.
Perkele misses with an uppercut. Hakekia saw that one coming.
Perkele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hakekia.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perkele throws a hook but Hakekia blocks it.
Hakekia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Perkele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Perkele misses its target.#T2#
Hakekia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Perkele throwing a counter right hand but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
Hakekia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Hakekia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hakekia tries a quick counter leg kick but Perkele is wise to it.
Hakekia throws a solid leg kick but Perkele takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hakekia.
Perkele stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hakekia.
A jab lands there for Hakekia.
Hakekia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hakekia moves out of range of the leg kick from Perkele.
Perkele misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Hakekia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hakekia.
Hakekia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Perkele on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hakekia looks for the body kick but Perkele saw that one coming.
Perkele scores with a jab to the body.
Hakekia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perkele.
Hakekia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hakekia looks to land a left hand but Perkele moved out of range nicely.
Hakekia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ispa Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Hakekia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia defending well as Perkele loads up on a big left hand.
Hakekia feints and then cracks Perkele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Perkele down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hakekia.
Hakekia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Perkele on the side of the head.
Hakekia scores with a jab to the body.
Hakekia scores with a jab. Perkele acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Perkele moves out of range of the body kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a sloppy head kick and Perkele moves out of range easily.
Perkele throws a jab when Hakekia was well out of range.
A jab from Perkele finds it's way through Hakekia's defenses.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Hakekia misses.
Hakekia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hakekia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Perkele can pounce on him.
A jab from Perkele misses.
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!
Perkele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
Perkele misses with a low kick. #T4#
Hakekia with a nice calf kick.
Perkele lands a jab to Hakekia's midsection.
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
A punch lands to the side of Hakekia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hakekia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Perkele checks it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Perkele misses its target.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.
Hakekia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hakekia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Perkele takes a jab right on the kisser.
Perkele defending well as Hakekia loads up on a big left hand.
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Perkele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkele avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hakekia walks into a straight right hand from Perkele.
Hakekia throws a low kick, looking for Perkele's leg but Perkele calmly moves out of range.
Perkele stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hakekia.
Perkele needs to keep his hands up - Hakekia had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia 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#
Hakekia throws out a loose jab but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Perkele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hakekia looks to land a body kick but Perkele moved away.
Hakekia slips a jab from Perkele.
Hakekia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hakekia. Perkele shrugs it off though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hakekia. Perkele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perkele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perkele slips a straight right by Hakekia.
Hakekia motions for Perkele to come forward. Hakekia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Perkele throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hakekia cracks Perkele with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Perkele has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hakekia misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Perkele misses the target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Perkele might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perkele throws out the jab.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hakekia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hakekia throws a hook but Perkele avoids it easily.
Hakekia slips a jab from Perkele.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.#T1#
Perkele misses with a looping left.
Perkele misses with a straight left.
Hakekia lands with a good body shot.
Hakekia throws a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Perkele there.
Hakekia scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hakekia lands a right hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Hakekia.
Perkele slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Perkele throws a hook but Hakekia blocks it.
Hakekia scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a looping overhand right but Perkele ducks down to avoid it.
Perkele misses with an uppercut
and Hakekia counters with an outside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hakekia checks a leg kick.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.#T2#
Hakekia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perkele.
Nice body kick there by Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Perkele checks a low kick from Hakekia.
Perkele throws a body shot but no joy.
Hakekia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hakekia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hakekia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good leg kick by Hakekia.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Hakekia.
Perkele scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hakekia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hakekia misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Perkele misses its target.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Perkele.
Hakekia misses with a wild body shot.
Hakekia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perkele.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Perkele misses the target.
Hakekia works the jab nicely.
Hakekia with a nice cross.
Hakekia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Perkele misses the target.
Perkele moves out of range as Hakekia strikes.
Perkele lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hakekia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perkele missing with a left hand there. Hakekia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perkele is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Perkele swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hakekia to counter with a crisp jab.
Perkele staying out of range there.
Hakekia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Perkele tries a head kick but it misses.
Perkele 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.
Perkele scores with a jab to the head.
Hakekia swings for the body but Perkele moves out of range.
Hakekia checks a low kick from Perkele.
Perkele slips under a jab from Hakekia.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Perkele scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hakekia in his tracks.
A jab from Hakekia does it's job there.
Perkele misses with a looping left.
Perkele lands a nice shot to the body.
Hakekia lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A combination from Hakekia does no damage.
Perkele takes a swing at Hakekia's ribcage but misses.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses.
Perkele checks a leg kick.
Perkele fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hakekia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkele.
Perkele with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hakekia to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkele misses the jab.
Alika Hakekia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hakekia throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Perkele looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hakekia motions for Perkele to come forward. Hakekia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia sizes up Perkele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Hakekia plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheers as Perkele lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hakekia doesn't seem phased though.
Hakekia throws out a leg kick but Perkele moves out of range and Hakekia only half commits.
Perkele throws a big shot that misses.
Hakekia tries a quick counter leg kick but Perkele is wise to it.
Perkele will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hakekia throws a hook but Perkele blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Perkele tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perkele stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a straight right.
Perkele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice jab there from Perkele.
Perkele throws a lazy right hand but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perkele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hakekia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice body kick from Perkele.
Perkele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Perkele misses with a low kick.
Perkele moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Hakekia.#T1#
Perkele tries to work over Hakekia's front leg with a kick but Hakekia checks it.
Perkele scores with a punch to the head.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkele looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Perkele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Perkele throws a lazy right hand but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hakekia is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.
A big right from Hakekia misses.
Hakekia works Perkele's body with a nice hook.
Perkele moves out of range of the strikes.
As Hakekia backs away, Perkele returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hakekia connects with an inside leg kick.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perkele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hakekia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hakekia moves out of range as Perkele strikes.
Hakekia only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hakekia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
Hakekia connects with a solid leg kick.
Hakekia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia throws a low kick but Perkele moves out of range easily.
Hakekia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Perkele has time to react.
Hakekia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hakekia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hakekia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hakekia moves out of range as Perkele strikes.
Hakekia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Perkele was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hakekia.
Hakekia defending well as Perkele loads up on a big left hand.
Perkele misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Perkele coming out on top.
Some bone on bone action there as Perkele checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Hakekia.
A little feinted left hand from Perkele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hakekia throws a hook to the side of Perkele's head but Perkele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perkele appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hakekia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Perkele on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Perkele throws a jab when Hakekia was well out of range.
Hakekia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Perkele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Perkele throws a front kick aimed at Hakekia's knee but Hakekia avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Hakekia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hakekia defending well as Perkele loads up on a big left hand.
Perkele with the inside leg kick.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses.
Perkele throws a head kick that Hakekia semi-blocks.
Hakekia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hakekia throws a hook to the side of Perkele's head but Perkele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hakekia fakes the leg kick and cracks Perkele in the body.
Hakekia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hakekia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hakekia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perkele's sensitive parts.
Hakekia takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hakekia thumps Perkele with a low kick.#T4#
Hakekia throws out a leg kick but Perkele moves out of range and Hakekia only half commits.
Perkele misses with a low kick as Hakekia jumps back.
Hakekia with a nice cross.
Perkele looks to land a left hand but Hakekia moved out of range nicely.
Perkele throws a leg kick that misses.
Hakekia lands a nice looking body kick.
Hakekia drops his hands momentarily and Perkele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Perkele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hakekia throws an overhand right that lands on Perkele's shoulder, as Perkele tries to avoid the shot.
Perkele misses with a hook. Hakekia ducked under it nicely.
Hakekia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Hakekia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Hakekia is just out of range.
Perkele looks to land a left hand but Hakekia moved out of range nicely.
Perkele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hakekia staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ispa Perkele did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Perkele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Perkele throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
Hakekia lets loose with a powerful body kick. Perkele will feel that in the morning.
Hakekia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perkele.
Hakekia lands with an uppercut that bounces Perkele off the cage and back into range.
Hakekia throws a low kick but Perkele avoids it.
Hakekia moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Perkele moves out of range of the body kick from Hakekia.
Perkele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hakekia throws a leg kick which misses Perkele's front leg but catches the back leg as Perkele tries to avoid it.
Perkele walks into a stiff left hand from Hakekia.
Perkele throws a shot from downtown. Hakekia moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele cracks Hakekia with a good jab.
Hakekia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Hakekia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hakekia looks to land a body kick but Perkele moved away.
Hakekia scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkele with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Perkele throws out a leg kick but Hakekia moves out of range and Perkele only half commits.
Hakekia throws a leg kick
and Perkele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perkele scores with a leg kick.
Hakekia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perkele tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hakekia is able to avoid easily.
Perkele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perkele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Perkele scoring well with a low kick there.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perkele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Perkele misses with a body shot.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut.
Hakekia moves out of range as Perkele strikes.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hakekia misses with a wild body shot.
Perkele checks the leg kick.#T2#
Hakekia throws a body punch but Perkele moves out of range.
Perkele paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hakekia throws a right and a left that Perkele avoids nicely.
Perkele misses with a wild body shot.
Perkele throws a hook but Hakekia avoids it easily.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Perkele misses with a wild body shot.
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
Perkele lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Perkele misses the target.
Hakekia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A bone on bone clash there as Hakekia blocks the leg kick.
Perkele looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by Perkele.
Perkele throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range. #T3#
Hakekia scores with the left hand. Perkele knows he should have avoided that one.
Hakekia lands with a straight right. Perkele didn't see that one coming.
Perkele throws a hook to the side of Hakekia's head but Hakekia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hakekia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perkele swings widly with a right hand
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hakekia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hakekia scores with a hook to the body. Perkele takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hakekia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Perkele throws a leg kick
and Hakekia counters with a stiff right hand.
Hakekia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkele looks to throw the jab but Hakekia is out of range.
Perkele misses with a body shot
and Hakekia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perkele throws a big shot that misses.
Hakekia throws out a counter right but Perkele avoids it with no problem.
Perkele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hakekia. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia tries to work over Perkele's front leg with a kick but Perkele checks it.
Hakekia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perkele throws a looping overhand right but Hakekia ducks down to avoid it.
Perkele throws the left hand but Hakekia avoids the punch easily.
Hakekia throws a jab when Perkele was well out of range.
Perkele checks a leg kick.
Hakekia sizes up Perkele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Perkele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hakekia throws out the jab.
Hakekia lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hakekia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkele has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Perkele there as he acknowledges the shot.
Perkele throws a series of punches but Hakekia moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perkele. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hakekia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Perkele throws a hook to the side of Hakekia's head but Hakekia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perkele gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Alika Hakekia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Hakekia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big left from Hakekia misses.
Hakekia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkele throwing a counter right hand but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
Hakekia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Perkele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hakekia throws out the jab.
Perkele throws a low kick but Hakekia avoids it.
Hakekia connects with an inside leg kick.
Perkele throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hakekia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hakekia looks to land a body kick but Perkele moved away.
Hakekia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia throws a low kick but Perkele avoids it.
Jab, jab by Perkele - just one landing.
Perkele throws a leg kick
and Hakekia makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Perkele really felt that one!
A punch lands to the side of Perkele 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Perkele swings for the body but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia misses with a hook. Perkele ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Perkele checks a leg kick.
Perkele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perkele. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perkele throws a low kick but Hakekia moves out of range easily.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Hakekia defending well as Perkele loads up on a big left hand.
Hakekia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hakekia lands a jab to the nose.
Perkele throws an off balance right hand
and Hakekia counters with a stiff right hand.
Hakekia checks a leg kick.
Perkele throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia tries a quick counter leg kick but Perkele is wise to it.
Hakekia thuds a left hand into Perkele's body.
A low kick lands for Perkele.
Perkele jabs Hakekia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hakekia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Hakekia avoids a kick to the body.
Perkele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hakekia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Perkele swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perkele. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perkele takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hakekia avoids a kick to the body.
Hakekia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Perkele misses with a hook. Hakekia ducked under it nicely.
Hakekia lands a leg kick that knocks Perkele off balance momentarily.
A left lands for Hakekia.
Perkele throws a front kick aimed at Hakekia's knee but Hakekia avoids it well.
Hakekia thumps Perkele with a low kick.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Hakekia 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Perkele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Perkele.
Hakekia missing with a left hand there. Perkele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hakekia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perkele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hakekia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hakekia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perkele on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Hakekia.
Perkele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hakekia.
Hakekia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Perkele on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Perkele missing with a left hand there. Hakekia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perkele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Perkele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hakekia slips under a jab.
Perkele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hakekia checks a low kick from Perkele.
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
A nice side step and Hakekia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hakekia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
A good leg kick by Hakekia.
Perkele on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hakekia. Hakekia obviously looking to wear him down.
Hakekia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ispa Perkele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hakekia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hakekia throws a low kick, looking for Perkele's leg but Perkele calmly moves out of range.
Hakekia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hakekia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A low kick from Perkele is predictable there
and Hakekia counters with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hakekia.
Hakekia fakes the leg kick and cracks Perkele in the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alika Hakekia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hakekia 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia!
Alika Hakekia is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Alika Hakekia gave a big smile as he said 'Finally I Am A World Champion, This Title For My Fans In Hawaii. I Train So Hard At Tran MMA Gym, For This Moment.'.
The defeated Ispa Perkele had this to say: 'Back to the gym I guess.'.

Event: SMASH:Kelly vs Hakekia
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Hakekia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kelly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Kelly - just one landing.
Hakekia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hakekia avoids the head kick by Kelly.
Kelly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Kelly misses the target.
Hakekia tries to work over Kelly's front leg with a kick but Kelly checks it.
A quick step to the side and Kelly tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kelly. Hakekia shrugs it off though.
A nice leg kick from Hakekia, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kelly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hakekia.
Alika Hakekia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Hakekia blocks the leg kick.
Kelly throws the kick towards the body but Hakekia avoids it.
Hakekia connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly throws a low kick, looking for Hakekia's leg but Hakekia calmly moves out of range.
Hakekia avoids the head kick by Kelly.
Hakekia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kelly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kelly lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
Hakekia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelly throws a sloppy head kick and Hakekia moves out of range easily.
Hakekia was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hakekia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hakekia misses with a shot to the body
and Kelly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
Kelly missing with a left hand there. Hakekia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hakekia throws a big counter head kick but Kelly avoids it with no problem.
Kelly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kelly throws a push kick but Hakekia slaps the foot to one side.
Hakekia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kelly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kelly looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hakekia throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelly.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hakekia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hakekia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakekia looks to land a right hand but Kelly moved out of range.#T2#
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Hakekia.
Hakekia looks to land a left hand but Kelly moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Kelly does it's job there.
Hakekia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kelly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kelly scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kelly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hakekia throws out the jab.
It appears Kelly was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kelly connects with a solid leg kick.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
As Hakekia backs away, Kelly returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hakekia missing with a left hand there. Kelly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kelly throws a leg kick but Hakekia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crunch! Kelly slams his shin into Hakekia's torso.
Hakekia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kelly. That did some damage!
A swing and a miss from Hakekia.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kelly.
Kelly fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hakekia checks it well.
Hakekia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Kelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hakekia.
Kelly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kelly misses with an uppercut
and Hakekia counters with a good low kick that Kelly was not able to check.
Hakekia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kelly can pounce on him.
Kelly takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hakekia scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hakekia throws the kick towards the body but Kelly avoids it.
Kelly throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hakekia on the side of the head.
Hakekia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kelly digs a good hook to Hakekia's body.
Hakekia misses with a hook. Kelly ducked under it nicely.
Hakekia scores with a jab to the head.
Hakekia throws a front kick aimed at Kelly's knee but Kelly avoids it well.
Hakekia scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly misses the shot to the body.
Hakekia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hakekia checks a leg kick.#T4#
Hakekia misses the shot to the body.
Kelly throws a series of punches but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia just misses with a punch to the body.
Hakekia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kelly takes a swing at Hakekia's ribcage but misses.
Hakekia scores with a shot to the body.
Hakekia misses with a head kick.
Kelly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hakekia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hakekia lands a nice shot that snaps Kelly's head back.
Kelly misses with a lunging right hand
and Hakekia counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hakekia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelly throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hakekia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kelly checks it well.
Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kelly.
Kelly checks the leg kick nicely there.
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 Ned Kelly will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kelly throws a body kick that misses
and Hakekia counters with a straight right hand.
Hakekia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kelly.
Kelly moves out of range as Hakekia strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hakekia.
Hakekia 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.
Hakekia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hakekia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kelly is looking to counter punch.
Kelly blocks a head kick by Hakekia.
No joy there for Hakekia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hakekia throws a low kick, looking for Kelly's leg but Kelly calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia misses with a wild body shot.
Kelly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hakekia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kelly looks to land a body kick but Hakekia moved away.
Hakekia tries to land a leg kick but Kelly saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Kelly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Hakekia.
A head kick misses from Hakekia. #T1#
Hakekia throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kelly counter with a right hand.
Hakekia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Kelly moved away.
Hakekia throws a head kick but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly looks for the body kick but Hakekia saw that one coming.
Hakekia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kelly's head.
A low kick from Hakekia misses
and Kelly counters with a two punch combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hakekia. That's going to slow Kelly down.
Hakekia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelly moves away.
Kelly is looking to counter punch.
Hakekia misses with a right hand
and Kelly counters with an outside leg kick.
Hakekia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hakekia tries a head kick but it misses.
Hakekia throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hakekia cracks Kelly with an open hand slap.#T2#
Hakekia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hakekia throws a jab when Kelly was well out of range.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Kelly sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hakekia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelly.
Kelly slips a jab from Hakekia.
Alika Hakekia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick lands for Hakekia.
Kelly scores with a nice right hand.
Hakekia blocks a head kick by Kelly.
Jab from Kelly.
Kelly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hakekia slips under a jab.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Kelly sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hakekia connects with a right hand. Kelly shakes it off.
Hakekia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kelly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Kelly has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hakekia.
Kelly takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hakekia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hakekia avoids a kick to the body.
Hakekia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kelly slips under a jab.
Kelly misses with a straight right.
Kelly throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hakekia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Hakekia as he connects with a hook.
Kelly misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hakekia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Hakekia connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakekia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelly moves away.
Kelly misses with a low kick.#T4#
That kick from Kelly tenderised Hakekia's leg. Hakekia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hakekia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Kelly sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kelly throws a low kick but Hakekia moves out of range easily.
Hakekia scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Hakekia.
Kelly moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hakekia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hakekia moves out of range of the strikes.
Kelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hakekia is looking to chop away at Kelly's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelly throws a leg kick that misses.
Hakekia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kelly is out of range.
Kelly misses with a hook. Hakekia ducked under it nicely.
Kelly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kelly looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
It seemed like Hakekia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kelly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kelly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hakekia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kelly throws a combination that misses
and Hakekia counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hakekia throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kelly slips a jab from Hakekia.
Kelly throws a push kick but Hakekia slaps the foot to one side.
Hakekia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hakekia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hakekia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hakekia misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia misses with a body punch
and Kelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kelly drops his hands momentarily and Hakekia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hakekia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kelly on the side of the head.#T1#
Kelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hakekia throws a low kick, looking for Kelly's leg but Kelly calmly moves out of range.
Hakekia tries to land a leg kick but Kelly saw it coming and moves away.
Hakekia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kelly throws a shot from downtown. Hakekia moves away and avoids it.
Hakekia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kelly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hakekia.
Kelly is looking to chop away at Hakekia's legs.
Kelly looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hakekia throws a front kick aimed at Kelly's knee but Kelly avoids it well.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hakekia throws the left hand but Kelly avoids the punch easily.
Kelly lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hakekia takes a step back to recover.
Nice jab there from Hakekia. #T2#
Kelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Hakekia is just out of range.
Kelly throws a push kick but Hakekia slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Hakekia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hakekia misses with a leg kick
and Kelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kelly moves out of range as Hakekia throws a body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kelly crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hakekia - the referee stops the clock and Kelly gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hakekia. Kelly manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kelly.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hakekia.
Hakekia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kelly moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hakekia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hakekia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kelly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hakekia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Kelly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hakekia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hakekia works Kelly's body with a nice hook.
Kelly avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Kelly throws a leg kick
and Kelly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hakekia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hakekia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kelly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kelly does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hakekia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelly.
Kelly moves away from the strike by Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hakekia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses.
Kelly connects with a body shot.
Kelly misses with a few strikes there.
Kelly fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hakekia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kelly tries to score with a low kick but Hakekia moves his leg out of the way.
Hakekia was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Hakekia throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range.
Hakekia throws a push kick but Kelly slaps the foot to one side.
Hakekia throws a leg kick which misses Kelly's front leg but catches the back leg as Kelly tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hakekia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Kelly misses.
Kelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hakekia blocks a jab.
Kelly takes one to the side of the head.
Kelly throws a looping overhand right but Hakekia ducks down to avoid it.
Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
Kelly tried to score with a low kick but Hakekia checks it.
Kelly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut. Kelly saw that one coming.
Kelly throws a nice inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alika Hakekia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hakekia 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia!
In his post fight interview, Alika Hakekia gave a big smile as he said 'I’m Gonna Take Over Smash Welterweight Division, Kai Rossiter Stop Ducking Me Bitch And Your Manager Aaron Work Fuck You'.

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Morgan
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Hakekia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Telushikin misses with a lunging right hand
and Hakekia counters with a thumping low kick.
Telushikin throws the left hand but Hakekia avoids the punch easily.
Telushikin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Telushikin moves out of range of the body kick.
Hakekia swats away the attempt to clinch by Telushikin.
A telegraphed right hand from Hakekia misses the target.
Telushikin throws a lazy uppercut
letting Hakekia counter with a right hand.
Hakekia punishes Telushikin's body with a nice straight punch.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick.
Hakekia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hakekia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Telushikin under the eye.
Telushikin tries to clinch up.
Telushikin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hakekia works Telushikin's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Telushikin throws out the jab.
Hakekia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Telushikin under the eye.
Hakekia looks to land a combination. Telushikin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A big right from Telushikin misses.
Hakekia lands the left hand.
Telushikin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Joseph Telushikin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Telushikin scores with a jab to the head.
Telushikin throws a hook to the side of Hakekia's head but Hakekia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Hakekia misses its target.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Telushikin.
Telushikin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Telushikin.
A shot to the liver by Hakekia. Beautiful body shot.
Telushikin fails in his attempt to clinch.
That kick from Hakekia tenderised Telushikin's leg. Telushikin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Telushikin drops his hands momentarily and Hakekia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hakekia throws a head kick but Telushikin moves out of range.
Telushikin throws an overhand right that lands on Hakekia's shoulder, as Hakekia tries to avoid the shot.
Telushikin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hakekia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Telushikin throws a poor cross that misses
and Hakekia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hakekia with the inside leg kick.
Hakekia lands a slapping body shot.
Hakekia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Telushikin tries to clinch there but Hakekia circles away.
Hakekia staying out of range there.#T2#
Telushikin misses with an uppercut
and Hakekia counters with a solid body kick.
Hakekia throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Telushikin moves into the clinch.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Hakekia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Telushikin avoids it.
Hakekia misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Hakekia is leaning against Telushikin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Hakekia.
Hakekia lands a nice knee to the body.
Hakekia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hakekia lands a body shot.
Telushikin looks winded!
Hakekia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hakekia is working Telushikin over against the cage.
Telushikin pushes Hakekia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Hakekia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Telushikin or not.
Hakekia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Telushikin takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Joseph Telushikin has been cut.#T3#
Hakekia lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Hakekia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hakekia lands an elbow inside. #ROC#Telushikin is rocked!
Hakekia pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hakekia blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hakekia.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hakekia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Telushikin avoids it.#BC#
Hakekia manages to break the clinch.
Hakekia defending well as Telushikin loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Telushikin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Hakekia tries to land knees in the clinch but Telushikin avoids the damage to the body.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Hakekia lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakekia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hakekia.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Hakekia.
Hakekia blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land. #T4#
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Telushikin takes a shot to the head.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Hakekia.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Hakekia misses with a punch to the body.
Hakekia lands with a left to the head.
Hakekia blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hakekia.
Telushikin is still on wobbly legs! Can Hakekia finish him?
Hakekia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Telushikin seems to have recovered his senses.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
Telushikin avoiding damage as Hakekia throws knees to the body. #BC#
Hakekia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hakekia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hakekia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hakekia cracks Telushikin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Telushikin tries to clinch but Hakekia is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Telushikin tries to clinch but Hakekia is having none of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hakekia.
Hakekia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Telushikin on the side of the head.
Telushikin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hakekia on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Telushikin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Telushikin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Telushikin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Telushikin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hakekia has time to react.
Hakekia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Telushikin misses.
Hakekia swats away the attempt to clinch by Telushikin.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Telushikin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hakekia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hakekia moves away from the strike by Telushikin. #CL2#
Telushikin moves into range and clinches up with Hakekia.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Hakekia using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hakekia lands an elbow inside that Telushikin shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hakekia misses with an elbow strike.
Hakekia lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hakekia blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Hakekia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin avoids a wild elbow strike from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Telushikin.
Hakekia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Telushikin can do to turn this around?
Telushikin avoids a wild elbow strike from Hakekia.
Hakekia lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hakekia.
Alika Hakekia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Telushikin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hakekia backwards.
Hakekia utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hakekia lands a nice elbow.
Hakekia takes a shot to the head.
Hakekia misses with a body punch.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hakekia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hakekia scores with a shot to the side of Telushikin's head. #T2#
Telushikin blocks an elbow strike.
Hakekia lands with a light punch inside.
Telushikin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
Hakekia lands with a left to the head.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Hakekia digs a right hand into Telushikin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Telushikin's gas tank.
Telushikin is breathing heavily.
Hakekia scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Hakekia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hakekia lands with a shot to the body.
BOOM! Hakekia lands a beautiful left hook that drops Telushikin. Telushikin tries to recover but Hakekia is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Telushikin lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alika Hakekia!
Alika Hakekia made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thanks You Combate And Darren Russell For The Opportunity, But I’m Gonna Sign And Join With Smash'.

Event: C49: Choo vs. Shamrock
Date: Jul 11, 2021

#R1#
Durden lands with a right hand.
Durden throws an off balance right hand
and Hakekia counters with a straight right hand.
Hakekia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Durden throws a lazy right hand but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Durden connects with a body shot that sends Hakekia's belly button to the back.
Hakekia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durden.
Durden throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Durden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hakekia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Durden scrambles back to his feet.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Hakekia's shoulder, as Hakekia tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Hakekia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Durden takes one to the chin there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Durden!
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
Hakekia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durden moves out of range as Hakekia throws a body kick.
Durden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hakekia is able to avoid easily.
Durden lands a head shot.#T1#
Hakekia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durden moves out of range of the leg kick from Hakekia.
Durden tries a low kick but Hakekia avoids it.
Hakekia throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
Durden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A solid leg kick lands there for Durden.
Durden seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Hakekia throws a body shot but no joy.
Durden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Durden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Durden throws the kick towards the body but Hakekia avoids it.
Durden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Durden scores with a body shot.
Hakekia connects with an inside leg kick.
Hakekia throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
Hakekia tries to work over Durden's front leg with a kick but Durden checks it.
Hakekia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durden.
Hakekia throws a shot from downtown. Durden moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Durden misses with a low kick.
Hakekia looks to land a left hand but Durden moved out of range nicely.
Hakekia checks the leg kick.
Durden scores with a hook to the body. Hakekia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Durden slips a jab and a cross from Hakekia.
Hakekia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Hakekia does it's job there.
Hakekia loads up on a big right hand but Durden slips the punch.
Hakekia is looking to score with low kicks.
Hakekia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hakekia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durden checks a leg kick.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hakekia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hakekia throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Hakekia misses with a body shot.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Hakekia is just out of range.
Hakekia takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Durden digs a good body shot into Hakekia's ribs.#T3#
Durden connects with a jab.
Durden is looking to wear down Hakekia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hakekia scores with a jab.
Hakekia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Hakekia loads up on a big right hand but Durden slips the punch.
That kick from Durden tenderised Hakekia's leg. Hakekia is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hakekia.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
A low kick from Durden misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Durden checks a leg kick.
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hakekia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hakekia throws a head kick but Durden moves out of range.
Hakekia connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden tries a low kick but Hakekia avoids it.
Hakekia drops his hands momentarily and Durden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Durden moves forwards but Hakekia connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Durden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hakekia checks it well.
Hakekia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Durden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Durden thuds his right hand into Hakekia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Durden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hakekia.
Durden throws a lazy right hand but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durden is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hakekia drops his hands momentarily and Durden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Durden slips a straight right by Hakekia.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hakekia.
Durden swings for the body but Hakekia moves out of range.
A nice side step and Hakekia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hakekia scores with a nice body kick.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hakekia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Durden.
Durden slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Durden.
Hakekia throws a wild body kick that Durden sees coming a mile off.
Hakekia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hakekia swinging wildly here.
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 Abraham Durden will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Durden lands a nice hook to Hakekia's body. Hakekia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Durden fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hakekia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hakekia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abraham Durden is winning the standup battle so far.
Hakekia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durden. That's going to slow Hakekia down.
Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hakekia throws out the jab.
Hakekia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hakekia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
Hakekia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hakekia throws a head kick but Durden moves out of range.
Durden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hakekia under the eye.
Hakekia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Durden throws a front kick aimed at Hakekia's knee but Hakekia avoids it well.
Durden throws a leg kick but Hakekia sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hakekia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Durden tried to counter with a leg kick but Hakekia avoided it.
Durden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hakekia. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durden.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.#T1#
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
Hakekia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durden defending well as Hakekia loads up on a big left hand.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Hakekia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hakekia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice jab there from Hakekia.
Durden throws a good cross that connects.
Hakekia tried to score with a low kick but Durden checks it.
Hakekia throws a head kick but Durden moves out of range.
Hakekia throws a low kick but Durden avoids it.
Durden moves away from the strike by Hakekia.
Durden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hakekia moves away from the strike by Durden.
Good shot there by Hakekia.
Hakekia with a nice calf kick.
Hakekia lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia blocks the body kick.
Donk. Durden catches Hakekia right on the button with a cross.
Durden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Hakekia misses the jab.
Durden throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hakekia.
Durden backing away here, and Hakekia unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hakekia tried to score with a low kick but Durden checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden throws a chopping leg kick but Hakekia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hakekia. Durden shrugs it off though.
Hakekia scores with a kick to the body.
Durden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hakekia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Durden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hakekia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.
Hakekia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Durden's sensitive parts.
Durden scoring well with a low kick there.
Hakekia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Durden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Durden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Hakekia swings widly with a right hand
and Durden counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hakekia lands a front kick.
Durden scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Hakekia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a solid leg kick but Durden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hakekia.
An attempted straight right counter from Durden misses the target.
Durden throws a jab when Hakekia was well out of range.
Hakekia misses with a hook
and Durden counters with an outside leg kick.
Durden lands with a cross.
Durden throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Durden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hakekia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hakekia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Durden bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hakekia's head.
Hakekia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakekia swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Hakekia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
Hakekia thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Hakekia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hakekia misses with a looping right.
Durden connects with an inside leg kick.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Hakekia.
Durden sizes up Hakekia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Durden lands with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hakekia.
Durden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hakekia's head backwards.
Hakekia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durden throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
A little jabbing left from Hakekia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Durden lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia slips under a jab.
Durden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a wild body shot.
Durden fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hakekia just manages to avoid it.
Hakekia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Durden throws a low kick but Hakekia avoids it.
Durden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hakekia's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Durden wants to land a leg kick but Hakekia is out of range.
Hakekia catches Durden with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Durden misses.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Hakekia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hakekia.
Durden tries to work over Hakekia's front leg with a kick but Hakekia checks it.
A big right from Durden misses.
Hakekia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hakekia looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hakekia throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Durden is looking to counter punch.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden tries to move into range but Hakekia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hakekia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Durden misses with a looping left.
Hakekia missing with a left hand there. Durden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hakekia scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses.
Hakekia moves out of range of the strikes.
Hakekia misses with the combination.
Hakekia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Durden. That one must have hurt.
Hakekia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durden can pounce on him.
Hakekia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Durden digs a good hook to Hakekia's body.
Durden lands the left hand.
Durden throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
Durden scores with a jab to the body.
Hakekia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
Durden throws a front kick aimed at Hakekia's knee but Hakekia avoids it well.
Durden motions for Hakekia to come forward. Durden throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hakekia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Hakekia catches Durden right on the button with a cross.
Alika Hakekia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hakekia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durden swings for the body but Hakekia moves out of range.
Durden takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Durden is looking to score with low kicks.
Hakekia throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Durden misses.
Hakekia slips a jab from Durden.
Durden misses with a looping right.
Durden throws a lazy right hand but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durden tries a low kick but Hakekia avoids it.
Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durden.
Hakekia throws a push kick but Durden slaps the foot to one side.
Durden scores with a jab.
Durden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hakekia circles away quickly and effectively.
Hakekia looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Hakekia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Durden under the eye.#T3#
Hakekia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Durden connects with a crisp jab.
Hakekia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Durden with the inside leg kick.
Durden blocks a head kick by Hakekia.
Durden takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hakekia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durden takes one to the side of the head.
Hakekia takes one on the button.
Durden misses the jab.
Hakekia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hakekia takes one to the chin there.
Durden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden thuds a left hand into Hakekia's body.
Hakekia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hakekia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hakekia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
Durden lands with an uppercut that bounces Hakekia off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Durden scores with a body shot.
Durden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hakekia under the eye.
Hakekia throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
Durden throws out a powerful jab.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Durden sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hakekia lands a head shot.
Hakekia misses the body punch
and Durden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hakekia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hakekia misses with a shot to the body
and Durden counters with a slapping leg kick.
Durden lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Hakekia misses.
Hakekia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Durden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hakekia scrambles back to his feet.
Abraham Durden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hakekia. That's going to slow Durden down.
A nice leg kick from Durden, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Durden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durden has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Durden!
Alika Hakekia was interviewed post fight and said 'Im Sorry '.

Event: C44: Zan vs. Severini 2
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Jab by Hakekia.
Hakekia keeps the fight on the outside.
Hakekia scores with the left hand. Lermontov knows he should have avoided that one.
Lermontov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lermontov! But no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hakekia. That's going to slow Lermontov down.
Lermontov blocks a leg kick.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Lermontov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hakekia with a body shot.
Hakekia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Hakekia.
Hakekia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lermontov checks a leg kick.
Lermontov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good exchange - Hakekia coming out on top.
Lermontov walks into a stiff left hand from Hakekia.
Alika Hakekia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hakekia misses with a left hand
and Lermontov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.#T1#
Lermontov throws a head kick that misses.
Hakekia throws a leg kick which misses Lermontov's front leg but catches the back leg as Lermontov tries to avoid it.
Hakekia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lermontov slips a jab from Hakekia.
It seemed like Lermontov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hakekia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hakekia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hakekia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hakekia misses with a lunging right hand
and Lermontov counters with a straight right hand.
Hakekia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hakekia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lermontov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hakekia scores with a nice body kick. #T2#
Hakekia connects with a high kick.
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!
Hakekia scores with a leg kick.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Hakekia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hakekia throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lermontov counters with a straight right hand.
Hakekia misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Lermontov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lermontov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hakekia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lermontov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lermontov wants to counter with a clinch but Hakekia pushes him away.
Hakekia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lermontov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lermontov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hakekia tries a head kick but it misses.
Lermontov flicks out a counter leg kick but Hakekia steps away.#T3#
Lermontov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hakekia misses with a right hand
and Hakekia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hakekia misses with a looping right.
Lermontov throws a counter combo.
Hakekia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lermontov counters with a nice leg kick.
Lermontov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Hakekia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lermontov moves away from the strike by Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Lermontov counters with a beautiful punch that sends Hakekia to the canvas! #ROC2#Hakekia is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lermontov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hakekia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oh Hakekia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Lermontov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hakekia is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hakekia has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Hakekia seems to have got his legs back now.
Hakekia stopping the sweep attempt from Lermontov.#T4##SUB2#
Lermontov is looking for a triangle here but Hakekia uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lermontov is trying to work for a sweep but Hakekia has mounted him!
Hakekia controlling his opponent.
Lermontov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alika Hakekia's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hakekia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hakekia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lermontov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hakekia.
Hakekia scores with a hook to the body. Lermontov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses.
Lermontov tries to counter with a clinch but Hakekia shakes him off and moves away.
A solid body kick from Hakekia.
Lermontov throws a hook but Hakekia blocks it.
Hakekia thuds his right hand into Lermontov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lermontov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lermontov looks to throw the jab but Hakekia is out of range.
Hakekia looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hakekia connects with a crisp jab.
Hakekia throws a looping overhand right but Lermontov ducks down to avoid it.
Lermontov is looking for the big counter here.
Hakekia scores with a head kick. #T1#
Hakekia throws a lazy right hand but Lermontov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lermontov slips a straight right by Hakekia.
Hakekia backing away here, and Lermontov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hakekia jabs Lermontov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alika Hakekia is winning the standup battle so far.
Hakekia misses with a hook to the body
and Lermontov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hakekia cracks Lermontov with a good jab.
Hakekia throws a low kick, looking for Lermontov's leg but Lermontov calmly moves out of range.
Lermontov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick from Hakekia misses
and Lermontov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hakekia misses with a looping left.
Lermontov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hakekia throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Lermontov wants to counter with a clinch but Hakekia pushes him away.
An inside leg kick lands from Hakekia. #T2#
Hakekia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lermontov in his tracks.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Lermontov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Lermontov blocks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia scores with a decent looking hook.
Hakekia looks to throw a body kick
and Lermontov counters with a straight right hand.
Lermontov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hakekia swings widly with a right hand
and Lermontov counters with a big right hand! Oh Hakekia is in trouble here! Lermontov follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fiyero Lermontov!
Fiyero Lermontov 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.
Alika Hakekia was interviewed post fight and said 'Im Sorry '.

Event: C39: Steve vs. Jako
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Curtis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Curtis loads up on a big right hand but Hakekia slips the punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Curtis 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.
Hakekia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Curtis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hakekia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.
Hakekia lands with a right hand.
Curtis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia throwing a counter right hand but Curtis manages to avoid it.
Hakekia throws a front kick that sends Curtis stumbling back into the cage.
Hakekia throws a leg kick
and Curtis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.
Hakekia lands with a nice body kick.
Curtis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hakekia tried to counter with a leg kick but Curtis avoided it.
Curtis tries to land a leg kick but Hakekia saw it coming and moves away.
Hakekia defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
Curtis misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curtis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Curtis unleashes a big counter combination but Hakekia bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hakekia slips under a jab.
Hakekia appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hakekia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Curtis throws out a counter right but Hakekia avoids it with no problem.
Curtis tries to land a leg kick but Hakekia saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circling - Hakekia throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Hakekia misses with a few strikes there.
Curtis misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Hakekia coming out on top.
Hakekia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hakekia checks a leg kick.
Curtis lands a head shot.
Hakekia scores with a push kick.
Hakekia slips under a jab.
Hakekia lands with an overhand left.
Hakekia blocks a jab.
Hakekia throws a leg kick which misses Curtis's front leg but catches the back leg as Curtis tries to avoid it.
Curtis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hakekia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hakekia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Curtis.
Hakekia lands a leg kick that knocks Curtis off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curtis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hakekia moves out of range of the body kick from Curtis.
Curtis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Hakekia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Curtis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hakekia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hakekia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hakekia scores with a nice head shot.
Hakekia throws an overhand right that lands on Curtis's shoulder, as Curtis tries to avoid the shot.
Hakekia lands with an uppercut that bounces Curtis off the cage and back into range.
Curtis takes a swing at Hakekia's ribcage but misses.
Curtis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hakekia.
Hakekia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Curtis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sloppy strikes from Curtis. Those never looked like landing.
Hakekia scores with a jab to the jaw.
Curtis misses the jab.
Curtis throws out a loose jab but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis walks into a left hand.
Hakekia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Curtis catches Hakekia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hakekia lands with an overhand left.
Curtis misses with a low kick.
Hakekia looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Curtis.
Hakekia looks for the body kick but Curtis saw that one coming.
Hakekia with the inside leg kick.
Curtis checks the leg kick nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
Hakekia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hakekia throws a chopping leg kick but Curtis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hakekia connects with a crisp jab.
Hakekia moves out of range of the strikes.
Curtis throws a low kick, looking for Hakekia's leg but Hakekia calmly moves out of range.
Hakekia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Curtis throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
Hakekia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Curtis moves out of range as Hakekia throws a body kick.
Curtis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis moves out of range as Hakekia throws a body kick. #CL2#
Curtis moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Hakekia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Curtis misses with an uppercut. Hakekia saw that one coming.
Curtis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hakekia.
Hakekia connects with a right hand. Curtis shakes it off.
Hakekia defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
Curtis tries to bum rush Hakekia with a series of wild strikes but Hakekia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An inside leg kick lands from Hakekia.
Hakekia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Curtis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis throws a body kick that misses.
Hakekia throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hakekia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Curtis cracks Hakekia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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 Alika Hakekia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alika Hakekia's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A slow jab from Hakekia misses its intended target.
Curtis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curtis misses with a looping left.
Curtis blocks the body kick.
Hakekia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Curtis's sensitive parts.
Hakekia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Curtis is able to avoid easily.
Curtis walks into a stiff left hand from Hakekia.
Curtis connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Curtis closes the distance and clinches.
Hakekia gets through Curtis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hakekia scores with a hook to the body.
Hakekia scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
Curtis throws a punch but it's blocked by Hakekia.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Hakekia.
Curtis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hakekia backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Curtis breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Hakekia misses.
Curtis blocks a head kick by Hakekia.
Curtis only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Hakekia lands a right hook to the body.
Hakekia walks into a straight right hand from Curtis.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Hakekia's head but Hakekia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hakekia throws a lazy right hand but Curtis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Curtis tenderised Hakekia's leg. Hakekia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alika Hakekia is winning the standup battle so far.
Hakekia lands a jab to Curtis's midsection.
Curtis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hakekia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Hakekia tenderised Curtis's leg. Curtis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Curtis throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Curtis lands a nice shot to the body.
Curtis scores with a hook to the body. Hakekia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hakekia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Hakekia scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis scores with a punch to the head.
Hakekia scoring well with a low kick there.
Hakekia looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Hakekia throws a leg kick
and Curtis counters with a three punch combo that has Hakekia backing up. Hakekia nods at Curtis to acknowledge the strikes.
Hakekia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hakekia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hakekia. Curtis shrugs it off though.
Curtis misses with a wild combination.
Curtis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Curtis misses with a hook
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hakekia tries to land a front kick but Curtis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hakekia scores with the left hand. Curtis knows he should have avoided that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Curtis blocks the leg kick.
Curtis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hakekia on the side of the head.
Curtis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hakekia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Curtis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hakekia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hakekia connects with a right hand. Curtis shakes it off.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Curtis misses with a double jab
and Hakekia counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hakekia lands a leg kick that knocks Curtis off balance momentarily.
Hakekia throws a hook but Curtis avoids it easily.
Curtis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hakekia throws out a leg kick but Curtis moves out of range and Hakekia only half commits.
Hakekia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
Nice uppercut there from Hakekia.
Curtis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hakekia's sensitive parts.
Hakekia scores with a punch to the head.
Curtis throws a leg kick but Hakekia sees it coming and moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hakekia! #CL2#
Curtis moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curtis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hakekia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hakekia pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Curtis avoiding damage as Hakekia throws knees to the body.
Hakekia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Curtis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hakekia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Hakekia avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the cage.
Curtis misses with a punch on the inside.
Hakekia managing to block the knees to the body from Curtis. #BC#
Hakekia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Curtis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hakekia connects with an inside leg kick.
Curtis's corner calls for a 1-2. Curtis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Curtis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hakekia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Curtis scrambles back to his feet.
Hakekia throws a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis misses with a body kick.
Hakekia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Curtis's head backwards.
Hakekia staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Hakekia misses the target.
Hakekia throws a poor cross that misses
and Curtis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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 Alika Hakekia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alika Hakekia's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Hakekia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hakekia misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Curtis misses.
Curtis misses with a lunging right hand
and Hakekia counters with an inside leg kick.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Curtis throws a combination that misses
and Hakekia counters with an outside leg kick.
Curtis checks a low kick from Hakekia.
A shot to the body from Curtis misses
and Curtis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Curtis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hakekia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Curtis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Curtis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Curtis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Curtis scores with a body shot.
Curtis is looking to clinch.
Curtis misses with an uppercut. Hakekia saw that one coming.#T1#
Curtis misses with a right hand
and Hakekia counters with a leg kick.
Curtis throws a right hand that misses
and Hakekia counters with a straight right hand.
Hakekia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Curtis catches Hakekia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Curtis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
Hakekia went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Curtis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hakekia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Curtis misses with a hook to the body
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hakekia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Curtis misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Hakekia.
Curtis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hakekia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Curtis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hakekia.
Hakekia dips to his left and cracks Curtis with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis walks into a left hand.
Curtis lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Hakekia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Curtis.
Hakekia swats away the attempt to clinch by Curtis.
Curtis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hakekia can pounce on him.
Hakekia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hakekia dips to his left and cracks Curtis with an uppercut!
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Curtis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hakekia counters with a stiff right hand.
Curtis throws a sloppy head kick and Hakekia moves out of range easily.
Hakekia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Curtis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a low kick as Curtis jumps back.
Curtis throws an off balance right hand
and Hakekia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Curtis throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Hakekia dodges the punch combination from Curtis.
Curtis lands with an overhand left.
Hakekia moves away from the strike by Curtis.
Hakekia throws a body shot but no joy.
Curtis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Curtis throws a looping overhand right but Hakekia ducks down to avoid it.
Curtis lands a lovely overhand right.
Hakekia lands with a nice body kick.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Hakekia's head but Hakekia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hakekia feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That kick from Hakekia tenderised Curtis's leg. Curtis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hakekia throws the kick towards the body but Curtis avoids it.
Curtis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Curtis moves out of range as Hakekia throws a body kick. #T4#
Hakekia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hakekia misses with a low kick as Curtis jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Curtis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hakekia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Curtis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Curtis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Curtis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Darry Curtis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curtis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curtis swinging wildly here.
Hakekia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Curtis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hakekia scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
Curtis throws a lazy right hand but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alika Hakekia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hakekia, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia!
Post fight, Alika Hakekia stared into the camera and said 'I Want A Top 5 Opponent, Then A Title Shot'.
The defeated Darry Curtis had this to say: 'Thank you to the fans who came out to watch me. I will come back stronger. '.

Event: C34: Larkin vs. Knox
Date: May 02, 2021

#R1#
Hakekia throws out a loose jab but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoressen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Thoressen's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thoressen walks into a straight right hand from Hakekia.
Alika Hakekia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoressen tries to clinch but Hakekia moves away
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Hakekia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thoressen slips under a jab.
Hakekia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thoressen misses with a hook.
Thoressen blocks the body kick.
Thoressen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hakekia misses with a lunging right hand
and Thoressen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hakekia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Thoressen instigates a clinch.
Hakekia lands an elbow inside.
Hakekia lands a good knee to the midsection. Thoressen won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thoressen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thoressen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thoressen lands a good knee to the midsection. Hakekia won't want to take too many of those.
Thoressen blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Hakekia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hakekia can't find room to land a body shot as Thoressen controls the action. #BC2#
Hakekia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thoressen checks a low kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia tries to work over Thoressen's front leg with a kick but Thoressen checks it.
Thoressen throws a looping overhand right but Hakekia ducks down to avoid it.
Hakekia throws out a counter right but Thoressen avoids it with no problem.
Thoressen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thoressen misses with a body shot.
Hakekia lands with a cross.
Hakekia wants to land a leg kick but Thoressen is out of range.
Hakekia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hakekia throws out a counter right but Thoressen avoids it with no problem.
Thoressen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hakekia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thoressen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Hakekia scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Thoressen moves into range and clinches up with Hakekia.
Hakekia landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Magnus Thoressen has been cut.#T2#
Nice body punch from Hakekia - that landed with a thud.
Thoressen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hakekia avoids it.
Thoressen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thoressen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hakekia.
Thoressen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thoressen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thoressen tries to work over Hakekia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thoressen blocks the elbow strike.
Thoressen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Hakekia.
Thoressen connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.
Thoressen misses with some punches. #BC2#
Hakekia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thoressen misses with a body shot.
Hakekia replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Thoressen blocks it well.#T3#
Thoressen throws a sloppy head kick
and Hakekia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thoressen throws a good cross that connects.
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hakekia just misses with a punch to the body.
Thoressen throws a counter high kick but Hakekia was just alert enough to avoid it.
Thoressen staying out of range there.
Thoressen ducks under a wild hook from Hakekia.
Thoressen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thoressen misses the jab.
Hakekia lands with a right hand.
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hakekia.
A head kick misses from Thoressen.
A good leg kick by Hakekia.
Thoressen moves out of range as Hakekia throws a body kick.
Hakekia throws the kick towards the body but Thoressen avoids it.
Hakekia takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thoressen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hakekia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thoressen can pounce on him.
Thoressen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Thoressen.
Thoressen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hakekia tries to land a front kick but Thoressen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thoressen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hakekia follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hakekia. Thoressen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hakekia throws a head kick that Thoressen semi-blocks.
Thoressen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hakekia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hakekia throws a hook but Thoressen blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body punch from Thoressen.
Thoressen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thoressen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia 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#
Hakekia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hakekia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thoressen under the eye.
Thoressen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hakekia lands a jab to Thoressen's midsection.
Hakekia misses with a body shot.
Thoressen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hakekia misses with a low kick as Thoressen jumps back.
Alika Hakekia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thoressen throws an overhand right that lands on Hakekia's shoulder, as Hakekia tries to avoid the shot.
Hakekia throws a body kick that misses.
Hakekia connects with a right hand. Thoressen shakes it off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thoressen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thoressen misses with a straight right. #CL#
Thoressen instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoressen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoressen lands a left hand.
Hakekia doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Hakekia is working Thoressen over against the cage.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hakekia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hakekia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thoressen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hakekia avoiding damage as Thoressen throws knees to the body.
Thoressen trying to land knees to the body.
Hakekia throws a head punch that misses.
Thoressen tries a body shot but Hakekia blocks it.
Hakekia tries to work over Thoressen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hakekia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thoressen has a couple of punches blocked by Hakekia.
Thoressen connects with a knee to the head.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hakekia misses with some punches.
Thoressen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hakekia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thoressen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hakekia.
Thoressen takes a shot to the head.
Hakekia comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
Thoressen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hakekia misses with the head strike.
Hakekia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thoressen tries to work over Hakekia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hakekia working aggressively here.
Thoressen blocks an elbow strike.
Thoressen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thoressen tries to work over Hakekia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hakekia misses with an elbow strike.
Hakekia gets through Thoressen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Hakekia breaks from the clinch.
Thoressen tries to clinch there but Hakekia circles away.
Thoressen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thoressen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thoressen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thoressen misses with a head kick.
Hakekia with a hook.#T3#
A big left from Thoressen misses.
Hakekia tries a quick counter leg kick but Thoressen is wise to it.
Hakekia lands a slapping body shot.
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Thoressen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thoressen.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Thoressen checks it.
Thoressen misses with a straight right.
Thoressen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hakekia tries to work over Thoressen's front leg with a kick but Thoressen checks it.
Thoressen avoids the head kick by Hakekia.
Thoressen misses with a looping right.
Thoressen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hakekia misses with a wild combination.
Thoressen moves out of range of the strikes.
Thoressen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Hakekia throws a low kick but Thoressen moves out of range easily.
Thoressen throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia loads up on a big right hand but Thoressen slips the punch.
Hakekia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thoressen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hakekia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thoressen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thoressen, as that shot connected.
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thoressen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hakekia slips a jab from Thoressen.
Thoressen needs to keep his hands up - Hakekia had a free shot at his head there.
Thoressen connects with the punch.
Thoressen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hakekia. Hakekia obviously looking to wear him down.
Hakekia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hakekia pushes Thoressen away with a front kick.
Hakekia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thoressen is able to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alika Hakekia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hakekia lands a jab.
Thoressen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hakekia throws out the jab.
Hakekia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thoressen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
Thoressen throws a lazy right hand but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses.
Hakekia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thoressen gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Thoressen clinches.
Thoressen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hakekia.
Thoressen tries to throw a body punch but Hakekia avoids it by throwing Thoressen back against the cage.
Thoressen misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thoressen is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thoressen.
Hakekia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thoressen landing knees to the head.
Thoressen looking to throw knees to the head but Hakekia is blocking nicely.
Thoressen lands a body shot. #T1#
Thoressen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hakekia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hakekia avoiding damage as Thoressen throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thoressen.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hakekia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hakekia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hakekia throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hakekia.
Hakekia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thoressen is defending well for now.
Hakekia misses with an elbow strike.
Thoressen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hakekia misses with a punch on the inside.
Hakekia throws an elbow but it misses.
A right hand to the body from Thoressen.
Hakekia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hakekia misses with a punch to the body.
Hakekia misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thoressen.
Magnus Thoressen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hakekia doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Hakekia breaks from the clinch.
Hakekia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thoressen tries to bum rush Hakekia with a series of wild strikes but Hakekia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hakekia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hakekia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hakekia.
Hakekia avoids the body shot from Thoressen.
Thoressen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thoressen swings for the body but Hakekia moves out of range.
Thoressen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hakekia is just out of range.
Hakekia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thoressen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hakekia. Hakekia obviously looking to wear him down.
Hakekia connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Hakekia thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thoressen if he has to take too many more of those.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses.
Thoressen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hakekia misses the jab.
Thoressen misses with a body shot
and Thoressen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hakekia cracks a nice hook into Thoressen's ribs.
Thoressen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hakekia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thoressen scrambles back to his feet.
Hakekia lands with a right hand.
A combination from Thoressen does no damage.
Thoressen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Thoressen.
And Hakekia responds with a good body kick, but Thoressen manages to step out the way in time.
Thoressen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hakekia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thoressen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Hakekia.
Hakekia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thoressen can pounce on him.
Hakekia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thoressen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hakekia counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hakekia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thoressen dips to his left and cracks Hakekia with an uppercut!
Thoressen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC#Hakekia is rocked!
Hakekia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thoressen misses with a jab to the body
and Hakekia counters with a stiff right hand.
Thoressen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thoressen blocks the body kick.
Hakekia looks to score with a jab to the body but Thoressen is just out of range.
Hakekia tests Thoressen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Thoressen misses its target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alika Hakekia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hakekia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia!
Alika Hakekia looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Severo Del Bosque If You Win Tonight Fight, Let Do The Rematch 5 Round Main Event'.

Event: C29: Khadzhimurad vs. Cardona
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Guatar blocks the leg kick.
Hakekia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hakekia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Guatar.
Hakekia connects with a crisp jab.
Hakekia throws a push kick but Guatar slaps the foot to one side.
Hakekia throws a jab but it's blocked by Guatar.
Hakekia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hakekia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hakekia misses with a leg kick
and Guatar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Guatar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Guatar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hakekia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guatar.
A slow jab from Guatar misses its intended target.
Hakekia misses the jab.
Hakekia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Guatar.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hakekia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Guatar blocks the low kick.
Guatar throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Guatar can pounce on him. #T1#
Hakekia lands a nice looking body kick.
Hakekia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hakekia throws a body kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Guatar misses.
Guatar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Guatar drops his hands momentarily and Hakekia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Guatar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hakekia missing with a left hand there. Guatar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Guatar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hakekia throws a hook but Guatar avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Guatar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Guatar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hakekia rather than just go for the knockout.
Guatar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hakekia throws a series of punches but Guatar moves out of range.
Guatar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Guatar's head backwards.
Hakekia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guatar throws a counter combo.
Hakekia thows a leg kick but Guatar checks it
letting Guatar counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hakekia moves out of range of the strikes.
Hakekia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hakekia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Guatar checks a low kick from Hakekia.
Guatar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Guatar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hakekia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hakekia keeps Guatar at a distance using the push kick.
Guatar misses with a hook
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hakekia throws a big shot that misses.
Hakekia with the inside leg kick.
Guatar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Hakekia scores with the left hand. Guatar knows he should have avoided that one.
Guatar loads up on a big right hand but Hakekia slips the punch.
Hakekia checks the leg kick nicely there.
It appears Hakekia was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hakekia throws a jab when Guatar was well out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Hakekia.
Hakekia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Guatar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hakekia is looking to slow Guatar down with leg kicks.
Hakekia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Guatar misses with a hook
and Hakekia counters with an outside leg kick.
Hakekia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Guatar misses with a body shot. #T3#
Guatar catches Hakekia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A solid leg kick lands there for Hakekia.
Guatar misses with a shot to the body
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guatar scores with a body shot.
Guatar just misses with a punch to the body.
Alika Hakekia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guatar throws a solid leg kick but Hakekia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Guatar.
Guatar throws a big shot that misses.
Guatar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Guatar misses with a low kick.
Hakekia leaves Guatar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hakekia is looking to chop away at Guatar's legs.
Guatar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hakekia.
Nice body punch from Guatar.
Guatar tries to bum rush Hakekia with a series of wild strikes but Hakekia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hakekia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hakekia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Guatar counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Hakekia wants to slow Guatar down by chopping away at his legs.
Guatar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guatar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hakekia looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Guatar swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Hakekia.
Nice jab there from Hakekia.
Guatar throws a body shot but no joy.
Hakekia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Guatar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
It looked like Hakekia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Guatar.
Guatar digs a good hook to Hakekia's body.
Guatar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hakekia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guatar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Guatar blocks a head kick by Hakekia.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Guatar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hakekia 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.
Hakekia cracks Guatar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Guatar misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hakekia lands with a good body shot.
Hakekia misses with an attempted mid kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Guatar misses.
Hakekia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hakekia moves out of range as Guatar throws a body kick.
Hakekia half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hakekia connects with a single shot there.
Guatar tries to score with a low kick but Hakekia moves his leg out of the way.
Hakekia throws a lazy right hand but Guatar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Guatar might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hakekia has got the better of the exchanges.
Guatar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Guatar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hakekia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Guatar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guatar. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guatar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hakekia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guatar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Hakekia counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Guatar misses.
Hakekia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hakekia throws a low kick but Guatar avoids it.
Guatar jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Guatar throws a chopping leg kick but Hakekia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hakekia is looking to counter with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Hakekia.
A punch lands to the side of Guatar 's head but he takes it in his stride.#KD#
Hakekia lands a big head kick that sends Guatar tumbling to the mat! Hakekia takes a step backwards and waves Guatar back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Guatar is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Johnny Guatar has been cut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hakekia - that will leave a mark!
Guatar is still on wobbly legs! Can Hakekia finish him?
Hakekia closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Guatar! Hakekia dives in looking to finish! Guatar is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alika Hakekia!
An intense looking Alika Hakekia took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Severo Del Bosque I Accept Your Rematch, After Beating You Again I Want A Top 5 Opponent '.

Event: CFN12: Mckean vs. Carvalho
Date: Mar 07, 2021

#R1#
Hakekia 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. #TD#
Hakekia gets caught napping as Burenkov dives in and scores a takedown. Hakekia manages to retain guard.
Burenkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Burenkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Hakekia has wrist control.
Burenkov is looking to pass into half guard but Hakekia pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hakekia is in guard.#REVB#
Burenkov 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.#SU2#
Hakekia stands and steps away. Burenkov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Burenkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hakekia stuffs the takedown.
Burenkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burenkov moves out of range as Hakekia throws a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Burenkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Burenkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Hakekia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hakekia slips under a jab from Burenkov.
Hakekia scores with a hook to the body. Burenkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burenkov misses the shot to the body.
Hakekia slips a jab from Burenkov.
Hakekia digs a good body shot into Burenkov's ribs.
Burenkov tries for a takedown but Hakekia circles away easily
and Hakekia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hakekia.
Hakekia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burenkov tries to clinch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Burenkov defending well as Hakekia loads up on a big left hand.
Burenkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Hakekia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Burenkov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burenkov. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hakekia throws a body punch but Burenkov moves out of range.
Burenkov misses with a takedown attempt - Hakekia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Burenkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Hakekia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burenkov on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Hakekia counters with a body kick.
Hakekia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Burenkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Burenkov moves into the clinch.
Hakekia landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hakekia scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hakekia throws an elbow but misses.
Hakekia can't find room to land a body shot as Burenkov controls the action.
Hakekia gets through Burenkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burenkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burenkov prevents a body shot from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with an elbow strike.
Burenkov slowing the pace effectively.
Hakekia scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#Burenkov is rocked!
Hakekia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burenkov.
Oh Burenkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch on the inside from Burenkov fails to land.
Hakekia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burenkov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burenkov is trying to drag Hakekia to the mat but Hakekia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Burenkov seems to have got his legs back now.
Burenkov wants a takedown but no success here. #T3#
Burenkov is working for takedown but Hakekia is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hakekia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hakekia pushes off an throws an elbow but Burenkov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hakekia lands a nice uppercut.
Burenkov blocks a body shot from Hakekia.
Burenkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hakekia.
Burenkov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hakekia is keeping busy.
Hakekia tries to work over Burenkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hakekia lands a shoulder strike.
Hakekia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hakekia tries to throw a body punch but Burenkov avoids it by throwing Hakekia back against the cage.
Hakekia throws a big uppercut that drops Burenkov! More strikes from Hakekia and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Burenkov lies dazed against the cage as Hakekia celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alika Hakekia!
Alika Hakekia took some time post fight to say the following; 'I Can’t Wait To Take Over Combate Lightweight Division Over And Become The Next Champion '.

Event: PANDA 79
Date: Jan 29, 2021

#R1#
Hakekia throws a hook but Del Bosque blocks it.
Hakekia tests Del Bosque's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Del Bosque ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.
Hakekia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Del Bosque has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Del Bosque throws out a leg kick but Hakekia moves out of range and Del Bosque only half commits.
Del Bosque looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Del Bosque checks a leg kick nicely.
Del Bosque throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hakekia throws the left hand but Del Bosque avoids the punch easily.
Hakekia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Del Bosque looks to land a body kick but Hakekia moved away.
Del Bosque walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws the kick towards the body but Del Bosque avoids it.
Hakekia moves out of range of the body kick from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque cracks Hakekia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Del Bosque moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia throws a hook but Del Bosque avoids it easily.
Hakekia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hakekia misses with a low kick as Del Bosque jumps back.
Hakekia misses with a body kick. #T1#
Hakekia throws a head kick but Del Bosque moves out of range.
Del Bosque jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Del Bosque swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hakekia looks to land a body kick but Del Bosque moved away.
Del Bosque keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hakekia throws a poor cross that misses
and Del Bosque counters with a straight right hand.
Del Bosque uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hakekia checks a leg kick.
Hakekia jabs Del Bosque to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Del Bosque keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hakekia.
Del Bosque throws a hook but Hakekia blocks it.
Hakekia cracks Del Bosque with a good jab.
A head kick misses from Del Bosque.
Hakekia digs a good body shot into Del Bosque's ribs.
Hakekia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Del Bosque. #T2#
Hakekia moves out of range of the body kick.
Del Bosque is looking to land body kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Bosque with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Del Bosque jabs Hakekia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Del Bosque uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hakekia.
It looked like Del Bosque wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Del Bosque checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hakekia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Del Bosque moves out of range of the strikes.
Hakekia scores with a nice head shot.
Del Bosque lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hakekia. Del Bosque does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Del Bosque looks to score with a jab to the body but Hakekia is just out of range.
Hakekia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hakekia walks into a straight right hand from Del Bosque.
Hakekia misses with a straight left.
Hakekia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T3#
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Del Bosque sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Del Bosque looks to land a body kick but Hakekia moved away.
Hakekia moves out of range as Del Bosque throws a body kick.
Hakekia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Del Bosque misses with a low kick.
Hakekia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Del Bosque's sensitive parts.
Hakekia does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Del Bosque tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Del Bosque.
Hakekia throws a hook but Del Bosque blocks it.
Hakekia tried to score with a low kick but Del Bosque checks it.
Del Bosque lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hakekia at a distance.
Hakekia lands a leg kick that knocks Del Bosque off balance momentarily.
Del Bosque fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Del Bosque with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hakekia wants to land a leg kick but Del Bosque is out of range.
Del Bosque quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hakekia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Del Bosque keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hakekia defending well as Del Bosque loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Del Bosque throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hakekia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hakekia throws a lazy uppercut
and Del Bosque counters with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia lands a leg kick that knocks Del Bosque off balance momentarily.
Del Bosque turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hakekia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Del Bosque appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hakekia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Del Bosque to score with a decent uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hakekia lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Del Bosque has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Del Bosque and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hakekia throws a hook but Del Bosque avoids it easily.
Hakekia throws out a loose jab but Del Bosque uses good head movement to avoid it.
Del Bosque appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hakekia throws an overhand right that lands on Del Bosque's shoulder, as Del Bosque tries to avoid the shot.
Hakekia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hakekia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hakekia is looking to slow Del Bosque down with leg kicks.
Del Bosque clobbers Hakekia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Del Bosque is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alika Hakekia will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Del Bosque avoids the body shot from Hakekia.
Del Bosque looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Del Bosque gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice body kick there by Hakekia.
Del Bosque dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hakekia. That did some damage!
Hakekia throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hakekia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Del Bosque misses with a hook.
Del Bosque gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hakekia throws a hook to the side of Del Bosque's head but Del Bosque sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Del Bosque moves out of range of the strikes.
Del Bosque is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia throws a body punch but Del Bosque moves out of range.
Del Bosque takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Del Bosque.
Hakekia steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Del Bosque.
Hakekia throws a low kick but Del Bosque moves out of range easily. #T1#
Hakekia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Del Bosque avoids the head kick by Hakekia.
Hakekia throws the left hand but Del Bosque avoids the punch easily.
Hakekia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Del Bosque takes a swing at Hakekia's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Hakekia as he checks the leg kick.
Hakekia follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hakekia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Del Bosque.
Hakekia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hakekia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Bosque.
Hakekia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Del Bosque jabs Hakekia right on the nose. Hakekia blinks but takes it well.
Del Bosque throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
Hakekia missing with a left hand there. Del Bosque was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Del Bosque blocks a leg kick.
Del Bosque pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Del Bosque moves out of range of the strikes.
Del Bosque looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Del Bosque throws a leg kick which misses Hakekia's front leg but catches the back leg as Hakekia tries to avoid it. #T2#
Del Bosque connects with a body shot.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Del Bosque has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Del Bosque moves out of range of the leg kick from Hakekia.
A slapping leg kick lands for Del Bosque.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hakekia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Del Bosque avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hakekia lands with a good body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Del Bosque. That's going to slow Hakekia down.
Del Bosque ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.
And Hakekia responds with a good body kick, but Del Bosque manages to step out the way in time.
Hakekia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Del Bosque.
Hakekia connects with the punch.
Del Bosque blocks a jab.
Del Bosque takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hakekia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Del Bosque bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Hakekia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hakekia connects with a right hand. Del Bosque shakes it off.#T3#
Del Bosque gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Del Bosque might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Del Bosque gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hakekia.
The fighters circling - Del Bosque throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Del Bosque loads up on a big right hand but Hakekia slips the punch.
Hakekia thumps Del Bosque with a low kick.
Hakekia feints and then cracks Del Bosque's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Del Bosque down.
Some wild striking there from Del Bosque.
Hakekia looks to land a left hand but Del Bosque moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Del Bosque wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hakekia throws a right hand that Del Bosque ducks under and follows up with a left that Del Bosque also avoids with ease.
Del Bosque feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hakekia lands with an uppercut that bounces Del Bosque off the cage and back into range.
Hakekia throws a leg kick
and Hakekia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Del Bosque throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by Hakekia. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Del Bosque checks it. #T4#
Hakekia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Del Bosque misses with a wild combination.
Del Bosque throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
A shot to the body from Hakekia misses
and Del Bosque counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hakekia's knee momentarily.
Del Bosque is looking to land body kicks.
Del Bosque thows a leg kick but Hakekia checks it
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Del Bosque throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hakekia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hakekia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hakekia does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hakekia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Del Bosque lands a head shot.
Del Bosque uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Hakekia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Del Bosque was well out of range. Poor timing from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hakekia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hakekia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hakekia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Del Bosque is out of range.
It looked like Del Bosque wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Del Bosque stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hakekia.
Del Bosque thumps Hakekia with a low kick.
Hakekia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hakekia just misses with a punch to the body.
Hakekia scores with a leg kick.
Hakekia is looking to chop away at Del Bosque's legs.
Hakekia throws a big shot that misses.
Del Bosque feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hakekia jabs at Del Bosque's body.
Hakekia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Del Bosque was well out of range. Poor timing from Hakekia.
Good work by Hakekia as he checks the leg kick.
Alika Hakekia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Del Bosque pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia lands a leg kick that knocks Del Bosque off balance momentarily.
Hakekia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Del Bosque throws a chopping leg kick but Hakekia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hakekia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Del Bosque stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hakekia.#T1#
Hakekia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Del Bosque throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hakekia throws a head kick but Del Bosque moves out of range.
It looked like Del Bosque wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Del Bosque stuns Hakekia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Del Bosque fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hakekia is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hakekia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Del Bosque moves away from the strike by Hakekia.
Hakekia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Del Bosque scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Del Bosque connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hakekia's hands.
Del Bosque looks for the body kick but Hakekia saw that one coming.
Del Bosque misses with a low kick.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Del Bosque throwing a counter right hand but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
Hakekia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Del Bosque.
Del Bosque pushes Hakekia away with a front kick.
Hakekia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Del Bosque manages to avoid it.
Severo Del Bosque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Del Bosque is looking to chop away at Hakekia's legs.
And Hakekia responds with a good body kick, but Del Bosque manages to step out the way in time.
Del Bosque slips under a jab from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hakekia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Del Bosque can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Bosque throws the left hand but Hakekia avoids the punch easily.
Hakekia throws a big shot that misses.
Del Bosque scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hakekia in his tracks.
Del Bosque chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hakekia lands a head shot.
Hakekia misses the jab.
Del Bosque throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hakekia counters with a nice body kick.
A head kick from Hakekia lands but Del Bosque takes it in his stride.
Del Bosque looks to land a left hand but Hakekia moved out of range nicely.
Del Bosque looks to throw the jab but Hakekia is out of range.
Del Bosque on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hakekia tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Hakekia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Del Bosque takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Del Bosque throws a leg kick which misses Hakekia's front leg but catches the back leg as Hakekia tries to avoid it.
Hakekia is looking to chop away at Del Bosque's legs.
Del Bosque is looking to counter punch.
Hakekia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Del Bosque is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hakekia.
Hakekia lands with an uppercut that bounces Del Bosque off the cage and back into range.
Good leg kick by Hakekia.
Del Bosque looks for the body kick but Hakekia saw that one coming.
Del Bosque lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Hakekia misses with a looping left.
Del Bosque throws a hook to the side of Hakekia's head but Hakekia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Del Bosque scores with a hook to the body. Hakekia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Del Bosque stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hakekia lands a body shot.
Good leg kick by Hakekia.
Hakekia scores with a nice strike.
Hakekia slips a straight right by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hakekia.
Del Bosque is looking to chop away at Hakekia's legs.
Hakekia lands a front kick.
Hakekia tries a head kick but it misses.
Del Bosque half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hakekia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Del Bosque looks to throw the jab but Hakekia is out of range.
Del Bosque attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Del Bosque misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
Del Bosque chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot by Hakekia.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque throws the kick towards the body but Hakekia avoids it.
Del Bosque throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hakekia.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alika Hakekia.
Well Hakekia 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia!
Alika Hakekia took some time post fight to say the following; 'It Feels So Good To Being Back At Lightweight Division, Having Shit 2020 Going 0- 5 In Welter, But Sign With Panda And Win 2 Next Fight. 2021 Is Gonna Be My Year'.
In defeat, Severo Del Bosque stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don’t Worry Ill Be Back Fans'.

Event: PANDA 68
Date: Jan 03, 2021

#R1#
James misses with a hook. Hakekia ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hakekia misses the body punch
and James counters with a nice body kick.
Nice shot lands for Hakekia.
Hakekia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hakekia looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from James misses the target.
Hakekia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hakekia throws out a leg kick but James moves out of range and Hakekia only half commits.
James slips under a jab from Hakekia.
Hakekia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck James on the side of the head.
A left lands for Hakekia.
Hakekia pivots, looking for a leg kick but James is out of range and Hakekia settles back down.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from James misses the target.
James misses with a looping right.#T1#
Hakekia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick by Hakekia misses
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
James cracks Hakekia with a good jab.
Hakekia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hakekia throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
Hakekia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD#
James 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.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Hakekia is retaining full guard.
Hakekia being controlled here, momentarily.
James passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
James is trying to get an arm triangle but Hakekia is defending well. #T2##SUB#
James is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hakekia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
James goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hakekia rolls with the submission and now he's on top in James's guard! Nice work there by Hakekia!
Hakekia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
James keeping full guard, as Hakekia tries to pass. #SUB#
James working for a triangle but Hakekia defends it easily. #T3##SUB#
James has his foot on Hakekia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hakekia works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hakekia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hakekia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
James throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hakekia wants to stand but James has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hakekia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hakekia defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
James has his foot on Hakekia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hakekia works his way back into a safe position though.#SU2#
Hakekia decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on James, up you get!
James misses the jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! James crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hakekia - the referee stops the clock and James gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hakekia. James manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
James dips to his left and cracks Hakekia with an uppercut!
James fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alika Hakekia will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
James is looking to score with low kicks.
James pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hakekia only half commits to the counter leg kick.
James slips a jab from Hakekia.
James fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hakekia just manages to avoid it.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hakekia throws out the jab.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hakekia lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hakekia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James connects with a nice looking jab.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James works the jab nicely.
Hakekia connects with a solid leg kick.
Hakekia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
James misses with a left hand
and Hakekia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
James with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hakekia to score with a decent uppercut.
Hakekia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
James avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hakekia tries to land a front kick but James steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
James missing with a left hand there. Hakekia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
James gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Hakekia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by James.
James looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Alika Hakekia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hakekia misses with a low kick as James jumps back.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hakekia as he jumps to the side.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from Hakekia.#T2#
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hakekia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hakekia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hakekia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
Hakekia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
James scores with a nice head shot.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hakekia throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alika Hakekia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hakekia lands a jab to the head.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hakekia throws a nice inside leg kick.
James looks to throw the jab but Hakekia is out of range.
Hakekia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hakekia has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hakekia - that will leave a mark!
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hakekia finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
Hakekia 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. #T3#
Hakekia throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
Hakekia throws a jab when James was well out of range.
A solid body kick from Hakekia.
James is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hakekia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Hakekia lands a lovely overhand right.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James misses with a right hand
and Hakekia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hakekia loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
Hakekia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as James blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hakekia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hakekia with the inside leg kick.
Hakekia blocks a head kick by James.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from James.#T4#
Hakekia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hakekia lands with an overhand left.
A decent looking cross lands there for James.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James throws an overhand right that lands on Hakekia's shoulder, as Hakekia tries to avoid the shot.
James throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A big right from James misses.
James on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
James lands a nice looking body shot.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hakekia lets loose with a powerful body kick. James will feel that in the morning.
James wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hakekia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hakekia doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick.
Hakekia throws the kick towards the body but James avoids it.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hakekia slips a jab from James.
James will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hakekia misses with a hook to the body
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James throws a nice inside leg kick.
James slips under a jab.
Hakekia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
James throws a series of punches but Hakekia avoids them all with ease.
Hakekia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hakekia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hakekia under the eye.
Hakekia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia misses with a leg kick
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hakekia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hakekia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hakekia swivels and escapes.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hakekia unleashes a big counter combination but James bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
James wants to clinch up but Hakekia keeps it at a distance.
James tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hakekia is able to avoid easily.
Hakekia slips under a jab.
James darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - James scores with a four punch combination!
James moves out of range of the body kick.
Hakekia scores with a leg kick.
James takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot by Hakekia.
Hakekia thows a leg kick but James checks it
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hakekia throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hakekia looks to throw the jab but James is out of range. #T2#
James has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Hakekia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
James throws a shot from downtown. Hakekia moves away and avoids it.
James fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hakekia lands a jab to James's midsection.
James avoids a kick to the body.
James is looking to counter punch.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hakekia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hakekia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Hakekia.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hakekia.
James connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hakekia momentarily.
Hakekia connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
James moves into the clinch successfully.
Elmore James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hakekia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
James paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
James is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hakekia.
Hakekia looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Hakekia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
James checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hakekia lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hakekia.
Hakekia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice cross by Hakekia.
Hakekia connects with a high kick.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
James misses with a straight right. #T4#
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hakekia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hakekia scores with the left hand. James knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab lands there for James.
Nice uppercut there from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a low kick but James moves out of range easily.
James tried to counter with a leg kick but Hakekia avoided it.
James throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
James tries to score with a low kick but Hakekia moves his leg out of the way.
Hakekia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hakekia lands with a straight right. James didn't see that one coming.
James chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hakekia can pounce on him.
Hakekia lands a really nice looking cross but James seems unphased.
Alika Hakekia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James tries for a takedown but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elmore James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hakekia slips under a jab from James.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! James crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hakekia - the referee stops the clock and James gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hakekia. James manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hakekia throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alika Hakekia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hakekia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia!
Alika Hakekia looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'It Feels So Good To Being Back At Lightweight Division, Having Shit 2020 Going 0- 5 In Welter, But Sign With Panda And Win 2 Next Fight. 2021 Is Gonna Be My Year'.

Event: PANDA 56
Date: Dec 07, 2020

#R1#
Hakekia with a nice calf kick.
Hakekia wants to land a leg kick but Chelios is out of range.
Chelios has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hakekia.
Chelios attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alika Hakekia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hakekia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chelios swings for the body but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia moves forwards but Chelios connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chelios looks to score with a jab to the body but Hakekia is just out of range.
Hakekia avoids the body shot from Chelios.
Hakekia wants to land a leg kick but Chelios is out of range.
Chelios attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hakekia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chelios.
Hakekia lands with a hook. Chelios tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hakekia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Hakekia. Beautiful body shot.
Chelios has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The House Of Pain in the buildup to the fight.
Hakekia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chelios under the eye.
Chelios ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.#T1#
Chelios tries to close the distance and clinch but Hakekia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hakekia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chelios.
Good standup being displayed there by Hakekia as he connects with a hook.
Chelios closes the distance but Hakekia moves to the side
and Hakekia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chelios throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chelios swings for the body but Hakekia moves out of range.
Chelios misses with a looping right.
Hakekia throws a chopping leg kick but Chelios manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chelios takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chelios throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hakekia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hakekia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chelios uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hakekia.
A nice combination there by Chelios. #CUT#It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Hakekia.
Chelios throws a push kick but Hakekia slaps the foot to one side.
Chelios misses with a body punch
letting Hakekia counter with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Chelios - just one landing.
Chelios moves away from the strike by Hakekia.
Chelios lands a really nice looking cross but Hakekia seems unphased.
Hakekia connects with an inside leg kick.
Hakekia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chelios checks it well.
Chelios chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hakekia can pounce on him.
Hakekia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hakekia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hakekia looks to score with a jab to the body but Chelios is just out of range.
Hakekia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hakekia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chelios throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
Chelios uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hakekia.
Hakekia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Chelios.
Hakekia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chelios doesn't manage to clinch there - Hakekia circles away.
Hakekia is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chelios had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hakekia throws a wild body kick that Chelios sees coming a mile off.
Hakekia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chelios missing with a left hand there. Hakekia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Hakekia misses the target.
Hakekia moves out of range of the leg kick from Chelios.
Chelios throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Chelios tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hakekia.
Hakekia lands a lovely overhand right.
Hakekia is looking to chop away at Chelios's legs.
Nice defenses there by Chelios.
Chelios drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Hakekia connects with a crisp jab.
Chelios cracks Hakekia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hakekia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hakekia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chelios tries a body shot but Hakekia blocks it.
Hakekia lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Chelios.
Chelios lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hakekia backwards.
Hakekia blocks a body shot from Chelios.
A right hand to the body from Hakekia.
Chelios scores with a hook to the body.
Chelios misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia lands a body shot.
Hakekia is trying to force a seperation but Chelios has the dominant position.
Chelios lands with a light punch inside.
Hakekia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chelios lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alika Hakekia's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hakekia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chelios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chelios scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hakekia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hakekia looks to throw the jab but Chelios is out of range.
Hakekia moves out of range as Chelios strikes.
Hakekia misses with a wild body shot.
Chelios swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chelios steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hakekia. That one must have hurt.
Hakekia with a nice calf kick.
Hakekia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hakekia misses with a leg kick
and Chelios connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chelios is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hakekia.
Chelios avoids the head kick by Hakekia.
Hakekia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hakekia throws a low kick but Chelios moves out of range easily.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Chelios.#T1#
Hakekia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chelios tries a low kick but Hakekia avoids it.
Hakekia throws out a leg kick but Chelios moves out of range and Hakekia only half commits.
Chelios throws a right hand that misses
and Hakekia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chelios tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hakekia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hakekia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Chelios misses the target.
Chelios tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hakekia is able to avoid easily.
Chelios tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chelios scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hakekia swats away the attempt to clinch by Chelios.
Chelios tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Chelios.
Hakekia thuds his shin into the meat of Chelios's side.
Chelios throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia throws out a counter right but Chelios avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Hakekia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hakekia throws a body shot but no joy.
Chelios walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Chelios misses.
Chelios throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hakekia checks a leg kick.
Hakekia takes a swing at Chelios's ribcage but misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hakekia.
Chelios misses with a looping left.
Chelios throws a leg kick but Hakekia moved away.
Chelios sizes up Hakekia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chelios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chelios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chelios throws a right hand that misses
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Chelios moved away.
Chelios looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Hakekia blocks a leg kick.
Chelios swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Hakekia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chelios misses with a looping right.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chelios misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Hakekia.
A combination from Chelios does no damage.
Hakekia looks to land a right hand but Chelios moved out of range.
Chelios ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chelios takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chelios misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Chelios lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hakekia doesn't seem phased though.
Chelios misses with a two punch combination.
Hakekia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hakekia connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chelios dips to his left and cracks Hakekia with an uppercut!#T4#
Hakekia thuds his shin into the meat of Chelios's side.
Chelios throws a series of punches but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia misses with a straight right.
Hakekia throws out a leg kick but Chelios moves out of range and Hakekia only half commits.
Chelios moves away from the strike by Hakekia.
Chelios lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chelios misses with a wild body shot.
Hakekia does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hakekia throws a head kick but Chelios moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Chelios on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chelios takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chelios gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hakekia lands a nice shot to the body.
Chelios moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hakekia feints and then cracks Chelios's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chelios down.
Chelios lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alika Hakekia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alika Hakekia's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hakekia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chelios doesn't seem bothered though.
Chelios tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Chelios.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses.
Chelios tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hakekia delivers a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hakekia. Chelios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hakekia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chelios.
Chelios takes one on the button.
Alika Hakekia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Hakekia tries to score with a low kick but Chelios moves his leg out of the way.
Hakekia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chelios takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hakekia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hakekia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hakekia thuds a left hand into Chelios's body.
Chelios tries to clinch but Hakekia moves away
enabling Hakekia to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
The fighters circling - Hakekia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chelios goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chelios takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hakekia lands a jab to Chelios's midsection.
Chelios is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chelios moves out of range of the body kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Chelios.
Hakekia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hakekia misses with a left hand
and Chelios counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chelios.
Chelios stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chelios throws out a loose jab but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hakekia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chelios on the side of the head.
Hakekia is looking to slow Chelios down with leg kicks.
Hakekia lands a jab to Chelios's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Chelios throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jensen Chelios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hakekia dips to his left and cracks Chelios with an uppercut!
Chelios throws a low kick but Hakekia avoids it.
Hakekia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hakekia throws a combination. Chelios tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hakekia tries to score with a low kick but Chelios moves his leg out of the way.
Hakekia looks to throw a body kick
enabling Chelios to counter with a crisp jab.
Hakekia pushes Chelios away with a front kick.
Hakekia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chelios was well out of range. Poor timing from Hakekia.
Hakekia thumps Chelios with a low kick.
Chelios walks into a straight right hand from Hakekia.
Chelios uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hakekia.
Chelios on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hakekia. Hakekia obviously looking to wear him down.
Hakekia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chelios's sensitive parts.
Chelios will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Chelios misses with a left hand
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chelios avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chelios throws a series of punches but Hakekia moves out of range. #T3#
Chelios looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Chelios attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chelios misses with a hook to the body
and Hakekia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hakekia sizes up Chelios with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chelios misses with a hook
and Hakekia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hakekia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chelios throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chelios looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hakekia throws out a counter right but Chelios avoids it with no problem.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hakekia.
Hakekia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hakekia scores with a nice head shot.
Hakekia lands a jab to Chelios's midsection.#T4#
Chelios misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chelios. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hakekia lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakekia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hakekia plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hakekia dips to his left and cracks Chelios with an uppercut!
Hakekia avoids the body shot from Chelios.
Chelios tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hakekia is able to avoid easily.
Chelios misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hakekia.
Chelios on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hakekia. Hakekia obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chelios needs to keep his hands up - Hakekia had a free shot at his head there.
Hakekia with a nice cross.
Hakekia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chelios.
Hakekia checks the leg kick.
Hakekia looks like he wants to counter punch here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alika Hakekia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hakekia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia!
Post fight, Alika Hakekia stared into the camera and said 'Im Moving Back To Lightweight And Coming For Lightweight Title '.

Event: PANDA 46
Date: Nov 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakekia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hakekia throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hakekia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Hakekia moves out of range. #CL2#
Sanchez pushes Hakekia up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hakekia.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hakekia works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sanchez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A hook to the body from Hakekia.
Hakekia struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Sanchez trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Hakekia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hakekia scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Sanchez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hakekia cracks Sanchez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hakekia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanchez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hakekia scores with a punch to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Hakekia. Those never looked like landing.
Hakekia with the inside leg kick.
Hakekia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hakekia. #T1##CL2#
Sanchez has managed to clinch.
Sanchez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hakekia prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanchez fails to pull guard.
Alika Hakekia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hakekia to keep the fight standing.
Hakekia digs a right hand underneath Sanchez's ribcage. Sanchez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hakekia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanchez or not.
Hakekia lands with a light punch inside.
Hakekia lands a nice uppercut.
Hakekia works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez looks winded!
A short right from Hakekia.
Hakekia with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Hakekia lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Hakekia digs a right hand into Sanchez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanchez's gas tank.
Hakekia scores a nice knee to the body.
Hakekia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.#BC#
Hakekia manages to break the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hakekia.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Hakekia.
Jesus Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hakekia tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hakekia.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hakekia.
Hakekia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hakekia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hakekia.
Alika Hakekia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hakekia 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.
Hakekia avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
It looks like Hakekia has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sanchez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hakekia defends well and Sanchez ends up having to push Hakekia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hakekia with a nice calf kick.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Hakekia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hakekia lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanchez's head.#CL2#
Sanchez moves into range and clinches up with Hakekia.
Nice body punch from Hakekia. #T3#
Hakekia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hakekia lands a left hand.
Hakekia lands an elbow just above Sanchez 's eye.
Still in the clinch, Hakekia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hakekia lands a shoulder strike.
Hakekia works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches.
Hakekia lands an elbow inside.
Hakekia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hakekia connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanchez's face.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hakekia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hakekia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hakekia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from Hakekia.
Hakekia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hakekia lands a nice elbow.
Hakekia landing knees to the body.
Hakekia gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hakekia tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body.
Hakekia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Sanchez blocks an elbow strike from Hakekia.
Hakekia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hakekia gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hakekia lands a right hand.
Hakekia lands an elbow that stopped Sanchez in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#That has opened up Jesus Sanchez's cut even more.
Sanchez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hakekia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Hakekia as the two fighters clinch.
Hakekia lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Hakekia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Hakekia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Hakekia manages to break the clinch.
Hakekia dips to his left and cracks Sanchez with an uppercut!
A nice leg kick lands there from Hakekia.
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez throws a lazy head kick
enabling Hakekia to counter with a crisp jab.
Hakekia lands a nice looking body shot.
Hakekia lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Hakekia cracks Sanchez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hakekia digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sanchez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hakekia pinned against the cage. Hakekia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hakekia throws a quick counter head kick but Sanchez was just out of range.
Hakekia misses with a wild body shot.
Hakekia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Hakekia shows good takedown defense.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Hakekia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hakekia dips to his left and cracks Sanchez with an uppercut!
A good leg kick by Hakekia.
Hakekia lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Hakekia.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Sanchez dives in for a single leg takedown but Hakekia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alika Hakekia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hakekia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hakekia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Sanchez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hakekia.
Hakekia lands with a cross.
Hakekia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - Hakekia circles away.
Sanchez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hakekia throws a low kick but Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Hakekia works over Sanchez's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#Sanchez is rocked!
Hakekia throws a push kick but Sanchez slaps the foot to one side.
Jesus Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Sanchez clinches up against the cage.
Hakekia pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hakekia managing to block the knees to the body from Sanchez.
Hakekia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez is trying to drag Hakekia to the mat but Hakekia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hakekia missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hakekia. #BC#
Hakekia breaks the clinch.
Hakekia darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
A combination from Hakekia does no damage.
An inside leg kick from Hakekia misses.
Hakekia scores with a jab to the head.
Hakekia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hakekia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hakekia appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hakekia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Hakekia.
Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hakekia tries to land a front kick but Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hakekia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sanchez throws a counter combo.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Sanchez tried to score with a low kick but Hakekia checks it.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hakekia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hakekia just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez avoids a kick to the body.
Hakekia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T3#
Hakekia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hakekia moves out of range of the body kick.
Hakekia is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the body
and Hakekia counters with a straight right hand.
Hakekia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hakekia cracks Sanchez with a good jab.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sanchez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Hakekia is avoiding it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sanchez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hakekia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hakekia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanchez blocks a low kick nicely.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick.
Hakekia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hakekia throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Hakekia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Hakekia ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hakekia - that will leave a mark! #T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Hakekia.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hakekia lands a jab to the nose.
Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Hakekia.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanchez. #TD2#
Sanchez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sanchez is keen to just control but Hakekia is a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hakekia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hakekia misses with a straight left.
Hakekia lands a jab.#CL2#
Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hakekia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Hakekia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alika Hakekia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hakekia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Hakekia pushes Sanchez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hakekia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanchez.
Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hakekia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Hakekia on the inside.
Good body shot from Hakekia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Hakekia.
Sanchez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hakekia is pressed up against the cage. Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hakekia down to the mat. Hakekia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alika Hakekia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hakekia sprawls well. Hakekia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Hakekia scores with a body shot.
Sanchez needs to keep his hands up - Hakekia had a free shot at his head there.
Hakekia connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanchez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hakekia.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hakekia.
Hakekia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hakekia lands the left hand.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hakekia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanchezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hakekia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Hakekia.
Alika Hakekia is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hakekia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanchez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Hakekia scores with a head kick. Sanchez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hakekia. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hakekia can pounce on him.
Hakekia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanchez has time to react.
Sanchez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hakekia lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Hakekia staying out of range there.
Hakekia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good leg kick by Hakekia.
Sanchez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hakekia. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Hakekia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanchez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Hakekia swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Hakekia throws a head kick that half lands.
Hakekia lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Sanchez throws a hook but Hakekia avoids it easily.#CL2#
Sanchez drives through and clinches with Hakekia against the cage. #TD2#
Sanchez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hakekia is trying to keep an underhook but Sanchez manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hakekia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanchez.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Hakekia is defending well.
Hakekia is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard. #T4#
Sanchez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sanchez wants to control but Hakekia is keeping him busy.
Sanchez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sanchez is trying to control the action in half guard but Hakekia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Sanchez seems to be looking for submissions.
Hakekia is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alika Hakekia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hakekia, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia!
Our winner, Alika Hakekia, 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: SMASH: Camara vs Sanchez
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakekia moves in looking to clinch but OMalley pushes him off.
OMalley tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Hakekia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hakekia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. OMalley defending well though.
OMalley trying to control from the bottom.
OMalley is looking for a sweep. Hakekia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hakekia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
OMalley felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hakekia is keen to just control but OMalley is a slippery customer.
Hakekia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hakekia prevents OMalley from standing back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia looks to land a strike but OMalley avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hakekia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
OMalley is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
OMalley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
OMalley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hakekia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten OMalley somewhat.
Horrible takedown attempt by OMalley or perhaps it was just good defense by Hakekia, which made it look bad.
Hakekia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hakekia dives in and grabs OMalley's left leg, looking for a takedown. OMalley pushes down on Hakekia's head and hops out.
OMalley tries to counter with a clinch but Hakekia shakes him off and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
It looked like Hakekia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Hakekia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in OMalley's half guard.
OMalley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hakekia is pressing down on OMalley's thigh, looking to free his foot. OMalley is holding on for now. #T2#
Hakekia working OMalley over with strikes.
Hakekia is looking to advance position but OMalley won't allow it.
OMalley wants to control but Hakekia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
OMalley is looking to escape.
OMalley trying to control here.
Well, if Hakekia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
OMalley tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
OMalley misses with a takedown
and Hakekia counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hakekia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alika Hakekia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor OMalley.#CL#
Hakekia clinches. #TD2#
OMalley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. OMalley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hakekia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
OMalley trying to keep a closed guard but Hakekia is proving a slippery customer. #SU#
Hakekia stands up and waves to OMalley to follow him.
Hakekia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. OMalley tries to avoid it but Hakekia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag OMalley to the ground. OMalley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
OMalley shoots in and drives through. Hakekia sprawls well.
Hakekia shoots in looking for a takedown but OMalley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hakekia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
OMalley stuffs the takedown attempt from Hakekia. Hakekia gets slowly back to his feet.
Hakekia works over OMalley's head and body with a nice combination.
OMalley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hakekia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Conor OMalley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OMalley swats away the attempt to clinch by Hakekia.
OMalley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hakekia backs up against the cage. #CUT2#It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OMalley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hakekia but Hakekia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hakekia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alika Hakekia's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Hakekia drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
OMalley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hakekia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Hakekia decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Hakekia has OMalley up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
OMalley gets a trip takedown into half guard.
OMalley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hakekia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
OMalley seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
OMalley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hakekia sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
OMalley is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hakekia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hakekia is squirming around, avoiding OMalley's attempts to control the action.
Alika Hakekia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hakekia can't escape the position.
Hakekia wants to hold on but OMalley pushes him away.#SUB2#
OMalley is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hakekia is surviving well by controlling OMalley's body position as best he can.
OMalley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
OMalley has hold of Hakekia's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hakekia manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T2#
OMalley looking to control but Hakekia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
OMalley has control of Hakekia's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hakekia regains control of the situation pretty easily.
OMalley won't let Hakekia get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB2#
OMalley is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hakekia has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hakekia!
Hakekia stops OMalley from standing up. #T3#
OMalley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
OMalley is adopting a defensive guard.
OMalley keeping moving, preventing Hakekia from controlling successfully.
OMalley trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hakekia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OMalley trying to control the position.
OMalley wants to stand but Hakekia is controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
OMalley looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hakekia is looking to advance position but OMalley has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Hakekia wants to control but OMalley is having none of it.#SUB2#
OMalley has hold of Hakekia's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hakekia manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hakekia wants to control but OMalley is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hakekia is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor OMalley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alika Hakekia's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
OMalley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hakekia is trying to defend but OMalley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hakekia is trying to stand up here but OMalley is controlling him well.
OMalley wants to take a breather but Hakekia is having none of it.
Hakekia trying to control but OMalley postures up. #SUB#
Hakekia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
OMalley is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
OMalley prevents Hakekia from improving his position.
OMalley prevents Hakekia from standing back up. #SUB2#
OMalley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hakekia defends it well.
Hakekia looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
OMalley is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
OMalley is trying to work for a kimura but Hakekia is defending well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
OMalley is working for a submission of some sort.
Hakekia is not content to let OMalley control the position.#SUB2#
OMalley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hakekia is staying active underneath OMalley, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB2#
Hakekia is defending against the submission attempts here by OMalley.
OMalley prevents Hakekia from improving his position.
OMalley is thwarting Hakekia's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
OMalley darts in looking for a takedown but Hakekia gets double underhooks and turns OMalley into the cage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hakekia!
The fight stays on the outside here - OMalley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
OMalley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T4##SUB2#
OMalley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hakekia is trying to control OMalley's posture but OMalley avoids it. #SUB2#
OMalley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hakekia, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
OMalley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hakekia, who protects the arm well.
OMalley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
OMalley tries for a kimura but Hakekia is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hakekia is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conor OMalley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think OMalley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor OMalley!
Conor OMalley really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Mamchenko
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakekia tries to clinch
letting Tripp counter with a right hand. #CL#
Hakekia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tripp throws a punch but it's blocked by Hakekia.
Tripp has a couple of punches blocked by Hakekia.
A nice left hand lands by Tripp. #TD#
Hakekia has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tripp uses from the top position.
Hakekia trying to keep a closed guard but Tripp is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Tripp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tripp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hakekia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia has a closed guard, preventing Tripp from standing up.
Tripp won't allow Hakekia to sweep him here. #T1#
Tripp must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hakekia controls Tripp momentarily but Tripp frees himself.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SU2#
Tripp gets to his feet. Hakekia looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hakekia fails with the takedown.
Tripp counters with a body kick.
Tripp tries a low kick but Hakekia avoids it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hakekia misses with a few strikes there.
Hakekia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tripp throws out the jab.
Tripp throws a front kick that sends Hakekia stumbling back into the cage.
Hakekia is breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Tripp tries to land a front kick but Hakekia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hakekia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tripp defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hakekia.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tripp! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alika Hakekia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tripp thumps Hakekia with a low kick.
Hakekia moves to clinch but Tripp breaks away
and Tripp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.
Tripp misses with a hook. Hakekia ducked under it nicely.
Hakekia is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Tripp lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Both fighters circling a little - Tripp finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
CJ Tripp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hakekia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hakekia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tripp.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tripp!
Tripp fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hakekia loses concentration momentarily and Tripp pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Hakekia crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Tripp finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). CJ Tripp!
A relieved looking CJ Tripp 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: SMASH: Klos vs Camara 2
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakekia lands a nice hook to Under The Sea's body. Under The Sea takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hakekia seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hakekia tries for a takedown but Under The Sea sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hakekia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Under The Sea as he jumps to the side.
Under The Sea throws a counter combo.
Hakekia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice side step and Under The Sea releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alika Hakekia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hakekia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Under The Sea circles away.
A combination from Hakekia does no damage.
Under The Sea swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hakekia closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Under The Sea did well to prevent Hakekia getting side control.
Hakekia is stalling here. Under The Sea is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hakekia seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Under The Sea has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Under The Sea tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Hakekia is trying to control Under The Sea's posture but Under The Sea avoids it.
Under The Sea wants to control but Hakekia is keeping him busy.
Hakekia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Under The Sea wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hakekia is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Under The Sea is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hakekia has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Hakekia's face as Under The Sea controls the position. #SUB2#
Under The Sea swings around for an armbar but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Under The Sea's guard.
Under The Sea 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.#T2#
Hakekia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Under The Sea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hakekia is one step ahead there.
Under The Sea looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hakekia wants to stand but Under The Sea is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hakekia trying to control but Under The Sea is working from the bottom. #T3##SU#
Hakekia decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Under The Sea, up you get!
Hakekia closes the distance and clinches up with Under The Sea, looking for a takedown. Hakekia pushes Under The Sea against the cage but Under The Sea circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Under The Sea drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hakekia defends it well.
Hakekia tries for a takedown but Under The Sea circles away easily#KD2#
and Under The Sea counters with a series of strikes that sends Hakekia to the canvas! Under The Sea follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Under The Sea wants to pass the guard but Hakekia is keeping the position.
Under The Sea is still trying to improve position.#T4##SUB#
Hakekia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Under The Sea defends well.
Under The Sea tries to free his leg and advance position but Hakekia is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crock O Snake Under The Sea dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Under The Sea defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hakekia.
It seemed like Under The Sea was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alika Hakekia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hakekia has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Under The Sea counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Under The Sea tries to free his leg and advance position but Hakekia is retaining full guard.
Hakekia wants to sweep but no luck.
Under The Sea passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia is not content to let Under The Sea control the position.
Hakekia is trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB2#
Under The Sea tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES#
Hakekia bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Hakekia is looking to clinch.
Hakekia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Under The Sea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hakekia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Under The Sea is fending him off so far but Hakekia persists. Nope, Under The Sea circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Under The Sea! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alika Hakekia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hakekia fails with a takedown attempt.
Under The Sea looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Hakekia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Under The Sea swivels and escapes.
No luck for Hakekia with that takedown attempt.
Under The Sea appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hakekia pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Under The Sea back to the cage. Hakekia follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hakekia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Under The Sea avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Hakekia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Under The Sea defends well and Hakekia ends up having to push Under The Sea into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Hakekia backs off Under The Sea throws a huge counter combo but Hakekia manages to avoid it all.
Hakekia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hakekia is looking to clinch but Under The Sea is avoiding it.
Hakekia fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Hakekia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Hakekia is trying to pull guard but Under The Sea turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Hakekia breaks from the clinch.
Hakekia shoots in for a takedown but Under The Sea shows good takedown defense.
Hakekia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Under The Sea but Under The Sea pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Despite the aggression on Under The Sea's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hakekia shoots in but Under The Sea avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And Under The Sea tries to counter it with a takedown but Hakekia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hakekia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Under The Sea sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hakekia somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crock O Snake Under The Sea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hakekia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hakekia throws a head kick but Under The Sea moves out of range.
Under The Sea swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hakekia shoots for a double leg takedown but Under The Sea sprawls well. He's pushed Hakekia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Under The Sea doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hakekia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Under The Sea's waist but Under The Sea gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hakekia off to one side.
Hakekia fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Under The Sea on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Hakekia rushes Under The Sea and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hakekia is working for takedown but Under The Sea is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alika Hakekia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia is looking to take this one to the mat.
Under The Sea has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Come on Hakekia - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #TD#
Hakekia ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hakekia no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hakekia looking to control.
Hakekia wants to sweep but no luck.
Under The Sea wants to control from the top but Hakekia keeps moving.
Under The Sea tries to free his leg and advance position but Hakekia is retaining full guard.
Under The Sea wants to control from the top but Hakekia keeps moving.
Hakekia wants to sweep but no luck.
Hakekia keeping full guard, as Under The Sea tries to pass.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hakekia throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hakekia is trying to control the position but Under The Sea postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Hakekia moves into the clinch successfully.
Hakekia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hakekia looking for a takedown.
Hakekia effectively controlling the action here.
Hakekia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hakekia looking to throw knees to the head but Under The Sea is blocking nicely. #T3#
Under The Sea is stalling here.
Under The Sea is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hakekia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hakekia tries to pull guard but Under The Sea forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hakekia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hakekia tries to break the clinch but Under The Sea is controlling the position.
Under The Sea changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hakekia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Under The Sea blocks a head kick by Hakekia.
Hakekia goes for a double leg but Under The Sea avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Under The Sea continues to drive forward.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hakekia tries for a takedown but Under The Sea circles away easily#TD2#
and Under The Sea counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hakekia won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Under The Sea advances to mount.
Hakekia tries to hold on but Under The Sea postures up.
Under The Sea controlling his opponent.
Hakekia trying desperately to get to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Under The Sea looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alika Hakekia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Crock O Snake Under The Sea.
I've got Under The Sea winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crock O Snake Under The Sea!
A very excited looking Crock O Snake Under The Sea 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: SMASH: Kuwabara vs Cash
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakekia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Under The Sea drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hakekia sprawls and moves away.
Hakekia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Hakekia moves into the clinch.
Hakekia taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Under The Sea avoids the elbow strike from Hakekia, against the cage. #BC2#
Hakekia breaks the clinch.
Hakekia tries for a takedown but Under The Sea sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Under The Sea attempts a counter takedown but Hakekia avoids it well and moves away.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alika Hakekia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia tries to clinch up
and Under The Sea counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Hakekia wants to clinch.
Under The Sea tries to counter with a takedown but Hakekia is quick to defend against it.
Under The Sea swats away the attempt to clinch by Hakekia.
Under The Sea appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Under The Sea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hakekia looks for a takedown but Under The Sea sprawls well.
Hakekia fails with the takedown
and Under The Sea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A head kick misses from Hakekia.
Under The Sea appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hakekia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Hakekia moves into the clinch.
Hakekia has Under The Sea pushed against the cage.
Under The Sea blocking some punches.
Hakekia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hakekia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Under The Sea just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hakekia wants a takedown but no success here. #T3#
Hakekia has Under The Sea pressed against the cage.
Hakekia has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Under The Sea after a bit of a struggle.
Hakekia tries to score a body lock takedown but Under The Sea shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Under The Sea has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hakekia regains guard immediately.
Under The Sea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hakekia controls Under The Sea momentarily but Under The Sea frees himself.
Under The Sea prevents Hakekia from getting back to his feet.
Under The Sea looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Under The Sea is working hard here to advance position.
Hakekia has Under The Sea pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Hakekia looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Under The Sea passes into side control. #SUB#
Under The Sea is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hakekia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hakekia is being controlled here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crock O Snake Under The Sea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alika Hakekia's cut.
That's time! Under The Sea's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Under The Sea as Hakekia shoots in.
Under The Sea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hakekia can do to turn this around?
Hakekia lands a two punch combo.
Hakekia wants to clinch
and Under The Sea counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hakekia shoots in and drives through. Under The Sea sprawls well.
Hakekia shoots in looking for a takedown but Under The Sea manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hakekia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alika Hakekia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia throws a sloppy head kick and Under The Sea moves out of range easily.
Hakekia throws an overhand right that lands on Under The Sea's shoulder, as Under The Sea tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Under The Sea wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hakekia closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Under The Sea counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Under The Sea. #T1#
Under The Sea controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Under The Sea tries to free his leg and advance position but Hakekia is retaining full guard.
Under The Sea slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Hakekia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Under The Sea tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hakekia's legs.
Under The Sea trying to control the action but Hakekia is working from the bottom.
Hakekia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hakekia is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Under The Sea is controlling him well.
Hakekia tries to improve position but can't.
Under The Sea trying to control the action but Hakekia is working from the bottom.
Under The Sea takes a little break here. Hakekia wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3##SUB#
Under The Sea is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hakekia looks calm but he's in trouble here. Under The Sea gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hakekia is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Under The Sea lets go of the hold and Hakekia can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Crock O Snake Under The Sea!
After winning the bout, Crock O Snake Under The Sea thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PL MMA 41
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Bobby Jr misses.
Hakekia shoots in looking for a takedown but Bobby Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hakekia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hakekia is looking to clinch.
Bobby Jr leaves Hakekia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hakekia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bobby Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hakekia is fending him off so far but Bobby Jr persists. Nope, Hakekia circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Bobby Jr moves into range and clinches up with Hakekia.#TD#
Bobby Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hakekia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby Jr looking to control.
Bobby Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hakekia tries to stand but Bobby Jr is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Hakekia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bobby Jr is looking to stand up but Hakekia isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Bobby Jr kicks Hakekia off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Hakekia clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Bobby Jr has picked Hakekia up - he's going for a ride! Bobby Jr dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hakekia trying to hold on to Bobby Jr's head to control him but Bobby Jr postures up. #SUB2#
Hakekia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bobby Jr pulls his head out easily. #T2##SU#
Bobby Jr decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Bobby Jr shoots in but Hakekia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bobby Jr shoots in for a takedown but Hakekia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hakekia lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Bobby Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hakekia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bobby Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hakekia is fending him off so far but Bobby Jr persists. Nope, Hakekia circles away and we're back to standing.
Hakekia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bobby Jr sprawls well. Bobby Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hakekia gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bobby Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Hakekia. Hakekia gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Hakekia jabs Bobby Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bobby Jr fails to land the takedown.
Bobby Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hakekia circles away.#TD2#
Hakekia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bobby Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hakekia wants to control but Bobby Jr is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hakekia is trying to get an arm triangle but Bobby Jr is defending well.
Bobby Jr pushes Hakekia away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hakekia gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4#
Bobby Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Bobby Jr is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Hakekia stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bobby Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Hakekia takes the fight into the clinch.
Hakekia effectively controlling the action here.
Bobby Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bobby Jr is stalling here.
Hakekia lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ricky Bobby Jr will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bobby Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Bobby Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Hakekia tries to pull guard but Bobby Jr won't allow it.
Bobby Jr throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Hakekia pulls Bobby Jr into guard.
Bobby Jr trying to control but Hakekia is working from the bottom.
Bobby Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bobby Jr won't allow Hakekia to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hakekia wants to control but Bobby Jr is keeping busy. #T1#
Hakekia is trying to control but Bobby Jr manages to pass to mount!
Hakekia avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bobby Jr.
Bobby Jr avoids the attempt from Hakekia to control.
Hakekia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Bobby Jr there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hakekia is working to get back to half guard.
Bobby Jr looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Hakekia tries to lock up and control but Bobby Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bobby Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bobby Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hakekia is looking to escape.
Bobby Jr prevents Hakekia from getting the reversal.#T3#
Bobby Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hakekia is looking to escape.
Bobby Jr working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Hakekia slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Hakekia is trying to get back to full guard.
Bobby Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hakekia can do to turn this around?
Bobby Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hakekia keeps working.
Hakekia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bobby Jr is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Bobby Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hakekia sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hakekia wants to sweep but Bobby Jr has passed to side control!
A lull in the action here as Bobby Jr stalls from top position.
Hakekia keeping his opponent close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bobby Jr is looking to take a break and control but Hakekia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Bobby Jr dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##TD#
Bobby Jr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bobby Jr is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hakekia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bobby Jr off and has taken his back!
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hakekia looking for the choke but no joy.
Hakekia keeps control of the position as Bobby Jr tries to break free. #T1#
Hakekia really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bobby Jr.
Hakekia controlling well, preventing Bobby Jr from escaping the position.
Hakekia is controlling the position but Bobby Jr somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bobby Jr wants to control but Hakekia is keeping busy. #SU2#
Hakekia decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Bobby Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Bobby Jr clinches up against the cage.
Bobby Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hakekia is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Hakekia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bobby Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hakekia.
Ricky Bobby Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alika Hakekia.#TD2#
Hakekia shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hakekia showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Bobby Jr has one foot on Hakekia's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3#
Bobby Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Hakekia.
Bobby Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hakekia misses with a double jab.
Hakekia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bobby Jr throws out the jab.
Bobby Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bobby Jr shoots in but Hakekia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A punch combination from Hakekia misses.
Bobby Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Hakekia is quick to defend against it.
Bobby Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Hakekia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bobby Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hakekia tries to avoid it but Bobby Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hakekia to the ground. Hakekia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Hakekia gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hakekia avoiding damage as Bobby Jr throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Hakekia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hakekia dives in for a single leg takedown but Bobby Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Bobby Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hakekia.
Hakekia wants to clinch up but Bobby Jr keeps it at a distance.
Bobby Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bobby Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hakekia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bobby Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bobby Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hakekia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Alika Hakekia just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Hakekia tries to clinch up.
Bobby Jr tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Hakekia gets a double leg takedown into Bobby Jr's guard.
Bobby Jr 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.
Hakekia wants to control from the top but Bobby Jr keeps moving.
Hakekia 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.
Hakekia wants to control from the top but Bobby Jr keeps moving.
Bobby Jr trying to control the position. #T1#
Hakekia preventing the sweep.
Hakekia wants to stand but Bobby Jr is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bobby Jr 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bobby Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Hakekia sprawls well. He's pushed Bobby Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bobby Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hakekia defends well and Bobby Jr ends up having to push Hakekia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alika Hakekia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hakekia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Hakekia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Bobby Jr is not content to let Hakekia control the position.
Hakekia moves into full mount!
Hakekia looking to control but Bobby Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bobby Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Hakekia wants to control the pace but Bobby Jr is squirming around nicely.
Hakekia prevents Bobby Jr from getting the reversal.
Hakekia punching from mount but Bobby Jr doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bobby Jr has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Hakekia's lack of action.
Bobby Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Bobby Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Hakekia is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bobby Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bobby Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hakekia controlling from the top position.
Hakekia passes Bobby Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hakekia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Bobby Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hakekia tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hakekia keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Bobby Jr pushes Hakekia up against the cage in a clinch.
Hakekia missing with knees to the body.
Hakekia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bobby Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hakekia gets underhooks to prevent Bobby Jr's takedown attempt. #BC#
Bobby Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Bobby Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Hakekia's guard.#ES2#
Hakekia has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bobby Jr has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hakekia has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bobby Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hakekia can turn it around.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hakekia up against the cage.
Bobby Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hakekia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Bobby Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hakekia is trying to drag Bobby Jr to the mat but Bobby Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Bobby Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ricky Bobby Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Bobby Jr forces Hakekia back against the cage and clinches.
Bobby Jr tries to work over Hakekia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hakekia jumps guard but Bobby Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hakekia tries to score a body lock takedown but Bobby Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hakekia prevents a body shot from Bobby Jr.
Bobby Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hakekia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bobby Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Hakekia is blocking nicely. #T2#
Bobby Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hakekia's efforts to push away.
Bobby Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hakekia to keep the fight standing.
Bobby Jr is looking to control Hakekia's arms but Hakekia gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bobby Jr has his back to the cage.
Ricky Bobby Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bobby Jr misses with a knee strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Bobby Jr. #BC#
Bobby Jr breaks the clinch.
Bobby Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hakekia's head.#CL2#
Hakekia moves into the clinch successfully.
Bobby Jr lands a body punch.
Bobby Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hakekia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Hakekia tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bobby Jr scores with a shot to the side of Hakekia's head.
Hakekia throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Bobby Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Bobby Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hakekia sprawls well initially but Bobby Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Hakekia manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bobby Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Hakekia sprawls well. He's pushed Bobby Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bobby Jr shoots and misses
and Hakekia counters with a body kick that stops Bobby Jr in his tracks momentarily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bobby Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Hakekia is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Hakekia clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Hakekia blocking some punches.
Bobby Jr is trying to stall.
Bobby Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
The referee calls for Hakekia to work.
Bobby Jr looking to stall. #BC2#
Hakekia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bobby Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bobby Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Hakekia sprawls well. He's pushed Bobby Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alika Hakekia.
I think Hakekia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ricky Bobby Jr!

Event: TWGC 29 (170lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alika Hakekia (ranked 2555 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Cristopher La Vellei (ranked 2909 p4p, 0 weight class). Jean Cristopher La Vellei has the eye of the tiger tonight.

180 cm
30 yrs
170 lbs

196 cm
27 yrs
185 lbs

Hakekia

La Vellei

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alika Hakekia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ron Honeybunn and Darius Henderson.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hakekia shoots in looking for a takedown but La Vellei manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hakekia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

La Vellei takes the fight into the clinch.
La Vellei has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hakekia after a bit of a struggle.
La Vellei has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hakekia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
I was talking to Hakekia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
La Vellei drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hakekia pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alika Hakekia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.

La Vellei has Hakekia up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

La Vellei tightens his grip and picks Hakekia up, before dumping him to the ground. Hakekia manages to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hakekia (0) vs (2) La Vellei

Hakekia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. La Vellei gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hakekia is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hakekia (2) vs (2) La Vellei

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakekia postures up.
La Vellei keeping moving, preventing Hakekia from controlling successfully.
Hakekia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
La Vellei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hakekia is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
La Vellei is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei trying to control the position here.
Hakekia stopping the sweep attempt from La Vellei.
Hakekia stays in close to La Vellei's body and controls the position.
La Vellei is pulling down on Hakekia's head. It's preventing any offense from Hakekia, at least for the moment.
Hakekia is looking to advance position but La Vellei has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hakekia (2) vs (6) La Vellei

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia is squirming around, avoiding La Vellei's attempts to control the action.

La Vellei moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hakekia has worked his arm free - good work by Hakekia!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hakekia is trying to get back to half guard.
La Vellei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hakekia keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia tries to control but La Vellei manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hakekia (2) vs (9) La Vellei
Hakekia trying to control the position but La Vellei manages to sink in the hooks.
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

La Vellei is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hakekia knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hakekia for a finish.

La Vellei is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Hakekia won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips La Vellei off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
A very excited looking Jean Cristopher La Vellei made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GC 314 De Barros vs Hakekia
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Hakekia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Barros drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hakekia sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circling - De Barros throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Barros connects with a right hand. Hakekia shakes it off.
Horrible takedown attempt by De Barros or perhaps it was just good defense by Hakekia, which made it look bad.
De Barros moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHakekia.
De Barros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.#CL#
De Barros clinches with his opponent.
Hakekia lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Hakekia breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from De Barros.
Hakekia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from De Barros misses.
Hakekia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Barros tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hakekia defends well and De Barros ends up having to push Hakekia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
De Barros lands a nice looking body shot.
De Barros goes for a double leg but Hakekia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hakekia continues to drive forward.
Hakekia follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo De Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hakekia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Hakekia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1##CL#
De Barros clinches up against the cage.
Hakekia lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Barros is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hakekia gets through De Barros's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hakekia lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Barros backwards.
Hakekia lands a body shot.
De Barros is trying to maintain a safe position but Hakekia gets an underhook and turns De Barros into the cage.
Hakekia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Barross head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hakekia.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hakekia.
De Barros is breathing heavily.
De Barros content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Hakekia breaks from the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hakekia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hakekia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Hakekia.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hakekia as De Barros tries to tie him up.
De Barros jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hakekia walks away with a smile on his face. De Barros gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2##CL#
De Barros drives through and clinches with Hakekia against the cage. #BC2#
Hakekia breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Hakekia finds it's way through De Barros's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Bernardo De Barros has been cut.
De Barros doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hakekia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Barros shoots in for a takedown but Hakekia shows good takedown defense.
Hakekia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Barros moves out of range as Hakekia strikes.
Alika Hakekia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Barros slips under a jab from Hakekia.
De Barros looks to score with a jab to the body but Hakekia is just out of range.
It seemed like Hakekia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Barros has his takedown stuffed
and Hakekia counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
De Barros shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hakekia wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
De Barros is looking for submissions but instead, Hakekia has regained full guard.
De Barros stopping the sweep attempt from Hakekia.
De Barros trying to control but Hakekia is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hakekia is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
De Barros looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hakekia passes into side control.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Barros is looking for a sweep.#T4#
De Barros throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Hakekia is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down De Barros's shoulder. That is not cool.
De Barros is looking to regain half guard here but Hakekia keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Hakekia stands up.
De Barros will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hakekia throws a fast counter high kick but De Barros manages to duck under it in time.
Hakekia blocks a low kick nicely.
De Barros displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hakekia throws out the jab.
De Barros rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hakekia counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
De Barros scores with a takedown into Hakekia's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bernardo De Barros's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by De Barros or perhaps it was just good defense by Hakekia, which made it look bad.
Hakekia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Barros shoots and misses
and Hakekia counters with a straight right hand.
Hakekia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Barros with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hakekia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo De Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from De Barros.
De Barros misses with a hook to the body
and Hakekia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
De Barros is rocked!
Hakekia might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
De Barros gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hakekia counters with a crisp right that sends De Barros to the canvas! Hakekia follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alika Hakekia!
Alika Hakekia bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GC 311 Bastard vs Spud
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Watt misses with a leg kick
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Watt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Watt thuds his right hand into Hakekia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Watt looks for a takedown but Hakekia sprawls well.
Watt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hakekia.
Hakekia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hakekia misses with a right hand
and Watt counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Hakekia's head coaches at Spartan that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hakekia throws an overhand right that lands on Watt's shoulder, as Watt tries to avoid the shot.
Watt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hakekia counters with a nice uppercut.
Watt throws a series of strikes that have Hakekia backpedaling.
Watt scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hakekia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Watt swinging wildly here. #T1#
Hakekia defending well as Watt loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Hakekia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Watt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hakekia counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Watt is rocked!
Watt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hakekia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Watt is still on wobbly legs! Can Hakekia finish him?
Watt scores with a decent looking hook.
Watt seems to have recovered his senses.
Watt throws a right hand that misses
and Hakekia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Watt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hakekias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Watt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Watt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Watt scores with a one two! Hakekia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Watt connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakekia slips a straight right by Watt.
Hakekia throwing a counter right hand but Watt manages to avoid it.
Watt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.#T2#
Hakekia slips under a jab from Watt.
Scott Watt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Watt throws a jab when Hakekia was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hakekia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donk. Watt catches Hakekia right on the button with a cross.
Hakekia tries to move into range but Watt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hakekia scores with a nice right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Watt!
Hakekia lands a front kick.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Watt.
It looked like Hakekia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sloppy strikes from Watt. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Hakekia misses the target.
Watt slips a jab from Hakekia.
Watt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Hakekia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hakekia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Watt.
A solid body kick from Watt.
Hakekia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Watt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hakekia misses with a wild body shot.
Hakekia blocks a head kick by Watt.
A little feinted left hand from Hakekia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Watt cracks a nice hook into Hakekia's ribs.
Watt lands with a cross.
Watt loads up on a big right hand but Hakekia slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Hakekia misses the target.
Watt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hakekia had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Watt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hakekia counters with a stiff right hand.
Watt throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watt throws a poor cross that misses
and Hakekia counters with a solid body kick.
Watt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watt looks to throw the jab but Hakekia is out of range.
Hakekia lunges at Watt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Watt's hand.
Watt misses with a hook
and Hakekia counters with a huge left! Watt is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hakekia isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Watt from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hakekia!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alika Hakekia!
Alika Hakekia bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GC 305
Date: Jul 18, 2019

#R1#
Hakekia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fring under the eye.#CUT2#
It looks like Gustavo Fring has been cut.
Hakekia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hakekia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fring throws a sloppy body shot
and Hakekia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hakekia swings widly with a right hand
and Hakekia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hakekia slips a jab and a cross from Fring.
Hakekia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hakekia. Fring shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fring lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Fring misses with a body shot.
Hakekia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fring missing with a left hand there. Hakekia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fring moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHakekia.
Fring takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hakekia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fring takes one to the chin there.
A punch combination from Fring misses.
Hakekia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fring with a body shot.
Fring swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hakekia counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
Gustavo Fring's cut is getting worse.
Hakekia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Fring throws a shot from downtown. Hakekia moves away and avoids it.
Fring throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fring looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fring rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hakekia counters with a stiff right hand.
Hakekia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hakekia is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fring had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fring moves away from the strike by Hakekia.
Fring swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hakekia counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Fring misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Hakekia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hakekia throws a hook but Fring avoids it easily.
Hakekia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fring.
Hakekia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fring looks to score with a jab to the body but Hakekia is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hakekia! But no joy.
Hakekia avoids the body shot from Fring.
It seemed like Hakekia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fring looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fring throws a right and a left that Hakekia avoids nicely. #T4#
Fring misses the shot to the body.
Hakekia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fring connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hakekia swings widly with a right hand
and Fring counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hakekia gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fring connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Fring moves away from the strike by Hakekia.
A little feinted left hand from Fring on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fring throws a lazy uppercut
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alika Hakekia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gustavo Fring's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Fring with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hakekia misses the shot to the body.
Hakekia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fring.#CUT#
It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Fring.
Hakekia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fring misses the body punch
and Hakekia counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
Gustavo Fring's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gustavo Fring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fring throws a jab when Hakekia was well out of range.
Hakekia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Hakekia.#T1#
Hakekia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fring falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hakekia counters with a nice uppercut.
Fring lands with a hook. Hakekia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fring throws a lazy uppercut
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fring loads up on a big right hand but Hakekia slips the punch.
Hakekia follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fring just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Hakekia tries a head kick but it misses.
Hakekia misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Fring was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hakekia.
Hakekia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fring swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hakekia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Fring on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fring misses with an uppercut.
Hakekia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fring.
Hakekia replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fring blocks it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fring 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. #T3#
Fring swings for the body but Hakekia moves out of range.
Fring fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hakekia on the side of the head.
Fring misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hakekia! But no joy.
Fring lands a jab to Hakekia's midsection.#KD#
Fring lands a big right hand that sends Hakekia crashing to the mat! Fring stays standing though and waves Hakekia back to his feet!#ROC#
Hakekia is rocked!
Fring is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hakekia can do to turn this around?
Fring looks to score with a jab to the body but Hakekia is just out of range.
Hakekia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hakekia is still on wobbly legs! Can Fring finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
A jab from Fring misses.
Fring cracks Hakekia with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Hakekia tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Fring pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Hakekia is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustavo Fring!
Gustavo Fring retains his lightweight title!
Gustavo Fring thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 301
Date: Jun 24, 2019

#R1#
Lang misses with an uppercut. Hakekia saw that one coming.
Hakekia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lang throws a hook but Hakekia avoids it easily.
We've been told by Hakekia's head coaches at Seppes Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circling - Lang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Hakekia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A cross from Lang lands.
Lang throws a hook but Hakekia avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Hakekia misses the target.
Lang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang misses with a wild body shot.
Lang misses with a straight left. #T1#
Lang misses with a combination
and Hakekia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Walter Lang has been cut.
Lang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hakekia.
Lang misses with a looping right.
Lang misses with a looping right.
Hakekia is looking to counter punch.
Lang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hakekia counters with a nice body kick.
Hakekia throws a hook but Lang avoids it easily.
Lang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Hakekia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Hakekia walks into a jab.
Lang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lang misses with a wild body shot.
Lang looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hakekia misses the target.
Lang works Hakekia's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lang digs a good body shot into Hakekia's ribs.
Lang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Lang throws a big shot that misses.
Hakekia swings widly with a right hand
and Lang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hakekia thinking.
Hakekia slips a jab from Lang.
Lang throws a poor cross that misses
letting Hakekia counter with a right hand.
Lang misses with a series of wild punches.
Lang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia. #T4#
Lang slips under a jab.
Lang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
It looked like Hakekia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hakekia is looking to counter punch.
Lang thuds a left hand into Hakekia's body.
Lang throws a big shot that misses.
Hakekia throwing a counter right hand but Lang manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Lang misses its intended target.
Hakekia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lang misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Hakekia counter with a right hand.
Lang connects with a right hand. Hakekia shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Lang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Lang's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hakekia avoids the body shot from Lang.
A little feinted left hand from Hakekia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hakekia is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hakekia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hakekia is looking to land body kicks.
Lang misses with a straight left.
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lang throws a lazy right hand but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hakekia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang throws an off balance right hand
and Hakekia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lang misses the body punch #KD#
and Hakekia counters with a nice right hand that sends Lang toppling to the canvas! Lang scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hakekia finish him?!#ROC#
Lang is rocked!#T1#
Hakekia drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Lang's head, knocking him out cold! Hakekia is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alika Hakekia!
A very excited looking Alika Hakekia 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.
The defeated Walter Lang had this to say: 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.

Event: GC 295
Date: May 24, 2019

#R1#
A jab from Hakekia misses.
Stark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hakekia is looking to chop away at Stark's legs.
Hakekia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hakekia feints and then cracks Stark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stark down.
Hakekia blocks a head kick by Stark.
Hakekia looks to score with a jab to the body but Stark is just out of range.
Stark throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Hakekia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stark throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stark.
Hakekia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hakekia throws the left hand but Stark avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stark. That's going to slow Hakekia down.
Stark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hakekia.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Hakekia moves out of range easily.
Hakekia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hakekia walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stark.
Stark throws a wild body kick that Hakekia sees coming a mile off.
Stark throws a wild body kick that Hakekia sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Stark fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hakekia is out of range.
Hakekia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stark takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hakekia slips a straight right by Stark.
Hakekia avoids a kick to the body.
Hakekia lands a jab to Stark's midsection.
Stark connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hakekia. Hakekia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hakekia looks to score with a jab to the body but Stark is just out of range.
Stark misses with a body kick.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Hakekia - just one landing.
Stark pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hakekia throws out a loose jab but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stark is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stark.
Hakekia throws the left hand but Stark avoids the punch easily.
Hakekia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stark.
Hakekia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#
Stark is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stark throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stark misses with a low kick.
Stark 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.
Hakekia takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stark throws a head kick but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hakekia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Hakekia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stark takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stark throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hakekia.#KD#
Hakekia drops Stark with a beautiful combination! Stark stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hakekia is looking for the KO!
Stark is still on wobbly legs! Can Hakekia finish him?
A head kick misses from Stark.
A little feinted left hand from Hakekia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stark swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hakekia counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Stark out cold! What a finish! Hakekia is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alika Hakekia!
A very excited looking Alika Hakekia 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 286
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Gatsby shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Hakekia to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Joe Gatsby has been cut.
Gatsby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hakekia throws out the jab.
Hakekia throws a shot from downtown. Gatsby moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hakekia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hakekia stuns Gatsby with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Hakekia misses
and Gatsby counters with a nice body shot.
Gatsby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gatsby missing with a left hand there. Hakekia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hakekia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Gatsby throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Hakekia counter with a right hand.
Gatsby lands a nice hook to Hakekia's body. Hakekia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hakekia.
Hakekia ducks right into an uppercut from Gatsby.
Alika Hakekia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Hakekia tries a quick counter leg kick but Gatsby is wise to it.
Gatsby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hakekia! But no joy.
Gatsby moves out of range of the strikes.
Hakekia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gatsby is looking to wear down Hakekia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Gatsby.
Hakekia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gatsby.
Gatsby misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Gatsby misses the target.
Gatsby misses with a straight right.
A low kick from Hakekia misses #TD#
and Gatsby decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hakekia's 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!#ES2#
Hakekia pushes Gatsby off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gatsby slips a straight right by Hakekia.
Gatsby throwing a counter right hand but Hakekia manages to avoid it.#T3#
Hakekia throws a body shot but no joy.
Gatsby lands a nice shot to the body.
Hakekia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab from Gatsby.
Gatsby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gatsby throwing a counter right hand but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
Gatsby misses the jab.
Hakekia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gatsby throws a push kick but Hakekia slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Hakekia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hakekia takes a swing at Gatsby's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Hakekia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hakekia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gatsby.
Gatsby misses with a wild body shot.
Hakekia throws out a counter right but Gatsby avoids it with no problem.
Hakekia tests Gatsby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hakekia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joe Gatsby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Gatsby's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gatsby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hakekia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hakekia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hakekia swings for the body but Gatsby moves out of range.
Hakekia throws a series of punches but Gatsby moves out of range.
Joe Gatsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatsby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gatsby.
Gatsby falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hakekia counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Hakekia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gatsby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hakekia throws out the jab.
Gatsby drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hakekia sprawls and moves away.
Hakekia feints and then cracks Gatsby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gatsby down.
Hakekia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Despite the aggression on Hakekia's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gatsby misses with a looping left.
Hakekia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gatsby uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Hakekia misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Gatsby misses.
Hakekia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hakekia throws out a loose jab but Gatsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Gatsby misses the target.
Hakekia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gatsby throws out the jab.
Hakekia feints and then cracks Gatsby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gatsby down.
Hakekia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hakekia throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Hakekia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gatsby.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hakekia! But no joy.
Hakekia connects with a right hand. Gatsby shakes it off.
Alika Hakekia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gatsby throws a lazy right hand but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut
and Hakekia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hakekia looks to throw the jab but Gatsby is out of range.
Gatsby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
Hakekia appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gatsby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
Gatsby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hakekia.
An attempted straight right counter from Gatsby misses the target.#T4#
Gatsby tries to land a body kick
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Hakekia misses its intended target.
Gatsby goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hakekia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gatsby with a body shot.
Gatsby lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A cross from Gatsby lands.
Gatsby throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hakekia cracks him with a counter punch 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!
Gatsby has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hakekia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alika Hakekia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joe Gatsby's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gatsby misses with a takedown attempt - Hakekia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hakekia connects with a solid leg kick.
Hakekia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Hakekia misses
and Gatsby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gatsby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Joe Gatsby is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
No joy there for Gatsby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hakekia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gatsby is out of range and Hakekia settles back down.
Hakekia tries a head kick but it misses.
Gatsby seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hakekia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gatsby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gatsby changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hakekia lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Gatsby scores with a nice right hand.
Hakekia swings widly with a right hand
and Gatsby makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hakekia really felt that one!
Hakekia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gatsby counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from Hakekia finds it's target.
Hakekia throws out a loose jab but Gatsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hakekia throws a body kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatsby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hakekia. #T3#
Gatsby has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hakekia.
Hakekia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hakekia moves out of range as Gatsby throws a body kick.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hakekia lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gatsby will feel that in the morning.
Hakekia throws out a loose jab but Gatsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Gatsby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hakekia tries to land a body kick
and Hakekia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice cross by Hakekia.#T4#
Gatsby throws the left hand but Hakekia avoids the punch easily.
Hakekia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a body shot
and Gatsby counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hakekia throws a hook but Gatsby blocks it.
Gatsby shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hakekia eats them both and turns towards Gatsby to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatsby swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Gatsby showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gatsby 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Gatsby!
An out of breath Joe Gatsby thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GC 279
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Nazaryan connects with the punch.
Hakekia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hakekia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nazaryan at a distance.
Nazaryan misses with a left hand
enabling Hakekia to counter with a crisp jab.
Nazaryan misses with a combination
and Hakekia counters with a slapping leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hakekia circles away quickly and effectively.
Nazaryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nazaryan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Hakekia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hakekia takes one to the chin there.
Nazaryan scores with a nice right hand.
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nazaryan misses with a low kick. #T1#
Nazaryan throws the left hand but Hakekia avoids the punch easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Nazaryan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nazaryan with a nice cross.
Nazaryan misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan defending well as Hakekia loads up on a big left hand.
Nazaryan misses the body punch
and Hakekia counters with a good, hard body kick but Nazaryan shrugs it off.
Nazaryan throws a push kick but Hakekia slaps the foot to one side.
Hakekia avoids the head kick by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a combination
and Hakekia counters with a nice uppercut.
Nazaryan throws a shot from downtown. Hakekia moves away and avoids it.
Hakekia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Nazaryan lands with a shot to the body.
Nazaryan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hakekia lands with a straight right. Nazaryan didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazaryan lands with a right hand.
Hakekia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hakekia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hakekia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hakekia's corner calls for a 1-2. Hakekia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#
Nazaryan is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Nazaryan misses the target.
Nazaryan throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hakekia.
Hakekia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nazaryan. #T3#
Hakekia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD#
Hakekia feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nazaryan sprawling to the canvas! Nazaryan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hakekia finish him?!
Nazaryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Hakekia finish him?
Hakekia blocks a jab.
Nazaryan throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Nazaryan out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Alika Hakekia!
Alika Hakekia 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.
The defeated Vrej Nazaryan had this to say: 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

Event: ABW 191 Reign - Grace
Date: Jan 17, 2019

#R1#
Kettu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hakekia! But no joy.
Hakekia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hakekia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
Kettu connects with the punch.
Kettu throws the kick towards the body but Hakekia avoids it.
Hakekia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A swing and a miss from Kettu.
Good exchange - Kettu coming out on top.
Hakekia steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kettu. That one must have hurt.
Hakekia connects with an inside leg kick.
Kettu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kettu looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Kettu scores with the left hand. Hakekia knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
Kettu takes one to the side of the head.
Hakekia thumps Kettu with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hakekia.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Good work by Kettu as he checks the leg kick.
Hakekia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kettu.
Kettu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hakekia missing with a left hand there. Kettu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hakekia throws a lazy uppercut
and Kettu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kettu connects with a right hand. Hakekia shakes it off.
Kettu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hakekia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kettu.
Hakekia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kettu finds it's way round the side to connect with Hakekia's head.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Hakekia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kettu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hakekia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kettu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hakekia connects with a solid leg kick.
Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kettu.
Kettu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Hakekia misses its intended target.
Kettu 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.
Hakekia misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Hakekia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kettus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hakekia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hakekia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kettu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kettu moves out of range of the leg kick from Hakekia.
A big left from Kettu misses.
Hakekia dips to his left and cracks Kettu with an uppercut!
Kettu swings for the body but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia just misses with a punch to the body.
It appears Kettu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kettu throws out a powerful jab.
Kettu scores with a hook to the body. Hakekia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kettu throws a low kick, looking for Hakekia's leg but Hakekia calmly moves out of range.
Hakekia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hakekia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hakekia throws a looping overhand right but Kettu ducks down to avoid it.
Kettu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kettu lands a nice shot that snaps Hakekia's head back.
Kettu looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Kettu jabs at Hakekia's body.
Kettu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Kettu moves out of range as Hakekia throws a body kick.
Hakekia misses with a wild body shot.
Hakekia throws a solid leg kick but Kettu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hakekia.
A good leg kick by Hakekia.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hakekia.
Kettu blocks a leg kick.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Hakekia is just out of range.
Kettu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hakekia looks to throw the jab but Kettu is out of range.
Hakekia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donk. Hakekia catches Kettu right on the button with a cross.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kettu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hakekia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kettu is out of range and Hakekia settles back down.
A leg kick checked by Hakekia.
Kettu misses the shot to the body.
Hakekia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kettu throws a leg kick but Hakekia sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Hakekia moves out of range as Kettu strikes.
Kettu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kettu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakekia motions for Kettu to come forward. Hakekia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu misses the jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kettu.
Kettu lands a really nice looking cross but Hakekia seems unphased.
Hakekia blocks a jab.
Kettu throws a shot to the body.
Kettu walks into a straight right hand from Hakekia.
Kettu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hakekia. Hakekia obviously looking to wear him down.
Kettu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hakekia checks it well.
Hakekia appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hakekia looks to land a left hand but Kettu moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu thumps Hakekia with a low kick.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hakekia.
Kettu swings widly with a right hand
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hakekia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Esa Kettu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hakekia slips under a jab.
Kettu misses with an uppercut. Hakekia saw that one coming.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.
Hakekia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Kettu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kettu.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Hakekia looks to land a right hand but Kettu moved out of range.
Hakekia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kettu connects with the punch.
Hakekia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kettu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kettu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hakekia was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kettu jabs Hakekia right on the nose. Hakekia blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hakekia moves out of range of the body kick from Kettu.
An inside leg kick from Hakekia misses.
Kettu throws a low kick but Hakekia avoids it.
Hakekia swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range. #T1#
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hakekia.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Hakekia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hakekia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hakekia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hakekia scores with a jab. Kettu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Kettu blocks the leg kick.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.
Kettu throws a poor cross that misses
and Hakekia counters with a straight right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kettu.
A big right from Hakekia misses.
Kettu connects with the punch.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Kettu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kettu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Kettu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hakekia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hakekia swings widly with a right hand
and Kettu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kettu 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.
Kettu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hakekias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#
Hakekia is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Kettu.
Good work by Kettu as he checks the leg kick.
Hakekia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kettu's calf.
Kettu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hakekia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kettu.
Kettu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hakekia.
Hakekia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Kettu misses the target.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hakekia connects with an inside leg kick.
Kettu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a body shot.
Kettu dodges the punch combination from Hakekia.
Hakekia scores with a nice strike.#T3#
A jab from Kettu misses.
Hakekia dips to his left and cracks Kettu with an uppercut!
Kettu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hakekia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kettu throwing a counter right hand but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
Alika Hakekia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Hakekia lands the left hand.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kettu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kettu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hakekia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kettu.
Kettu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kettu misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Hakekia throws a jab when Kettu was well out of range.
Kettu is looking to counter punch.
Kettu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu looks to throw the jab but Hakekia is out of range.
Kettu backing away here, and Hakekia unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hakekia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kettu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hakekia.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hakekia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kettu.
Hakekia only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Good exchange - Hakekia coming out on top.
A good leg kick by Hakekia.
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Kettu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Kettu. #BC#
Kettu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hakekia takes one to the chin there.
Kettu throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia blocks the body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Hakekia there.
Kettu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Esa Kettu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kettu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kettu. Hakekia shrugs it off though.
Hakekia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hakekia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kettu throws a shot from downtown. Hakekia moves away and avoids it.
Kettu takes a swing at Hakekia's ribcage but misses.
Esa Kettu is winning the standup battle so far.
Kettu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hakekia misses with a body shot.
Kettu throws a hook but Hakekia blocks it.
Kettu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hakekia throws out the jab.
Hakekia cracks a nice hook into Kettu's ribs.
Kettu misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu digs a good hook to Hakekia's body.
Kettu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kettu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kettu throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
Hakekia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hakekia.#T1#
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kettu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kettu throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Kettu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hakekia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hakekia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hakekia misses with a left hand
and Kettu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kettu checks a leg kick.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hakekia.
Kettu slips under a jab.#CL2#
Hakekia has Kettu up against the cage in a clinch.
Hakekia throws a head punch that misses.
Hakekia throws a head punch that misses.
Hakekia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hakekia misses with a body punch. #BC#
Kettu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hakekia.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kettu.#T2#
A big right from Kettu misses.
Hakekia takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Hakekia tries a low kick but Kettu avoids it.
Hakekia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hakekia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kettu's head backwards.
Hakekia checks a leg kick.
Kettu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hakekia's hands.
Kettu lands with a right hand.
Kettu throws a shot to the body.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hakekia defending well as Kettu loads up on a big left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Kettu blocks the leg kick.
Kettu lands a lovely overhand right.
Hakekia thows a leg kick but Kettu checks it
enabling Kettu to counter with a crisp jab.
Hakekia is still on wobbly legs! Can Kettu finish him?
Nice straight punches there by Kettu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kettu.
Kettu looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Kettu circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hakekia to the canvas! Hakekia doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kettu keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esa Kettu!
Esa Kettu tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: ABW 183 Kansalainen - Ramirez
Date: Dec 11, 2018

#R1#
Point moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.
Point throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jesse Point seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hakekia blocks a low kick nicely.
Point ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.
Hakekia jabs Point to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Point needs to keep his hands up - Hakekia had a free shot at his head there.
Hakekia throws a looping overhand right but Point ducks down to avoid it.
Point misses with a head kick.
Nice body punch from Point.
Hakekia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Point.
Point tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hakekia is able to avoid easily.
Hakekia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hakekia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Point stuns Hakekia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hakekia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Point jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Point scores with a jab. Hakekia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Point misses with a looping right.#T1#
Hakekia is looking to clinch but Point is avoiding it.
Hakekia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Point checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Point throws a shot to the body.
Hakekia digs a good hook to Point's body.
Point moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hakekia moves out of range as Point throws a body kick.
Hakekia swings for the body but Point moves out of range.
Hakekia slips a jab from Point.
Hakekia defending well as Point loads up on a big left hand. #KD2#
Point drops Hakekia with a beautiful combination! Hakekia stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Point is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Hakekia is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Point.
Oh Hakekia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Point ducks right into an uppercut from Hakekia.
Point throws a sloppy head kick and Hakekia moves out of range easily.
Hakekia feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Point lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Hakekia head around and knocks him out cold! Point hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesse Point!

Event: ABW 176 Wolf - Meat Boy
Date: Nov 15, 2018

#R1#
Hakekia connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Mizushima tumbling to the canvas! Hakekia pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Mizushima was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alika Hakekia!
A less than humble Alika Hakekia misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GPG: 46
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
Winks takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Sanada is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Winks with a body shot.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Winks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Winks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sanada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winks.
Sanada throws a hook but Winks blocks it.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winks moves away.
Sanada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winks throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada lands a lovely overhand right.
Winks throws a right hand that Sanada ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanada also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanada! But no joy.
A slow jab from Winks misses its intended target.
Sanada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Winks.
Sanada lands an overhand right.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Winks, as that shot connected.
Sanada blocks a jab.
Winks misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanada! But no joy.
Winks misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanada cracks Winks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Winks scores with a nice strike.
Sanada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Winks misses with a hook
and Winks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Winks misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Winks.
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!
Sanada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Sanada dips to his left and cracks Winks with an uppercut!
Winks tries to bum rush Sanada with a series of wild strikes but Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Winks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Winks.
Winks motions for Sanada to come forward. Winks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Winks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winks.
Nice shot lands for Winks.
Winks misses with a body shot.
Winks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanada.
Winks throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanada counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Winks scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Sanada blocks the leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Winks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanada doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#
Sanada is rocked!
Sanada throws an off balance right hand
and Winks counters with a good low kick that Sanada was not able to check.
Winks drops Sanada with a huge uppercut! Sanada drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Winks is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Winks!
Harry Winks bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GPG: 43
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Winks moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Raharuhi 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.
A short right from Winks.
Winks lands a shoulder strike.
Raharuhi swings wildly with an uppercut but Winks uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Winks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Raharuhi has Winks pressed against the cage, preventing Winks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Winks working aggressively here.
Raharuhi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Winks scores with a shot to the side of Raharuhi's head.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as Winks controls the action.
A short right from Winks.
Come on Winks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Raharuhi throws a head punch that misses.
Winks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raharuhi's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Winks on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Winks manages to break the clinch.
Raharuhi scores with a hook to the body. Winks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Winks. That's going to slow Raharuhi down.
A big left from Winks misses.
Raharuhi lands a jab to Winks's midsection.
That kick from Winks tenderised Raharuhi's leg. Raharuhi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the side of Winks's head but Winks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Winks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big left from Winks misses.
Winks throws a body kick that misses.
Winks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Winks takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Winks misses with a left hand
and Raharuhi counters with a nice body shot.
Winks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raharuhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winks.
Raharuhi throws a looping overhand right but Winks ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winks looks to throw the jab but Raharuhi is out of range.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Winks only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Raharuhi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Raharuhi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Winks.
Winks wants to slow Raharuhi down by chopping away at his legs.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Winks's ribcage but misses.
Winks scores with a kick to the body.
Raharuhi is looking to wear down Winks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Winks misses the jab.
Raharuhi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No joy there for Winks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Winks scores with a jab.
Winks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raharuhi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Winks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Winks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Winks.
Winks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Raharuhi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Raharuhi is predictable there
and Winks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Winks throws a body shot but no joy.
Winks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Raharuhi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raharuhi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a left hand
and Winks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winks misses with a right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raharuhi throws a hook but Winks avoids it easily.
Raharuhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winks.
Raharuhi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Winks connects with an inside leg kick.
Winks with a hook.
The fighters circling - Winks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Winks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Harry Winks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winks thuds his right hand into Raharuhi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Winks takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Winks scores with a hook to the body. Raharuhi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raharuhi avoids a kick to the body.
Raharuhi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Winks slips a straight right by Raharuhi.
A bone on bone clash there as Winks blocks the leg kick.
Raharuhi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a right hook to the body.
Raharuhi throws a shot from downtown. Winks moves away and avoids it.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Winks throws the left hand but Raharuhi avoids the punch easily.
Winks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Winks.
Winks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raharuhi missing with a left hand there. Winks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winks is looking to chop away at Raharuhi's legs.
Winks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winks throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Winks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Winks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi misses with a body punch
and Winks counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Winks dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Winks.
Raharuhi lands with a good body shot.
Raharuhi throws out a loose jab but Winks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot.
Winks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
Winks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
An attempted straight right counter from Raharuhi misses the target.
Raharuhi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Raharuhi misses its target.
Winks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Winks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Raharuhi checks it well.
Winks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Raharuhi looks to throw the jab but Winks is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winks thows a leg kick but Raharuhi checks it
and Raharuhi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winks. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winks throws a low kick, looking for Raharuhi's leg but Raharuhi calmly moves out of range.
Winks throws a leg kick that is checked
and Raharuhi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Winks's knee momentarily.
Winks jabs Raharuhi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Winks. #T1#
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Winks checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Winks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Winks misses the shot to the body.
Winks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Winks throws a poor cross that misses
and Raharuhi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Winks misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi works Winks's body with a nice hook.
Winks connects with an inside leg kick.
Winks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raharuhi doesn't seem bothered though.
Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winks.
Winks looks to land a combination but Raharuhi avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Raharuhi.
Winks throws a right hand that misses
and Raharuhi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raharuhi throws out a loose jab but Winks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Raharuhi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raharuhi slips under a jab from Winks.
Winks throws a sloppy body shot
and Raharuhi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raharuhi's sensitive parts.
Raharuhi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Winks lands a nice shot to the body.
Winks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Winks.
Winks scores with a nice strike.
A nice inside leg kick there by Winks. That's going to slow Raharuhi down.
Winks throws a low kick, looking for Raharuhi's leg but Raharuhi calmly moves out of range.
Raharuhi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Raharuhi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winks misses with a head kick.
Winks takes one to the chin there.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Winks throws a leg kick
enabling Raharuhi to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Winks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Raharuhi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raharuhi slips under a jab from Winks.
Raharuhi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Winks.
Winks throws a leg kick that is checked
and Raharuhi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Raharuhi throws a right hand that misses
and Winks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winks was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a jab.
Raharuhi missing with a left hand there. Winks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raharuhi staying out of range there.
Raharuhi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raharuhi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raharuhi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a big shot that misses.
Raharuhi lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raharuhi feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Winks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raharuhi checks the leg kick.
As Winks backs away, Raharuhi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Raharuhi blocks a low kick nicely.
Winks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raharuhi.
Winks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raharuhi loads up on a big right hand but Winks slips the punch.
Taine Raharuhi is winning the standup battle so far.
Winks misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Raharuhi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
Winks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Raharuhi's head.
Winks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raharuhi misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Winks! But no joy.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Winks. That's going to slow Raharuhi down.
Winks moves forwards but Raharuhi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Raharuhi avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Winks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
Winks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi tried to score with a low kick but Winks checks it.
Winks misses with a looping right.
Raharuhi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Winks finds it's way round the side to connect with Raharuhi's head.
Winks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raharuhi misses with a few strikes there.
Raharuhi connects with a nice looking jab.
Winks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Raharuhi checks it well.
Raharuhi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Winks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raharuhi momentarily.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Winks.
An attempted straight right counter from Raharuhi misses the target.
Jab from Raharuhi.
Winks throws a series of punches but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Winks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.#T1#
Winks cracks a nice hook into Raharuhi's ribs.
Winks tests Raharuhi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raharuhi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Winks throws an overhand right that lands on Raharuhi's shoulder, as Raharuhi tries to avoid the shot.
Raharuhi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Raharuhi scores with a decent looking hook.
Winks checks the leg kick.
Winks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharuhi throws out the jab.
Raharuhi scores with a sloppy right hand. Winks should have avoided that one.
Winks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raharuhi moves away.
Nice jab there from Winks.
Raharuhi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Winks swinging wildly here.
A jab from Winks finds it's way through Raharuhi's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Winks.#T2#
Winks misses with a straight left.
Raharuhi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Winks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Winks does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Winks scores with a body shot.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Winks's ribcage but misses.
Winks scores with a hook.
Winks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
Winks misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands with a nice body punch.
Winks swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Winks lands with a nice body kick.
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Raharuhi misses its target.
Winks misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winks. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winks misses with a right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raharuhi lands with a shot to the body.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winks.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winks manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Winks misses
and Raharuhi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Raharuhi. That snapped Winks's head back.
Winks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharuhi throws out the jab.
Raharuhi jabs at Winks's body.
Winks throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi scores with a nice head shot.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Winks checks a leg kick.#T4#
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raharuhi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Winks! But no joy.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Winks.
Winks throws a jab when Raharuhi was well out of range.
Winks throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raharuhi.
Winks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Winks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised Winks's leg. Winks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some bone on bone action there as Raharuhi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Winks lands a head shot.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Winks is just out of range.
Raharuhi lands a nice looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Winks as he connects with a hook.
Winks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raharuhi.
Winks throws a lazy head kick
and Raharuhi counters with a stiff right hand.
Raharuhi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Winks on the side of the head.
Raharuhi with a body punch. A glancing blow.

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 Taine Raharuhi.
I think Raharuhi 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Taine Raharuhi!
A less than humble Taine Raharuhi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GPG 38
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Sanada gets a clinch.
Sanada blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winks.
Winks has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada.
Sanada has a couple of punches blocked by Winks.
Winks can't find room to land a body shot as Sanada controls the action.
Winks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanada backwards.
Sanada misses with the head strike.
Sanada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Winks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Winks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Winks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Winks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanada.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Winks.
Winks taking a breather.
Winks slows down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanada struggles to land a body shot inside as Winks controls his hands.
Winks lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Sanada throws a head punch that misses.
Sanada misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada tries to stall but Winks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sanada misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Winks fails to land.
Winks tries to stall but Sanada uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Winks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Winks presses Sanada against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanada is working Winks over against the cage.
Winks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Winks lands a nice shot to the body.
Our sources have told us that Winks has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Winks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Winks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Winks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanada.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Winks.#ROC#
Sanada is rocked!
Sanada has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Winks seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sanada can turn it around.
Winks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanada backwards.
Sanada is still on wobbly legs! Can Winks finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Winks.
Sanada has a couple of punches blocked by Winks.
Winks presses Sanada against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Winks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Winks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanada backwards.
Sanada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Winks lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Sanada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winks's elbow.
Winks lands a right hand.
Winks throws a big uppercut that drops Sanada! More strikes from Winks and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sanada lies dazed against the cage as Winks celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Winks!
A very excited looking Harry Winks 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: PFF 34
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Winks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boly has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Winks is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Winks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Harry Winks has been cut.
Winks lands an overhand right.
Winks lands a jab to Boly's midsection.
Harry Winks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boly on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Winks.
Winks misses the jab.
Boly looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Winks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Winks connects with a body shot that sends Boly's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Winks. That snapped Boly's head back.
Winks swings for the body but Boly moves out of range.
Boly follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Boly takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#
Boly is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Willy Boly has been cut.#T1#
Boly walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Boly limp body while Winks jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Winks!
After the fight, Harry Winks 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: IFC Mid Week 3
Date: Aug 02, 2017

#R1#
Nice jab there from Winks. #CUT#
It looks like Sirimongkol Niyotrong has been cut.#CL#
Winks pushes Niyotrong up against the cage in a clinch.
Niyotrong takes a shot to the head.
Winks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Winks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Winks struggles to land a body shot inside as Niyotrong controls his hands.
Winks has Niyotrong pressed against the cage.
Winks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Niyotrong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Winks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Winks tries to clinch up but Niyotrong circles away and keeps his distance.
Winks misses with a body shot
and Niyotrong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Winks tries to keep at a distance but Niyotrong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Niyotrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winks lands an uppercut.
Niyotrong tries to land knees in the clinch but Winks avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winks controlling the action here for a moment. #T1#
Winks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Niyotrong backwards.
Winks misses with a punch to the body.
Winks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Niyotrongs head.
Winks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Winks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Winks works on Niyotrong's body with a couple of short punches.
Niyotrong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Niyotrong pushes off an throws an elbow but Winks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Good body shot from Winks.
Niyotrong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Winks.
A short body shot lands from Niyotrong as the two fighters clinch.
Winks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Winks lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Winks blocking some punches.
Winks is struggling to control the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Winks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Winks cracks Niyotrong with a nice body shot.
Winks tries to work over Niyotrong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Winks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Winks can't find room to land a body shot as Niyotrong controls the action.
Winks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Winks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Winks slows down the pace here.
Winks goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Winks scores with a shot to the side of Niyotrong's head.
Niyotrong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Winks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Niyotrong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Winks avoids it.
Niyotrong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Niyotrong working hard to break the clinch.
Winks misses with a body punch.
Winks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Niyotrong.
Niyotrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Winks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Winks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Winks gets through Niyotrong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Winks tries a body shot but Niyotrong blocks it.
Winks lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Winks. #T4#
Winks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Niyotrong up against the cage.
Niyotrong misses with a body punch.
Winks presses Niyotrong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Niyotrong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Winks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niyotrong letting Winks take a breather here.
Niyotrong trying to land knees to the body.
Winks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Niyotrong or not.
Winks lands a body punch.
Niyotrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Winks lands a body punch.
Winks lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Winks scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Winks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sirimongkol Niyotrong's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Winks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Winks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Winks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the liver by Winks. Beautiful body shot.
Winks tries to clinch but Niyotrong moves out of range. #CL#
Winks has managed to clinch.
Winks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Niyotrong looking to throw knees to the head but Winks is blocking nicely.
Winks is working Niyotrong over against the cage.
Winks digs a right hand underneath Niyotrong's ribcage. Niyotrong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Winks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niyotrong can do to turn this around?
Winks stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niyotrong struggles to land a body shot inside as Winks controls his hands.
Winks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Winks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niyotrong's elbow.
Winks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Niyotrong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Winks scores with a shot to the side of Niyotrong's head.
Winks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Winks takes a shot to the head.
Winks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Niyotrong tries a body shot but Winks blocks it.
Winks lands a nice uppercut.
Winks gets through Niyotrong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Niyotrong is rocked!
Winks avoids the elbow strike from Niyotrong, against the cage.
Winks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Niyotrong is still on wobbly legs! Can Winks finish him?
Niyotrong has a couple of punches blocked by Winks.
Niyotrong is trying to break the clinch but Winks has him pressed against the cage.
Winks is working Niyotrong over against the cage.
Winks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Niyotrong backwards.
Winks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winks lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Niyotrong to his knees! Winks keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Winks!

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