Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 49 : Namkhai vs Rhodes
Date: Jul 12, 2024

#R1#
Jack SpeedGod looks to land a left hand but Hackett moved out of range nicely.
Hackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hackett staying out of range there.
Hackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hackett blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hackett! But no joy.
Hackett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Hackett misses its intended target.
Hackett misses with a body shot.
Jack SpeedGod looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackett is just out of range.
Jack SpeedGod ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Hackett has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jack SpeedGod is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jack SpeedGod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
Jack SpeedGod 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.
Jack SpeedGod stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hackett.
Jack SpeedGod looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jack SpeedGod ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
A quick step to the side and Jack SpeedGod tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jack SpeedGod blocks the body kick.
Hackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hackett manages to avoid it.#T1#
Hackett throws out a loose jab but Jack SpeedGod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hackett lands a slapping body shot.
Jack SpeedGod lands a right hook to the body.
Jack SpeedGod misses the shot to the body.
Taylor Jack SpeedGod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Jack SpeedGod.
Nice straight punches there by Hackett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hackett.
Jack SpeedGod cracks Hackett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A shot to the liver by Jack SpeedGod. Beautiful body shot.
Jack SpeedGod ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jack SpeedGod ducks right into an uppercut from Hackett.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jack SpeedGod lands with a good body shot.
Jack SpeedGod lands a nice looking body shot.
Hackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Jack SpeedGod counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab from Hackett.#T2#
Jack SpeedGod slips under a jab.
Jack SpeedGod throws a body shot but no joy.
Hackett walks into a left hand.
Jack SpeedGod fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jack SpeedGod throws a body punch but Hackett moves out of range.
Jack SpeedGod jabs at Hackett's body.
Hackett throws a push kick but Jack SpeedGod slaps the foot to one side.
Jack SpeedGod scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jack SpeedGod misses the body punch
and Hackett counters with a straight right hand.
Jack SpeedGod misses the shot to the body.
Hackett throws a wild body kick that Jack SpeedGod sees coming a mile off.
Jack SpeedGod tests Hackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jack SpeedGod walks into a jab.
Jack SpeedGod lands a glancing blow to the side of Hackett's head.#T3#
A big right from Hackett misses.
Jack SpeedGod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hackett.
Jack SpeedGod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hackett throws out a loose jab but Jack SpeedGod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hackett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jack SpeedGod circles away quickly and effectively.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hackett.
Jack SpeedGod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
Hackett let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hackett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jack SpeedGod is out of range and Hackett settles back down.
Jack SpeedGod lands a right hook to the body.
Jack SpeedGod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack SpeedGod on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hackett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hackett 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.
Hackett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hackett lands a jab to the nose.
Jack SpeedGod moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Hackett takes a swing at Jack SpeedGod's ribcage but misses.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack SpeedGod connects with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Jack SpeedGod. Beautiful body shot.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a body shot
and Jack SpeedGod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jack SpeedGod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
Hackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Jack SpeedGod.
Hackett throws a looping overhand right but Jack SpeedGod ducks down to avoid it.
Hackett digs a good hook to Jack SpeedGod's body.
Jack SpeedGod swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hackett.
Hackett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jack SpeedGod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jack SpeedGod looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackett is just out of range.
Hackett delivers a nice body kick.
Hackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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 Taylor Jack SpeedGod will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hackett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hackett doesn't seem bothered though.
Jack SpeedGod avoids the body shot from Hackett.
Hackett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A clash of legs there as Jack SpeedGod blocks the low kick.
Jack SpeedGod scores with a jab to the body.
Hackett walks into a straight right hand from Jack SpeedGod.
Hackett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a body shot.
Hackett misses with a wild body shot.
Hackett throws an overhand right that lands on Jack SpeedGod's shoulder, as Jack SpeedGod tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack SpeedGod stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hackett throws a big shot that misses.
Hackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jack SpeedGod lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hackett might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jack SpeedGod has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Jack SpeedGod throws a shot to the body.
Hackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jack SpeedGod.
Hackett looks to land a combination but Jack SpeedGod avoids it well.
Jack SpeedGod swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Hackett misses.
Hackett avoids the body shot from Jack SpeedGod.
Taylor Jack SpeedGod is winning the standup battle so far.
Hackett throws a hook but Jack SpeedGod avoids it easily.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a wild body shot.
Jack SpeedGod uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hackett has time to react.
A big right from Jack SpeedGod misses.
Hackett scores with a punch to the head.
Hackett throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Jack SpeedGod to counter with a crisp jab.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a straight left.
Hackett now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hackett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jack SpeedGod's head.
Jack SpeedGod takes a swing at Hackett's ribcage but misses.
Jack SpeedGod digs a good hook to Hackett's body. #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!
Hackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hackett misses with the combination.
Jack SpeedGod fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hackett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jack SpeedGod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jack SpeedGod cracks Hackett with an open hand slap.
Hackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jack SpeedGod.
Hackett slips under a jab.
Hackett takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jack SpeedGod is looking to wear down Hackett with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jack SpeedGod lands a jab.
Jack SpeedGod fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hackett on the side of the head.
Jack SpeedGod wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Hackett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jack SpeedGod avoids the body shot from Hackett.
Hackett loads up on a big right hand but Jack SpeedGod slips the punch.
Jack SpeedGod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jack SpeedGod was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jack SpeedGod throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack SpeedGod wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hackett throws a body punch but Jack SpeedGod moves out of range.
Jack SpeedGod throwing a counter right hand but Hackett manages to avoid it.
Hackett blocks a jab.
Jack SpeedGod slips a jab from Hackett.
Hackett tries to bum rush Jack SpeedGod with a series of wild strikes but Jack SpeedGod uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jack SpeedGod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackett.
Hackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jack SpeedGod.
A nice side step and Hackett releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jack SpeedGod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hackett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hackett throws a jab when Jack SpeedGod was well out of range.#T4#
Jack SpeedGod takes a swing at Hackett's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Hackett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Hackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hackett throws a body kick that misses.
Hackett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jack SpeedGod lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack SpeedGod lands a nice shot that snaps Hackett's head back.
Jack SpeedGod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hackett can do to turn this around?
Hackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod avoids the body shot from Hackett.
Jack SpeedGod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jack SpeedGod.
Hackett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hackett throws a lazy head kick
enabling Jack SpeedGod to counter with a crisp jab.
Hackett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jack SpeedGod.
Hackett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Jack SpeedGod dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hackett moves out of range as Jack SpeedGod strikes.
Hackett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hackett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jack SpeedGod is able to avoid easily.
Hackett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jack SpeedGod connects with a single shot there.
Jack SpeedGod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hackett is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jack SpeedGod with a body shot.
Hackett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jack SpeedGod fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hackett.
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Jack SpeedGod was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack SpeedGod scores with a jab to the head.
Hackett misses with a looping right.
Hackett lands a nice shot to the body.
Hackett throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hackett on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Jack SpeedGod misses with a looping right.
Jack SpeedGod listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jack SpeedGod moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jack SpeedGod throws a good cross that connects.
Hackett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC#Hackett is rocked!
Hackett throws a combination that misses
and Jack SpeedGod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hackett is still on wobbly legs! Can Jack SpeedGod finish him?
Hackett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jack SpeedGod walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Hackett drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Jack SpeedGod swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Hackett's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taylor Jack SpeedGod!

Event: CCC 37 : Hernandez vs Eclaro
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Hackett. #CL2#
Romero pushes Hackett up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Hackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero's coach down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Romero's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero working aggressively here.
Hackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hackett has a couple of punches blocked by Romero.
Romero blocking some punches.
Hackett leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hackett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Hackett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hackett on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1##BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch.
Hackett keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Romero instigates a clinch.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Romero avoiding damage as Hackett throws knees to the body.
Hackett blocks an uppercut.
Romero avoiding damage as Hackett throws knees to the body.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Hackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hackett is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Romero is keeping busy.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Romero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hackett lands a body shot in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Romero lands a hook that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
Hackett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Hackett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Romero.
Hackett is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hackett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romero.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hackett.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Hackett stalling in the clinch but Romero improves position.
Hackett misses with a knee to the head.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike.
Hackett blocks an uppercut.
Romero misses with some punches.
Hackett is working Romero over against the cage.
Hackett blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Romero has Hackett up against the cage in a clinch. #T3##BC2#
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hackett throws a wild body kick that Romero sees coming a mile off.
Hackett throws the left hand but Romero avoids the punch easily.
Hackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romero misses with a straight right.
It looked like Hackett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Romero clinches up with Hackett and pushes him back against the cage.
Hackett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hackett crunches a lovely knee into Romero's ribcage.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Hackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hackett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Hackett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hackett misses with some punches.
Hackett misses with a body punch. #T4#
Hackett throws an elbow that misses.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Hackett.
Hackett scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Romero.
Hackett tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Hackett back against the cage.
Hackett trying to land knees to the body.
Hackett takes a shot to the head.
Romero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hackett stalling in the clinch but Romero improves position.
Romero misses with the head strike. #BC#
Hackett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hackett circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Romero gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hackett tries to stall but Romero uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Romero dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Romero lands a jab.
Romero misses with a right hand
and Hackett counters with a nice uppercut.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hackett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hackett misses the shot to the body.
Hackett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Romero takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Romero breaks from the clinch.
Romero wants to clinch up but Hackett keeps it at a distance.
Hackett is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hackett throws a front kick aimed at Romero's knee but Romero avoids it well.
Romero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hackett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hackett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Romero has closed the distance and engaged Hackett in a clinch.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike.
Hackett leaning his opponent against the cage.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hackett is trying to force a seperation but Romero has the dominant position.
Hackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hackett stalling in the clinch but Romero improves position. #BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch.
Hackett lands with a hook. Romero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hackett takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses.
Romero wants to clinch.
Hackett misses with a double jab
and Romero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Romero rushes Hackett and presses him up against the cage.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
Ernesto Romero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Romero lands a left hand.
Hackett lands a body punch.
Hackett is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Romero is keeping busy.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hackett.
Romero misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hackett tries to work over Romero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hackett.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hackett.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Hackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Hackett looking to throw knees to the head but Romero is blocking nicely.
Hackett blocking some punches.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
Hackett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hackett is trying to stall. #T3#
Hackett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hackett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Romero blocks it with crossed arms.
Hackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.
Hackett is trying to maintain a safe position but Romero gets an underhook and turns Hackett into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Romero scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hackett can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Hackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hackett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hackett's efforts to push away.
Romero working aggressively here.
Hackett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romero is defending well for now.#T4##BC2#
Romero manages to break the clinch.
Hackett lands with an uppercut that bounces Romero off the cage and back into range.
Hackett scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Romero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hackett, pushing him back against the cage.
Romero blocks a punch to 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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hackett.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Hackett.
Romero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hackett gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily.
Hackett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hackett misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Romero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hackett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Hackett falls off balance throwing a combination
and Romero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
Romero blocks a body shot from Hackett. #BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Romero gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Romero blocks the elbow strike.
Hackett is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Romero is keeping busy.
A short right from Hackett on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Hackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Hackett is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Romero is keeping busy.
Romero working aggressively here. #T1#
Hackett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Romero.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hackett.
A right hook to the body lands for Hackett.
Hackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hackett is trying to maintain a safe position but Romero gets an underhook and turns Hackett into the cage.
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Hackett taking a breather.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Hackett.
Hackett blocking some punches.
James Hackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Hackett fails to land.
Hackett utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Hackett looking to slow down the pace here.
Hackett blocks an uppercut.
Hackett stalls.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an 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!
Romero working aggressively here.
Hackett blocking some punches.
Romero working aggressively here.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero prevents a body shot from Hackett.
Ernesto Romero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Romero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hackett.
Hackett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Romero blocks it with crossed arms.
Hackett is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Romero is keeping busy.
Hackett is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Romero working aggressively here.
Romero lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Romero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romero avoids the body shot from Hackett.
Hackett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hackett misses the jab.
Hackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Hackett gets tackled into the cage by Romero. Romero maintains the clinch.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Hackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero misses with the head strike. #T4#
Hackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Hackett.
Hackett misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hackett.
Romero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hackett misses with a punch to the body.
Hackett misses with a knee to the head.
Hackett blocking some punches.
Hackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hackett misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Romero scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like James Hackett has been cut.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Romero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Romero 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Romero!
A relieved looking Ernesto Romero 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: CCC 25 : Francis vs Wilder II
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Hackett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hackett throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#It looks like Hasbulla Magomedov has been cut.#TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov seems to be working for a kimura but Hackett defends the submission attempt.
Hackett tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Magomedov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shut Up & Train!. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hackett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett taking some punishment here, with Magomedov in his half guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hackett is just riding it out for now. Magomedov eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB2#
Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hackett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomedov.
Magomedov prevents Hackett from improving his position.
Hackett has his hands clasped together around Magomedov's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hackett defends it well.
Hackett gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hackett is controlling Magomedov's posture.
Magomedov trying to control but Hackett is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hackett looking to control. #T3#
Magomedov pushes down on Hackett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hackett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomedov. #SUB2#
Magomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Magomedov 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. Hackett tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Magomedov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hasbulla Magomedov!
Hasbulla Magomedov made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Abdu Rozik be careful I smesh you.'.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Barboza
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Yumashev wants to land a leg kick but Hackett is out of range.
Hackett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hackett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yumashev.
Yumashev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hackett lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yumashev takes a step back to recover.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yumashev steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Yumashev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hackett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hackett misses with a hook. Yumashev ducked under it nicely.
Yumashev looks to land a left hand but Hackett moved out of range nicely.
Hackett misses with an uppercut.
Hackett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Hackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yumashev throws a body punch but Hackett moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hackett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hackett blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Yumashev avoids the head kick by Hackett.
Yumashev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hackett.
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from Yumashev.
Hackett throws a big counter combination but Yumashev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yumashev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yumashev tries to land a front kick but Hackett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Filip Yumashev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yumashev.
Yumashev misses with a looping left.
Yumashev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hackett can pounce on him.
Yumashev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Yumashev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hackett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yumashev throws a shot from downtown. Hackett moves away and avoids it.
Yumashev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hackett fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Yumashev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Yumashev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hackett moves out of range as Yumashev strikes.
Yumashev lands a nice looking body shot.
Hackett loads up on a big right hand but Yumashev slips the punch.
Hackett misses with a jab to the body
and Yumashev counters with a nice uppercut.
Hackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yumashev is looking to slow Hackett down with leg kicks.
Hackett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yumashev is fending him off so far but Hackett persists. Nope, Yumashev circles away and we're back to standing.
Hackett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yumashev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yumashev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hackett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Filip Yumashev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yumashev tests Hackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Yumashev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hackett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yumashev blocks the body kick.
A left lands for Yumashev.
Hackett needs to keep his hands up - Yumashev had a free shot at his head there.
Yumashev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Hackett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Yumashev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Hackett misses.
Hackett tries to clinch up but Yumashev circles away and keeps his distance.
Hackett misses with a straight right.
Yumashev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yumashev throws a body punch but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett throws a head kick but Yumashev moves out of range. #T4#
Yumashev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hackett.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yumashev misses with a low kick.
Yumashev throws a combination that misses
and Hackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yumashev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hackett is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yumashev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hackett is out of range.
Hackett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Yumashev.
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick and Yumashev moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yumashev! But no joy.
Yumashev misses with a right hand
and Hackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Hackett misses the target.
Yumashev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hackett misses with a low kick.
Hackett misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Hackett gets tackled into the cage by Yumashev. Yumashev maintains the clinch.
Yumashev struggles to land a body shot inside as Hackett controls his hands.
Hackett trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Filip Yumashev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hackett throws a push kick but Yumashev slaps the foot to one side.
Yumashev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Filip Yumashev seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Yumashev has managed to clinch.
Yumashev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yumashev pushes Hackett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yumashev lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hackett avoiding damage.
Hackett tries to stall but Yumashev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hackett - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Yumashev - that landed with a thud.
Yumashev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
Yumashev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hackett's elbow.
Yumashev works on Hackett's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Hackett. #T1#
Yumashev misses with a body punch.
Hackett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yumashev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yumashev lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Yumashev.
Yumashev can't find room to land a body shot as Hackett controls the action.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yumashev avoids it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yumashev.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yumashev tries to work over Hackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hackett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yumashev is defending well for now.
Yumashev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yumashev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hackett misses with a knee strike.
Yumashev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yumashev lands a hook that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
Hackett blocks a body shot from Yumashev.
Yumashev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yumashev has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hackett seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Yumashev can turn it around.
Yumashev digs a right hand into Hackett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hackett's gas tank.
Yumashev misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Yumashev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Hackett as the two fighters clinch.
Hackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Yumashev controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Yumashev.
Yumashev lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Yumashev - that landed with a thud.
Filip Yumashev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yumashev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hackett's elbow.
Hackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Yumashev.
Yumashev lands a nice shot to the body.
Yumashev tries a body shot but Hackett blocks it.
Yumashev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
Yumashev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Yumashev lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yumashev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yumashev cracks Hackett with a nice body shot.
Yumashev lands with a short shot to the head.
Yumashev doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Yumashev misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yumashev.
Hackett is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right hook to the body lands for Yumashev.
Yumashev lands with a right to the head.
Hackett throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Yumashev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yumashev.
A slow jab from Hackett misses its intended target.
Yumashev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yumashev throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hackett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yumashev misses with a wild body shot.
Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yumashev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hackett lands a high kick! #T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Yumashev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yumashev ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Yumashev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hackett. That did some damage!
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!
Yumashev keeps Hackett at a distance using the push kick.
Yumashev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hackett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yumashev circles away quickly and effectively.
Yumashev flicks out a counter leg kick but Hackett steps away.
Hackett swings for the body but Yumashev moves out of range.
Yumashev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yumashev moves away.
Hackett looks to land a left hand but Yumashev moved out of range nicely.
Hackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hackett throws a low kick but Yumashev avoids it.
Yumashev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hackett.
Hackett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Filip Yumashev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Yumashev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hackett staying out of range there.
Yumashev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yumashev misses with a low kick.
Hackett is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yumashev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hackett.
Yumashev wants to counter the offense by Hackett and move into the clinch position.
Yumashev connects with an inside leg kick.
Yumashev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yumashev misses with a body shot.
Yumashev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hackett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yumashev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Yumashev.
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Yumashev connects with a body shot.#T1#
Yumashev missing with a left hand there. Hackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hackett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Yumashev misses.
Hackett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yumashev's head.
Hackett throws a shot from downtown. Yumashev moves away and avoids it.
Yumashev just misses with a punch to the body.
Hackett misses with a body shot.
Yumashev moves out of range of the strikes.
Hackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice straight punches there by Yumashev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yumashev.
Hackett throws an off balance right hand
and Yumashev finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Yumashev misses the target.
Yumashev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Yumashev.
Hackett throws a hook but Yumashev avoids it easily.
James Hackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Filip Yumashev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Yumashev connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Yumashev closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Hackett takes a shot to the head.
Yumashev digs a right hand underneath Hackett's ribcage. Hackett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yumashev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hackett controlling the action here for a moment.
Yumashev lands with a light punch inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yumashev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Yumashev misses with a punch to the body.
Hackett lands with a right to the head.
Hackett is pushing Yumashev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yumashev avoids it.
Hackett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hackett stalling in the clinch but Yumashev improves position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hackett is trying to pull guard but Yumashev has him pressed against the cage.
Yumashev lands a nice uppercut.
Hackett content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hackett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yumashev blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yumashev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hackett misses with a knee strike.
Hackett misses with a punch to the body.
Yumashev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yumashev blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Filip Yumashev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yumashev 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Filip Yumashev!

Event: SMASH: Gustafsson vs Drago
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Hackett takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Hackett.
Hackett takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Chai throws a sloppy body shot
and Hackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chai.
Chai throws a counter combo.
Hackett throws the kick towards the body but Chai avoids it.
Hackett lands with a nice body punch.
Chai throws a body punch but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
A nice side step and Chai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chai throws a series of punches but Hackett avoids them all with ease.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chai stuns Hackett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Chai misses with a body shot.
Chai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hackett rather than just go for the knockout.
Hackett lands a nice hook to Chai's body. Chai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Hackett has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hackett.
Chai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chai misses with some punches.
Hackett tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Chai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hackett misses with a knee strike.
Hackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Chai.
Hackett lands a right hand.
Hackett blocking some punches.
Hackett is trying to stall. #BC2#
Chai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Chai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hackett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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!
Chai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice cross by Hackett.
Hackett throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Chai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hackett throws a lazy head kick
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Hackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Chai throws a right and a left that Hackett avoids nicely.
Hackett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hackett misses the shot to the body.
Chai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chai takes a swing at Hackett's ribcage but misses.
Hackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Hackett scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chai lands with a shot to the body.
James Hackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai ducks right into an uppercut from Hackett.
Chai avoids the head kick by Hackett.
Chai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Hackett cracks Chai with a good jab.
Hackett misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Chai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Chai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hackett throws the kick towards the body but Chai avoids it.
Hackett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Chai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick and Chai moves out of range easily.
Hackett throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Hackett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Hackett.
Hackett fails with an attempt to 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 James Hackett will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crunch! Chai slams his shin into Hackett's torso.
Chai is looking to score with low kicks.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Hackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chai scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett connects with a right hand. Chai shakes it off.
Chai bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chai blocks a head kick by Hackett. #T1#
Chai wants to land a leg kick but Hackett is out of range.
Dragon Li Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hackett cracks Chai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chai scores with a nice body kick.
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick
and Chai counters with a series of strikes. Hackett will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chai slips under a jab.
Hackett avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Hackett.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Hackett was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chai.
Chai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hackett.
Hackett lands with a kick to the temple. Chai shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hackett, as that shot connected.
Hackett misses with a hook
and Chai counters with a series of strikes. Hackett will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai cracks Hackett with a good jab.
Hackett tries to clinch there but Chai circles away.
Chai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hackett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Chai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Chai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.#T3#
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hackett is looking to counter punch.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hackett moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChai.
Chai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hackett doesn't seem bothered though.
Chai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Chai looks to land a combination but Hackett avoids it well.
As Chai backs away, Hackett returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hackett can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hackett.
Chai misses with a hook.
Hackett is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Hackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hackett's corner calls for a 1-2. Hackett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Hackett.
Hackett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chai feints a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hackett.
Hackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hackett blocks the body kick.
Hackett throws a counter high kick but Chai was just alert enough to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hackett misses the target.
Hackett misses with an uppercut
and Chai counters with a right hand to the body.
Hackett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dragon Li Chai 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! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Chai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chai steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hackett. That one must have hurt.
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Chai tries a quick counter leg kick but Hackett is wise to it.#CL#
Hackett has taken the fight to the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hackett taking a breather.
Chai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Hackett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai tries a body shot but Hackett blocks it.
Hackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Chai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Chai misses with a body punch. #T1#
Chai tries to break free but Hackett pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Chai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hackett appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chai.
Hackett looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
Hackett misses with a head kick.
Hackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hackett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chai doesn't seem bothered though.
Hackett lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from Chai.
Hackett throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Chai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chai lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hackett. That's going to slow Chai down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hackett, as that shot connected.
Hackett blocks a head kick by Chai.
Chai circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Hackett closes the distance and clinches.
Dragon Li Chai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hackett scores with a shoulder strike.
Hackett looking to stall.
Chai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chai digs a right hand underneath Hackett's ribcage. Hackett let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Hackett stalling in the clinch.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
Chai working aggressively here.
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hackett pushes Chai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Chai.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chai.
Chai lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Chai.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hackett.
Hackett misses with a body punch. #T4#
Chai misses with some punches.
Hackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hackett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hackett.
Hackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chai avoids it.
Chai working aggressively here.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Hackett.
Hackett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai lands an uppercut.
Chai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dragon Li Chai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chai 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragon Li Chai!
Dragon Li Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Khan vs Barkley
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Askren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackett.
Askren shoots in for a double leg but Hackett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Askren moves into the clinch.
Hackett wants to stall.
Askren wants a takedown but no success here.
Hackett gets underhooks to prevent Askren's takedown attempt.
James Hackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.
Askren goes for a takedown attempt but Hackett pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Askren connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Askren throws a body punch but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Askren manages to circle out of the way.
Hackett with a nice calf kick.
Askren misses with a takedown attempt
and Hackett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Askren tries to clinch up.#T1#
Hackett throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Askren.
Askren defending well as Hackett loads up on a big left hand.
Askren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hackett lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hackett tried to score with a low kick but Askren checks it.
Hackett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Askren shoots in for a double leg but Hackett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hackett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Hackett drives through and clinches with Askren against the cage.
Hackett stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Askren avoiding damage as Hackett throws knees to the body.
Hackett unloads a knee to the mid-section. Askren lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hackett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Askren is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hackett pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hackett is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Askren taking a breather.#T2#
Askren has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hackett after a bit of a struggle.
Hackett working Askren over with knees to the body.
Come on Hackett - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #TD2#
Askren is trying to trip Hackett. He has hold of a leg but Hackett is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Askren persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Askren told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren slips nicely into half guard.
Askren is looking to take a break and control but Hackett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hackett is looking to control Askren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hackett avoid being mounted?
Askren wants to pass to mount but Hackett is defending the position. #SUB#
Askren is looking to control the position but Hackett frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Askren grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Hackett there - Askren really paying for some sloppy defensive work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Hackett!
A very excited looking James Hackett 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: Kosmanov vs Romero
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Sokol misses with a body shot
and Hackett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sokol tries to clinch up but Hackett circles away and keeps his distance.
Sokol throws a looping overhand right but Hackett ducks down to avoid it.
Sokol throws a body punch but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett drops his hands momentarily and Sokol takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hackett tries to clinch but Sokol is having none of it.
Sokol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice cross by Sokol.
Sokol throws a hook but Hackett avoids it easily.
Sokol uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sokol misses with a double jab.
Sokol's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hackett under the eye.
Hackett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hackett misses with an attempted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokol ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Sokol bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sokol connects with a jab.#T1#
Sokol scores with a hook.
A head kick misses from Hackett.
Hackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sokol. That did some damage!
Hackett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sokol tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James Hackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hackett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hackett misses with a body shot.
Hackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sokol. That did some damage!
Sokol fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hackett is out of range.
Hackett throws an overhand right that lands on Sokol's shoulder, as Sokol tries to avoid the shot.
Hackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sokol checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sokol throws a series of punches but Hackett moves out of range.
Sokol is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hackett had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sokol 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.
The fighters circling - Sokol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hackett lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hackett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sokol checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hackett misses with a right hand
enabling Sokol to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Sokol.
Hackett looks to land a body kick but Sokol moved away.
Sokol closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hackett counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sokol misses with a right hand
and Hackett counters with a nice body shot.
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick and Sokol moves out of range easily.
Sokol throws a lazy right hand but Hackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Sokol closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hackett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sokol wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hackett is working hard here to advance position.
Sokol works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sokol trying to control the action but Hackett is working from the bottom.
Hackett struggling a bit here.#T3#
Sokol controlling the position from side mount.
Hackett managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sokol.
Hackett tries to bench press Sokol off him but Sokol keeps the position.
Sokol landing a few strikes.
Sokol lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hackett down.
Sokol in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hackett taking a bit of punishment here - Sokol scoring with strikes. #T4#
Sokol working the head and body with strikes.
Hackett manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hackett is not content to let Sokol control the position.
Hackett trying to control here.
Hackett is concentrating on defense, preventing Sokol from advancing position.
Sokol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sokol trying to control from half guard but Hackett is working away.
Sokol missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Sokol dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sokol throws out a loose jab but Hackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jan Sokol seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sokol just misses with a punch to the body.
Sokol slips a jab from Hackett.
Hackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick and Sokol moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Sokol misses.
Sokol misses the jab.
Hackett misses with a jab to the body
enabling Sokol to counter with a crisp jab.
Hackett misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Hackett.
Hackett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sokol lunges at Hackett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hackett's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Sokol lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hackett doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Sokol has closed the distance and engaged Hackett in a clinch.
Sokol tries a body shot but Hackett blocks it.
Sokol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hackett backwards. #T1#
Sokol working aggressively here.
Hackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sokol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sokol lands a left hand.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sokol avoids it.
Sokol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hackett slowing the pace effectively.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sokol.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hackett.
Hackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sokol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sokol is trying to maintain a safe position but Hackett gets an underhook and turns Sokol into the cage.
A short left from Sokol.
Sokol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sokol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hackett's elbow.
The referee calls for Hackett to work.
Hackett looking to throw knees to the head but Sokol is blocking nicely. #T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hackett digs a right hand underneath Sokol's ribcage. Sokol let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Sokol.
Sokol working aggressively here.
Hackett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Hackett tries to work over Sokol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sokol managing to block the knees to the body from Hackett.
Sokol scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sokol has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hackett seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sokol can turn it around.
Sokol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hackett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sokol has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee calls for Hackett to work.
Sokol pushes Hackett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sokol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hackett's elbow.
A short right from Sokol on the inside. #T3#
Hackett tries to stall but Sokol uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Hackett.
Hackett missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hackett.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sokol takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sokol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hackett trying to stall but Sokol improves his position.
Hackett trying to stall but Sokol improves his position.
Hackett can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Hackett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Sokol.
Sokol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hackett's elbow.
Hackett is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Hackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hackett fails to land.
Sokol lands a left hand.
Hackett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sokol has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sokol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Hackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hackett tries to stall but Sokol uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sokol throws a punch but it's blocked by Hackett.
Sokol throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hackett misses with a knee strike.
Sokol avoiding damage as Hackett throws knees to the body.
Hackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Sokol uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hackett seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Sokol is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Sokol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Sokol connects with the punch.
Sokol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hackett throws out the jab.
Sokol listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sokol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Sokol closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hackett did well to prevent Sokol getting side control.
Sokol landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hackett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sokol. #SUB#
Hackett looking for submissions off his back.
Sokol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sokol is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hackett sees it coming and defends easily.
Sokol stops Hackett from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hackett is trying to maintain the position but Sokol is very close to passing his half guard.
Sokol trying to control from half guard but Hackett is working away. #T1#
Sokol working Hackett over with strikes.
Sokol is keen to just control but Hackett is a slippery customer.
Sokol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sokol scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Sokol.
Sokol wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hackett keeps working.
Sokol lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hackett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
James Hackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sokol lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sokol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sokol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hackett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sokol controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sokol lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sokol lands a couple of elbows.
Sokol is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hackett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hackett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sokol is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hackett is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hackett has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Jan Sokol has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hackett won't allow Sokol to sweep him here. #T3#
Sokol is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hackett throwing strikes but missing.
Sokol keeping moving, preventing Hackett from controlling successfully.
Sokol pulls Hackett in close to prevent any damage.
Sokol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sokol manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hackett manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hackett looking to control.
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Hackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokol stopping the sweep attempt from Hackett.
Jan Sokol is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Sokol is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hackett will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sokol is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sokol's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sokol lands the left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokol tries to clinch up.
Sokol scores with the left hand. Hackett knows he should have avoided that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Sokol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sokol 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Sokol!
A relieved looking Jan Sokol 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: C241: Albatross vs Gebhardt
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Mendoza misses with a hook. Hackett ducked under it nicely.
And Hackett responds with a good body kick, but Mendoza manages to step out the way in time.
Hackett throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mendoza's head.
Hackett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mendoza seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hackett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mendoza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hackett misses with a hook #TD#
and Mendoza counters with a single leg into guard. Hackett didn't expect that.
Hackett is wriggling around but Mendoza manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Mendoza is trying to control the action in half guard but Hackett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hackett is looking for a sweep. Mendoza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendoza keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Hackett is trying to control but can't.
Mendoza prevents Hackett from improving his position.
Mendoza thows a huge punch but Hackett dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza misses with a head shot. Hackett uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mendoza preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hackett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hackett 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.
Mendoza postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mendoza distracts Hackett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Hackett keeps moving.
Mendoza showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Hackett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendoza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mendoza looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
A head kick misses from Hackett.
Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mendoza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackett.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses
and Mendoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hackett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mendoza.
Hackett lands a nice hook to Mendoza's body. Mendoza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hackett takes a swing at Mendoza's ribcage but misses.
Hackett throws a head kick but Mendoza moves out of range.
Mendoza is looking for a counter combo.
Hackett lands a head kick. Mendoza smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T4#
Hackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendoza moves away.
Mendoza cracks Hackett with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendoza throws a leg kick but Hackett checks it.
Hackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hackett takes a swing at Mendoza's ribcage but misses.
Hackett misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Mendoza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mendoza.
Mendoza trying to control but Hackett is working from the bottom.
Hackett controls Mendoza momentarily but Mendoza frees himself.
Mendoza 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.
Hackett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendoza is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Mendoza 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#
Mendoza throws a quick inside leg kick.
Luiz Mendoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendoza connects with an inside leg kick.
Mendoza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hackett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mendoza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Hackett cracks a nice hook into Mendoza's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendoza.
Hackett throws out a counter right but Mendoza avoids it with no problem.
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick and Mendoza moves out of range easily.
Mendoza looks to land a combination but Hackett avoids it well.
Mendoza takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Mendoza misses with a wild body shot.
Hackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mendoza connects with a body shot that sends Hackett's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Hackett.
Hackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mendoza scores with a sloppy right hand. Hackett should have avoided that one.
Mendoza throws a leg kick
and Hackett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendoza moves out of range of the strikes.
Hackett misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Mendoza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Luiz Mendoza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendoza is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hackett wants to sweep here but Mendoza controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Hackett keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mendoza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hackett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendoza has managed to get both his arms back between Hackett's legs - danger averted.
Hackett is trying to hold Mendoza in close to prevent damage but Mendoza has managed to pass into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hackett wants to control but Mendoza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mendoza drops an elbow to the side of Hackett's head.
Hackett is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Mendoza seems content to control.#T3#
Hackett wants to improve his position but Mendoza is controlling well.
Mendoza takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hackett gets full guard.
Mendoza lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mendoza scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mendoza makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Hackett keeps moving.
Hackett is trying to keep Mendoza in close. #T4#
Hackett looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mendoza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Hackett misses with a looping left.
Mendoza tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hackett is able to avoid easily.
Mendoza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hackett circles away quickly and effectively.
Hackett throws out a counter right but Mendoza avoids it with no problem.
Hackett connects with a right hand. Mendoza shakes it off.
Hackett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hackett misses with a head kick.
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 Luiz Mendoza 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Mendoza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendoza.
Mendoza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hackett.
Mendoza lands a right hook to the body.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hackett throws out a loose jab but Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendoza misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hackett counters with a solid body kick.
Hackett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hackett throws a head kick but Mendoza moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mendoza looks to land a body kick but Hackett moved away.
Mendoza fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Mendoza goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mendoza cracks a nice hook into Hackett's ribs.
Mendoza cracks a nice hook into Hackett's ribs.
Hackett throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mendoza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick and Mendoza moves out of range easily.
Hackett throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Mendoza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mendoza 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.
Mendoza stands and throws Hackett's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hackett is not content to let Mendoza control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hackett being controlled for a moment.
James Hackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mendoza is looking to take a break and control but Hackett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendoza creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Hackett is not content to let Mendoza control the position.
Mendoza works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
You can see the frustration on Hackett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hackett is looking for a sweep.
Hackett can't do much from the bottom here.
Hackett is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Hackett's face as Mendoza controls the position.
Mendoza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hackett can do to turn this around?
Mendoza working the ground and pound from side control.
Luiz Mendoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendoza controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendoza working away.
Mendoza 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 Hackett's shoulder. That is not cool. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hackett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mendoza counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Mendoza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mendoza 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Mendoza!
After the fight, Luiz Mendoza 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: C234: Hoost vs Haggar II
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Hackett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
Hackett throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Hackett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hackett counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
And Hackett responds with a good body kick, but Jackson manages to step out the way in time.
Hackett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hackett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hackett throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
An inside leg kick from Hackett misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson thows a body kick. Hackett tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Hackett lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses.
Hackett loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson scores with a kick to the body.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson with a jab.
Hackett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nick Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackett is just out of range.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson misses with the body kick
and Hackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Hackett - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Jackson is looking to slow Hackett down with leg kicks.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Hackett counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Hackett misses with a wild body shot.
Hackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Hackett throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
Hackett jabs at Jackson's body.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hackett.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Hackett's leg. Hackett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hackett lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hackett lands with a good body shot.
Hackett lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Hackett misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Hackett walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Hackett looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Hackett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hackett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Hackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Hackett moves away and avoids it.
Hackett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson throws a push kick but Hackett slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson thuds his shin into the meat of Hackett's side.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Hackett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
Jackson blocks a head kick by Hackett.
Hackett slips under a jab.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hackett.
Hackett misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson misses with a hook
and Hackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hackett misses with a hook.
Hackett lands with a cross.
Hackett staying out of range there.
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hackett misses the jab.
Hackett staying out of range there.
Hackett avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Hackett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hackett moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Hackett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Hackett lands a head kick!
Jackson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
James Hackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Hackett 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Hackett blocks a jab.
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Hackett misses with a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hackett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Hackett's head but Hackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hackett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hackett scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
Hackett moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hackett with the inside leg kick.
Hackett throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head.
Hackett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson misses with the body kick
and Hackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Jackson misses with a low kick as Hackett jumps back.
Hackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hackett connects with a body shot.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Hackett is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Hackett counters with a good low kick that Jackson was not able to check.
Hackett misses with a low kick.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Hackett avoids it.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hackett.
Hackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hackett looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Hackett pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Hackett avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hackett is looking to land body kicks.
Hackett has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hackett throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a right hand that Hackett ducks under and follows up with a left that Hackett also avoids with ease.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hackett counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hackett.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Hackett moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hackett throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Jackson misses its target.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Hackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson misses with a hook to the body
and Hackett counters with a low kick, right behind Jackson 's knee.
Hackett throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson 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.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hackett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Hackett throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Hackett has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hackett drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Hackett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Hackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Hackett avoids it.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hackett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Hackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hackett lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range.
Good leg kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Hackett moves out of range easily.
Hackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett misses with a body shot.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Hackett is out of range.
Hackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Hackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Hackett sees coming a mile off.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hackett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Hackett.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hackett throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Despite the aggression on Hackett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jackson wants to land a leg kick but Hackett is out of range.
Jackson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hackett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nick Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hackett moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Hackett's head.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hackett doesn't seem bothered though.
Hackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hackett.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Hackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Hackett slips the punch.
Hackett moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Hackett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Hackett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hackett scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hackett has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jackson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hackett's sensitive parts.
Jackson misses with a left hand
enabling Hackett to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Hackett looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
A nice side step and Hackett releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Hackett throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hackett stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hackett lands with a cross.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hackett misses with a straight right.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Hackett.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Hackett's front leg but catches the back leg as Hackett tries to avoid it.
James Hackett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hackett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Hackett's head.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Hackett counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
enabling Hackett to counter with a crisp jab.
Hackett misses with a hook
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

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 Nick Jackson.
Well Hackett 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Hackett!
A very excited looking James Hackett 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: C219: Ji Woo vs Roy
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Mendoza tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hackett is able to avoid easily.
Hackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mendoza.
A clash of legs there as Hackett blocks the low kick.
Mendoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hackett throws out the jab.
Mendoza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mendoza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hackett.
Hackett looks to throw the jab but Mendoza is out of range.
Mendoza throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendoza looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackett is just out of range.
Hackett throws a body punch but Mendoza moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick
letting Mendoza counter with a right hand.
Hackett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mendoza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hackett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hackett misses with a wild combination.
Mendoza follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
Hackett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hackett cracks Mendoza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mendoza moves out of range as Hackett strikes.
Mendoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackett.
Mendoza with the counter takedown but Hackett avoids it easily.#TD2#
Mendoza throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hackett was covering up waiting for the punch and Mendoza finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mendoza scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hackett keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hackett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mendoza defends it easily.
Mendoza looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Hackett keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.
Hackett wants to sweep here but Mendoza controlling him for the moment.
Mendoza postures up.
Mendoza is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hackett wants to improve his position but instead Mendoza has moved into half guard.
Hackett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hackett is not content to let Mendoza control the position.
Mendoza prevents Hackett from improving his position.#T3#
Hackett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Hackett is looking for a triangle but Mendoza pushes his legs off easily.
Hackett 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.
Mendoza chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendoza controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hackett 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#
Hackett has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Mendoza slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Hackett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mendoza defends it well.
Mendoza is pressing down on Hackett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Hackett drops back looking for a leg! Mendoza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mendoza manages to kick Hackett off! Hackett jumps back into Mendoza's guard.
Hackett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendoza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendoza keeping moving, preventing Hackett from controlling successfully.
Hackett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luiz Mendoza will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hackett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mendoza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mendoza looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mendoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackett.
Hackett misses with a straight left.
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendoza throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Hackett counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Mendoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mendoza misses with a leg kick
letting Hackett counter with a right hand. #TD#
Hackett closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hackett lands in his opponent's guard.
Mendoza working a defensive guard here.
Mendoza keeping full guard, as Hackett tries to pass. #T1#
Mendoza can't keep his opponent in guard - Hackett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mendoza moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Hackett lying in Mendoza's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Mendoza decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Hackett taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luiz Mendoza!
A very excited looking Luiz Mendoza 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: C214: Haggar vs Chukwuma
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Crenshaw misses with a body shot.
Hackett steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Crenshaw.
Hackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crenshaw manages to avoid it.
Crenshaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackett is just out of range.#CL2#
Hackett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crenshaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crenshaw landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right from Crenshaw.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crenshaw just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hackett's brow.
Hackett lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Crenshaw.
Hackett lands a nice knee to the body.
Hackett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hackett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hackett blocks a body shot from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crenshaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Crenshaw breaks from the clinch.
Don Crenshaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Hackett tries for a takedown but Crenshaw circles away easily
and Crenshaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Crenshaw scores with a leg kick.
Crenshaw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crenshaw lands a nice shot that snaps Hackett's head back.
Hackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crenshaw moves out of range of the body kick.
Crenshaw connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crenshaw fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hackett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crenshaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hackett wants to counter the offense by Crenshaw and move into the clinch position.
Hackett works over Crenshaw's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hackett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2##CL#
Crenshaw closes the distance and pushes Hackett back into the cage.
Hackett misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crenshaw.
Hackett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crenshaw.
Hackett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hackett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Crenshaw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hackett tries to land knees in the clinch but Crenshaw avoids the damage to the body.
Crenshaw lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crenshaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crenshaw.
Hackett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crenshaw pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Don Crenshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Hackett.
Crenshaw lands an uppercut.
Crenshaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hackett looking to throw knees to the head but Crenshaw is blocking nicely.
Crenshaw lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Crenshaw on the inside.
Crenshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crenshaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Crenshaw lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hackett blocks a body shot from Crenshaw.
Hackett fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3#
Crenshaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hackett tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Crenshaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hackett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crenshaw throws a poor cross that misses
and Hackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crenshaw with a nice calf kick.
Hackett misses with a head kick.
Hackett walks forward, straight into a front kick from Crenshaw.
Hackett throws a nice looking combination but Crenshaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Crenshaw gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crenshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hackett wants to take the fight to the mat but Crenshaw manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Crenshaw scores with a shoulder strike.
Crenshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Hackett tries to throw a body punch but Crenshaw avoids it by throwing Hackett back against the cage.
Hackett tries to work over Crenshaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hackett is trying to pull guard but Crenshaw turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right from Crenshaw on the inside. #BC#
Crenshaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crenshaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crenshaw sets himself, and Hackett steps forward looking for the clinch! Crenshaw avoids it this time.
Hackett slips a straight right by Crenshaw.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Crenshaw.
Hackett looks winded!
Crenshaw thumps Hackett with a low kick.
Crenshaw slips under a jab from Hackett.
Crenshaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hackett scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Crenshaw misses with a body shot.
Crenshaw blocks a jab.
Crenshaw throws a counter high kick but Hackett was just alert enough to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Crenshaw 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#
Hackett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crenshaw makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crenshaw throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crenshaw moves away.
Crenshaw jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hackett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#Hackett is rocked!#CUT#It looks like James Hackett has been cut.
Crenshaw throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hackett is still on wobbly legs! Can Crenshaw finish him?
Crenshaw shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Hackett takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Crenshaw sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Hackett bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Don Crenshaw!
A relieved looking Don Crenshaw 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: C208: McWrestler vs Kronos II
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Hackett lands a right hook to the body.
Hackett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Hackett shoots in and bounces Morrison off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hackett postures up in Morrison's guard and throws a big left but Morrison blocks it.
Hackett passes Morrison's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Morrison trying to control from the bottom.
Morrison keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hackett trying to control the action but Morrison is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hackett is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hackett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morrison sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Hackett seems to be looking for submissions.
Morrison is trying is best to control the position here.
Hackett stalling.
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Morrison is refusing to be controlled, as Hackett sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Hackett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Hackett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Hackett looking for a submission but Morrison manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Morrison pulls Hackett in to control the position. #T3#
Hackett wants to pass the guard but Morrison is keeping the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hackett looking to sit in guard and control but Morrison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hackett wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Hackett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morrison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Hackett working for a triangle but Morrison defends it easily. #SUB2#
Hackett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morrison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morrison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Morrison not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Morrison won't allow Hackett to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hackett holds on and takes a little breather.
Hackett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morrison is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hackett swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Morrison is sitting in close to Hackett's body. Hackett has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Morrison is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Morrison is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hackett.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James Hackett!
An out of breath James Hackett thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C201: Ji Woo vs Benedetti
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Hackett missing with a left hand there. Csemy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Csemy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hackett.
Csemy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hackett's head backwards.
Csemy misses with an uppercut
and Hackett counters with a straight right hand.
Hackett checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Hackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Hackett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Csemy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Csemy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hackett lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Csemy jabs at Hackett's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Csemy throws a leg kick that misses.
Csemy misses with a low kick as Hackett jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hackett! But no joy.
Csemy throws a solid leg kick but Hackett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Csemy.
Hackett tries to clinch up.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Hackett blocks the low kick.
Good shot there by Hackett.
Hackett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hackett throws a leg kick which misses Csemy's front leg but catches the back leg as Csemy tries to avoid it.
Csemy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Csemy throws a shot from downtown. Hackett moves away and avoids it.
Hackett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Csemy throws a hook to the side of Hackett's head but Hackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Hackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Csemy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hackett is out of range and Csemy settles back down.
Hackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Csemy is just out of range.
Csemy looks to land a left hand but Hackett moved out of range nicely.
Hackett is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Csemy with a body shot.
Csemy lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from Hackett misses.
Csemy connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Hackett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Csemy wants to land a leg kick but Hackett is out of range.
Hackett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Csemy circles away quickly and effectively.
Csemy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hackett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Csemy slips under a jab from Hackett.
Hackett moves out of range of the body kick from Csemy. #CL2#
Hackett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Csemy working aggressively here.
Csemy working aggressively here.
Csemy blocks an uppercut.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hackett tries to land knees in the clinch but Csemy avoids the damage to the body.
Csemy misses with some punches. #T3#
Hackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hackett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the head but Csemy blocks with his arms.
Hackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Csemy has a couple of punches blocked by Hackett.
Knees to the body from Hackett.
Hackett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Csemy.
Csemy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Csemy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Csemy - that landed with a thud.
Hackett blocks a body shot from Csemy.
Csemy throws a punch but it's blocked by Hackett.
Hackett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Csemy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hackett blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Csemy.
Csemy misses with a body punch.
Csemy blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Hackett throws a head punch that misses.
Csemy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hackett.
Hackett tries a body shot but Csemy blocks it.
Csemy lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hackett lands a shoulder strike.
Hackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Csemy avoids it.
Knees to the body from Hackett.
Nice body punch from Hackett - that landed with a thud.
Hackett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Csemy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hackett.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Csemy.
A short right from Csemy on the inside.
Hackett tries to land knees in the clinch but Csemy avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Hackett will probably get the nod.
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#
Csemy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Csemy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Csemy was well out of range. Poor timing from Hackett.
Csemy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Csemy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Csemy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Csemy moves out of range of the body kick from Hackett.
Csemy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hackett.
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick
and Csemy counters with a nice uppercut.
Csemy jabs Hackett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Csemy blocks the body kick.
Hackett slips under a jab from Csemy.
Hackett misses with a hook.
Hackett throws a jab when Csemy was well out of range.#T1#
Csemy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Csemy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hackett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slow jab from Hackett misses its intended target.
Csemy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Csemy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hackett scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hackett with the inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Csemy.
Csemy throws a right hand that misses
and Hackett counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Csemy lands with a right hand.
A big left from Hackett misses.
Csemy keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Hackett throws a looping overhand right but Csemy ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Csemy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hackett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hackett throws the left hand but Csemy avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Csemy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hackett slips under a jab.
Csemy sizes up Hackett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Csemy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hackett misses with the body kick
and Csemy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Csemy.
Csemy throws a low kick but Hackett moves out of range easily. #T3#
Csemy misses with a hook
and Hackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Csemy blocks a low kick nicely.
Hackett misses with a body shot.
Csemy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick and Csemy moves out of range easily.
Hackett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Csemy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
Csemy thuds a left hand into Hackett's body.
Csemy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Csemy throws a head kick that Hackett semi-blocks.
Csemy throws a poor cross that misses
and Hackett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hackett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marton Csemy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Hackett tries to clinch up.
Hackett cracks Csemy with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Csemy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Csemy looks to throw the jab but Hackett is out of range.
Marton Csemy is winning the standup battle so far.
Csemy misses with a looping right.
Hackett wants to counter the offense by Csemy and move into the clinch position.
Csemy misses with an uppercut
and Hackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Csemy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Csemy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hackett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hackett scores with a jab. Csemy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hackett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Csemy finds it's way round the side to connect with Hackett's head. #CL2#
Hackett pushes Csemy up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Hackett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Csemy misses with the body kick
and Hackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hackett misses the jab.
Hackett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Csemy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
Csemy sets himself, and Hackett steps forward looking for the clinch! Csemy avoids it this time.
Csemy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
Csemy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice jab there from Hackett.
Csemy misses with a wild body shot.
Hackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Csemy.
Hackett is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Csemy with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett lands with a straight right. Csemy didn't see that one coming.
Csemy throws an overhand right that lands on Hackett's shoulder, as Hackett tries to avoid the shot.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Csemy throws a jab when Hackett was well out of range.#T1#
Hackett lands a high kick! #ROC2#Csemy is rocked!
Csemy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Oh Csemy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Csemy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Csemy throws a lazy body kick
and Hackett counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Hackett drives through and clinches with Csemy against the cage.
Csemy misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hackett.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hackett.
Hackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Csemy.
Hackett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Csemy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Csemy throws a punch but it's blocked by Hackett.
Hackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Csemy throws a head punch that misses.
Hackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hackett has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Csemy - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Hackett, and another! Csemy is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). James Hackett!
A relieved looking James Hackett 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2023

#R1#
Gro Ulfimph takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hackett tries to bum rush Gro Ulfimph with a series of wild strikes but Gro Ulfimph uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gro Ulfimph looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hackett lands a head kick. Gro Ulfimph smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a three punch combo!
Hackett lands with a nice body punch.
Gro Ulfimph fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gro Ulfimph throws a sloppy head kick
and Hackett counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Gro Ulfimph.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hackett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hackett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Gro Ulfimph misses.
Gro Ulfimph takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Hackett.
Hackett throws a head kick that half lands.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses.
Gro Ulfimph throws a sloppy head kick and Hackett moves out of range easily.
Gro Ulfimph lands a head kick!
Gro Ulfimph throws a combination that misses
and Hackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gro Ulfimph looks to land a left hand but Hackett moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Gro Ulfimph ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gro Ulfimph swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Gro Ulfimph closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Gro Ulfimph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gro Ulfimph.
Hackett looks to land a body kick but Gro Ulfimph moved away.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to chop away at Hackett's legs.
Hackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gro Ulfimph takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hackett takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hackett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gro Ulfimph connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hackett scrambles back to his feet.
Hackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gro Ulfimph takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch there but Hackett circles away.
Gro Ulfimph fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gro Ulfimph takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big right from Gro Ulfimph misses.
Hackett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Gro Ulfimph looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackett is just out of range.
Hackett misses with a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Hackett is looking to clinch but Gro Ulfimph is avoiding it.
Hackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Gro Ulfimph misses.
Crunch! Hackett slams his shin into Gro Ulfimph's torso.
Hackett is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hackett works Gro Ulfimph's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Hackett does it's job there.
Gro Ulfimph goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hackett sizes up Gro Ulfimph with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Gro Ulfimph. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gro Ulfimph.
Hackett staying out of range there.
Gro Ulfimph tries a head kick but it misses.
Hackett looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a hook to the side of Hackett's head but Hackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gro Ulfimph throws a poor cross that misses
and Hackett counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Nice jab there from Hackett.
Hackett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph staying out of range there.
Hackett moves into range and connects with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hackett.
Gro Ulfimph throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hackett.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a good body shot.
Gro Ulfimph wants to clinch.
Gro Ulfimph throws a nice looking combination but Hackett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hackett slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head kick that misses
and Hackett counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hackett is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hackett. That's going to slow Gro Ulfimph down.
Hackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gro Ulfimph misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Hackett.#T4#
Hackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gro Ulfimph has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hackett misses with a wild combination.
Nice body punch from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hackett. That one must have hurt.
Gro Ulfimph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gro Ulfimph misses with an uppercut
and Hackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gro Ulfimph moves in looking to clinch but Hackett pushes him off.
Hackett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gro Ulfimph chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hackett can pounce on him.
Hackett avoids the body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
Hackett walks into a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hackett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Hackett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gro Ulfimph, pushing him back against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Hackett dominated that round.
That's time! Hackett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gro Ulfimph falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gro Ulfimph swinging wildly here. #CL#
Hackett clinches up against the cage.
Hackett lands a hook that snaps the head of Gro Ulfimph backwards.
Gro Ulfimph lands a hook that snaps the head of Hackett backwards. #BC2#
Gro Ulfimph breaks the clinch.
Hackett wants to clinch.
Hackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gro Ulfimph.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hackett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gro Ulfimph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hackett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Hackett has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Gro Ulfimph breaks the clinch. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook.
Hackett throws a body punch but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph throws a combination that misses
and Hackett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a looping right.
Gro Ulfimph lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hackett backs up against the cage.
Hackett's corner calls for a 1-2. Hackett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gro Ulfimph takes one on the button.
Nice body punch from Hackett.
Hackett keeps the fight on the outside.
Hackett scores with a jab to the head.
Gro Ulfimph lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hackett circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice shot lands for Gro Ulfimph.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gro Ulfimph looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James Hackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Gro Ulfimph misses the body punch
and Gro Ulfimph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gro Ulfimph is breathing heavily.
Hackett moves in looking to clinch but Gro Ulfimph pushes him off.
Hackett fails to land with a series of punches.
Gro Ulfimph missing with a left hand there. Hackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gro Ulfimph moves in looking to clinch but Hackett pushes him off.#T2#
Hackett dips to his left and cracks Gro Ulfimph with an uppercut!#KD#
Hackett lands a big head kick that sends Gro Ulfimph tumbling to the mat! Hackett takes a step backwards and waves Gro Ulfimph back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Gro Ulfimph is rocked!
Gro Ulfimph looks for the body kick but Hackett saw that one coming.
Gro Ulfimph is still on wobbly legs! Can Hackett finish him?#CL#
Hackett pushes Gro Ulfimph up against the cage in a clinch.
Hackett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gro Ulfimph backwards.
Hackett creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Gro Ulfimph with a big uppercut! Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch up but Hackett pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Gro Ulfimph to the mat! Gro Ulfimph covers up and Hackett unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Hackett!
A victorious James Hackett thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C177: Finlayson vs Frost
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Hackett wants to land a leg kick but UnEqual is out of range.
Hackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and UnEqual has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
UnEqual lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD2#
UnEqual shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hackett manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hackett looking for a sweep. Not yet Hackett, not yet. #SUB#
Hackett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. UnEqual defends it easily.
Hackett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as UnEqual accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Hackett working for a triangle but UnEqual defends it easily.
UnEqual postures up and lands a big shot to Hackett's brow. #T1#
Hackett 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.
UnEqual throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hackett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
UnEqual tries to free his leg and advance position but Hackett is retaining full guard.
UnEqual is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
UnEqual wants to pass the guard but Hackett is keeping the position.
Hackett can't keep his opponent in guard - UnEqual advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
UnEqual is pressing down on Hackett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hackett is holding on for now.
Hackett gets back to full guard.
UnEqual must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Hackett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. UnEqual is aware though and is defending well.
Hackett looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Hackett is looking for a triangle but UnEqual pushes his legs off easily.
UnEqual is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
UnEqual is pushing down on Hackett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hackett is fighting to maintain full guard but UnEqual has managed to sneak the leg through.
UnEqual landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
UnEqual working Hackett over with strikes.
Hackett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
UnEqual is looking for a kimura but Hackett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for UnEqual to get the leverage. #SUB2#
UnEqual is trying for a kimura here. Hackett looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! UnEqual wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gagong UnEqual!
In his post fight interview, Gagong UnEqual started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: C169: Road vs Mountain
Date: Mar 03, 2023

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hackett.
Csemy throws a sloppy head kick
and Hackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hackett looks to land a right hand but Csemy moved out of range.
It looked like Csemy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Csemy.
Hackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Csemy.
Csemy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hackett staying out of range there.
Hackett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hackett throws out a loose jab but Csemy uses good head movement to avoid it.
James Hackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hackett has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Csemy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Hackett.
Hackett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Csemy checks it well.
It looked like Csemy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Hackett closes the distance and clinches.
Csemy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hackett lands a right hand. #T1#
Hackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hackett gets through Csemy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Csemy throws a punch but it's blocked by Hackett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hackett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Csemy.
Csemy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Csemy keeps control of Hackett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hackett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hackett can't break the clinch.
Csemy blocking some punches.
Csemy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Hackett manages to break the clinch.
Csemy throws out a loose jab but Hackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Csemy misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Csemy.
Csemy misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Csemy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Csemy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Csemy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hackett.
Hackett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hackett wants to slow Csemy down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Hackett has closed the distance and engaged Csemy in a clinch.
Hackett lands with a right to the head.
Hackett scores with a shoulder strike.
Csemy misses with a punch on the inside.
Hackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Csemy.
Hackett lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Hackett.
A head punch on the inside from Hackett fails to land.
Hackett has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hackett.#T3#
Hackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Csemy misses with a body punch.
Csemy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Hackett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hackett blocks a head kick by Csemy.
Hackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Csemy feints and then cracks Hackett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hackett down.
Hackett throws a low kick but Csemy moves out of range easily.
Csemy misses with a few strikes there.
Csemy throws a lazy uppercut
and Hackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Csemy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Csemy backing away here, and Hackett unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Csemy throws out a loose jab but Hackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Csemy clobbers Hackett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Csemy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Csemy.#T4#
A head kick by Csemy misses
and Hackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hackett throws an overhand right that lands on Csemy's shoulder, as Csemy tries to avoid the shot.
Hackett takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A telegraphed right hand from Hackett misses the target.
A lazy body kick from Csemy
and Hackett makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A low kick from Hackett is predictable there
and Csemy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Csemy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Csemy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hackett scores with a hook to the body. Csemy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hackett throws a leg kick but Csemy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Csemy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hackett throws a jab when Csemy was well out of range.
Csemy 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 crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Csemy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Hackett dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Hackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Hackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hackett is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hackett scores with a jab.
Hackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Csemy moves away.
Hackett defending well as Csemy loads up on a big left hand.
Csemy throws a big shot that misses.
Csemy slips under a jab from Hackett.
Hackett throws the left hand but Csemy avoids the punch easily.
Hackett scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Csemy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Csemy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hackett.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hackett, as that shot connected.
Hackett thows a leg kick but Csemy checks it
and Csemy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hackett's knee momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Csemy avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Hackett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hackett thuds his shin into the meat of Csemy's side.
Hackett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hackett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Csemy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hackett 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 Csemy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Csemy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Csemy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Csemy throws a low kick but Hackett avoids it.
The fighters circling - Hackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick from Csemy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hackett wants to clinch up but Csemy keeps it at a distance.
Hackett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Hackett forces Csemy back against the cage and clinches.
Hackett scores with a shot to the side of Csemy's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Csemy blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Hackett has a couple of punches blocked by Csemy.
A short body shot lands from Csemy as the two fighters clinch.
Hackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Csemy.
Csemy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hackett fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hackett.
Hackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Csemy blocking some punches.
I was talking to Csemy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Csemy blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hackett.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Csemy working aggressively here.
Csemy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hackett's efforts to push away.
Csemy has a couple of punches blocked by Hackett.
Csemy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hackett throws a head punch that misses.
Csemy misses with some punches. #T3#
Csemy can't find room to land a body shot as Hackett controls the action.
Csemy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Csemy prevents a body shot from Hackett.
Hackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hackett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Csemy backwards. #BC2#
Hackett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Csemy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Csemy - that will leave a mark!
Csemy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Csemy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Csemy staying out of range there.
Hackett misses with a leg kick.
Hackett misses with an uppercut. Csemy saw that one coming.
Csemy is looking to counter punch.
Csemy scores with the left hand. Hackett knows he should have avoided that one.
Csemy with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Hackett takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Csemy throws a poor cross that misses
and Hackett counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Hackett misses.
Csemy throws a jab when Hackett was well out of range.
Hackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hackett scores with a decent looking hook.
Csemy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Csemy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hackett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Csemy throws a leg kick but Hackett checks it.
Csemy 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.
Csemy ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Csemy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Hackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Csemy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hackett misses with a right hand
enabling Csemy to counter with a crisp jab.
Hackett throws a hook but Csemy blocks it.
Csemy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hackett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Csemy counters with a nice uppercut.
Hackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Csemy.
Hackett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Csemy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hackett takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hackett throws a shot from downtown. Csemy moves away and avoids it.
Csemy lands a jab.
A swing and a miss from Hackett.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Csemy blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Hackett.#T1#
Hackett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Csemy defending well as Hackett loads up on a big left hand.
Csemy jabs Hackett right on the nose. Hackett blinks but takes it well.
Hackett misses with a left hand
letting Csemy counter with a right hand.
Hackett misses with a jab to the body
and Csemy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Csemy works Hackett's body with a nice hook.
Csemy checks a low kick from Hackett.
James Hackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hackett swinging wildly here.
Csemy cracks Hackett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hackett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Csemy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hackett. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hackett tries to clinch but Csemy is having none of it. #T2#
A low kick from Hackett is predictable there
and Csemy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hackett with the inside leg kick.
Hackett misses with an uppercut. Csemy saw that one coming.
Csemy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Csemy throws a body shot but no joy.
Hackett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Csemy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hackett is looking to slow Csemy down with leg kicks.
Hackett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hackett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Csemy 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 Hackett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hackett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Csemy takes a swing at Hackett's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hackett.
Csemy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Csemy is just out of range.#T3#
Hackett misses with an uppercut
and Csemy counters with a left to the body.
Hackett jabs at Csemy's body.
Hackett looks to clinch
and Csemy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hackett lands a leg kick that knocks Csemy off balance momentarily.
Hackett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Csemy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Csemy.
Csemy tries to land a body kick
and Hackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Csemy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Csemy.
A jab lands there for Hackett.
Csemy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Csemy looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackett is just out of range.
Hackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Csemy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Csemy checks the leg kick.
Hackett throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#Csemy is rocked!
Hackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oh Csemy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Csemy moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Csemy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hackett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hackett misses with a double jab.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hackett! Csemy is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Hackett!
James Hackett thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: AKF 72 | Addition vs. Silva 2
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
A leg kick checked by Hackett.
Hackett slips a jab and a cross from Collins.
Collins throws a hook but Hackett blocks it.
Collins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hackett takes one to the chin there.
Collins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Collins misses with a two punch combination.
Hackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Collins is looking for a counter combo.
Hackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Collins 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.
Collins throws a lazy head kick
and Hackett counters with a slapping leg kick.
Collins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Collins misses with a looping left.
Hackett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice shot by Hackett.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hackett scores with a leg kick.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Collins throws a right hand that misses
and Hackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Collins misses with a few strikes there.
Hackett throws out a loose jab but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collins on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Collins throws a poor cross that misses
and Hackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Hackett.
Collins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hackett throws a leg kick which misses Collins's front leg but catches the back leg as Collins tries to avoid it.
Collins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Collins misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Collins gets tackled into the ropes by Hackett. Hackett maintains the clinch.
Hackett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hackett lands a good knee to the midsection. Collins won't want to take too many of those.
Collins is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hackett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Collins tries to circle away but Hackett has him pinned against the ropes.
Hackett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Hackett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Collins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Collins tries to keep at a distance but Hackett has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Collins fails to land. #BC2#
Hackett breaks the clinch. #T2#
Hackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hackett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hackett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Collins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hackett misses with a double jab.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Collins blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Hackett there.
A nice combination there by Hackett. #CL2#
Hackett drives through and clinches with Collins against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Hackett.
Collins is trying to push Hackett away but Hackett has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Hackett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hackett 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hackett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Collins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hackett.
Collins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Michael Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hackett!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Hackett dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hackett connects with a leg kick.
Michael Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Collins throws a jab when Hackett was well out of range.
Hackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hackett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big left from Hackett misses.
Collins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
James Hackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hackett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Collins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A left lands for Hackett.
Hackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hackett wants to clinch up but Collins keeps it at a distance.
Collins is looking for a counter combo.
Collins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hackett.
Hackett looks to land a right hand but Collins moved out of range.
Hackett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins throws a lazy uppercut
and Hackett counters with a slapping leg kick.
Collins misses with a head kick.
Collins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hackett. #T1#
Hackett scores with a sloppy right hand. Collins should have avoided that one.
Hackett scores with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Hackett.
Hackett throws out a powerful jab.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hackett manages to avoid it.
Collins looks to land a combination but Hackett avoids it well.
Hackett scores with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hackett.
Collins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Hackett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hackett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Collinss head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins tries a knee to the head but Hackett blocks it. #BC#
Collins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hackett moves out of range as Collins strikes.
Collins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Hackett closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Hackett.
Hackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Collins takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hackett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Collins is looking to break free of the clinch but Hackett has double underhooks.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the head but Collins blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Hackett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hackett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hackett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Collins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hackett.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Hackett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Collins throws a hook but Hackett blocks it.
Hackett is looking to slow Collins down with leg kicks.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackett.
Hackett cracks a nice hook into Collins's ribs.#CL2#
Hackett moves into range and clinches up with Collins.
Collins lands a right hand.
Hackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Hackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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#
Collins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Collins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Collins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slow jab from Hackett misses its intended target.
Hackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Collins.
Hackett feints a counter leg kick.
Collins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Collins swinging wildly here.
Hackett connects with a leg kick.
Collins tries to clinch up but Hackett circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett stalks Collins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Collins's face. Collins staggers backwards, shaken.
Jab, jab by Hackett - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Collins's sensitive parts.
Hackett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hackett works the jab nicely.
Hackett scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Hackett lands a jab.
Collins throws a big shot that misses.
Hackett with the inside leg kick.
Hackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hackett tests Collins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Collins walks into a stiff left hand from Hackett.
Hackett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Collins's hands.#ROC2#Collins is rocked!
Collins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oh Collins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Hackett clinches up with Collins and pushes him back against the ropes.
Hackett has a couple of punches blocked by Collins.
Collins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A hook to the body from Hackett.
Still in the clinch, Hackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hackett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Collins working hard to break the clinch.
James Hackett seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Collins is trying to break the clinch but Hackett is controlling him.
Hackett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Hackett cracks Collins with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Collins goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Collins wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). James Hackett!
Our winner, James Hackett, 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 190
Date: Oct 05, 2022

#R1#
A nice leg kick from Greene, right into the meat of the thigh.
Greene moves away from the strike by Hackett.
Hackett misses with a looping right.
Hackett's coach down at LAFC Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hackett's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hackett swings widly with a right hand
and Greene cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hackett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hackett looks to land a left hand but Greene moved out of range nicely.
Greene lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hackett misses with an uppercut. Greene saw that one coming.
Greene steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Hackett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Greene lands a leg kick that knocks Hackett off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Greene.
Greene throwing a counter right hand but Hackett manages to avoid it.
James Hackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hackett misses with a looping right.
Greene looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Greene thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Greene tenderised Hackett's leg. Hackett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Greene's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hackett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Greene scrambles back to his feet.
Greene clobbers Hackett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hackett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hackett misses with a hook. Greene ducked under it nicely.
Greene fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hackett.
Greene moves away from the strike by Hackett. #T1#
A low kick lands for Greene.
Hackett throws an off balance right hand
and Greene counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hackett thinking.
A telegraphed right hand from Hackett misses the target.
Hackett throws a looping overhand right but Greene ducks down to avoid it.
Greene throwing a counter right hand but Hackett manages to avoid it.
Hackett lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Paulie Greene has been cut.
Hackett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Greene circles away quickly and effectively.
Greene smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Greene.
Hackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greene scores with a leg kick.
Greene drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greene throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice leg kick from Greene, right into the meat of the thigh.
Greene takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hackett throws a lazy right hand but Greene sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hackett throws out a loose jab but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greene dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greene scores with a nice strike.
Hackett misses with a looping left.
Greene lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Hackett connects with a single shot there.
Greene lands a jab to the head.
Greene fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hackett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hackett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hackett misses the jab.
Hackett misses with a looping left.
Greene swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Greene counters with a body kick that stops Hackett in his tracks momentarily.
Hackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greene.
Greene lands with a kick to the ribs.
Greene throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hackett looks to land a right hand but Greene moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hackett.
Hackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Hackett checks a low kick from Greene.
Greene moves away from the strike by Hackett.
Hackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hackett misses with an uppercut.
Greene blocks a jab.
Greene slips under a jab.#T3#
Hackett throws a hook to the side of Greene's head but Greene sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Greene on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hackett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Greene counters with a good low kick that Hackett was not able to check.
Greene uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Hackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Greene counters with a low kick, right behind Hackett 's knee.
Hackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hackett needs to keep his hands up - Greene had a free shot at his head there.
Hackett misses with a looping right.
Hackett misses with an uppercut.
Hackett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Greene.
Hackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hackett misses with a left hand
and Greene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Greene lands an overhand right.
Greene is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Greene, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hackett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Greene cracks Hackett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hackett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Greene.
Some bone on bone action there as Hackett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hackett misses with a straight right. #T4#
Greene uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hackett.
Greene swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hackett.
Hackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greene sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hackett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Greene moves away from the strike by Hackett.
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from Greene.
Hackett looks to throw the jab but Greene is out of range.
Hackett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Greene.
Greene lands a nice looking body shot.
Greene displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hackett throws out the jab.
Hackett drops his hands momentarily and Greene takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hackett looks to throw the jab but Greene is out of range.
Hackett ducks right into an uppercut from Greene.
Hackett 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.
Hackett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Greene is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Greene scores with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greene slips under a jab from Hackett.
Hackett throws a big shot that misses.
Hackett throws a jab when Greene was well out of range.
Greene dips to his left and cracks Hackett with an uppercut!
Greene moves out of range of the strikes.
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 Paulie Greene will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paulie Greene's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Greene connects with an inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Hackett finds it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hackett 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.
A swing and a miss from Hackett.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Greene keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hackett.
Hackett misses with a hook.
Greene is looking to counter punch.
Hackett moves out of range as Greene throws a body kick.
Greene blocks a jab.
It appears Greene was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hackett lands with a straight right. Greene didn't see that one coming.
Greene cracks Hackett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Greene connects with an inside leg kick.
Hackett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hackett misses with a two punch combination.
Greene is looking to score with low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hackett cracks Greene with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hackett looks to throw the jab but Greene is out of range.
Greene goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Greene keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hackett.
Greene slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hackett misses with an uppercut
and Greene counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Hackett.
Greene misses with a low kick.
Hackett throws a shot from downtown. Greene moves away and avoids it.
Greene takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Greene lands a body shot.
Hackett misses with an uppercut
and Greene counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hackett loads up on a big right hand but Greene slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Greene.
Greene scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hackett walks into a stiff left hand from Greene.
Greene scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hackett throws a hook to the side of Greene's head but Greene sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hackett throws a shot from downtown. Greene moves away and avoids it.
Greene lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greene throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick and Greene moves out of range easily.
Hackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greene lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hackett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Greene. Greene obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Hackett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Greene counters with a good low kick that Hackett was not able to check.
Hackett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Greene.
Hackett misses with an uppercut. Greene saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Hackett.
Greene moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hackett throws a big shot that misses.
Greene fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hackett just manages to avoid it.
Greene misses with a low kick as Hackett jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Hackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Greene moves out of range as Hackett strikes.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Greene lands a right hook to the body.
Greene throws a leg kick which misses Hackett's front leg but catches the back leg as Hackett tries to avoid it.
Greene scores with a jab. Hackett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Greene connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body kick from Greene.
Greene defending well as Hackett loads up on a big left hand.
Greene throwing a counter right hand but Hackett manages to avoid it.
Greene steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Paulie Greene is winning the standup battle so far.
Hackett takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T3#
Hackett misses with a left hand
and Greene counters with a straight right hand.
Greene takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hackett might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Greene has got the better of the exchanges.
Hackett misses with a straight left.
Greene slips a jab from Hackett.
Greene is looking to slow Hackett down with leg kicks.
Greene slips a jab from Hackett.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Greene lands a jab.
Greene staying out of range there.
Hackett sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hackett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hackett is breathing heavily.
Hackett throws a big shot that misses.
Hackett lands a jab.
Greene connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Greene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Greene uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hackett has time to react.#ROC#Hackett is rocked!
Greene circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Hackett drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Greene follows Hackett to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulie Greene!
Paulie Greene was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CFC 506
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Hackett closes the distance and clinches.
Hackett stalls.
Hackett holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hackett receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A bit of stalling here from Hackett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
Hackett manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T1#
Hackett stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by James Hackett.#CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Hackett in a clinch. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hackett is pushing Smith up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hackett holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Hackett's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for Hackett to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Hackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hackett 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 9:10
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 9:10
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Hackett!
A relieved looking James Hackett 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: CFC 505
Date: Aug 07, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Arroyo has Hackett up against the cage in a clinch.
Hackett dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Arroyo'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.
Hackett manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hackett slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hackett for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Hackett'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.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by James Hackett.#CL#
Hackett forces Arroyo back against the cage and clinches.
Hackett will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Arroyo up against the cage.
Arroyo stalling against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arroyo has Hackett pushed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Hackett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hackett 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 10:9
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 10:9
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Hackett!
Our winner, James Hackett, 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: CFC 481: Trounvouche/Bardia F.
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1##CL#
Hackett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Our sources have told us that Hackett has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Jimenez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jimenez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jimenez throws a head punch that misses.
Hackett misses with a knee strike.
Hackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jimenez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hackett lands an uppercut.
Hackett misses with a knee strike.
Hackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jimenez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jimenez fails to land.
A short right from Hackett.
Jimenez lands with a right to the head.
Hackett working aggressively here.
Hackett can't find room to land a body shot as Jimenez controls the action.
Hackett lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jimenez has a couple of punches blocked by Hackett.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hackett.
Jimenez digs a right hand underneath Hackett's ribcage. Hackett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hackett misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Hackett tries to land a knee to the head but Jimenez blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Jimenez - that landed with a thud.
Jimenez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hackett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jimenez tries to throw a body punch but Hackett avoids it by throwing Jimenez back against the cage.
Jimenez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jimenez is trying to force a seperation but Hackett has the dominant position.
Jimenez tries a body shot but Hackett blocks it.
Hackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jimenez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hackett works on Jimenez's body with a couple of short punches.
Jimenez tries to work over Hackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hackett misses with some punches.
Hackett lands a shot to the body.
Jimenez misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jimenez.
Hackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hackett will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jimenez up against the cage.
Hackett unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jimenez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
Hackett tries to land a knee to the head but Jimenez blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with some punches.
Hackett scores with a hook to the body.
Hackett missing with knees to the body.
Hackett scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jimenez misses with a body punch.
Jimenez tries to pull guard but Hackett forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jimenez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jimenez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hackett can't find room to land a body shot as Jimenez controls the action.
A short left from Hackett.
Jimenez throws a punch but it's blocked by Hackett.
Hackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hackett misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hackett.
Jimenez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hackett lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Hackett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hackett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hackett utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hackett scores with a hook to the body.
Hackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jimenez taking a breather.
Hackett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jimenez lands with a short shot to the head.
Hackett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jimenez.
Jimenez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jimenez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hackett tries to break the clinch but Jimenez is controlling the position.
Hackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Jimenez.
Hackett lands a left hand.
Jimenez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jimenez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jimenez throws a punch but it's blocked by Hackett.
Hackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jimenez scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
A knee to the head by Hackett.
Hackett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jimenez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jimenez prevents a body shot from Hackett. #TD2#
Jimenez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hackett is looking to get back to his feet here but Jimenez is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hackett's back.
Hackett can't escape the position.
Hackett is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Jimenez has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Hackett is in real trouble here. Jimenez gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Hackett is tapping out! Jimenez wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Diogo Jimenez!
In his post fight interview, Diogo Jimenez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CFC 476: Jimenez v Nagasaki
Date: Apr 20, 2022

#R1#
Farrokhzad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hackett momentarily.
Hackett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A quick step to the side and Farrokhzad tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hackett blocks a jab.
Farrokhzad throws a body punch but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett feints a counter leg kick.
Hackett lands a nice looking body shot.
Hackett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
An inside leg kick from Hackett misses.
Hackett misses the jab.
A low kick from Hackett misses
and Farrokhzad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Farrokhzad throws a hook to the side of Hackett's head but Hackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hackett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Farrokhzad. Farrokhzad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hackett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good leg kick by Hackett.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farrokhzad scores with a jab.
Farrokhzad throws the left hand but Hackett avoids the punch easily.
Hackett tries a quick counter leg kick but Farrokhzad is wise to it.
Farrokhzad slips a straight right by Hackett.
Hackett circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Hackett to counter with a crisp jab.
Farrokhzad jabs Hackett to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Farrokhzad misses with a jab to the body
and Hackett counters with a nice low kick that buckles Farrokhzad's knee momentarily.
Hackett misses with a looping left.
Hackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hackett takes a swing at Farrokhzad's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Farrokhzad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Farrokhzad has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Hackett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Farrokhzad prevents a body shot from Hackett.
Farrokhzad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hackett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hackett crunches a lovely knee into Farrokhzad's ribcage.
Farrokhzad blocking some punches.
Farrokhzad misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Hackett drags the fight down to the ground.
Hackett pulls Farrokhzad in to control the position.
Farrokhzad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Farrokhzad landing some decent shots from guard.
Hackett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hackett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Farrokhzad's guard. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farrokhzad wants to sweep here but Hackett controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Hackett wants to control from the top but Farrokhzad keeps moving.
Hackett pushes down on Farrokhzad's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Farrokhzad is defending against the submission attempts here by Hackett.
Farrokhzad is looking for a sweep. Hackett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Farrokhzad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hackett is working away from the top position though.
Hackett wants to pass to mount but Farrokhzad is defending the position. #T3#
Hackett is taking a breather. Farrokhzad says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Hackett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Farrokhzad has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hackett is pressing down on Farrokhzad's thigh, looking to free his foot. Farrokhzad is holding on for now.
Hackett has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hackett throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #T4#
Hackett content just to control the position here.
Farrokhzad is desperately trying to improve his position but Hackett has a good base and remains in mount.
Farrokhzad tries to hold on but Hackett postures up.
Hackett content just to control the position here.
Farrokhzad manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hackett trying to mount his opponent but Farrokhzad defends it.
Hackett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Hackett dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hackett lands a head shot.
Farrokhzad misses with a straight right.
Hackett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Farrokhzad throws a good cross that connects.
Hackett slips a jab from Farrokhzad.
Jab from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hackett makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farrokhzad. Hackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hackett 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.
Farrokhzad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hackett.
Hackett throws out a counter right but Farrokhzad avoids it with no problem.
Farrokhzad lands with a nice body punch.
Hackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
It looked like Farrokhzad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hackett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hackett swings for the body but Farrokhzad moves out of range.
It looked like Farrokhzad was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hackett throws a hook to the side of Farrokhzad's head but Farrokhzad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Farrokhzad seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Farrokhzad moves out of range as Hackett strikes.
As Hackett tries to get set, Farrokhzad tries to push him back and clinch up but Hackett manages to avoid the attempt.
Farrokhzad throws a body punch but Hackett moves out of range. #T1#
Hackett misses with an uppercut. Farrokhzad saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Farrokhzad blocks the low kick.
Hackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Farrokhzad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Farrokhzad gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hackett throws a hook but Farrokhzad avoids it easily.
Farrokhzad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hackett.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hackett. Farrokhzad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farrokhzad checks a low kick from Hackett.#CL#
Farrokhzad instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hackett fails to land.
A short right from Hackett.
Farrokhzad scores with a shoulder strike.
Farrokhzad tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad tries to throw a body punch but Hackett avoids it by throwing Farrokhzad back against the cage.
Hackett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hackett lands with a right to the head.
Farrokhzad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hackett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farrokhzad trying to land knees to the body.
Hackett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hackett misses with the head strike.
Hackett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Farrokhzad or not.
Farrokhzad trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hackett fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Hackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Farrokhzad misses with a punch to the body.
Farrokhzad misses with a punch to the body.
Hackett looking to throw knees to the head but Farrokhzad is blocking nicely.
Hackett lands a good knee to the midsection. Farrokhzad won't want to take too many of those.
Farrokhzad tries a knee to the head but Hackett blocks it. #TD2#
Hackett jumps into guard, dragging Farrokhzad to the mat.
Hackett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Farrokhzad's guard. #REVB#
Farrokhzad keeping moving, preventing Hackett from controlling successfully.
Farrokhzad wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Hackett wants to control from the top but Farrokhzad keeps moving.
Farrokhzad is trying to keep Hackett in close. #SUB2#
Hackett has gone for a leg lock! Farrokhzad slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hackett's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Hackett is looking for a triangle but Farrokhzad pushes his legs off easily.
Farrokhzad works over Hackett with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Hackett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Farrokhzad defends it easily.#SUB2#
Hackett is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Farrokhzad lands a couple of digs.
Farrokhzad is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Farrokhzad is fighting to break Hackett's control of his arms but Hackett is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farrokhzad landing with the ground and pound.
Farrokhzad landing some decent shots from guard.
Farrokhzad lands a couple of elbows.
Hackett controls Farrokhzad momentarily but Farrokhzad frees himself.
Farrokhzad working some strikes from top position.
Farrokhzad throws a big elbow that misses.
Farrokhzad makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Farrokhzad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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 Bardia Farrokhzad will probably get the nod.
That's time! Farrokhzad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Farrokhzad slips a straight right by Hackett.
Farrokhzad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hackett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by Hackett.
Hackett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hackett swings widly with a right hand
and Farrokhzad counters with a straight right hand.
Farrokhzad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hackett misses with a looping left.
Farrokhzad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
A low kick lands for Hackett.
Farrokhzad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hackett manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farrokhzad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hackett.
Hackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farrokhzad.
Hackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hackett. Farrokhzad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farrokhzad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Farrokhzad walks into a stiff left hand from Hackett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Farrokhzad. Hackett does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Hackett 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#Hackett is rocked!
Hackett throws a lazy right hand but Farrokhzad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Farrokhzad works the jab nicely.
Hackett is still on wobbly legs! Can Farrokhzad finish him?
No joy there for Hackett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James Hackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
BOOM! Farrokhzad lands a beautiful left hook that drops Hackett. Hackett tries to recover but Farrokhzad is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Hackett lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bardia Farrokhzad!
A very excited looking Bardia Farrokhzad 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: CFC 467: Joplin vs Hackett
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1##TD#
Joplin drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joplin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hackett is keeping the position for now.
Hackett is trying to keep Joplin in close.
Joplin postures up in Hackett's guard and throws a big left but Hackett blocks it.
Joplin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hackett is keeping the position for now.
Joplin wants to control from the top but Hackett keeps moving.
Hackett trying to keep a closed guard but Joplin is proving a slippery customer.
Joplin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joplin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joplin throwing strikes but missing.
Joplin throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Joplin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Hackett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Hackett looking for a guillotine here but Joplin defends easily. #SUB2#
Hackett working for a triangle but Joplin defends it easily.
Joplin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joplin pushing down on Hackett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2##SUB#
Joplin is trying to work for a kimura but Hackett is defending well.
Hackett wants to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Joplin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Joplin passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Joplin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hackett is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hackett and Joplin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Joplin working away.
Joplin in the domination position with Hackett hanging on.
Joplin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hackett keeps working. #T3#
Hackett regains half guard there - taking advantage of Joplin's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Joplin wants to pass the guard but Hackett is defending well.
Hackett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Joplin.
Joplin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hackett's head.
Hackett manages to get to full guard.
Hackett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joplin lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Hackett looking for subs off his back but Joplin has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
Hackett looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hackett trying to hold on to Joplin's head to control him but Joplin postures up. #SUB2#
Hackett is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Joplin is tapping! Great win for Hackett!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James Hackett!
A relieved looking James Hackett 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: CFC 463: Bang v Joplin/LOL SF
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Jimenez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hackett lands with a straight right. Jimenez didn't see that one coming.
Hackett thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jimenez if he has to take too many more of those.
Jimenez misses with a straight right.
Jimenez has his takedown stuffed
and Hackett counters with a left to the body.
Good work by Jimenez as he checks the leg kick.
Jimenez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jimenez 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.
Hackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL2#
Hackett closes the distance and pushes Jimenez back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jimenez.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hackett obliges.
Jimenez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hackett's elbow.
Jimenez lands a shoulder strike.
Jimenez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hackett gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hackett throws a head punch that misses.
Hackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Hackett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jimenez takes a swing at Hackett's ribcage but misses.
Jimenez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Hackett lands with a good body shot.
Jimenez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hackett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good shot there by Hackett.
Jimenez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jimenez punishes Hackett's body with a nice straight punch.
Hackett misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Hackett clinches.
Hackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hackett.
Hackett blocking some punches.
Hackett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hackett fails to land.
Hackett trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hackett.
Hackett lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jimenez.
Hackett throws a head punch that misses.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the head but Jimenez blocks with his arms. #T2#
Hackett misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Hackett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hackett misses with a looping right.
Jimenez misses with a looping right.
Jimenez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jimenez cracks Hackett with a good jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Jimenez. That snapped Hackett's head back.
Nice jab there from Jimenez.
Decent striking displayed by Hackett there.
Jimenez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hackett scores with a nice right hand.
Hackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jimenez misses with a body kick.
Hackett misses with a straight right.
Hackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jimenez.
Jimenez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jimenez lands with a hook. Hackett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Hackett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jimenez misses with a right hand
and Hackett counters with a straight right hand.
Diogo Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimenez with the inside leg kick.
Hackett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jimenez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jimenez lands with a straight right. Hackett didn't see that one coming.
James Hackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hackett throws a big shot that misses.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Hackett moved out of range nicely.
Hackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jimenez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hackett. Jimenez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jimenez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jimenez misses with a straight right.
Jimenez moves away from the strike by Hackett.
A left and a right from Jimenez both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jimenez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hackett throws a push kick but Jimenez slaps the foot to one side.
Jimenez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Nice body punch from Hackett.
Hackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hackett throws a leg kick which misses Jimenez's front leg but catches the back leg as Jimenez tries to avoid it.
Jimenez lands a head shot.
Jimenez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jimenez misses with the combination.
Hackett feints a counter leg kick.
Jimenez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hackett's head.
Jimenez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jimenez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hackett misses with an uppercut.
Hackett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hackett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jimenez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.#CL2#
Hackett closes the distance and pushes Jimenez back into the cage.
Jimenez is looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Hackett will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hackett misses with a looping left.
Hackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jimenez moves to clinch but Hackett breaks away
and Hackett counters with a leg kick.
Jimenez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hackett counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Jimenez looking to score a takedown here. Hackett is defending well but Jimenez drives through and ends up in Hackett's guard.
Jimenez trying to control but Hackett is working from the bottom.
Jimenez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hackett trying to hold on to Jimenez's head to control him but Jimenez postures up. #SUB#
Jimenez is looking for a kimura but Hackett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jimenez to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett wants to control but Jimenez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jimenez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hackett wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Jimenez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hackett is squirming around, avoiding Jimenez's attempts to control the action.
Hackett is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jimenez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hackett defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jimenez. #SUB#
Jimenez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hackett has worked his arm free - good work by Hackett! #T2#
Hackett tries to improve position but can't.
I wouldn't like to be where Hackett is right now.
Hackett is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hackett is looking to regain half guard here but Jimenez keeps moving and retains side control.
Jimenez wants to control but Hackett is keeping him busy.
Hackett trying to remain calm as Jimenez controls from the top position.
Jimenez tries to move to mount but Hackett blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Jimenez trying to control the position but Hackett is working away.
Hackett is pushing Jimenez's head away, looking to escape. Jimenez manages to hold on to the position though.
Hackett tries to bench press Jimenez off him but Jimenez keeps the position.
Jimenez tries to move to mount but Hackett blocks the move with his legs.
Hackett wants to get back to his feet but Jimenez drags him back down.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jimenez misses with the combination. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jimenez throws a hook to the side of Hackett's head but Hackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hackett motions for Jimenez to come forward. Hackett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Hackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jimenez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hackett. Hackett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hackett defending well as Jimenez loads up on a big left hand.
Jimenez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackett.
Jimenez staying out of range there.
Hackett moves away from the strike by Jimenez.
Jimenez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Hackett moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Hackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hackett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hackett manages to avoid it.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Hackett moves out of range.
Jimenez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hackett counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Jimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diogo Jimenez 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.#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Hackett.
Jimenez scores with a one two! Hackett had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hackett tries to clinch but Jimenez is having none of it.
Jimenez throws a jab when Hackett was well out of range.
Jimenez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jimenez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hackett throws a leg kick but Jimenez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hackett misses with an uppercut.
Hackett misses with a hook.
Jimenez connects with a crisp jab.
Jimenez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jimenez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hackett.#TD#
Jimenez scores with a takedown into Hackett's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jimenez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hackett is keeping the position for now.
Hackett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jimenez's guard. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Jimenez working for a triangle but Hackett defends it easily.
Hackett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hackett trying to control but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
Jimenez keeping full guard, as Hackett tries to pass.
Hackett wants to control from the top but Jimenez keeps moving.
Hackett trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jimenez's guard.
Hackett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jimenez is keeping the position for now.
Hackett tries to stand but Jimenez is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hackett distracts Jimenez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hackett wants to stand but Jimenez has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Jimenez is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Jimenez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Jimenez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hackett wants to control from the top but Jimenez keeps moving. #SUB#
Jimenez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hackett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Hackett advances to half guard.
Hackett wants to free his trapped foot but Jimenez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Jimenez is defending against the submission attempts here by Hackett.
Jimenez trying to hold on to Hackett's head to control him but Hackett postures up. #SUB#
Jimenez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diogo Jimenez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hackett performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hackett tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jimenez.
Hackett passes to full mount!
Hackett is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Hackett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hackett wants to stand but Jimenez is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Hackett controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but James Hackett just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackett is just out of range.
Hackett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diogo Jimenez is winning the standup battle so far.
Jimenez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jimenez.
Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hackett throws a low kick but Jimenez avoids it.
Jimenez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jimenez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hackett 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.
Jimenez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jimenez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hackett at a distance.
Jimenez throws a right and a left that Hackett avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez misses the shot to the body.
Hackett throws out a counter right but Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Jimenez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jimenez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hackett looks to land a right hand but Jimenez moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jimenez misses the target.#T1#
Jimenez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jimenez swats away the attempt to clinch by Hackett.
Hackett looks for the body kick but Jimenez saw that one coming.
Hackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hackett throws a hook but Jimenez blocks it.
A cross from Hackett lands.#CL#
Jimenez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jimenez tries to pull guard but Hackett won't allow it.
Hackett working aggressively here. #BC2#
Hackett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Jimenez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hackett is trying to defend but Jimenez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hackett is pressing down on Jimenez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Hackett wants to get back to his feet but Jimenez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jimenez looking to sit in guard and control but Hackett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hackett looking to sit in guard and control but Jimenez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Hackett has his foot on Jimenez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jimenez works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Hackett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jimenez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jimenez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hackett looking for a sweep. Not yet Hackett, not yet.
Jimenez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hackett swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Hackett is looking to sweep but instead, Jimenez has passed into half guard.
Still in half guard, Jimenez seems content to control.
Hackett keeping control of the position.
Hackett is looking to improve his position.
Jimenez is looking to take a break and control but Hackett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jimenez prevents Hackett from standing back up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hackett is not content to let Jimenez control the position.#SUB#
Jimenez seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Jimenez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hackett sees it coming and defends easily.
Jimenez is pressing down on Hackett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hackett is holding on for now.
Hackett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but James Hackett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jimenez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Hackett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jimenez to score with a decent uppercut.
Jimenez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jimenez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hackett.
Some wild striking there from Jimenez.
Jimenez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hackett appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hackett is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Hackett.
The fighters circling - Jimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez throws a shot from downtown. Hackett moves away and avoids it.
Hackett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hackett scores with the left hand. Jimenez knows he should have avoided that one.
Hackett throws a hook to the side of Jimenez's head but Jimenez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jimenez throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Jimenez misses the shot to the body.
Hackett tries a quick counter leg kick but Jimenez is wise to it.
Jimenez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jimenez slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Jimenez misses the target.
Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimenez.
Hackett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jimenez swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jimenez misses with a hook.
Hackett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hackett misses with a looping right.
Hackett throws the left hand but Jimenez avoids the punch easily.
Hackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Jimenez dives in for a single leg takedown but Hackett sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jimenez backing away here, and Hackett unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jimenez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jimenez misses with some punches.
Jimenez gets through Hackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hackett obliges.
Hackett lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Hackett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jimenez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hackett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jimenez to score with a decent uppercut.
Hackett throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Jimenez to counter with a crisp jab.
Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hackett.
Jimenez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Jimenez misses its intended target.
Jimenez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Jimenez lands a glancing blow to the side of Hackett's head.
Hackett misses with a body kick.#TD#
Jimenez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Jimenez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jimenez advances to half guard. #T3#
Jimenez trying to control the action but Hackett is working from the bottom.
Jimenez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hackett is looking to escape.
Hackett tries to roll over but Jimenez keeps him under control.
Hackett tries to kick Jimenez off but Jimenez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hackett is in trouble now - Jimenez has advanced to mount!
Jimenez looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hackett is squirming around, avoiding Jimenez's attempts to control the action.
James Hackett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hackett is looking to get to half guard.
Hackett keeps trying to improve his position.
Jimenez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hackett is looking to get to half guard.
Hackett regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Diogo Jimenez.
I think Hackett 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Diogo Jimenez!
Diogo Jimenez retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Diogo Jimenez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CFC 455: Smith v Lacplesis
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1#
Trounvouche rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hackett counters with a nice uppercut.
Trounvouche swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett throws a looping overhand right but Trounvouche ducks down to avoid it.
Hackett tries to bum rush Trounvouche with a series of wild strikes but Trounvouche uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hackett moves out of range of the body kick from Trounvouche.
Donk. Hackett catches Trounvouche right on the button with a cross.
Trounvouche connects with an inside leg kick.
Trounvouche lands with a good body shot.
Trounvouche staying out of range there.
Trounvouche avoids the body shot from Hackett.
Trounvouche misses with a body punch
and Hackett counters with a nice leg kick.
Trounvouche throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hackett moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice leg kick from Hackett, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hackett blocks the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trounvouche misses with a low kick as Hackett jumps back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hackett connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hackett.
Trounvouche loads up on a big right hand but Hackett slips the punch.
Trounvouche throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from Trounvouche.#T1#
Hackett blocks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hackett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Trounvouche takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Trounvouche keeps the fight on the outside.
Hackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trounvouche manages to avoid it.
Trounvouche uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hackett.
Hackett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Trounvouche misses the target.
Hackett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hackett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hackett blocks a jab.
Hackett takes a swing at Trounvouche's ribcage but misses.
Hackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Trounvouche is just out of range.
Hackett cracks Trounvouche with a right hand to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Hackett blocks the leg kick. #T2#
Trounvouche throws a wild body kick that Hackett sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Hackett misses.
Trounvouche looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hackett scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trounvouche scores with a leg kick.
Hackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trounvouche.
A nice leg kick from Trounvouche, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trounvouche blocks the body kick.
Trounvouche feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hacketts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Trounvouche moves out of range as Hackett strikes.
Hackett misses with an uppercut. Trounvouche saw that one coming.
Jab by Hackett.
Trounvouche swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hackett scores with the left hand. Trounvouche knows he should have avoided that one.
Hackett throws a leg kick but Trounvouche moved away.
Trounvouche throws the kick towards the body but Hackett avoids it.
Hackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hackett misses with a low kick.
Trounvouche lands with an uppercut that bounces Hackett off the cage and back into range.
Hackett looks to land a body kick but Trounvouche moved away.#T3#
Trounvouche throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hackett is looking to slow Trounvouche down with leg kicks. #CL#
Hackett has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trounvouche blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trounvouche stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trounvouche.
Hackett lands with a light punch inside.
Hackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hackett blocks a body shot from Trounvouche.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hackett.
Nice body punch from Trounvouche - that landed with a thud.
Trounvouche tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hackett.
Hackett blocking some punches.
Hackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trounvouche prevents a body shot from Hackett.
Trounvouche managing to block the knees to the body from Hackett.
Hackett working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Trounvouche. #T4#
Hackett throws a head punch that misses.
Trounvouche misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Trounvouche fails to land.
Hackett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Trounvouche can't find room to land a body shot as Hackett controls the action.
Hackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trounvouche doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trounvouche tries to throw a body punch but Hackett avoids it by throwing Trounvouche back against the cage.
Trounvouche misses with a punch to the body.
Hackett lands a good knee to the midsection. Trounvouche won't want to take too many of those.
Hackett lands a left hand.
Hackett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trounvouche.
Hackett working Trounvouche over with knees to the body.
Trounvouche tries a body shot but Hackett blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trounvouche.
Trounvouche misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hackett prevents a body shot from Trounvouche.
Hackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hackett.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Hackett dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Trounvouche throws a hook to the side of Hackett's head but Hackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hackett misses with a hook.
Hackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Trounvouche throws a hook to the side of Hackett's head but Hackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hackett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trounvouche's hands.
Trounvouche checks a leg kick.
Hackett avoids the body shot from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche tests Hackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hackett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Trounvouche looks to land a body kick but Hackett moved away.
Trounvouche throws out a loose jab but Hackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hackett checks a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Trounvouche - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trounvouche.
James Hackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Hackett scores with a nice body kick.
Hackett jabs at Trounvouche's body.
Hackett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Trounvouche finds it's way round the side to connect with Hackett's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trounvouche swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trounvouche misses with a body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T1#
Hackett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Trounvouche on the side of the head.
Hackett throws a low kick but Trounvouche moves out of range easily.
Trounvouche let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trounvouche.
Hackett moves out of range as Trounvouche throws a body kick.
Trounvouche lands with a hook. Hackett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Trounvouche moves away from the strike by Hackett.
Hackett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hackett misses the target.
Hackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Trounvouche. That did some damage!
Trounvouche gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hackett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trounvouche can do to turn this around?
Hackett lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Trounvouche takes a swing at Hackett's ribcage but misses.
Hackett slips under a jab from Trounvouche.
As Trounvouche backs away, Hackett returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hackett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from Trounvouche.
And Hackett counters with a quick kick to the body but Trounvouche blocks it.
Hackett throws the left hand but Trounvouche avoids the punch easily.
Trounvouche scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hackett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hackett on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T2#
Trounvouche checks a leg kick.
Hackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trounvouche was well out of range. Poor timing from Hackett.#CL#
Hackett darts in and clinches Trounvouche up against the cage.
Trounvouche tries to throw a body punch but Hackett avoids it by throwing Trounvouche back against the cage.
Hackett misses with a body punch.
Trounvouche lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hackett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trounvouche blocks it with crossed arms.
Hackett lands a shot to the body.
Trounvouche has a couple of punches blocked by Hackett.
Trounvouche lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Trounvouche controls his hands.
Trounvouche misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trounvouche tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trounvouche blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trounvouche blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hackett misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Hackett scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Hackett crunches a lovely knee into Trounvouche's ribcage.
Hackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hackett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Hackett.
Good body shot from Hackett.
Trounvouche avoiding damage as Hackett throws knees to the body.
Hackett trying to land knees to the body.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the head but Trounvouche blocks with his arms.
A short body shot lands from Trounvouche as the two fighters clinch.
Trounvouche misses with a punch on the inside.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trounvouche avoids it.
James Hackett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hackett blocks an uppercut.
Hackett misses with a body punch.
Trounvouche blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hackett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hackett blocks a body shot from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hackett obliges.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hackett lands a nice shot to the body.
Trounvouche is breathing heavily.
Hackett using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hackett lands a nice uppercut.
Hackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hackett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hackett presses Trounvouche against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
Hackett pulls Trounvouche into guard. #SUB#
Hackett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trounvouche gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hackett keeping moving, preventing Trounvouche from controlling successfully.
Hackett working a defensive guard here.
Trounvouche works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Hackett 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#
Hackett looks to throw the jab but Trounvouche is out of range.
Trounvouche slips a straight right by Hackett.
Trounvouche avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hackett blocks the body kick.
Trounvouche missing with a left hand there. Hackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hackett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hackett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Trounvouche connects with a body shot.
Hackett walks into a jab.
Nice body punch from Hackett.
Nice straight punches there by Hackett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hackett.
Trounvouche will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Trounvouche avoids the body shot from Hackett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trounvouche throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hackett misses with a body shot.
Trounvouche slips a jab from Hackett.
Hackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trounvouche was well out of range. Poor timing from Hackett.
Trounvouche ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Hackett misses with a low kick as Trounvouche jumps back.#T1#
Hackett throws an overhand right that lands on Trounvouche's shoulder, as Trounvouche tries to avoid the shot.
Hackett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Trounvouche lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hackett misses the shot to the body.
Trounvouche slips a straight right by Hackett.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick but Hackett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hackett is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hackett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Trounvouche can pounce on him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Trounvouche checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hackett. That's going to slow Trounvouche down.
Hackett digs a good body shot into Trounvouche's ribs.
Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trounvouche swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trounvouche bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hackett's head.
Trounvouche misses with a leg kick.
Hackett tries to work over Trounvouche's front leg with a kick but Trounvouche checks it.
Trounvouche's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Donk. Hackett catches Trounvouche right on the button with a cross.
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from Trounvouche.
Hackett 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!
Hackett tries to clinch up but Trounvouche circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Trounvouche moves out of range as Hackett strikes.
Hackett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trounvouche moves away.
Hackett scores with a push kick.
Trounvouche loads up on a big right hand but Hackett slips the punch.
Trounvouche ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
Hackett blocks a jab.
Hackett with a hook.
Hackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Trounvouche keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche misses with an attempted mid kick.
Trounvouche catches Hackett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Trounvouche takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Trounvouche misses with a low kick.
Hackett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Trounvouche is out of range.
Hackett misses with a body kick.#T3#
Hackett tries to land a front kick but Trounvouche steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hackett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hackett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hackett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Trounvouche throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hackett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Trounvouche bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hackett throws a jab when Trounvouche was well out of range.
Hackett walks into a jab.
Hackett throws a chopping leg kick but Trounvouche manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good shot there by Hackett.
Trounvouche throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hackett.
Trounvouche lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hackett scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Trounvouche on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Good shot there by Trounvouche.
Hackett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Trounvouche can pounce on him.
Hackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trounvouche.
Hackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Hackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Trounvouche tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Trounvouche.#CL#
Hackett has managed to clinch.
Trounvouche's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trounvouche tries a body shot but Hackett blocks it.
Trounvouche throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hacketts head.
Trounvouche takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hackett fails to land.
Hackett tries a body shot but Trounvouche blocks it.
Trounvouche misses with a body punch.
Hackett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hackett throws a head punch that misses.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Hackett clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Hackett blocks a low kick nicely.
Trounvouche takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trounvouche comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hackett wants to land a leg kick but Trounvouche is out of range.
Trounvouche lands a nice hook to Hackett's body. Hackett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Trounvouche takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hackett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Trounvouche takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trounvouche motions for Hackett to come forward. Trounvouche throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Trounvouche lands a front kick.
Hackett avoids a kick to the body.
Hackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trounvouche.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Trounvouche finds it's way round the side to connect with Hackett's head.
Trounvouche keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hackett misses with a looping left.
Trounvouche keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hackett.
Hackett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trounvouche scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hackett doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Trounvouche connects with a solid leg kick.
Good leg kick by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche connects with the punch.
Hackett looks to throw the jab but Trounvouche is out of range.
Trounvouche lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trounvouche. Hackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hackett throws a hook but Trounvouche avoids it easily.
Hackett looks for the body kick but Trounvouche saw that one coming.
Hackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hackett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trounvouche.
Hackett misses with an uppercut.
Hackett misses with a straight right.
Trounvouche throws an overhand right that lands on Hackett's shoulder, as Hackett tries to avoid the shot.
Trounvouche takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Trounvouche lunges at Hackett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hackett's hand.
Trounvouche takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
A low kick lands for Hackett.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Hackett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hackett.
Hackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Trounvouche pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Trounvouche has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hackett throws a leg kick but Trounvouche moved away.
Hackett throws a big shot that misses.
Trounvouche misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hackett.
Trounvouche darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Trounvouche throws a solid leg kick but Hackett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Trounvouche.
Hackett moves out of range as Trounvouche throws a body kick.
Trounvouche moves out of range of the leg kick from Hackett.
Trounvouche keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hackett.
Trounvouche looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Trounvouche connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hackett throws out a leg kick but Trounvouche moves out of range and Hackett only half commits.
Trounvouche throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Trounvouche tries to land a leg kick but Hackett saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Hackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hackett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hackett lands with an overhand left.
A good leg kick by Hackett.
The fighters circling - Hackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Trounvouche on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Trounvouche throws a shot from downtown. Hackett moves away and avoids it.
Trounvouche checks a leg kick nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hackett.
Trounvouche lands a jab to Hackett's midsection.
Hackett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Trounvouche scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Hackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hackett throws a lazy right hand but Trounvouche sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hackett throws a hook to the side of Trounvouche's head but Trounvouche sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trounvouche lands a leg kick that knocks Hackett off balance momentarily.
Hackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Trounvouche counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That kick from Hackett tenderised Trounvouche's leg. Trounvouche is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Hackett blocks the leg kick.
Trounvouche throws a low kick but Hackett avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trounvouche looks to throw the jab but Hackett is out of range.
Trounvouche avoids a kick to the body.
Trounvouche tries to land a front kick but Hackett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Hackett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trounvouche misses with the head strike.
Hackett prevents a body shot from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche has a couple of punches blocked by Hackett.
Hackett lands a good knee to the midsection. Trounvouche won't want to take too many of those.
Hackett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trounvouche blocks it with crossed arms.
Trounvouche prevents a body shot from Hackett.
Hackett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trounvouche backwards.
Hackett lands with a right to the head.
Trounvouche lands a shoulder strike.
Trounvouche blocks an uppercut.
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 James Hackett will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Decent striking displayed by Trounvouche there.
Hackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Trounvouche has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hackett.
Hackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hackett scoring well with a low kick there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hackett crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Trounvouche - the referee stops the clock and Hackett gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Trounvouche. Hackett manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hackett with the inside leg kick.
Hackett with the inside leg kick.
Hackett on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Trounvouche takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Trounvouche avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trounvouche throws a low kick, looking for Hackett's leg but Hackett calmly moves out of range.
Hackett misses with an uppercut.
Trounvouche throws out a loose jab but Hackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trounvouche misses with a hook.
Trounvouche throws a looping overhand right but Hackett ducks down to avoid it.
Hackett looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Hackett misses with an uppercut
and Trounvouche counters with a nice body kick.
Hackett is looking to land body kicks.
Trounvouche throws a nice outside leg kick.
Trounvouche throws a body punch but Hackett moves out of range.
Trounvouche throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hackett throws the left hand but Trounvouche avoids the punch easily.
Hackett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trounvouche finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Trounvouche uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Trounvouche keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hackett.
Trounvouche with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hackett to score with a decent uppercut.
Hackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hackett will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Trounvouche feints and then cracks Hackett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hackett down.
Trounvouche takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good work by Hackett as he checks the leg kick.
Hackett misses with a looping left.#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Hackett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice leg kick from Trounvouche, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheers as Trounvouche lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hackett doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Hackett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hackett connects with a leg kick.
Hackett loads up on a big right hand but Trounvouche slips the punch.
Trounvouche throws out a counter right but Hackett avoids it with no problem.
Trounvouche works the jab nicely.
Trounvouche throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hackett throws a chopping leg kick but Trounvouche manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hackett walks into a left hand.
Hackett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hackett.
Hackett scores with a nice head shot.
Hackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trounvouche shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Trounvouche connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Trounvouche jabs Hackett right on the nose. Hackett blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Hackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trounvouche swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trounvouche moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trounvouche throws the left hand but Hackett avoids the punch easily.
Trounvouche throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trounvouche takes a jab right on the kisser.
Trounvouche throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche tries a quick counter leg kick but Hackett is wise to it.
James Hackett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hackett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trounvouche. Trounvouche obviously looking to wear him down.
Hackett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hackett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Trounvouche checks it well.
Nice defenses there by Trounvouche.
Hackett throws a lazy right hand but Trounvouche sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hackett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Trounvouche checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Trounvouche cracks a nice hook into Hackett's ribs.
Hackett misses with a body shot. #T4#
Trounvouche wants to land a leg kick but Hackett is out of range.
Hackett throwing a counter right hand but Trounvouche manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Trounvouche 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Hackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Trounvouche.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Hackett misses.
Good leg kick by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trounvouche there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Trounvouche connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Trounvouche fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hackett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Trounvouche throws a jab but it's blocked by Hackett.
Hackett wants to clinch up but Trounvouche keeps it at a distance.
Trounvouche cracks Hackett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Trounvouche bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hackett misses the shot to the body.
Azacca Trounvouche has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trounvouche uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackett.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Azacca Trounvouche.
Well Hackett 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Hackett!
James Hackett decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 446: Wild v Yarborough
Date: Dec 22, 2021

#R1#
Syndal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hackett.
Syndal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hackett swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Hackett has Syndal up against the cage in a clinch.
Hackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Syndal backwards.
Syndal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hackett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Syndal.
Hackett connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Maverick Syndal has been cut.
Syndal has a couple of punches blocked by Hackett.
Syndal managing to block the knees to the body from Hackett.
Syndal prevents a body shot from Hackett.
Hackett utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Syndal avoids it.
Hackett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Syndal has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Hackett breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hackett. Syndal does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Hackett backs off Syndal throws a huge counter combo but Hackett manages to avoid it all.
Hackett throws a hook to the side of Syndal's head but Syndal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Syndal connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Syndal.
Hackett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Hackett moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Hackett checks a low kick from Syndal.
Hackett throws the left hand but Syndal avoids the punch easily.
Hackett misses with a body kick.
Syndal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Syndal throws a big shot that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hackett throws an overhand right that lands on Syndal's shoulder, as Syndal tries to avoid the shot.
Syndal moves out of range as Hackett strikes.
Hackett slips under a jab from Syndal.
Hackett is looking to counter punch.
Hackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Syndal ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Syndal counters with a body kick.
Hackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Syndal throws an overhand right that lands on Hackett's shoulder, as Hackett tries to avoid the shot.
Hackett throws an overhand right that lands on Syndal's shoulder, as Syndal tries to avoid the shot.
Syndal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hackett.
Syndal misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Hackett.
Hackett throwing a counter right hand but Syndal manages to avoid it.
Syndal ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Syndal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Syndal checks a leg kick.
Syndal throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hackett.
Hackett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Syndal blocks a jab.#T2#
Hackett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
An inside leg kick lands from Hackett.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hackett tries to move into range but Syndal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hackett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Syndal lands a right hook to the body.
Syndal misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Syndal.
Syndal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hackett's head.
Hackett throws a body punch but Syndal moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Hackett.
Hackett's corner calls for a 1-2. Hackett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Syndal's sensitive parts.
Hackett lands with an overhand left.
Syndal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Syndal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hackett throws out the jab.
Syndal scores with a decent looking hook.
Syndal swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Syndal dips to his left and cracks Hackett with an uppercut!
Hackett with the inside leg kick.
Syndal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Syndal.#T3#
Syndal darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Hackett gets a clinch.
Syndal stalling in the clinch but Hackett improves position.
Hackett unloads a knee to the mid-section. Syndal lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Syndal misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Hackett. #BC#
Hackett breaks from the clinch.
Hackett connects with a single shot there.
Hackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab by Hackett.
Syndal looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackett is just out of range.
Hackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hackett throws a lazy right hand but Syndal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hackett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hackett misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hackett is looking to slow Syndal down with leg kicks.
Syndal connects with a looping right hand.
Hackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Syndal jabs at Hackett's body.
Hackett throws a hook but Syndal blocks it.#T4#
Syndal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Syndal swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good exchange - Syndal coming out on top.
Syndal misses with a wild combination.
Syndal misses with a hook.
Hackett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hackett lands a leg kick that knocks Syndal off balance momentarily.
Hackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Syndal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Syndal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hackett slips a straight right by Syndal.
Hackett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Syndal looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackett is just out of range.
Syndal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackett.
Syndal staying out of range there.
Syndal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Syndal throws the left hand but Hackett avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hackett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Syndal is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hackett had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Syndal lunges at Hackett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hackett's hand.
Hackett misses with a looping left.
Syndal throws out a counter right but Hackett avoids it with no problem.
Syndal lands a head shot.
Hackett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Hackett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maverick Syndal'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#
Nice shot by Hackett.
Syndal throws a looping overhand right but Hackett ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Syndal.
James Hackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Syndal misses with an uppercut.
Syndal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Syndal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Syndal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Syndal looks to land a combination. Hackett sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hackett throws a hook but Syndal blocks it.
Syndal throws out a counter right but Hackett avoids it with no problem.
Hackett blocks a jab.
Hackett throws a body punch but Syndal moves out of range.
Syndal throws a looping overhand right but Hackett ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Syndal.
Hackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Syndal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Syndal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hackett manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Syndal.
Syndal misses with a body shot.
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!
Hackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hackett 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 Syndal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Syndal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Syndal throws a leg kick but Hackett checks it.
Syndal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hackett.#T1#
Hackett throws a shot from downtown. Syndal moves away and avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Syndal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hackett's sensitive parts. #CL#
Syndal gets tackled into the cage by Hackett. Hackett maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Syndal.
Hackett tries a body shot but Syndal blocks it.
Hackett trying to control the position but instead, Syndal has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hackett into the cage.
Hackett misses with a punch to the body.
Hackett missing with knees to the body.
Syndal misses with a body punch.
Syndal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Syndal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hackett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Hackett decides to pull guard.
Syndal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Hackett looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Syndal passes into side control. #T2#
Hackett is not content to let Syndal control the position.
Hackett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maverick Syndal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hackett is trying to control Syndal's posture but Syndal avoids it.
Hackett seems a little lost for a moment, as Syndal dominates the positioning.
Syndal trying to control the position but Hackett is working away. #T3#
Hackett wants to control but Syndal postures up.
Syndal wants to control but Hackett is keeping him busy.
Hackett can't do much from the bottom here.
Hackett is not content to let Syndal control the position.
Hackett is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Syndal wants to control but Hackett is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Syndal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hackett.
A telegraphed right hand from Hackett misses the target.
Hackett connects with a leg kick.
Hackett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hackett lands with a shot to the body.
Hackett defending well as Syndal loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hackett.
Hackett throws out a loose jab but Syndal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Syndal dips to his left and cracks Hackett with an uppercut!
Hackett's jab looks to have found its range, popping Syndal under the eye.
A good leg kick by Hackett.
Hackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Syndal.
Syndal thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hackett. Syndal does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 James Hackett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maverick Syndal'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#
Hackett feints and then cracks Syndal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Syndal down.
Hackett is looking to score with low kicks.
Hackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Syndal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Syndal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Syndal! But no joy.
Syndal swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett throws an overhand right that lands on Syndal's shoulder, as Syndal tries to avoid the shot.
Syndal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Syndal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hackett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hackett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Syndal. That did some damage!
Syndal throws a series of punches but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Syndal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hackett.
Hackett throws a push kick but Syndal slaps the foot to one side.
Syndal throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hackett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Syndal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hackett misses the jab.
A big left from Syndal misses. #T1#
Hackett throws a hook to the side of Syndal's head but Syndal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Syndal slips a straight right by Hackett.
Syndal throws a hook but Hackett blocks it.
Syndal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hackett connects with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick from Hackett, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Hackett.
Syndal 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.
Hackett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Syndal misses the jab.
Hackett looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A punch lands to the side of Syndal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
An inside leg kick from Hackett misses.
Hackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Syndal misses with a looping right.
Syndal on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hackett misses with a body kick.
Syndal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hackett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Syndals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
The crowd cheers as Hackett lands an impressive looking overhand right. Syndal doesn't seem phased though.
Syndal wants to clinch.
Syndal lands a glancing blow to the side of Hackett's head.
Syndal takes one to the side of the head.
Hackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hackett misses with a hook
and Syndal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hackett misses with an uppercut. Syndal saw that one coming.
Hackett scores with a decent looking hook.
Hackett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Syndal can do to turn this around?
Syndal walks into a left hand.
Hackett cracks Syndal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab by Hackett.
Hackett thumps Syndal with a low kick.
Hackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Syndal wants to clinch.#T3#
Syndal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Syndal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hackett lands with a right hand.
Syndal finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Syndal needs to keep his hands up - Hackett had a free shot at his head there.
Syndal throws a body punch but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett tries to clinch up but Syndal circles away and keeps his distance.
James Hackett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Syndal takes one to the side of the head.
Syndal throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big right from Syndal misses.
Syndal throws a lazy right hand but Hackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hackett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hackett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Hackett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hackett.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Syndal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Syndal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Syndal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Syndal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hackett momentarily.
Hackett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Syndal just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hackett.
Hackett misses with a low kick as Syndal jumps back.
Hackett slips a jab from Syndal.
Hackett scores with a punch to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hackett.
Syndal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Syndal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hackett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Syndal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Hackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Syndal tries to work over Hackett's front leg with a kick but Hackett checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Syndal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hackett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Syndal.
Hackett slips a straight right by Syndal.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Hackett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hackett, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CFC 438: Hackett v Trounvouche
Date: Nov 14, 2021

#R1#
Hackett throws a leg kick but Trounvouche moved away.
Hackett tries to clinch up.
Hackett misses with a body kick.
Hackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Hackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trounvouche fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hackett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hackett avoids a kick to the body.
Trounvouche throws a hook but Hackett blocks it.
Trounvouche misses with a body kick.
Hackett is looking to clinch.
Trounvouche uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Hackett scores with a kick to the midsection.
Trounvouche turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hackett looks to land a left hand but Trounvouche moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hackett misses with a hook.
Trounvouche uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Trounvouche looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hackett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Trounvouche momentarily.
Trounvouche's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hackett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Trounvouche scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hackett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hackett throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Hackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Trounvouche thinks about the counter body kick.
Hackett looks to land a right hand but Trounvouche moved out of range.
Hackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trounvouche throws out the jab.
Trounvouche is looking to score with low kicks.
Hackett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Trounvouche with a hook.
Azacca Trounvouche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hackett looks to land a left hand but Trounvouche moved out of range nicely.
Trounvouche keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hackett scores with a punch to the head.
Trounvouche scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hackett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trounvouche swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trounvouche cracks Hackett with a right hand to the side of the head.
Trounvouche throws a hook but Hackett blocks it.
Hackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche throws a low kick but Hackett moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hackett. That's going to slow Trounvouche down.
Trounvouche misses with a wild body shot.
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 lazy left from Hackett finds it's target.
Trounvouche moves out of range of the body kick from Hackett. #T2#
Hackett throws a body punch but Trounvouche moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Trounvouche.
Trounvouche lands with a nice body kick.
Trounvouche throws a nice inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Trounvouche blocks the low kick.
Hackett scores with a jab.
Hackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Hackett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Trounvouche takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hackett.
Trounvouche wants to land a leg kick but Hackett is out of range.
Hackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trounvouche.
Trounvouche walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hackett.
Trounvouche on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hackett. Hackett obviously looking to wear him down.
Trounvouche steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick but Hackett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Trounvouche misses with a hook. Hackett ducked under it nicely.
Hackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hackett blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Trounvouche throws the left hand but Hackett avoids the punch easily.
Hackett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hackett misses the jab.
Hackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trounvouche sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hackett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Trounvouche scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by Trounvouche.
Hackett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hackett tests Trounvouche's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Trounvouche moves out of range of the strikes.
Hackett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Trounvouche looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Trounvouche misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hackett.
Hackett was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hackett throws the left hand but Trounvouche avoids the punch easily.
Hackett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hackett blocks a low kick nicely.
Hackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trounvouche doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hackett looks to throw the jab but Trounvouche is out of range.
Trounvouche misses with a low kick as Hackett jumps back.#T4#
Hackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hackett misses with a leg kick.
Hackett lands an overhand right.
Trounvouche misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Hackett.
Hackett throws the left hand but Trounvouche avoids the punch easily.
Hackett throws a big shot that misses.
Hackett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hackett throws a hook but Trounvouche blocks it.
Hackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Trounvouche. That did some damage!
Trounvouche pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Trounvouche throws a low kick but Hackett moves out of range easily.
Hackett scores with a nice right hand.
Trounvouche fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hackett.
Hackett throws an overhand right that lands on Trounvouche's shoulder, as Trounvouche tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trounvouche misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hackett.
Trounvouche missing with a left hand there. Hackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Hackett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trounvouche, pushing him back against the ropes.
Hackett throws a head punch that misses.
Hackett lands a nice knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Hackett 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#
Hackett checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice body punch from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Trounvouche attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Trounvouche digs a good hook to Hackett's body.
Hackett misses with a body kick.
Hackett tries a low kick but Trounvouche avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Trounvouche.
Hackett blocks a leg kick.
Hackett avoids a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hackett 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 Trounvouche has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Trounvouche and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
James Hackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Hackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Trounvouche there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trounvouche gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hackett.
Hackett connects with a leg kick.
Trounvouche lands a leg kick that knocks Hackett off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hackett throws a looping overhand right but Trounvouche ducks down to avoid it.
Hackett tried to score with a low kick but Trounvouche checks it.
Trounvouche lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Trounvouche dips to his left and cracks Hackett with an uppercut!
Trounvouche throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Trounvouche ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Hackett misses with an uppercut.
Trounvouche misses with a straight right.
Trounvouche's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jab by Hackett.
A bone on bone clash there as Hackett blocks the leg kick.
Hackett misses with a hook. Trounvouche ducked under it nicely.
Trounvouche throws a wild body kick that Hackett sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Hackett misses.
Hackett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Trounvouche ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hackett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Trounvouche finds it's way round the side to connect with Hackett's head.
Trounvouche uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackett.
Trounvouche checks a leg kick.
Hackett scores with a hook to the body. Trounvouche takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Trounvouche scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trounvouche lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hackett at a distance. #T2#
Hackett moves in looking to clinch but Trounvouche pushes him off.
Hackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hackett wants to slow Trounvouche down by chopping away at his legs.
Trounvouche lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Trounvouche scoring well with a low kick there.
Trounvouche misses with an uppercut. Hackett saw that one coming.
Trounvouche swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
Trounvouche fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hackett tries a low kick but Trounvouche avoids it.
Trounvouche was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Trounvouche moves out of range of the strikes.
Trounvouche feints a counter leg kick.
Trounvouche throws a quick inside leg kick.
Trounvouche thumps Hackett with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Hackett.
Hackett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Trounvouche throws a shot from downtown. Hackett moves away and avoids it.
Trounvouche scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hackett in his tracks.
Hackett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hackett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
Trounvouche misses with a low kick as Hackett jumps back.
Hackett throws a leg kick but Trounvouche moved away.
Trounvouche blocks a leg kick.
Trounvouche throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trounvouche pushes Hackett away with a front kick.
Hackett thuds his right hand into Trounvouche's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hackett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Trounvouche throws a lazy right hand but Hackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hackett lands a body shot.
Trounvouche throws a shot from downtown. Hackett moves away and avoids it.
Hackett throws a big shot that misses.
Hackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick but Hackett moved away.
Hackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trounvouche! But no joy.
Hackett throws an overhand right that lands on Trounvouche's shoulder, as Trounvouche tries to avoid the shot.
Trounvouche catches Hackett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Trounvouche scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Trounvouche misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Nice body kick from Trounvouche.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trounvouche walks into a jab.
Hackett throws out a loose jab but Trounvouche uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trounvouche fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Trounvouche drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hackett throws a hook but Trounvouche blocks it.
Hackett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trounvouche.
Hackett is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Trounvouche was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trounvouche tries to land a leg kick but Hackett saw it coming and moves away.
Hackett tests Trounvouche's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hackett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hackett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Trounvouche bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hackett moves away from the strike by Trounvouche.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trounvouche wants to slow Hackett down by chopping away at his legs.
Hackett tried to counter with a leg kick but Trounvouche avoided it.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick which misses Hackett's front leg but catches the back leg as Hackett tries to avoid it.
Hackett misses with an uppercut. Trounvouche saw that one coming.
Trounvouche looks for the body kick but Hackett saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azacca Trounvouche 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#
Trounvouche looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Trounvouche lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hackett's sensitive parts.
Trounvouche tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circling - Trounvouche throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hackett moves out of range of the leg kick from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche misses the jab.
Hackett slips a straight right by Trounvouche.
Hackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hackett works the jab nicely.
Trounvouche missing with a left hand there. Hackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hackett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trounvouche misses with a hook. Hackett ducked under it nicely.
Trounvouche uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hackett.
Trounvouche throws the left hand but Hackett avoids the punch easily.
Hackett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Trounvouche checks it well.
Trounvouche looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hackett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Trounvouche throws a front kick that sends Hackett stumbling back into the ropes.#T1#
Trounvouche scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hackett in his tracks.
Trounvouche misses with a looping left.
Trounvouche looks to land a right hand but Hackett moved out of range.
Hackett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Trounvouche has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hackett.
Hackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hackett walks into a straight right hand from Trounvouche.
Hackett misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Hackett.
Trounvouche connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hackett checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Trounvouche throws a jab when Hackett was well out of range.
Hackett loads up on a big right hand but Trounvouche slips the punch.
Trounvouche throws a low kick, looking for Hackett's leg but Hackett calmly moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trounvouche misses with a looping right.
Trounvouche turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Trounvouche throws a leg kick which misses Hackett's front leg but catches the back leg as Hackett tries to avoid it.
Good shot there by Trounvouche.
Hackett 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.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick that misses.
Trounvouche steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Trounvouche misses with a lunging right hand
and Hackett counters with a nice uppercut.
Hackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trounvouche lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Trounvouche misses.
A big left from Trounvouche misses.
Trounvouche moves out of range of the leg kick from Hackett.
Trounvouche slips a jab from Hackett.
Hackett misses with an uppercut. Trounvouche saw that one coming.
Trounvouche uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackett.
Trounvouche looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Trounvouche.
Trounvouche blocks a low kick nicely.
Hackett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
Hackett drops his hands momentarily and Trounvouche takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Trounvouche shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hackett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Trounvouche checks a leg kick.
Hackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trounvouche motions for Hackett to come forward. Trounvouche throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Trounvouche misses the shot to the body.
Hackett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hackett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hackett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hackett steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Trounvouche. That one must have hurt.
Hackett tries a low kick but Trounvouche avoids it.
Trounvouche on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Trounvouche keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hackett.
Hackett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hackett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hackett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Trounvouche to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Trounvouche gets tackled into the ropes by Hackett. Hackett maintains the clinch.
Trounvouche has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hackett is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hackett misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Hackett misses with some punches.
Trounvouche misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hackett will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hackett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trounvouches head.
Trounvouche managing to block the knees to the body from Hackett.
Trounvouche avoiding damage as Hackett throws knees to the body.
Trounvouche blocks a body shot from Hackett.
Trounvouche working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trounvouche avoiding damage as Hackett throws knees to the body.
Hackett looking to throw knees to the head but Trounvouche is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Trounvouche breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trounvouche connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trounvouche scores with a punch to the head.
Trounvouche defending well as Hackett loads up on a big left hand.
Trounvouche tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hackett is able to avoid easily.
Hackett jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Trounvouche lands.
Hackett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hackett backing away here, and Trounvouche unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azacca Trounvouche really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Hackett throws a lazy right hand but Trounvouche sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hackett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trounvouche.
Hackett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Trounvouche throws a looping overhand right but Hackett ducks down to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Hackett.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick but Hackett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As Trounvouche tries to get set, Hackett tries to push him back and clinch up but Trounvouche manages to avoid the attempt.
Hackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trounvouche is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hackett.
Trounvouche thumps Hackett with a low kick.
Trounvouche lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hackett thuds his shin into the meat of Trounvouche's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Trounvouche. Hackett shrugs it off though.
Trounvouche throws a hook to the side of Hackett's head but Hackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trounvouche uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hackett.
Trounvouche keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Hackett misses. #T1#
Trounvouche goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Trounvouche connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Trounvouche. That's going to slow Hackett down.
Hackett misses the jab.
Hackett throws a wild body kick that Trounvouche sees coming a mile off.
Trounvouche misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Trounvouche misses.
A shot to the liver by Trounvouche. Beautiful body shot.
Hackett sizes up Trounvouche with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Hackett rushes Trounvouche and presses him up against the ropes.
Trounvouche lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Trounvouche pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Trounvouche.
A big right from Hackett misses.
Trounvouche lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trounvouche with the inside leg kick.
Trounvouche ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.#T2#
Trounvouche punishes Hackett's body with a nice straight punch.
Hackett scores with a hook.
Trounvouche misses with a wild body shot.
Trounvouche moves out of range of the body kick.
Trounvouche with a hook.
Trounvouche with a nice calf kick.
Trounvouche lands with a cross.
Hackett checks a leg kick.
Hackett half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trounvouche sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Hackett.
Hackett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Trounvouches jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Trounvouche throws a leg kick but Hackett checks it.
Trounvouche comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Trounvouche takes one to the side of the head.
Hackett throws a leg kick but Trounvouche checks it.
Hackett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hackett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Trounvouche throws a jab but it's blocked by Hackett.
Trounvouche fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hackett manages to avoid it.
Trounvouche takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Trounvouche connects with a leg kick.
A cross from Hackett lands.
Hackett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Trounvouche lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Trounvouche scores with a push kick.
Hackett throws a solid leg kick but Trounvouche takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hackett.
Trounvouche misses with a straight right.
Trounvouche connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Trounvouche misses the target.
Trounvouche keeps the fight on the outside.
Trounvouche throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trounvouche dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hackett. That did some damage!
Hackett fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trounvouche with a hook.
A jab from Hackett misses.
Trounvouche moves out of range as Hackett strikes.
Hackett sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hackett.
Trounvouche throws out a loose jab but Hackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trounvouche checks a leg kick.
Trounvouche lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hackett's sensitive parts.
Trounvouche connects with a leg kick.
Trounvouche bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hackett's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trounvouche steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Trounvouche staying out of range there.
Hackett looks to throw the jab but Trounvouche is out of range.
Hackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trounvouche.
Hackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Trounvouche is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azacca Trounvouche dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
A nice inside leg kick there by Hackett. That's going to slow Trounvouche down.
James Hackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hackett misses with an uppercut. Trounvouche saw that one coming.
Trounvouche throws a hook but Hackett blocks it.
Hackett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Trounvouche was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trounvouche takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hackett is able to avoid easily.
Hackett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hackett throws the left hand but Trounvouche avoids the punch easily.
Trounvouche looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackett is just out of range.
Trounvouche throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Hackett misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett moves out of range of the body kick from Trounvouche.
A big left from Trounvouche misses.
Hackett throws a leg kick but Trounvouche sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hackett lands with a right hand.
A low kick lands for Trounvouche.
Trounvouche slips under a jab.#T1#
Hackett 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.
Hackett throws a leg kick but Trounvouche sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Trounvouche throws a hook to the side of Hackett's head but Hackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Trounvouche's sensitive parts.
A big left from Hackett misses.
Trounvouche replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hackett blocks it well.
Trounvouche throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hackett looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Trounvouche feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hacketts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Trounvouche looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trounvouche.
Hackett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trounvouche. Hackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trounvouche is looking to chop away at Hackett's legs.
Hackett walks forward, straight into a front kick from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Trounvouche throws a hook to the side of Hackett's head but Hackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Hackett cracks a nice hook into Trounvouche's ribs.
A bone on bone clash there as Trounvouche blocks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hackett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Trounvouche uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Hackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trounvouche sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Trounvouche connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trounvouche throws a hook to the side of Hackett's head but Hackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hackett throws a low kick but Trounvouche moves out of range easily.
Trounvouche lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Trounvouche throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Trounvouche scores with a kick to the midsection.
Trounvouche keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hackett misses with a hook.
Trounvouche lands a lovely overhand right.
Hackett cracks Trounvouche with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Trounvouche scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hackett throws a leg kick that misses.
Trounvouche misses with a body kick.
Trounvouche buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hackett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Trounvouche has time to react.
Hackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Trounvouche. That did some damage!
Hackett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Trounvouche looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hackett misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Hackett.
The fighters circling - Trounvouche throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trounvouche checks a low kick from Hackett.
Hackett throws a looping overhand right but Trounvouche ducks down to avoid it.
Trounvouche flicks out a counter leg kick but Hackett steps away.
Trounvouche lands a nice shot to the body.
Trounvouche lands with a nice body punch.
Hackett misses with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trounvouche throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
Hackett misses the jab.
Hackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trounvouche throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Hackett.
Trounvouche dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hackett. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Trounvouche.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trounvouche, as that shot connected.
Hackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trounvouche avoids the head kick by Hackett.
Trounvouche moves out of range of the leg kick from Hackett.
Trounvouche throws an overhand right that lands on Hackett's shoulder, as Hackett tries to avoid the shot.
Hackett avoids a kick to the body.
Hackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Trounvouche doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Trounvouche lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Azacca Trounvouche is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Trounvouche with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Trounvouche checks a low kick from Hackett.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Azacca Trounvouche.
I think Trounvouche 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 46:49
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azacca Trounvouche!
Azacca Trounvouche is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Azacca Trounvouche 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: CFC 435A: New Genesis
Date: Oct 18, 2021

#R1#
McLaughlin blocks a jab.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut. Hackett saw that one coming.
McLaughlin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hackett finds it's way round the side to connect with McLaughlin's head.
McLaughlin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McLaughlin connects with a right hand. Hackett shakes it off.
Hackett misses with a low kick.
Hackett thows a body kick. McLaughlin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
James Hackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaughlin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hackett lands with a straight right. McLaughlin didn't see that one coming.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hackett throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
McLaughlin moves away from the strike by Hackett.
An attempted straight right counter from McLaughlin misses the target.
McLaughlin lands a nice looking body shot.
Hackett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McLaughlin checks it well. #T1#
Hackett looks for the body kick but McLaughlin saw that one coming.
McLaughlin throws a jab when Hackett was well out of range.
Hackett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hackett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hackett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hackett misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
Hackett looks to land a left hand but McLaughlin moved out of range nicely.
Hackett slips under a jab.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
Hackett slips a straight right by McLaughlin.#CL#
McLaughlin has Hackett up against the cage in a clinch.
Hackett misses with a body punch.
McLaughlin misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Hackett.
Hackett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hackett scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Hackett jumps guard and drags McLaughlin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Hackett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McLaughlin defends well.#SUB2#
Hackett is looking for a triangle but McLaughlin pushes his legs off easily.
Hackett looking to control. #SUB2#
Hackett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McLaughlin defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hackett trying to keep a closed guard but McLaughlin is proving a slippery customer. #T3##SUB2#
Hackett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McLaughlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hackett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McLaughlin defends it easily.
Hackett is trying to keep McLaughlin in close. #SUB2#
Hackett looking for subs off his back but McLaughlin has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Hackett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLaughlin pulls his head out easily.
McLaughlin sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Hackett looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Hackett dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hackett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
McLaughlin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hackett misses with a left hand
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
Hackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLaughlin.
James Hackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hackett throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hackett blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hackett. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hackett misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
Hackett lands a nice looking kick to the body. McLaughlin takes a step back to recover.
Hackett is looking to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Hackett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hackett.
Hackett misses with a low kick. #T1#
McLaughlin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hackett misses the jab.
McLaughlin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McLaughlin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Hackett feints and then cracks McLaughlin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLaughlin down.
Hackett thuds his right hand into McLaughlin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hackett misses with a kick to the body
and McLaughlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLaughlin misses the jab.
McLaughlin staying out of range there.
McLaughlin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Hackett's head but Hackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hackett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hackett throws out a loose jab but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hackett misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and McLaughlin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from McLaughlin misses. #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!
McLaughlin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hackett.
Hackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin tried to counter with a leg kick but Hackett avoided it.
Hackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McLaughlin lands with a right hand.
McLaughlin misses with a right hand
and Hackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLaughlin misses with a left hand
and McLaughlin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Hackett.
McLaughlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hackett throws out the jab.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a lazy uppercut
and Hackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLaughlin takes one on the button.
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin tries a head kick but it misses.
Hackett cracks McLaughlin with a good jab.#T3#
Hackett catches McLaughlin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McLaughlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hackett.
Nice shot lands for McLaughlin.
Hackett looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range.
Hackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hackett throws a hook but McLaughlin blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hackett.
Hackett throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hackett motions for McLaughlin to come forward. Hackett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Hackett throws a leg kick
enabling McLaughlin to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Hackett.
A punch combination from Hackett misses.
A jab from Hackett misses.
McLaughlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
McLaughlin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
A jab from Hackett does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hackett checks a low kick from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin blocks a jab.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackett is just out of range.
McLaughlin with a jab.
Hackett misses with an uppercut.
A solid body kick from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from McLaughlin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A lazy left from Hackett finds it's target.
Hackett is looking to clinch.
McLaughlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hackett connects with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Hackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Hackett moves out of range of the strikes.
McLaughlin missing with a left hand there. Hackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLaughlin throws out a loose jab but Hackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett misses with a looping right.
McLaughlin misses with a hook #CL2#
and Hackett moves into the clinch.
Hackett tries to work over McLaughlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hackett lands a body shot.
Hackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hackett lands a knee to the body.
Hackett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hackett.
Hackett presses McLaughlin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McLaughlin takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Hackett is working McLaughlin over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hackett lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Hackett decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Hackett throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McLaughlin escapes and throws Hackett's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hackett tries to bench press McLaughlin off him but McLaughlin keeps the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Hackett manages to work his way to half guard, despite McLaughlin's best efforts.#T2##SUB2#
Hackett actively working from the bottom here.
Hackett wants to control but McLaughlin is keeping busy.
Hackett tries to get to full guard but McLaughlin has control of the leg.
Hackett trying to control here. #T3#
Hackett has his hands clasped together around McLaughlin's back. He's all about the action.
Hackett is looking for a sweep. McLaughlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hackett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLaughlin pulls his head out easily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hackett slips a straight right by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Hackett ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from McLaughlin lands.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hackett checks a leg kick.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands a nice shot that snaps Hackett's head back.
Hackett lands with a nice body kick.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.#CL#
McLaughlin forces Hackett back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Hackett.
McLaughlin prevents a body shot from Hackett.
James Hackett seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Hackett.
Hackett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hackett is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hackett takes a shot to the head.
Hackett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hackett lands with a light punch inside.
Hackett tries to land knees in the clinch but McLaughlin avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Hackett really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
McLaughlin defending well as Hackett loads up on a big left hand.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Hackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Hackett's ribcage but misses.
Hackett thuds his shin into the meat of McLaughlin's side.
Hackett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McLaughlin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hacketts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Hackett moves out of range.
McLaughlin throws a sloppy head kick and Hackett moves out of range easily.
Nice jab there from Hackett. #CL#
McLaughlin has closed the distance and engaged Hackett in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett has a couple of punches blocked by McLaughlin.
Hackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McLaughlin misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Hackett.
Hackett tries to throw a body punch but McLaughlin avoids it by throwing Hackett back against the cage. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hackett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hackett misses with a knee to the head.
McLaughlin digs a right hand into Hackett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hackett's gas tank.
Hackett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hackett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hackett misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin lands with a short shot to the head.
Hackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Hackett manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McLaughlin 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.
McLaughlin continues to stall.
Hackett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB2#
Hackett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McLaughlin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hackett trying to keep a closed guard but McLaughlin is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Hackett working for a triangle but McLaughlin defends it easily. #SUB2#
Hackett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
McLaughlin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Hackett looking for subs off his back but McLaughlin has passed one foot through into half guard.
McLaughlin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Hackett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hackett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McLaughlin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.
McLaughlin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but James Hackett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Hackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaughlin throws a low kick but Hackett avoids it.
Hackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by McLaughlin.
Hackett connects with the punch.
Nice jab there from Hackett.
Hackett with a jab.
A jab lands there for Hackett.
McLaughlin tests Hackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hackett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett lands a slapping body shot.
Hackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hackett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McLaughlin catches Hackett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
Hackett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by McLaughlin.
Hackett takes a swing at McLaughlin's ribcage but misses.
Hackett throws a right hand that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a right hand to the body.
Hackett throws a big shot that misses.
McLaughlin delivers a nice body kick.
McLaughlin slips a straight right by Hackett.
A jab from McLaughlin misses.
Hackett misses with a looping right.
McLaughlin scores with a jab.
Hackett lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McLaughlin throws a big shot that misses.
Mike McLaughlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hackett is looking to land body kicks.
Hackett throws a jab but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a right hand that misses
and Hackett counters with a straight right hand.
Hackett throws out a leg kick but McLaughlin moves out of range and Hackett only half commits.
Hackett misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Hackett rushes McLaughlin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Hackett jumps guard and drags McLaughlin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Hackett looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McLaughlin passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Hackett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Hackett is staying active underneath McLaughlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Hackett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
James Hackett has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Hackett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLaughlin pulls his head out easily.
James Hackett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Hackett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLaughlin pulls his head out easily.
McLaughlin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #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.
Hackett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McLaughlin is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Hackett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLaughlin pulls his head out easily.
McLaughlin is thwarting Hackett's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hackett throws a good cross that connects.
Hackett scores with a jab to the head.
McLaughlin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Hackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hackett 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Hackett!
James Hackett is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath James Hackett thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SFL 100 | The Matrix
Date: Sep 12, 2021

#R1#
Hackett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good leg kick by Hackett.
Hackett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Varga! But no joy.
Varga misses with a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Hackett.
Hackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Varga goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A leg kick checked by Varga.
Varga now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hackett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Varga checks a leg kick.
Varga doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Varga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hackett.
Hackett throws a quick counter head kick but Varga was just out of range.
Hackett avoids a kick to the body.
Varga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hackett.
Varga feints a counter leg kick.
Varga loads up on a big right hand but Hackett slips the punch.
Varga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hackett. Varga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Varga steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hackett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Varga slips a straight right by Hackett.
James Hackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hackett throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Varga counters with a crisp one two that drops Hackett! Varga thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hackett to his feet! Hackett is in big trouble!#ROC2#Hackett is rocked!
Hackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Varga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Hackett.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hackett, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Varga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hackett throws out the jab.
Hackett lands a nice looking body kick.
Hackett swings widly with a right hand
and Varga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Varga lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hackett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hackett tries to land a front kick but Varga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD2#
Varga lands a big head kick that sends Hackett tumbling to the mat! Varga takes a step backwards and waves Hackett back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Hackett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Varga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackett.
Hackett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Varga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Varga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hackett seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hackett looks to throw a body kick
and Varga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Varga swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
It looked like Hackett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Hackett misses with a hook. Varga ducked under it nicely.
Varga raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Varga on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Varga missing with a left hand there. Hackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Hackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Varga misses with the body kick
and Hackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hackett motions for Varga to come forward. Hackett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hackett works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Nacho Varga has been cut.
Hackett scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#Varga is rocked!
Hackett is looking to land body kicks.
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 James Hackett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nacho Varga's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Varga on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Varga is still on wobbly legs! Can Hackett finish him?
Hackett throws a leg kick but Varga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Varga is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hackett with a body shot.
Varga seems to have recovered his senses.
Hackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Varga checks a low kick from Hackett.
A slow jab from Hackett misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Varga releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Varga throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hackett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Varga. Varga obviously looking to wear him down.
Hackett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Varga can do to turn this around?#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Hackett. Those never looked like landing.
Varga gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hackett counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Hackett misses.
Varga appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hackett throws a looping overhand right but Varga ducks down to avoid it.
Varga is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Varga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hackett can pounce on him.
Hackett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Varga to score with a decent uppercut.
Varga throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Varga misses with a double jab
and Hackett counters with a straight right hand.
Varga is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Varga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hackett circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Hackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Varga throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Hackett counters with a crisp right hand that drops Varga! Hackett lets Varga back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Varga scores with a sloppy right hand. Hackett should have avoided that one.
Hackett lands a jab to the head.
Hackett cracks Varga with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Varga falls to his knees and Hackett doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Hackett!
James Hackett thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SFL 97 | Mumu vs Laine
Date: Sep 05, 2021

#R1#
Hackett clobbers Ford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ford throwing a counter right hand but Hackett manages to avoid it.
Ford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been informed that Hackett 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hackett. Ford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ford throws out the jab.
Hackett with the inside leg kick.
Ford misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Hackett.
Nice jab there from Ford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford slips a jab from Hackett.
Hackett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ford is out of range.
Ford motions for Hackett to come forward. Ford throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hackett let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hackett throws a series of strikes that have Ford backpedaling. #ROC2#Ford is rocked!#T1#
Ford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hackett.
Oh Ford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An inside leg kick lands from Hackett.
Hackett throws an overhand right that lands on Ford's shoulder, as Ford tries to avoid the shot.
Hackett misses with a left hand
and Ford counters with a left and a right that stings Hackett.
Hackett dodges the punch combination from Ford.
Ford seems to have got his legs back now.
Ford tried to score with a low kick but Hackett checks it.
Hackett defending well as Ford loads up on a big left hand.
Hackett is looking for the big counter here.
Landon Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford lands a jab.
No joy there for Hackett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hackett slips a jab from Ford.
Hackett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ford lands a nice shot that snaps Hackett's head back.
Hackett connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Ford misses with a lunging right hand
and Hackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Hackett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ford checks it well.
A jab from Ford misses.
Ford misses with a leg kick. #KD2#
Hackett lands a left and a right that send Ford crashing to the mat, dazed. Hackett thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ford walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Hackett! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Hackett!
After winning the bout, James Hackett thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SFL 88 | Turmoil
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Hackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dreth's corner calls for a 1-2. Dreth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dreth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hackett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD#
Dreth drives through with a takedown into Hackett's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hackett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Hackett looking for a guillotine here but Dreth defends easily.
Dreth tries to free his leg and advance position but Hackett is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Hackett throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dreth escapes and throws Hackett's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Dreth tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hackett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dreth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Dreth goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hackett has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dreth but great work by Hackett.
Hackett tries to advance to mount but Dreth denies him.
Dreth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dreth parries the strikes from Hackett easily there. Hackett is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dreth to escape. #SUB2#
Hackett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hackett is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dreth is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dreth tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Hackett gets to mount! Dreth was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Dreth is trying desperately to improve position.
Dreth is working hard here to advance position.
Hackett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dreth really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hackett controlling the position easily from mount.
Dreth wants to control but Hackett is having none of it.#T4#
Hackett content just to control the position here.
Dreth tries to hold on but Hackett postures up.#SUB2#
Dreth defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hackett.
Hackett controlling his opponent.
Hackett sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dreth regains half guard.
Dreth is refusing to be controlled, as Hackett sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Hackett will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Hackett as he connects with a hook.
Hackett is looking to chop away at Dreth's legs.
Dreth drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hackett sprawls and moves away.
Hackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hackett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dreth on the side of the head.
Dreth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dreth throws out a loose jab but Hackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dreth slips a jab from Hackett.
Hackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dreth.
Hackett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dreth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hackett throws out the jab.
Hackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dreth slips a jab from Hackett.
Hackett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hackett looks to throw the jab but Dreth is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dreth.
Hackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Hackett scores with a sloppy right hand. Dreth should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dreth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hackett scores with a leg kick.
Hackett clobbers Dreth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hackett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Dreth throws a low kick but Hackett moves out of range easily.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Hackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dreth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hackett looks to land a left hand but Dreth moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Dreth.
Dreth shoots in looking for a takedown but Hackett manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dreth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Hackett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dreth, pushing him back against the cage.
Hackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hackett stalling in the clinch but Dreth improves position.
Dreth tries to work over Hackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Dreth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dreth 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.
Hackett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dreth.
Hackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hackett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hackett misses with a low kick.
Hackett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dreth circles away quickly and effectively.
Hackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
James Hackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hackett is looking to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hackett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Hackett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
James Hackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Dreth throws a low kick, looking for Hackett's leg but Hackett calmly moves out of range.
Dreth tries to bum rush Hackett with a series of wild strikes but Hackett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hackett scores with a jab to the head.
Hackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dreth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Dreth. Those never looked like landing.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Hackett moved away.
A punch lands to the side of Dreth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dreth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hackett scores with a jab to the head.
Hackett misses with a looping left.
Dreth changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dreth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hackett on the side of the head.
Hackett 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. #TD#
Dreth fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hackett sprawls well initially but Dreth persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Hackett has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Dreth escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Dreth!
Valen Dreth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Hackett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Dreth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hackett, who protects the arm well.
Hackett is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dreth off and has taken his back!#T4##SUB2#
Dreth defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hackett is hanging on to Dreth's back as he tries to escape.
Hackett is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dreth rolls, trying to escape but Hackett keeps control of the position.
Dreth looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hackett.
Hackett controlling well, preventing Dreth from escaping the position.
Dreth trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Hackett looking for the choke but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Hackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hackett tries to clinch up.
Valen Dreth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dreth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dreth misses with a leg kick.
Dreth throws a low kick but Hackett avoids it.
Hackett only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dreth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dreth throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Dreth tries to keep at a distance but Hackett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hackett scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Hackett. #BC#
Dreth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dreth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hackett. Hackett obviously looking to wear him down.
Dreth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Hackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dreth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dreth ducks right into an uppercut from Hackett.
Dreth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab, jab by Dreth - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dreth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hackett.
Dreth defending well as Hackett loads up on a big left hand.
Hackett lands a nice shot that snaps Dreth's head back.
Dreth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Dreth looks for a takedown but Hackett sprawls well.
Hackett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hackett lands the left hand.
Dreth blocks a low kick nicely.
Hackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hackett looks to land a left hand but Dreth moved out of range nicely.
Dreth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hackett throws an overhand right that lands on Dreth's shoulder, as Dreth tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick from Hackett misses.
Hackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dreth.
Hackett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dreth on the side of the head.
Dreth sizes up Hackett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dreth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dreth lands a right hook to the body.
Dreth lands with an overhand left.
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!
Hackett jabs Dreth right on the nose. Dreth blinks but takes it well.
Hackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dreth slips under a jab.
Hackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dreth sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Dreth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dreth throws a big shot that misses.
Hackett misses the jab.
Dreth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dreth.
Hackett scores with a nice right hand.
Dreth throws the left hand but Hackett avoids the punch easily.
Hackett throws a shot from downtown. Dreth moves away and avoids it.
Hackett connects with a looping right hand.
Dreth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hackett can pounce on him.
Hackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dreth.
Hackett misses with a low kick.
Hackett walks into a stiff left hand from Dreth.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Hackett works the jab nicely.
Hackett tests Dreth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab lands there for Hackett.
Dreth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hackett circles away quickly and effectively.
Hackett moves out of range as Dreth strikes.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Hackett.
Dreth moves out of range as Hackett strikes.
Dreth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hackett throws a right hand that misses
and Dreth counters with a low kick, right behind Hackett 's knee.
Dreth misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Dreth bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hackett struggling a bit here.
James Hackett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hackett is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Hackett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dreth working the head and body with strikes.
Dreth tries to move to mount but Hackett blocks the move with his legs.
We've been hearing that Dreth has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hackett tries to bench press Dreth off him but Dreth keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreth working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Hackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hackett 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Hackett!
James Hackett seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SFL 80 | Thunder Bowl
Date: Jun 23, 2021

#R1#
Hackett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hackett takes a swing at Happy's ribcage but misses.
Happy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hackett defends it well.
Happy ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Hackett lunges at Happy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Happy's hand.
Hackett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Happy is out of range.
Hackett throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Happy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Happy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hackett swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Hackett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Happy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hackett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Happy looking to pass the guard.
Happy wants to control from the top but Hackett keeps moving. #T1#
Happy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Happy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Happy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hackett works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Hackett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Happy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Happy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hackett controls Happy momentarily but Happy frees himself.
Happy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Hackett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Happy defends well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Happy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Happy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hackett works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Happy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Happy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Happy wants to control from the top but Hackett keeps moving. #SUB#
Hackett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Hackett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Happy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hackett swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Happy trying to control but Hackett is working from the bottom.
Happy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hackett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Happy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Happy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Happy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Happy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hackett. Hackett obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hackett throws a looping overhand right but Happy ducks down to avoid it.
Happy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jab from Hackett.
Happy fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Happy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hackett to the mat! Hackett manages to get full guard.
Happy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hackett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hackett is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hackett is trying to keep Happy in close.
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 James Hackett 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#
Happy shoots in and drives through. Hackett sprawls well.
Hackett misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Happy counters with a shoot takedown. Hackett fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Hackett is looking for a triangle but Happy pushes his legs off easily.
Happy wants to control from the top but Hackett keeps moving.
Hackett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Happy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy pushes down on Hackett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Happy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Hackett wants to control but Happy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Happy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Happy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hackett's head. #SUB#
Hackett actively working from the bottom here.
Happy is keen to just control but Hackett is a slippery customer.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Happy connects with a nice short shot to Hackett's temple.
Hackett is looking for a sweep. Happy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hackett is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Happy is trying to control the action in half guard but Hackett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Happy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Happy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hackett trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Happy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hackett jabs Happy right on the nose. Happy blinks but takes it well.
Hackett connects with a looping right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Happy checks a leg kick.
Hackett misses with a straight right.
Happy feints the counter takedown.
Anti Happy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Happy looking to score a takedown here. Hackett is defending well but Happy drives through and ends up in Hackett's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Happy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hackett swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Hackett keeping moving, preventing Happy from controlling successfully.
Anti Happy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Happy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hackett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Happy throws a big right hand that misses.
Happy trying to control but Hackett is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hackett is looking for a triangle but Happy pushes his legs off easily.
Hackett controlling Happy's posture. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Hackett has his foot on Happy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Happy works his way back into a safe position though.
Happy 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.
Happy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Happy wants to pass the guard but Hackett is keeping the position.
Happy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anti Happy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Hackett throws out a loose jab but Happy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Happy fails with the takedown.
Hackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hackett throws a good cross that connects.
Hackett sizes up Happy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hackett lands with a hook. Happy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hackett misses with a looping left.
Hackett misses with a hook. Happy ducked under it nicely.
Hackett is looking to chop away at Happy's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett looks to throw the jab but Happy is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Happy blocks the low kick.
And Happy tries to counter it with a takedown but Hackett pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Happy's sensitive parts.
Happy takes one on the button.#TD2#
Happy gets a double leg takedown into Hackett's guard.#T1#
Hackett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Happy throws a big elbow that misses.
Happy 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.
Happy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hackett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Happy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Hackett isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Happy stacks Hackett 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 Happy!
Hackett holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Hackett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Happy wants to control but Hackett is keeping him busy.
Happy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Happy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hackett rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Happy's guard! Nice work there by Hackett! #SUB2#
Happy has his foot on Hackett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hackett works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB2#
Happy is looking for a triangle but Hackett pushes his legs off easily.
Happy trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Happy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hackett is pushing down on Happy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Happy is fighting to maintain full guard but Hackett has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hackett with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Happy trying to hold on to Hackett's head to control him but Hackett postures up.
Well, if Hackett 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.
Happy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hackett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hackett's back!
Hackett trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Happy scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Hackett is looking for a way out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Happy tries to keep control of the position but Hackett is staying busy.
Hackett trying to control the hands but Happy won't let him.

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 James Hackett.
I think Hackett 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SFL 72 | Reloaded
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Hackett lands a really nice looking cross but Dixon seems unphased.
Dixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hackett.
Dixon ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Dixon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Dixon.
Nice defenses there by Dixon.
Dixon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dixon throws a lazy right hand but Hackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hackett misses the shot to the body.
Dixon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hackett looks to land a right hand but Dixon moved out of range.
Hackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dixon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD2#
Dixon dives in and scores a takedown into Hackett's guard.
Hackett is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hackett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hackett keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Dixon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Hackett struggling a bit here.
Dixon is looking to take a break and control but Hackett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dixon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hackett haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Dixon is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hackett looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dixon gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hackett is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dixon lets go of the hold and Hackett can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darren Dixon!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Darren Dixon made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: SFL 63 | Thomas vs Christophe
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Hackett throws a shot from downtown. Soda moves away and avoids it.
Soda defending well as Hackett loads up on a big left hand.
Soda swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Soda throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hackett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hackett cracks Soda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hackett looks to land a left hand but Soda moved out of range nicely.
Soda slips under a jab from Hackett.
We've been informed that Hackett 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.
Hackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Soda.
It looked like Soda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hackett looks to land a right hand but Soda moved out of range.
Hackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soda.
Soda fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Soda closes the distance and pushes Hackett back into the cage.
Soda throws a punch but it's blocked by Hackett.
Soda gets through Hackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soda misses with a punch on the inside.
Hackett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Soda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hackett is looking to control Soda's arms but Soda gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hackett has his back to the cage. #TD#
Soda successfully pulls guard.
Soda looking to control. #T1##SUB#
Soda working for submissions but it's allowed Hackett to get to half guard.
Hackett is thwarting Soda's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Soda looking for submissions off his back.
Soda wants to control but Hackett is keeping busy.
Hackett sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Soda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hackett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hackett is looking to take a break and control but Soda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Soda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soda is looking to control Hackett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soda avoid being mounted?
Hackett trying to control the pace.
Hackett wants to take a breather but Soda is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
Soda wants to control the action here but instead Hackett manages to pass to full mount! #SUB2#
Hackett has control of Soda's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Soda regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Soda tries to hold on but Hackett postures up.
Hackett takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Soda tries to hold on but Hackett postures up.#T4#
Hackett wants to get back to his feet but Soda is holding on tight.
Hackett wants to control the pace but Soda is squirming around nicely.
Soda tries to lock up and control but Hackett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Soda is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Hackett has hold of Soda's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Soda manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Soda tries to hold on but Hackett postures up.
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.

James Hackett 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#
Hackett scores with a nice head shot.
Soda motions for Hackett to come forward. Soda throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Soda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hackett misses with a straight left.
Hackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hackett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Soda is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A jab from Hackett misses.
Soda looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Soda misses with a low kick.
Soda misses with an uppercut.
Hackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Hackett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Soda. Soda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hackett connects with a right hand. Soda shakes it off.
Hackett throws a lazy right hand but Soda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
Hackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackett.
Soda looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Soda misses the target.
Soda fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Soda blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Soda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hackett missing with a left hand there. Soda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soda misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Hackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hackett takes a swing at Soda's ribcage but misses.
Hackett throws a lazy right hand but Soda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hackett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Soda is able to avoid easily.
A swing and a miss from Hackett.
Hackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Hackett throws a chopping leg kick but Soda manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hackett throws a shot from downtown. Soda moves away and avoids it.
Hackett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Soda's head.
Jab by Hackett.
A jab from Hackett misses.
Hackett tried to score with a low kick but Soda checks it.
Good work by Soda as he checks the leg kick.
Soda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hackett scores with a nice head shot.
Hackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Hackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soda.
Soda throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Soda ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Hackett misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hackett misses with an uppercut. Soda saw that one coming.
It looked like Soda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hackett connects with a leg kick.
Soda drops his hands momentarily and Hackett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Soda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hackett.
Hackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Soda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Hackett.
James Hackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Soda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Soda.
James Hackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soda slips under a jab from Hackett.
Soda misses with a kick to the body
and Hackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Soda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hackett tries to avoid it but Soda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hackett to the ground. Hackett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Hackett throws a shot from downtown. Soda moves away and avoids it.
Soda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Soda shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for 3 Piece Soda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hackett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Soda is out of range.
Hackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soda counters with a left to the body.
Soda throws a leg kick but Hackett sees it coming and moves out of range.
Soda wants to clinch.
Hackett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hackett throws a right hand that misses
and Soda counters with a low kick, right behind Hackett 's knee.
Soda attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hackett misses with an uppercut. Soda saw that one coming.
Hackett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Soda is out of range and Hackett settles back down. #T4#
Soda misses with a low kick.
Hackett is looking to chop away at Soda's legs.
Soda checks a low kick from Hackett.
Soda is looking to land body kicks.
Soda misses with a body kick.
Soda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soda.
Soda with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hackett throws out the jab.
Hackett lunges at Soda with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Soda's hand.
Soda throws an overhand right that lands on Hackett's shoulder, as Hackett tries to avoid the shot.
Soda defending well as Hackett loads up on a big left hand.
Hackett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Soda. Soda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hackett throws a leg kick but Soda sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hackett misses with a wild body shot.
Soda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Soda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hackett is fending him off so far but Soda persists. Nope, Hackett circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Hackett 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Soda lands a really nice looking cross but Hackett seems unphased.
Hackett misses with an uppercut. Soda saw that one coming.
Soda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hackett throws out the jab.
Hackett throws a lazy right hand but Soda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Soda throws a hook to the side of Hackett's head but Hackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soda scores with a kick to the body.
Hackett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hackett.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hackett checks a leg kick.
Hackett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Soda counters with a stiff right hand.
Soda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Soda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hackett swings for the body but Soda moves out of range.
Soda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackett.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soda attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Hackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Soda. That did some damage!
Soda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Hackett throws a shot from downtown. Soda moves away and avoids it.
Soda lands with an uppercut that bounces Hackett off the cage and back into range.
Hackett tries to land a leg kick but Soda saw it coming and moves away. #TD#
Soda dives in and scores a takedown into Hackett's guard.#SUB2#
Hackett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soda is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Hackett looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Soda passes into half guard.
Soda trying to control the action but Hackett is working from the bottom.
Soda uses his free foot to push down on Hackett's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hackett. #T2#
Hackett prevents Soda from taking his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hackett has given up his back here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Soda's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hackett trying to control the hands but Soda breaks the grip.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hackett is trying to break free.
Hackett prevents Soda from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Hackett fending off the submission attempt from Soda. #T3#
Hackett trying to control the hands but Soda won't let him.
3 Piece Soda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Hackett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Soda patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Soda is not going to allow Hackett to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hackett might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Soda haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Soda has the hooks in. Hackett is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hackett trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hackett is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Soda working for a choke but Hackett is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
3 Piece Soda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hackett 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Hackett!
A relieved looking James Hackett 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: SFL 50 | Lancaster vs Johnson
Date: Feb 21, 2021

#R1#
A slow jab from Hackett misses its intended target.
River blocks a jab.
River throws a combination. Hackett tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hackett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and River counters with an outside leg kick.
River on the wrong end of a nice jab.
River closes the distance and clinches up with Hackett, looking for a takedown. River pushes Hackett against the cage but Hackett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from River does no damage.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River tries to counter with a clinch but Hackett shakes him off and moves away.
River misses with a looping left.
Hackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
River walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hackett looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River blocks a leg kick.
River looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hackett misses with a looping right.
A big left from Hackett misses.
Hackett misses with a straight left. #TD2#
River is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hackett's half guard.
Hackett is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
River scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hackett wants to control but River is keeping busy. #SUB#
Hackett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but River pulls his head out easily.
River throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
River drops an elbow to the side of Hackett's head. #SUB#
Hackett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Hackett won't allow River to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
River tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hackett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Hackett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hackett is not content to let River control the position.#SUB#
Hackett looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Hackett is trying to maintain the position but River is very close to passing his half guard.
Hackett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
River wants to control but Hackett is keeping him busy.
River sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hackett defending well though.
Hackett has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
River missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
River is trying to control. Hackett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hackett is trying to maintain the position but River is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hackett jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A good leg kick by River.
River goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hackett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hackett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hackett with a nice cross.
Hackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James Hackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hackett dips to his left and cracks River with an uppercut!
Hackett misses with a wild body shot.
River tries to counter by closing the distance.
River ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
River takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD2#
River throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hackett was covering up waiting for the punch and River finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
River stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Hackett has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! River manages to get his head free but now Hackett has transitioned to an armbar! River grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Hackett! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Hackett!
James Hackett decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SFL 43 | Mumu vs Bennett
Date: Jan 24, 2021

#R1#
Hackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hackett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trounvouche has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
A low kick from Trounvouche misses
and Hackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crunch! Trounvouche slams his shin into Hackett's torso.
Trounvouche checks a leg kick.
Hackett misses with a straight right.
Trounvouche feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hacketts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hackett 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.
Trounvouche moves out of range of the leg kick from Hackett.
Trounvouche thinks about countering with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Hackett blocks the leg kick.
Trounvouche swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trounvouche lands with a thumping leg kick.
Trounvouche throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hackett on the side of the head.
Hackett with the inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trounvouche missing with a left hand there. Hackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hackett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Hackett scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Hackett does it's job there.
Trounvouche throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Trounvouche pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trounvouche throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Hackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Trounvouche scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A cross from Trounvouche lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Hackett as he connects with a hook.
Trounvouche misses with a leg kick.
Trounvouche swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hackett looks to land a left hand but Trounvouche moved out of range nicely.
Hackett checks the leg kick nicely there.
Trounvouche connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Trounvouche misses with a hook to the body
and Hackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trounvouche misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Trounvouche misses its intended target. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Hackett as he checks the leg kick.
Azacca Trounvouche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hackett on the side of the head.
Trounvouche lands with a cross.
Trounvouche scores with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Trounvouche.
Hackett has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Trounvouche.
Hackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Trounvouche throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trounvouche pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Trounvouche throws a body punch but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hackett looks to throw the jab but Trounvouche is out of range.
Trounvouche throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Hackett to counter with a crisp jab.
Hackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trounvouche.#T3#
Trounvouche misses with a hook.
Hackett defending well as Trounvouche loads up on a big left hand.
Trounvouche misses with a leg kick
and Trounvouche takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trounvouche lands a glancing blow to the side of Hackett's head.
Hackett misses with a body shot.
Hackett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hackett takes a swing at Trounvouche's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Trounvouche blocks the low kick.
A left lands for Trounvouche.
Hackett connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Trounvouche misses with a hook to the body
enabling Hackett to counter with a crisp jab.
Hackett scores with a sloppy right hand. Trounvouche should have avoided that one.
Trounvouche fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hackett manages to avoid it.
Trounvouche throws the left hand but Hackett avoids the punch easily.
Trounvouche throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Trounvouche connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trounvouche tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Trounvouche throws a chopping leg kick but Hackett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Trounvouche rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hackett counters with a stiff right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Trounvouche.
Trounvouche rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trounvouche checks a low kick from Hackett.
Hackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hackett throws a leg kick but Trounvouche checks it.
Hackett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trounvouche.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trounvouche tries to land a body kick
and Hackett counters with a straight right hand.
Trounvouche lands a leg kick that knocks Hackett off balance momentarily.
Trounvouche dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hackett. That did some damage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azacca Trounvouche dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Trounvouche throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James Hackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trounvouche swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hackett counters with a nice uppercut.
Trounvouche slips a jab from Hackett.
Hackett checks a low kick from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche misses with a hook to the body
and Hackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hackett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Hackett misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Trounvouche.
Trounvouche misses with a hook to the body
and Hackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trounvouche throws a push kick but Hackett slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Hackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trounvouche throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Hackett counter with a right hand.
Trounvouche takes a swing at Hackett's ribcage but misses.
Trounvouche slips under a jab.
A low kick from Trounvouche is predictable there
and Hackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trounvouche misses with a kick to the body
and Hackett counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Trounvouche wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Trounvouche tries to land a leg kick but Hackett saw it coming and moves away.
Trounvouche scores with a jab. Hackett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Trounvouche scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hackett throws a low kick but Trounvouche moves out of range easily.
It appears Trounvouche was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hackett missing with a left hand there. Trounvouche was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trounvouche scores with a leg kick.
Hackett checks a leg kick.
Azacca Trounvouche is winning the standup battle so far.
Trounvouche feints and then cracks Hackett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hackett down.
Trounvouche throws a lazy body kick
and Hackett counters with a straight right hand.
Hackett blocks a leg kick.
Trounvouche throws a body kick that misses
letting Hackett counter with a right hand.
Trounvouche digs a good body shot into Hackett's ribs.#T2#
Hackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trounvouche.
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!
Hackett throws out a leg kick but Trounvouche moves out of range and Hackett only half commits.
Trounvouche was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick
and Hackett counters with a nice leg kick.
Trounvouche lands a lovely overhand right.
Trounvouche looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Trounvouche thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trounvouche delivers a nice body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trounvouche, as that shot connected.
Trounvouche throws the left hand but Hackett avoids the punch easily.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick
and Hackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trounvouche scores with a punch to the head.
Trounvouche swings widly with a right hand
and Hackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trounvouche takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hackett blocks the body kick.
Trounvouche misses with a left hand
and Trounvouche takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hackett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Trounvouche.#T3#
Trounvouche misses with a shot to the body
and Trounvouche takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trounvouche slips under a jab from Hackett.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick but Hackett sees it coming and moves out of range.
Trounvouche throws a lazy body kick
and Hackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Trounvouche fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hackett just manages to avoid it.
Trounvouche takes a jab right on the kisser.
Trounvouche fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hackett is out of range.
Hackett moves out of range as Trounvouche throws a body kick.
Trounvouche lands a jab to the nose.
Trounvouche ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hackett takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Trounvouche throws a front kick aimed at Hackett's knee but Hackett avoids it well.
Trounvouche throws the left hand but Hackett avoids the punch easily.
Hackett was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Trounvouche throws a right hand that misses
and Hackett makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Trounvouche misses with a body shot. #T4#
Trounvouche throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Trounvouche takes a counter punch right on the button 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!
A slow jab from Hackett misses its intended target.
Trounvouche throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hackett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Trounvouche 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.
Hackett throws out a counter right but Trounvouche avoids it with no problem.
Hackett stuns Trounvouche with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hackett throws a lazy right hand but Trounvouche sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hackett throws a low kick, looking for Trounvouche's leg but Trounvouche calmly moves out of range.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick
and Trounvouche takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trounvouche staying out of range there.
Trounvouche fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hackett checks it well.
Hackett checks a low kick from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche thumps Hackett with a low kick.
Trounvouche ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Trounvouche was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Trounvouche misses with a kick to the body
and Hackett counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trounvouche thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Hackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Trounvouche's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Trounvouche avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hackett misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hackett was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Trounvouche misses with a wild body shot.
Trounvouche misses with a wild body shot.
Trounvouche throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Trounvouche scores with a hook.
Trounvouche tries to land a body kick
and Hackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trounvouche.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche throws a chopping leg kick but Hackett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hackett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Trounvouche looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Hackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hackett avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Hackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Trounvouche rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Trounvouche fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hackett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Trounvouche was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Trounvouche throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Trounvouche scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Trounvouche dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hackett. That did some damage!
Trounvouche ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hackett crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Trounvouche - the referee stops the clock and Hackett gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Trounvouche. Hackett manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Trounvouche lands with a shot to the body.
Trounvouche scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Hackett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hackett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trounvouche throws a hook but Hackett blocks it.#T2#
Trounvouche on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hackett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Trounvouche pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Hackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Trounvouche connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trounvouche. Hackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Hackett misses.
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche misses with a hook
and Hackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trounvouche lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Trounvouche getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Hackett checks a leg kick.
Hackett feints a counter leg kick.
Donk. Trounvouche catches Hackett right on the button with a cross.
Trounvouche goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick
letting Hackett counter with a right hand. #T3#
Trounvouche checks the leg kick nicely there.
Trounvouche rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trounvouche takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trounvouche takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hackett has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche throws a shot from downtown. Hackett moves away and avoids it.
Hackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trounvouche sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trounvouche throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hackett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick
and Hackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hackett checks a leg kick.
Hackett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A low kick lands for Hackett.
Hackett misses with a straight left.
A lazy body kick from Trounvouche
and Hackett counters with an outside leg kick.
Trounvouche uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Trounvouche thows a leg kick but Hackett checks it
letting Hackett counter with a right hand.
Hackett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Hackett tenderised Trounvouche's leg. Trounvouche is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hackett feints and then cracks Trounvouche's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trounvouche down.
Trounvouche misses with a low kick as Hackett jumps back.
Trounvouche misses with an uppercut.
Hackett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Trounvouche stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hackett blocks a leg kick.
Trounvouche throws a right hand that misses
and Hackett counters with a good low kick that Trounvouche was not able to check.
Trounvouche blocks a leg kick.
Hackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trounvouche throws an off balance right hand
and Hackett counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Trounvouche misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Hackett misses.
Trounvouche scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hackett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Trounvouche's head backwards.

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 Azacca Trounvouche.
Well Trounvouche 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 Chris Dean scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Azacca Trounvouche!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Azacca Trounvouche!

Azacca Trounvouche wins by majority decision!
Azacca Trounvouche decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SFL 22 | Validation
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hackett throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hackett. Dixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Dixon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
Hackett jabs at Dixon's body.
Hackett throws an off balance right hand
and Dixon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackett is just out of range.
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
Hackett throws an off balance right hand
and Dixon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dixon avoids the body shot from Hackett.
Dixon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dixon cracks a nice hook into Hackett's ribs.
Hackett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dixons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hackett lands with an uppercut that bounces Dixon off the cage and back into range.
Hackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hackett manages to avoid it.
Dixon throws a hook but Hackett avoids it easily.
Dixon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon throws a jab when Hackett was well out of range.#CL#
Dixon drives through and clinches with Hackett against the cage. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hackett.
Dixon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
Hackett misses with some punches.
Hackett blocking some punches.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hackett lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dixon.
Hackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hackett tries to land knees in the clinch but Dixon avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Dixon jumps guard. #SUB#
Dixon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hackett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hackett trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Dixon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hackett defends well.#SUB#
Dixon has his foot on Hackett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hackett works his way back into a safe position though.
Dixon looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hackett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hackett trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Dixon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Dixon has his foot on Hackett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hackett works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB2#
Hackett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hackett is looking to pass into half guard but Dixon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dixon is in guard.#REVR#
Hackett looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hackett is trying to keep Dixon in close.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Hackett keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hackett looking for a guillotine here but Dixon defends easily. #SUB2#
Hackett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dixon defends well.#T4#
Hackett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dixon tries to free his leg and advance position but Hackett is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Hackett looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dixon passes into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon works to advance to full mount. Hackett defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Dixon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hackett takes a swing at Dixon's ribcage but misses.
James Hackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Dixon misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Hackett misses.
Dixon is looking to wear down Hackett with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dixon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dixon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hackett on the side of the head.
Dixon lands a nice shot that snaps Hackett's head back.
Hackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Hackett.
Hackett throws a solid leg kick but Dixon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hackett.
Hackett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hackett throws a shot from downtown. Dixon moves away and avoids it.
Hackett's corner calls for a 1-2. Hackett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dixon moves away from the strike by Hackett.
Hackett moves away from the strike by Dixon.
Dixon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hackett can do to turn this around?
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dixon checks a leg kick.
Dixon lands a right hook 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!
Hackett scores with a hook.
Dixon blocks a jab.
Hackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James Hackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hackett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dixon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dixon jabs Hackett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hackett misses with a body punch
letting Dixon counter with a right hand.
Hackett 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.
Hackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Dixon. That snapped Hackett's head back.
Hackett misses with a straight right.
Dixon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hackett.
Hackett swings for the body but Dixon moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dixon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dixon.
Dixon staying out of range there.
Hackett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dixon on 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!
Hackett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dixon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hackett scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Dixon moves into the clinch.#T2#
Hackett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dixon.
Dixon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dixon.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hackett.
Hackett misses with a body punch.
Dixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hackett misses with a punch to the body.
Hackett looking to throw knees to the head but Dixon is blocking nicely.
Hackett lands a left hand.
Dixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hackett. #TD#
Dixon jumps guard.
Dixon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hackett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hackett throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Hackett wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Hackett wants to pass the guard but Dixon is keeping the position.#SUB#
Dixon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Dixon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hackett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dixon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hackett wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Hackett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hackett looking to sit in guard and control but Dixon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dixon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hackett is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hackett is looking for a triangle but Dixon pushes his legs off easily.
Hackett managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Darren Dixon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dixon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Dixon checks the leg kick.
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
Hackett throws out a counter right but Dixon avoids it with no problem.
Dixon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dixon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dixon manages to avoid it.
Hackett misses with a jab to the body
and Dixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hackett scores with a body shot.
Hackett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dixon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackett.
Dixon is looking to counter punch.
James Hackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dixon lands with a hook. Hackett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hackett swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dixon to counter with a crisp jab.
Hackett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dixon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Hackett misses.
Hackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dixon.#T1#
Dixon checks the leg kick.
Hackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Dixon is just out of range.
Hackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dixon counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Hackett misses.
Dixon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dixon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dixon catches Hackett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dixon ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Hackett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hackett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dixon. Dixon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hackett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hackett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dixon is able to avoid easily.
Dixon scores with a hook to the body. Hackett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hackett.
Dixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hackett moves forwards but Dixon connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Hackett lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hackett crunches a lovely knee into Dixon's ribcage.
Dixon throws a head punch that misses.
Dixon working aggressively here.
Hackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Hackett.
Hackett has a couple of punches blocked by Dixon.
A head punch on the inside from Hackett fails to land.
Hackett lands with a short shot to the head.
Hackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hackett throws a head punch that misses.
Hackett tries a body shot but Dixon blocks it.
Hackett lands with a short shot to the head.
Hackett misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3##TD#
Dixon jumps into guard, dragging Hackett to the mat.
Hackett throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Dixon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hackett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hackett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dixon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Hackett drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dixon dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Hackett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dixon advances position into side control!#T4#
Hackett wants to control but Dixon postures up.
Hackett strikes from the bottom but Dixon takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Hackett really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hackett tries to hold on but Dixon pushes him away.
Hackett gets back to half guard.
Hackett wants to control but Dixon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Dixon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hackett is just riding it out for now. Dixon eventually gives up the hold.
Hackett missing with punches from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Hackett.
I think Dixon 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SFL 14 | Jin vs Rishkinov III
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hackett avoids the body shot from Ghouti.
Hackett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hackett scores with a punch to the head.
Hackett displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ghouti.
Ghouti tries to close the distance and clinch but Hackett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hackett cracks Ghouti with a good jab.
Hackett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ghouti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ghouti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ghouti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hackett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hackett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hackett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ghouti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Ghouti rushes Hackett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Ghouti manages to break the clinch.
Hackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghouti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hackett manages to avoid it.
Hackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghouti is just out of range.
Hackett throws a right hand that Ghouti ducks under and follows up with a left that Ghouti also avoids with ease.
Hackett looks to throw the jab but Ghouti is out of range.
Hackett misses with a right hand
and Hackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Ghouti throws a lazy right hand but Hackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ghouti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hackett misses the shot to the body.
Hackett looks to land a left hand but Ghouti moved out of range nicely.
Hackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hackett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ghouti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James Hackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hackett avoids the body shot from Ghouti.
Hackett swings for the body but Ghouti moves out of range.
Ghouti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghouti. Hackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from Ghouti.
Hackett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hackett clobbers Ghouti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ghouti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ghouti connects with a body shot.
Hackett staying out of range there.
Hackett lands with an overhand left.
James Hackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghouti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hackett connects with a looping right hand.
Ghouti avoids the body shot from Hackett.
Hackett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ghouti's head backwards.
A shot to the liver by Ghouti. Beautiful body shot.
Hackett misses with a straight left.
Hackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ghouti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hackett.
Hackett cracks a nice hook into Ghouti's ribs.
Hackett throws a leg kick but Ghouti checks it.
Ghouti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hackett with a body shot.
Hackett misses with a straight left.
Ghouti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackett.
Ghouti walks into a jab.
The crowd cheers as Ghouti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hackett doesn't seem phased though.
Hackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ghouti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ghouti wants to clinch up but Hackett keeps it at a distance.
Hackett throws a shot to the body.
Ghouti ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Hackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ghouti throws out the jab.
Hackett feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hackett catches Ghouti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ghouti misses with an uppercut.
Hackett is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Hackett slips under a jab from Ghouti.
Ghouti cracks a nice hook into Hackett's ribs.
Ghouti moves out of range as Hackett strikes.
Ghouti misses with a straight left.
A jab from Hackett misses.
Ghouti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hackett to score with a decent uppercut.
Hackett throws a looping overhand right but Ghouti ducks down to avoid it.
Hackett throws a shot from downtown. Ghouti moves away and avoids it.
Ghouti misses with a straight left.
Ghouti missing with a left hand there. Hackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hackett looks to land a left hand but Ghouti moved out of range nicely.
Hackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ghouti was well out of range. Poor timing from Hackett.
A nice side step and Ghouti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ghouti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ghouti slips a jab from Hackett.
Hackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ghouti.
It looked like Hackett was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ghouti.
Hackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hackett throws a right hand that misses
and Ghouti counters with a straight right hand.
Ghouti misses the shot to the body.
Hackett throws a leg kick which misses Ghouti's front leg but catches the back leg as Ghouti tries to avoid it. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghouti scores with a sloppy right hand. Hackett should have avoided that one.
Hackett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ghouti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ghouti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hackett dips to his left and cracks Ghouti with an uppercut!
Hackett swings for the body but Ghouti moves out of range.
Ghouti throws a hook to the side of Hackett's head but Hackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hackett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ghouti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ghouti staying out of range there.
Ghouti moves out of range of the strikes.
Ghouti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Ghouti throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hackett was covering up waiting for the punch and Ghouti finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ghouti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghouti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hackett swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Hackett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Hackett dominated that round.
That's time! Hackett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ghouti throws a hook but Hackett blocks it.
James Hackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Hackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ghouti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hackett looks to throw the jab but Ghouti is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ghouti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hackett throws a right hand that misses
and Ghouti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ghouti throws a hook but Hackett blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hackett misses the target.
Ghouti slips a straight right by Hackett.
Hackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ghouti staying out of range there.
Hackett tries to clinch there but Ghouti circles away.
Ghouti moves away from the strike by Hackett.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ghouti! But no joy.
Ghouti slips a jab from Hackett.
Hackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hackett cracks a nice hook into Ghouti's ribs.
Ghouti looks to land a right hand but Hackett moved out of range.
Hackett throwing a counter right hand but Ghouti manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hackett. Ghouti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ghouti misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ghouti ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Hackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghouti is just out of range.
Ghouti misses with a looping right.
Hackett throws out a loose jab but Ghouti uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Hackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghouti.
Ghouti lands an overhand right.
Hackett tries to move into range but Ghouti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ghouti moves away from the strike by Hackett.
Hackett blocks a jab.
Hackett throws the left hand but Ghouti avoids the punch easily.
Hackett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ghouti.
Hackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Ghouti throws out a loose jab but Hackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghouti keeps the fight on the outside.
Ghouti throws a jab but it's blocked by Hackett.
Hackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Ghouti.
Hackett is looking to score with low kicks.
Hackett throws out a loose jab but Ghouti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghouti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hackett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hackett connects with a looping right hand.
Ghouti avoids the body shot from Hackett.
Hackett jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Hackett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghouti ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Hackett looks to throw the jab but Ghouti is out of range.
Ghouti moves out of range of the strikes.
Hackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ghouti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Ghouti.
A little jabbing left from Ghouti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Ghouti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ghouti.
Ghouti lands an overhand right.
Hackett misses with a hook
and Ghouti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ghouti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hackett.
Ghouti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ghouti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ghouti scores with a nice head shot.
Hackett throws an overhand right that lands on Ghouti's shoulder, as Ghouti tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Hackett misses its intended target.
Hackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ghouti.
Hackett looks to throw the jab but Ghouti is out of range. #T3#
Ghouti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hackett.
Ghouti cracks Hackett with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ghouti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hackett throws a hook to the side of Ghouti's head but Ghouti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ghouti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Hackett works the jab nicely.
Ghouti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hackett connects with a crisp jab.
Ghouti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Ghouti blocks the low kick.
Hackett throws a body punch but Ghouti moves out of range.
Ghouti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hackett manages to avoid it.
Hackett throws an overhand right that lands on Ghouti's shoulder, as Ghouti tries to avoid the shot.
Hackett sizes up Ghouti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hackett. Ghouti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Ghouti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ghouti staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hackett misses with a wild body shot.
Ghouti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hackett. Hackett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ghouti ducks right into an uppercut from Hackett. #T4#
Hackett misses the body punch
and Ghouti counters with a nice body shot.
Hackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hackett.
Hackett misses with a straight right.
Ghouti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghouti misses with a straight left.
Hackett misses the jab.
Ghouti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ghouti looks to land a right hand but Hackett moved out of range.
Hackett is looking to counter the offense by Ghouti and move into the clinch.
Ghouti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hackett.
Ghouti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hackett misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Ghouti misses.
Ghouti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackett.
Hackett works Ghouti's body with a nice hook.
Hackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghouti is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hackett misses with a straight right.
Hackett blocks a jab.
Ghouti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Ghouti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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 James Hackett 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Ghouti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hacketts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ghouti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ghouti.
Ghouti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghouti is just out of range.
It seemed like Ghouti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hackett misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ghouti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Ghouti misses its intended target.
Ghouti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hackett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hackett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ghouti misses with a body shot.
Ghouti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Ghouti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghouti works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
You can see the frustration on Hackett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Check out the look on Ghouti's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T1#
Hackett trying to remain calm as Ghouti controls from the top position.
Ghouti is looking to take a break and control but Hackett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hackett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ghouti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hackett can't do much from the bottom here.
Hackett is looking to reverse the position.
Ghouti is looking to take a break and control but Hackett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hackett can't do much from the bottom here.
Hackett is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hackett is letting Ghouti control him for a moment.
Al Ghouti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ghouti lands some shots froms side control.
Ghouti takes a little break here. Hackett wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ghouti is working Hackett over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hackett is not content to let Ghouti control the position.
Hackett is trying to control Ghouti's posture but Ghouti avoids it.
Ghouti wants to control but Hackett is keeping him busy.
Hackett is looking for a sweep.
Ghouti lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hackett down.
Hackett is trying to control Ghouti's posture but Ghouti avoids it. #T3#
Hackett looks to move to half guard but instead Ghouti has passed into mount! Damn!
Ghouti avoids the attempt from Hackett to control.
Hackett is looking to get to half guard.
Ghouti lands a heavy elbow.
Ghouti wants to control the pace but Hackett is squirming around nicely.
Hackett tries to lock up and control but Ghouti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Ghouti.#T4#
Ghouti cracks Hackett with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ghouti content just to control the position here.
Ghouti has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hackett's face.
Ghouti lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC2#Hackett is rocked!
Hackett in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oh Hackett is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghouti raining down hammerfists from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghouti drops a big elbow. That's hurt Hackett! More shots from Ghouti and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Ghouti!
A relieved looking Al Ghouti 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: UnderGround FC 141
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Hackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Chang with a nice calf kick.
Chang connects with a right hand. Hackett shakes it off.
Chang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hackett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hackett avoids the body shot from Chang.
Hackett now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chang loads up on a big right hand but Hackett slips the punch.
Chang lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett throws a nice looking combination but Chang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chang with the inside leg kick.
Hackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Chang finds it's target.#T1#
A lazy left from Chang finds it's target.
Chang throws a right hand that misses
and Hackett counters with a nice body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Chang.
Hackett lands with a shot to the body.
Hackett staying out of range there.
Hackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chang lands with a cross.
A jab from Chang finds it's way through Hackett's defenses.
A jab from Chang misses.
Hackett throws a sloppy body shot
and Chang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hackett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Chang lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hackett on the side of the head.
Chang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Chang.#T2#
Chang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hackett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chang.
Chang scores with a nice right hand.
Hackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Chang is just out of range.
Chang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chang throws a big shot that misses.
Chang looks to land a left hand but Hackett moved out of range nicely.
Hackett doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hackett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bruce Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Chang misses its intended target.
Chang throws a right hand that Hackett ducks under and follows up with a left that Hackett also avoids with ease.
Chang throws a lazy right hand but Hackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hackett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chang finds it's way round the side to connect with Hackett's head.
Hackett misses with an uppercut. Chang saw that one coming.#T3#
Hackett misses with an uppercut. Chang saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chang.
Chang misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Hackett misses.
Chang blocks a jab.
Hackett misses with an uppercut
and Chang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chang misses the shot to the body.
Chang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Chang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hackett misses with a double jab.
Chang throws out a powerful jab.
Hackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Chang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hackett.
Chang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Chang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hackett manages to avoid it.
Hackett appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chang throws an overhand right that lands on Hackett's shoulder, as Hackett tries to avoid the shot.
Hackett moves away from the strike by Chang.
Nice jab there from Hackett. #ROC2#Chang is rocked!
Chang digs a good body shot into Hackett's ribs.
Oh Chang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hackett throws a looping overhand right but Chang ducks down to avoid it.
Chang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hackett drops Chang with a naaaaasty hook - Chang is in real trouble here! Hackett dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Hackett!

Event: UnderGround FC 131
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Cooper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hackett is trying to pull guard but Cooper turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hackett.
Cooper lands an elbow inside that Hackett shrugs off. #TD2#
Hackett pulls guard.
Hackett managing to control the position.
Cooper has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hackett is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Hackett is looking for a triangle but Cooper pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Hackett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cooper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cooper is pushing down on Hackett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hackett is fighting to maintain full guard but Cooper has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett is controlling Cooper's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cooper wants to pass the guard but Hackett is defending well. #SUB2#
Hackett actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Hackett is positioning himself well to prevent Cooper advancing to mount. #SUB#
Cooper is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Hackett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hackett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cooper is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Cooper is trying to work for a kimura but Hackett is defending well. #SUB2#
Hackett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hackett wants to control but Cooper is keeping busy.
Hackett trying to get back to full guard but Cooper takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Cooper is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hackett has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Cooper avoids the attempt from Hackett to control.
Cooper tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Cooper tries to control but Hackett wriggling away.
Hackett regains half guard.
Hackett trying to hold on to Cooper's head to control him but Cooper postures up. #T3##SUB#
Cooper is looking for a kimura but Hackett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cooper to get the leverage.
Hackett keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Cooper wants to work for an arm triangle but Hackett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Hackett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cooper is looking for a kimura but Hackett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cooper to get the leverage.
Hackett wants to control but Cooper is keeping busy. #SUB#
Cooper is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hackett is just riding it out for now. Cooper eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Hackett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hackett controlling the position well.
Hackett is refusing to be controlled, as Cooper sits in half guard.
Hackett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cooper is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Hackett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cooper wants to stand but Hackett has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hackett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cooper pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hackett actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Cooper dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hackett misses the shot to the body.
Hackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooper fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Hackett misses.
Cooper wants to clinch but Hackett slips to the side
and Hackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Hackett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cooper moves in looking to clinch but Hackett pushes him off.
Hackett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hackett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hackett stuns Cooper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cooper is looking to clinch.
Hackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cooper tries to clinch up
and Hackett counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett misses with a wild body shot.
Hackett thuds a left hand into Cooper's body.
Winston Cooper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cooper tries to clinch up but Hackett circles away and keeps his distance.
Hackett throws out a counter right but Cooper avoids it with no problem.
Cooper doesn't manage to clinch there - Hackett circles away.
Hackett looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Hackett lands with an overhand left.
Hackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooper tries to clinch but Hackett is having none of it.
Hackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooper moves away.
Hackett swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooper.
Hackett keeps the fight on the outside.
Hackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hackett throws a body punch but Cooper moves out of range. #CL#
Cooper moves into the clinch successfully.
Cooper holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Hackett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cooper slips a jab from Hackett.
Cooper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hackett is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cooper with a body shot.
Cooper defending well as Hackett loads up on a big left hand.
Cooper tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hackett manages to circle out of the way.
Hackett lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hackett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Hackett cracks Cooper with a good 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!
Cooper is looking to clinch but Hackett is avoiding it.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Hackett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James Hackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hackett digs a good hook to Cooper's body.
Cooper wants to clinch
and Hackett counters with a crisp right that sends Cooper to the canvas! Hackett follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Hackett!

Event: UnderGround FC 124
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richter misses with a takedown attempt
and Hackett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Richter shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Richter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Hackett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Richter prevents Hackett from improving his position.
Hackett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Richter.
Richter lands strikes from half guard.
Hackett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richter is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Richter seems to be looking for submissions.
Hackett keeping hold of Richter's head, controlling as best he can.

Richter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackett is trying to control but can't.
Hackett is controlling Richter's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Richter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hackett wants to control but Richter is keeping busy.
Richter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Hackett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Hackett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hackett wants to improve his position but Richter is controlling well.
Hackett is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Richter connects with a nice short shot to Hackett's temple.
Hackett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Richter.
Richter wants to free his trapped foot but Hackett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Richter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hackett is trying to maintain the position but Richter is very close to passing his half guard.
Richter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Richter working Hackett over with strikes.
Richter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hackett keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Richter not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Richter decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Richter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hackett.
Hackett now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hackett has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Richter is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Richter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Richter lands with a hook. Hackett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Hackett.
Hackett connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richter was well out of range. Poor timing from Hackett.
We've been told by Richter's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hackett lands with a straight right. Richter didn't see that one coming.
Richter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hackett as he avoids it easily.
Richter sets himself, and Hackett steps forward looking for the clinch! Richter avoids it this time.
Richter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheers as Hackett lands an impressive looking overhand right. Richter doesn't seem phased though.
Hackett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Richter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Richter looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackett is just out of range.
Richter avoids the body shot from Hackett.
Hackett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Richter.
Hackett throws out a counter right but Richter avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Richter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hackett manages to avoid it.
Richter swats away the attempt to clinch by Hackett.
A jab from Hackett does it's job there.

Richter is rocked!
Hackett flashes Richter a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Richter's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Richter crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Hackett punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Hackett!

Event: UnderGround FC 114
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Dukes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hackett wants to clinch
and Dukes counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Dukes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hackett did well to prevent Dukes getting side control.#SUB#
Dukes is working for a kimura but Hackett is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Dukes is trying to work for a kimura but Hackett is defending well.
Hackett keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Dukes is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett trying to control here. #T1##SUB2#
Hackett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hackett is looking to control Dukes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hackett avoid being mounted?
Dukes is pressing down on Hackett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hackett is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hackett wants to control the action here but instead Dukes manages to pass to full mount!
Hackett is trying desperately to improve position.
Hackett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dukes avoids the attempt from Hackett to control.#SUB#
Dukes goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hackett turns into him and now he's in Dukes's guard. #SUB#
Dukes is looking for a triangle but Hackett pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dukes 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.#SUB#
Hackett is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dukes has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hackett is looking to defend but Dukes has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hackett! Dukes pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hackett taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Grant Dukes!

Event: WPFC 51- Johnson vs. Tiramanti
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Hackett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snape looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hackett works Snape's body with a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Hackett.
Hackett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snape moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snape keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hackett.
Hackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Hackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Snape cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snape appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hackett tries to clinch up but Snape circles away and keeps his distance.
Snape fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hackett just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett throws a shot from downtown. Snape moves away and avoids it.
Hackett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Snape throws a big shot that misses.
Hackett lands a jab to Snape's midsection.#T1#
Hackett misses with the combination.
Snape tried to counter with a leg kick but Hackett avoided it.
Hackett scores with a shot to the body.
Hackett misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Snape on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hackett is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Snape rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Hackett moves into the clinch successfully.
Snape lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Hackett.
Hackett tries to work over Snape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snape slowing the pace effectively.
A nice left hand lands by Hackett.
Snape lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hackett digs a right hand underneath Snape's ribcage. Snape let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Snape lands a right hand.
Hackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hackett working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Hackett. #TD#
Snape jumps into guard, dragging Hackett to the mat.
Snape looking to control.
Snape 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#
Hackett is looking to control Snape's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hackett avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Hackett looking for subs from the bottom but Snape mounts him!
Hackett wants to hold on but Snape pushes him away.
Snape takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hackett is trying desperately to improve position.
Hackett tries to lock up and control but Snape gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Snape takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hackett tries to hold on but Snape postures up.
Snape looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hackett wants to control but Snape is having none of it.
Hackett manages to control the position for a moment.#T4#
Hackett wants to control but Snape is having none of it.
Hackett working to try and regain half guard.
Hackett tries to hold on but Snape pushes him away.
Hackett regains half guard.
Snape wants to control but Hackett is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Hackett 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#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hackett. Snape does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hackett connects with a body shot that sends Snape's belly button to the back.
Snape connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Snape tries to land a leg kick but Hackett saw it coming and moves away.
A nice side step and Hackett releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hackett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snape misses with a low kick as Hackett jumps back.
Hackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snape was well out of range. Poor timing from Hackett.
Snape swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hackett misses with a wild body shot.
Snape fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hackett just manages to avoid it.
Hackett moves to clinch but Snape breaks away
and Snape counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1##CL2#
Snape tries to keep at a distance but Hackett has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Snape pulls guard.
Snape looking for a sweep. Not yet Snape, not yet. #SUB2#
Hackett drops back looking for a leg! Snape is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Snape manages to kick Hackett off! Hackett jumps back into Snape's guard.
Hackett trying to control the position from guard on top but Snape is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hackett won't allow Snape to sweep him here.
Snape has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hackett sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Hackett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snape is trying to keep Hackett in close.
Snape has control of Hackett's left arm, preventing Hackett from doing any damage.
Hackett trying to control the position from guard on top but Snape is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snape is trying to control the position but Hackett postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hackett misses with a shot to the body
and Snape cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Hackett moves into the clinch successfully.
Snape tries to throw a body punch but Hackett avoids it by throwing Snape back against the cage. #BC#
Snape escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hackett's coach down at The Jungle Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hackett's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hackett's corner calls for a 1-2. Hackett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hackett closes the distance but Snape moves to the side
and Snape counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Hackett throws a hook to the side of Snape's head but Snape sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hackett throws a one two combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Snape.
Hackett slips under a jab.
Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snape swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snape appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hackett throws a body punch but Snape moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Snape on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snape takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Snape listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like James Hackett has been cut.
James Hackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hackett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Snape feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Hackett scores with a nice right hand.
Hackett throws a combination that misses
and Snape counters with a crisp hook to 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!
Snape uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hackett.
Good leg kick by Snape there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice uppercut lands for Hackett. That snapped Snape's head back.
Hackett misses the shot to the body.
Snape throws a lazy right hand but Hackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Snape misses
and Hackett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
James Hackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snape slips under a jab from Hackett.
Snape lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hackett lands a right hook to the body.
Hackett misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Hackett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James Hackett's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Hackett finds it's way through Snape's defenses.
Hackett closes the distance looking to clinch
and Snape counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hackett misses with a body punch
and Snape counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snape was well out of range. Poor timing from Hackett.
Snape appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hackett throws a hook but Snape blocks it.
Snape thinks about countering with a head kick.
Snape needs to keep his hands up - Hackett had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snape takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hackett misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Hackett misses the jab.
Hackett misses the shot to the body.
Snape thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hackett throws a right hand that misses
letting Snape counter with a right hand.
Hackett misses with the combination.
Snape swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Snape.
Hackett missing with a left hand there. Snape was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Hackett backs away, Snape returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hackett lands a nice shot to the body.
Hackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hackett throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Snape to counter with a crisp jab.
John Snape has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hackett punishes Snape's body with a nice straight punch.
Hackett is looking to clinch.
Hackett wants to clinch but Snape slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hackett misses with a body shot.
Snape walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hackett moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Snape throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hackett moves in looking to clinch but Snape pushes him off.
Snape throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hackett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hackett misses the shot to the body. #T3#
A slow jab from Hackett misses its intended target.
Snape is looking to counter punch.
Snape circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hackett blocks a leg kick.
Hackett moves away from the strike by Snape.
Hackett avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Hackett misses. #CL2#
Hackett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Snape gets control of Hackett's arms and successfully pulls guard. Snape will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hackett wants to control from the top but Snape keeps moving.
Hackett content to stall in guard here.
Hackett trying to control the position from guard on top but Snape is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Snape knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hackett on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snape is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Snape keeping moving, preventing Hackett from controlling successfully.
Hackett tries to free his leg and advance position but Snape is retaining full guard.
Snape is pulling down on Hackett's head. It's preventing any offense from Hackett, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snape.
Hackett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snape feinted there with a counter leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Hackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hackett 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Hackett!

Event: WPFC 43 - Bergeron vs. Ivanov
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Hackett doesn't manage to clinch there - Deshommes circles away.
Deshommes just misses with a punch to the body.
Hackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deshommes manages to avoid it.
Deshommes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hackett in his tracks.
Hackett 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.
Deshommes avoids the body shot from Hackett.
Hackett tries to clinch there but Deshommes circles away.
Hackett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Deshommes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hackett scrambles back to his feet.
Hackett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Deshommes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deshommes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hackett jabs Deshommes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Deshommes works the jab nicely.
Deshommes takes a swing at Hackett's ribcage but misses.
Deshommes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hackett's head.
Hackett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Deshommes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deshommes cracks Hackett with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hackett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deshommes was well out of range. Poor timing from Hackett.
Jean Deshommes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Deshommes lands.#T1#
Deshommes scores with a nice right hand.
Hackett has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Deshommes.
A punch lands to the side of Hackett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hackett throws a shot to the body.
Deshommes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hackett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hackett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Deshommes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hackett had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Deshommes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Hackett has Deshommes up against the cage in a clinch.
Hackett misses with the head strike.
Deshommes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deshommes stalling in the clinch but Hackett improves position.
A right hook to the body lands for Hackett.
Hackett misses with a punch to the body.
Deshommes prevents a body shot from Hackett.
A nice right hand lands inside from Deshommes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hackett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deshommes.
Hackett misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deshommes. #T2#
Hackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Deshommes controls his hands.
Hackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hackett takes a shot to the head.
Hackett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Deshommes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hackett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hackett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Deshommes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Deshommes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hackett.
Deshommes pushes off an throws an elbow but Hackett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hackett digs a right hand into Deshommes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Deshommes's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Hackett.
Hackett misses with the head strike.
Hackett pushes Deshommes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Deshommes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hacketts head.
A hook to the body from Hackett.
Hackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Deshommes controls his hands.
Deshommes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hacketts head. #T3#
Hackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Deshommes.
Hackett blocks an elbow strike from Deshommes.
Hackett lands with a right to the head.
Hackett lands a nice uppercut.
Hackett misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hackett.
Deshommes throws a punch but it's blocked by Hackett.
A head punch on the inside from Deshommes fails to land.
Hackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hackett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Deshommes backwards.
Deshommes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hackett blocking some punches.
Hackett is leaning against Deshommes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Deshommes stalling in the clinch but Hackett improves position.
Hackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hackett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hackett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deshommes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Hackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Deshommes.
Hackett lands with a short shot to the head.
Hackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Hackett.
Deshommes looks winded!
Hackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Hackett blocks an uppercut.
Hackett tries a body shot but Deshommes blocks it.
Hackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Deshommes has a couple of punches blocked by Hackett.
Hackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Deshommes backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deshommes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hackett.
Hackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Hackett on the inside.
Hackett misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hackett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Deshommes backwards.
Hackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hackett lands a nice uppercut.
Deshommes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deshommes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
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 James Hackett will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Deshommes tries to bum rush Hackett with a series of wild strikes but Hackett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hackett avoids the body shot from Deshommes.
Hackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deshommes tests Hackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hackett throws a series of punches but Deshommes avoids them all with ease.
Deshommes lands a jab to Hackett's midsection.
Deshommes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hackett.
Deshommes misses with an uppercut
and Hackett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hackett clobbers Deshommes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Deshommes throws a lazy uppercut
and Hackett counters with a right hand to the body.
Deshommes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Deshommes throws a hook to the side of Hackett's head but Hackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hackett slips under a jab.
Deshommes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hackett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deshommes ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Deshommes moves away from the strike by Hackett.
Hackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deshommes.
Deshommes jabs at Hackett's body.
Deshommes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hackett under the eye.#T1#
Hackett is looking to clinch but Deshommes is avoiding it.
Hackett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Deshommes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Deshommes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hackett misses with a straight left.
Deshommes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Deshommes there.
Hackett misses with an uppercut. Deshommes saw that one coming.
Hackett takes one to the chin there.
Hackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deshommes was well out of range. Poor timing from Hackett.#CL#
Hackett moves into the clinch.
Hackett throws a head punch that misses.
Deshommes prevents a body shot from Hackett.
A nice right hand lands inside from Deshommes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deshommes.
Deshommes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hackett gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deshommes's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hackett lands with a left to the head.
Hackett lands a body punch. #T2#
Hackett tries a body shot but Deshommes blocks it.
Deshommes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hackett lands a nice uppercut.
Hackett can't find room to land a body shot as Deshommes controls the action.
Hackett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hackett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hackett can't find room to land a body shot as Deshommes controls the action.
Hackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deshommes's elbow.
Hackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hackett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Deshommes has a couple of punches blocked by Hackett.
Hackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hackett throws a head punch that misses.
Deshommes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Deshommes prevents a body shot from Hackett.
Hackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deshommes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hackett can't find room to land a body shot as Deshommes controls the action.
Hackett throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Deshommes misses with the head strike.
Deshommes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Deshommes misses with a punch on the inside.
Hackett lands a right hand.
Deshommes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hackett lands a hook that snaps the head of Deshommes backwards.
Hackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hackett misses with a body punch.
Deshommes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Deshommes.
Hackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hackett lands a nice shot to the body.
Deshommes swings wildly with an uppercut but Hackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deshommes working aggressively here. #BC2#
Deshommes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deshommes stuns Hackett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hackett with a hook.#T4#
Hackett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Deshommes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hackett digs a good body shot into Deshommes's ribs.
Hackett's jab looks to have found its range, popping Deshommes under the eye.
Deshommes staying out of range there.
Deshommes misses the shot to the body.
Hackett throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hackett. Deshommes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deshommes loads up on a big right hand but Hackett slips the punch.
Deshommes connects with the punch.
Deshommes scores with a sloppy right hand. Hackett should have avoided that one.
Deshommes throws a hook but Hackett blocks it.
As Deshommes tries to get set, Hackett tries to push him back and clinch up but Deshommes manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deshommes throws out the jab.
Deshommes throws the left hand but Hackett avoids the punch easily.
Hackett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hackett throws a body punch but Deshommes moves out of range.
Hackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hackett jabs Deshommes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Hackett dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab by Hackett.
Deshommes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hackett walks into a jab.
Deshommes cracks a nice hook into Hackett's ribs.
Hackett scores with a jab.
Deshommes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
Deshommes stuns Hackett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the body from Hackett misses
and Deshommes counters with a nice uppercut.
Deshommes misses with a straight right.
Deshommes misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Hackett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Deshommes.
Deshommes avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deshommes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hackett scores with a jab to the body.
Deshommes darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Hackett moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Deshommes misses.
Deshommes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deshommes loads up on a big right hand but Hackett slips the punch.
Nice shot by Deshommes.
Deshommes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Deshommes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hackett works Deshommes's body with a nice hook.
Deshommes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Deshommes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Deshommes looks to land a left hand but Hackett moved out of range nicely.
Deshommes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hackett.#CL#
Hackett drives through and clinches with Deshommes against the cage.
Hackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Deshommes.
Hackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hackett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deshommess head.
Deshommes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hackett misses with a punch to the body.
Jean Deshommes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Deshommes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Deshommes misses with a punch on the inside.
Hackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Hackett.
Hackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Deshommes has a couple of punches blocked by Hackett.
Deshommes lands a shot to the body.
Hackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hackett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deshommess head.
Hackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hackett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Deshommes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Deshommes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Deshommes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deshommes.
Hackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James Hackett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Hackett on the inside.
Deshommes can't find room to land a body shot as Hackett controls the action.
Deshommes lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Deshommes has a couple of punches blocked by Hackett.
Deshommes tries a body shot but Hackett blocks it.
Hackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hackett pushes Deshommes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hackett pushes Deshommes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hackett.
Deshommes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Deshommes swings wildly with an uppercut but Hackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Hackett.
Hackett lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Hackett.
Hackett misses with some punches.
Hackett tries to throw a body punch but Deshommes avoids it by throwing Hackett back against the cage.
Hackett has a couple of punches blocked by Deshommes.
Hackett can't find room to land a body shot as Deshommes controls the action.
Hackett lands a nice uppercut.
Deshommes throws a punch but it's blocked by Hackett.
Hackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Deshommes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hackett is keeping busy.#T4#
Deshommes takes a shot to 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!
Hackett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Deshommes takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Hackett.
Hackett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hackett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Deshommes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hackett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Hackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hackett can't find room to land a body shot as Deshommes controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hackett.
Hackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hackett lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deshommes misses with a punch to the body.
Hackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James Hackett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from Hackett fails to land.
Hackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Hackett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hackett, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Hackett!

Event: WPFC 37 - Tantor vs. Kratos
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Majere throws a leg kick but Hackett checks it.
Majere uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Majere throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Majere has his takedown stuffed
and Hackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Hackett blocks a head kick by Majere.
Majere shoots in looking for a takedown. Hackett tries to sprawl out of it but Majere keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hackett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hackett unleashes a big counter combination but Majere bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Majere looks to throw a body kick
letting Hackett counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Raistlin Majere has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Majere shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Majere was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Hackett struggling a bit here.
Hackett tries to buck Majere off but Majere is having none of it.#T1#
Hackett keeps Majere under control for a moment.
Hackett struggling a bit here.
Majere prevents Hackett from escaping the position.
Hackett stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Hackett wants to control but Majere postures up.
Hackett is looking to regain half guard here but Majere keeps moving and retains side control.
Hackett struggling a bit here.
Majere controlling from side mount.
Hackett is not content to let Majere control the position.
Hackett struggling a bit here.#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.
Hackett is not content to let Majere control the position.
Majere working away.
Hackett is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Majere is staying active.
Majere wants to take a breather but Hackett manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Majere.
Hackett is pulling down on Majere's head to control his posture.
Our spies down at at Team Alpha Midget inform us that Hackett has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Hackett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Hackett seems keen to control Majere's posture.
Majere trying to control the position from guard on top but Hackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hackett trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majere content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hackett has his hands on Majere's head, controlling the position.
Majere trying to control the position from guard on top but Hackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Majere forces his way into half guard.
Majere wants to pass to mount but Hackett is defending the position. #SUB#
Majere is looking for a kimura but Hackett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Majere to get the leverage.
Hackett tries to roll over but Majere keeps him under control.
Hackett wants to control but Majere is keeping busy.
Hackett manages to get to full guard.
Hackett is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Hackett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raistlin Majere's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Majere throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like Hackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Majere throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hackett tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Majere is in Hackett's guard.
Majere trying to control but Hackett is working from the bottom.
Hackett seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hackett is continuing to stall.
Majere wants to pass the guard but Hackett is keeping the position.
Hackett seems keen to control Majere's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere postures up.
Hackett trying to control the position here.
Majere missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Hackett has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The adventures of Hackett the control monster continue. Boring.
Majere sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Majere ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Majere gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James Hackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Majere does no damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hackett checks a leg kick.
Hackett doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A low kick from Majere misses
and Hackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raistlin Majere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Majere fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hackett sprawls well initially but Majere persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hackett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Majere is working away from the top position though.
Majere wants to pass to mount but Hackett is defending the position. #T2#
Majere is trying to control the action in half guard but Hackett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hackett is concentrating on defense, preventing Majere from advancing position.
Hackett wants to improve his position but Majere is controlling well.
Majere tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hackett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Majere wants to take a breather but Hackett is having none of it.
Hackett keeping control of the position. #T3##SUB#
Majere looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hackett is concentrating on defense, preventing Majere from advancing position.
Hackett wants to get back to full guard.
Majere is pressing down on Hackett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hackett is holding on for now.
Majere is trying to control. Hackett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hackett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Majere is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Majere tries for a takedown but Hackett circles away easily
and Hackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Majere is predictable there #KD2#
and Hackett counters with a nice right hand that sends Majere toppling to the canvas! Majere scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hackett finish him?!#ROC2#
Majere is rocked!
Majere doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Hackett counters by moving into the clinch.
Oh Majere is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raistlin Majere. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hackett pushes Majere against the cage. Hackett is working some dirty boxing. Hackett pushes off with a quick right hook! Majere goes down! Majere tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hackett moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Hackett!

Event: WPFC 30 - Thirty Rocked
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Fuchs tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Fuchs drives through with a takedown into Hackett's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hackett is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fuchs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hackett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fuchs.
Hackett looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fuchs 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 big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fuchs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fuchs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett pulls Fuchs in to control the position.
Fuchs sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hackett has momentary wrist control but Fuchs slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Hackett pulls Fuchs in close to his closed guard and prevents Fuchs from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fuchs trying to control the position from guard on top but Hackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hackett has his hands on Fuchs's head, controlling the position.
Hackett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fuchs is fighting to break Hackett's control of his arms but Hackett is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fuchs wants to control from the top but Hackett keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hackett lands a really nice looking cross but Fuchs seems unphased. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Fuchs looking to score a takedown here. Hackett is defending well but Fuchs drives through and ends up in Hackett's guard.
Hackett is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hackett looking to control.
Fuchs throws a big right hand that misses.
Fuchs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hackett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hackett holds on and takes a little breather.
Fuchs postures up in Hackett's guard and throws a big left but Hackett blocks it. #T3#
Fuchs wants to pass the guard but Hackett is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fuchs trying to control the position from guard on top but Hackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hackett holds on and takes a little breather.
Fuchs stands up over Hackett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Our spies down at at Team Alpha Midget inform us that Hackett has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hackett is controlling Fuchs's posture.
Fuchs trying to control but Hackett is working from the bottom.
Fuchs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hackett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hackett controls Fuchs momentarily but Fuchs frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fuchs swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
Fuchs tries to clinch up
and Hackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Hackett moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Hackett misses its intended target.
Fuchs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Hackett counter with a right hand. #TD#
Fuchs feints and as Hackett raises his hands in defense, Fuchs changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fuchs wants to pass the guard but Hackett is keeping the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hackett working a defensive guard here.
Hackett seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chase Fuchs dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Fuchs as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Hackett lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fuchs doesn't seem phased though.
Fuchs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hackett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fuchs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hackett as he avoids it easily.
Fuchs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chase Fuchs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuchs shoots and misses
and Hackett counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Fuchs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuchs is looking to clinch.
Fuchs tries to clinch up.
Fuchs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuchs.#T1#
Hackett sizes up Fuchs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Fuchs gets the takedown into side control.
Fuchs controls the position.
Hackett controls the position for a moment.
Hackett is not content to let Fuchs control the position.
Hackett struggling a bit here.
Fuchs trying to control the position but Hackett is working away. #T2#
Fuchs working away.
Hackett prevents Fuchs from moving into mount.
Hackett is not content to let Fuchs control the position.
Hackett wants to control but Fuchs postures up.
Fuchs is looking to take a break and control but Hackett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fuchs lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hackett down.
Fuchs working the ground and pound from side control.
What's Hackett going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Hackett wants to control but Fuchs postures up.
Fuchs is looking to take a break and control but Hackett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Hackett parries the strikes from Fuchs easily there. Fuchs is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hackett to escape.
Fuchs cracks Hackett with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hackett is trying to control Fuchs's posture but Fuchs avoids it.
Hackett might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fuchs haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hackett tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Fuchs easily slips into full mount!
Fuchs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hackett can do to turn this around?
Hackett tries to lock up and control but Fuchs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fuchs trying to control but Hackett is having none of it.
Fuchs looking to finish Hackett with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hackett!
Hackett sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hackett is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Fuchs trying to control from half guard but Hackett is working away.
Fuchs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fuchs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hackett trying to hold on to Fuchs's head to control him but Fuchs postures up.
Fuchs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Fuchs is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hackett tries to roll over but Fuchs keeps him under control.
Hackett is doing well to control the position and prevent Fuchs from advancing to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuchs trying to control from half guard but Hackett is working away. #SUB#
Fuchs is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chase Fuchs dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fuchs tries to clinch but Hackett moves away
and Hackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hackett throws a hook to the side of Fuchs's head but Fuchs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chase Fuchs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fuchs tries to clinch but Hackett moves out of range. #TD#
Fuchs closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hackett trying his best to control but Fuchs has mounted him.
Fuchs wants to control the pace but Hackett is squirming around nicely.
Fuchs avoids the attempt from Hackett to control.
Hackett bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hackett wants to control from the top but Fuchs keeps moving.
Hackett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fuchs is trying to control the position but Hackett postures up. #T1#
Hackett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fuchs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hackett's guard. #REVR#
Hackett wants to control the position but Fuchs says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fuchs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hackett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fuchs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fuchs's back!
I really don't envy Fuchs right now.
Hackett biding his time, controlling Fuchs.
Fuchs looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
James Hackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fuchs is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hackett. #SUB2#
Hackett working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fuchs staying busy and making it hard for Hackett to control.
Hackett misses with an elbow to the head.
Fuchs trying to control but not successfully.
Hackett is trying to stick to Fuchs's back but Fuchs is turning into Hackett. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hackett's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fuchs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Fuchs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hackett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fuchs has managed to get both his arms back between Hackett's legs - danger averted.
Fuchs looking to pass the guard.
Hackett thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T3#
Fuchs postures up.
Hackett will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hackett is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hackett controls Fuchs momentarily but Fuchs frees himself. #SUB2#
Fuchs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hackett trying to control the position.
Hackett throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fuchs being controlled here momentarily.
Fuchs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hackett is keeping the position for now.
Fuchs lands a couple of elbows.
Hackett being controlled here, momentarily.
Hackett controls Fuchs momentarily but Fuchs frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuchs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chase Fuchs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab from Hackett.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Hackett.
I think Fuchs 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chase Fuchs!

Event: WPFC 24 - Power vs. Tantor
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1##TD#
Hodges bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hackett isn't going anywhere.
Hackett is trying to buck Hodges off.
You can see the frustration on Hackett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hackett stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#SUB#
Hodges tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hackett struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodges in the domination position with Hackett hanging on.
You can see the frustration on Hackett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Hodges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hackett keeps working. #SUB#
Hodges tries for a kimura but Hackett is defending well. #SUB#
Hodges is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hackett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hackett has one of Hodges's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Hodges looking to control but instead Hackett has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Hackett is positioning himself well to prevent Hodges advancing to mount. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hackett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hodges.
Hackett is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hackett won't allow Hodges to pass to mount.
Hackett is positioning himself well to prevent Hodges advancing to mount.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hackett is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hodges is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Hackett desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Hodges shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hodges showed some decent athleticism there.
Hackett controlling the position well.
Hodges is looking to take a break and control but Hackett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hackett has his hands clasped together around Hodges's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
Hodges trying to mount his opponent but Hackett defends it.
Hackett keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hodges is working for a kimura but Hackett is defending it quite comfortably.
Hackett keeping control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdur Rahman Hodges dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Hodges is just out of range.
Hodges moves out of range as Hackett strikes.
Hackett misses with an uppercut.
Hodges tries for a takedown but Hackett circles away easily
and Hackett counters with a nice uppercut.
Abdur Rahman Hodges is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hackett avoids the head kick by Hodges.
Hackett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hodges throws a solid leg kick but Hackett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hodges.
Hackett throws out a counter right but Hodges avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodges shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hackett pinned against the cage. Hackett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Hodges has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hackett finds it's way round the side to connect with Hodges's head.
Hodges misses with a takedown attempt
and Hackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdur Rahman Hodges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hodges uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackett.
Hodges misses with a leg kick
and Hodges takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hodges wants to slow Hackett down by chopping away at his legs.
Hackett lands a body shot.
Hackett misses with an uppercut.
Hodges throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hackett appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Hodges throws a leg kick
and Hackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Hodges is predictable there
enabling Hackett to counter with a crisp jab.
Hodges fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hodges steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Abdur Rahman Hodges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hodges blocks a jab.
Hackett 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.
Hackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hodges throws a leg kick but Hackett checks it.
Hodges misses with a takedown attempt
and Hackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Hodges throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Hackett counters with a nice right hand that sends Hodges toppling to the canvas! Hodges scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hackett finish him?!#ROC2#
Hodges is rocked!#KD2#
Hackett lands a big uppercut and Hodges crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hodges looks OK. Hackett waves Hodges back to his feet!
Oh Hodges is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hackett drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Hodges's head, knocking him out cold! Hackett is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Hackett!

Event: WPFC 18 - Lawrence vs McDonald
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Inoue throws out a loose jab but Hackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hackett defending well as Inoue loads up on a big left hand.
Inoue with a hook.#CL#
Inoue moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hackett manages to break the clinch.
Inoue lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Inoue throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Inoue seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Inoue throws out a loose jab but Hackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inoue misses with an uppercut
and Hackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Inoue looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Inoue moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Inoue slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Inoue looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hackett checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Hackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Inoue throws a hook to the side of Hackett's head but Hackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Hackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Inoue.
Hackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inoue manages to avoid it.
Inoue swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Inoue delivers a nice body kick.
Nice body punch from Inoue. #CL#
Hackett gets tackled into the cage by Inoue. Inoue maintains the clinch.
Hackett connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Kaiji Inoue has been cut.
Inoue misses with some punches.
Hackett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hackett blocks the elbow strike.
Inoue misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Inoue fails to land.
Inoue lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
Hackett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Inoue scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inoue throws a punch but it's blocked by Hackett.
Inoue lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Hackett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Hackett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Inoue finds it's way round the side to connect with Hackett's head.
Inoue tries to clinch but Hackett moves away
and Hackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hackett moves forwards but Inoue connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hackett misses the shot to the body.
Hackett loads up on a big right hand but Inoue slips the punch.
Inoue darts in trying to clinch
and Hackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hackett throws a hook to the side of Inoue's head but Inoue sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Inoue takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Hackett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Inoue scores with a sloppy right hand. Hackett should have avoided that one.
Inoue connects with a body shot.#T3#
Hackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Inoue forces Hackett back against the cage and clinches.
Hackett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Inoue drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hackett gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hackett misses with a punch to the body.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Inoue avoids it.#BC2#
Hackett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Inoue tries to clinch but Hackett is having none of it.
Hackett throws out a counter right but Inoue avoids it with no problem.
Kaiji Inoue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hackett needs to keep his hands up - Inoue had a free shot at his head there.
Inoue connects with a looping right hand.
Inoue wants to clinch.#T4#
Hackett throws an overhand right that lands on Inoue's shoulder, as Inoue tries to avoid the shot.
Inoue throws a sloppy head kick and Hackett moves out of range easily.
Hackett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hackett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hackett scores with a jab. Inoue acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Inoue darts in and clinches Hackett up against the cage.
Inoue wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Inoue misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Inoue controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Inoue.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hackett.
A nice left hand lands by Inoue.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Inoue.
Hackett takes a shot to the head.
Inoue misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Inoue on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiji Inoue dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaiji Inoue's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Inoue tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Inoue.
Hackett lands a nice hook to Inoue's body. Inoue takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Inoue goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Inoue fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut there from Inoue.
Inoue wants to clinch up but Hackett keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hackett! But no joy.
Inoue ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hackett throws a hook but Inoue avoids it easily.
Hackett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inoue misses with a head kick.
Hackett slips a straight right by Inoue.
Inoue throws an off balance right hand
and Hackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Inoue is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hackett can do to turn this around?
Inoue digs a good body shot into Hackett's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inoue keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hackett.#T1#
Hackett throws a hook but Inoue avoids it easily.#CL#
Inoue gets a clinch.
Kaiji Inoue has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hackett. #BC2#
Hackett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Inoue is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James Hackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Inoue.
Inoue lands a jab.
Inoue misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Hackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Inoue lands an overhand right.
Inoue misses with a body shot. #CL#
Inoue has Hackett up against the cage in a clinch.
Inoue is looking to take this one to the mat.
Inoue throws a punch but it's blocked by Hackett. #T2##BC2#
Hackett manages to break the clinch.
Inoue has his takedown stuffed
and Hackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Inoue tries to clinch up.
Inoue misses with a hook
and Hackett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inoue ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Inoue uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hackett.
Inoue lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Inoue lands a jab.#CL#
Inoue gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Inoue looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Hackett - that landed with a thud.
Inoue swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3##BC2#
Hackett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hackett avoids the head kick by Inoue.
Inoue throws a hook but Hackett blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Hackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Inoue is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hackett.
Good leg kick by Inoue there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL#
Inoue has closed the distance and engaged Hackett in a clinch.
Inoue throws a punch but it's blocked by Hackett.
Inoue lands a nice elbow.
Hackett dodges an elbow strike from Inoue.
Inoue working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hackett lands a shot to the body.
Inoue misses with a hook from the clinch.
Inoue blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Inoue lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Hackett. #BC2#
Hackett breaks from the clinch.
Inoue misses with a double jab
and Hackett counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Inoue coming out on top.
Hackett slips under a jab.
It seemed like Hackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Inoue throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Inoue slips under a jab.
Inoue misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Hackett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hackett keeps the fight on the outside.
Inoue throws a series of punches but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Inoue jabs Hackett right on the nose. Hackett blinks but takes it well.
Hackett defending well as Inoue loads up on a big left hand.
Inoue connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiji Inoue dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kaiji Inoue's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hackett takes one to the side of the head.
Inoue works over Hackett's head and body with a nice combination.
Inoue misses with a hook
and Hackett counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Inoue clinches up with Hackett and pushes him back against the cage.
Inoue gets through Hackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hackett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hackett looking to throw knees to the head but Inoue is blocking nicely.
Inoue misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hackett trying to land knees to the body.
Inoue scores with a shot to the side of Hackett's head.
Hackett keeps control of Inoue as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Hackett breaks the clinch.
Inoue jabs Hackett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inoue ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Inoue uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hackett.#CL#
Hackett tries to keep at a distance but Inoue has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Hackett scores with a knee to the head.
Hackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Inoue uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hackett blocks an uppercut.
Inoue blocks a body shot from Hackett.
Hackett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Inoue blocks it with crossed arms.
Inoue blocks a body shot from Hackett.
Hackett trying to land knees to the body.
Inoue lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Inoue lands an elbow that stopped Hackett in his tracks for a moment.
Inoue blocks an uppercut.
Hackett utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hackett digs a right hand underneath Inoue's ribcage. Inoue let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hackett - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hackett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Inoues head.
Inoue lands a good knee to the midsection. Hackett won't want to take too many of those.
James Hackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hackett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inoue misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Hackett. #BC2#
Hackett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Inoue jabs at Hackett's body.
Inoue cracks Hackett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hackett circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Inoue moves away from the strike by Hackett. #TD#
Inoue shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hackett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Inoue looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Hackett working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Hackett has an active guard here but Inoue has managed to pass into half guard.
Hackett keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SU#
Inoue decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Inoue looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Inoue.
Inoue lands an overhand right.#TD#
Inoue shoots in and gets a takedown into Hackett's guard.
Hackett pulls Inoue in to control the position. #SUB2#
Hackett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Inoue can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Inoue avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hackett is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Hackett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Inoue gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaiji Inoue showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Inoue 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaiji Inoue!
After winning the bout, Kaiji Inoue thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WPFC 12 - Lawrence vs. Makar
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1##CL#
Bergeron takes the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bergeron just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hackett's brow.
Hackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hackett with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hackett.
Hackett landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hackett dodges an elbow strike from Bergeron.
Hackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bergeron throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hackett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bergeron lands an elbow just above Hackett 's eye.
Hackett tries to land knees in the clinch but Bergeron avoids the damage to the body.
Hackett tries a knee to the head but Bergeron blocks it.
Bergeron managing to block the knees to the body from Hackett.
Bergeron blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergeron is looking to control Hackett's arms but Hackett gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bergeron has his back to the cage.
Hackett pushes Bergeron back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hackett tries to land knees in the clinch but Bergeron avoids the damage to the body.
Hackett landing knees to the body.
Hackett dodges an elbow strike from Bergeron. #T1#
Hackett avoids a wild elbow strike from Bergeron.
Bergeron really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bergeron trying to stall but Hackett improves his position.
Bergeron's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bergeron lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bergeron throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hackett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hackett can't find room to land a body shot as Bergeron controls the action.
Bergeron managing to block the knees to the body from Hackett.
Bergeron is trying to maintain a safe position but Hackett gets an underhook and turns Bergeron into the cage.
Bergeron lands an elbow inside that Hackett shrugs off.
Hackett tries to work over Bergeron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bergeron lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hackett tries to throw a body punch but Bergeron avoids it by throwing Hackett back against the cage.
Hackett misses with a knee to the head.
Hackett looking to throw knees to the head but Bergeron is blocking nicely.
Bergeron managing to block the knees to the body from Hackett.
Hackett blocks the elbow strike.
Hackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bergeron's elbow.
Hackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bergeron misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Nice body punch from Bergeron - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hackett tries to throw a body punch but Bergeron avoids it by throwing Hackett back against the cage.
Bergeron blocks a body shot from Hackett.
Bergeron misses with an elbow over the top.
Bergeron throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hackett misses with a knee strike.
Bergeron tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hackett's elbow.
Hackett missing with knees to the body.
Bergeron throws an elbow that misses.
Hackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bergeron's elbow.
Bergeron managing to block the knees to the body from Hackett.
Hackett blocks the elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Hackett as the two fighters clinch.
Hackett blocking some punches.
A short left from Hackett.
Hackett taking a breather.
Nice elbow from Bergeron.
Hackett dodges an elbow strike from Bergeron.
Hackett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bergeron is defending well for now.#T3#
Hackett using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bergeron misses with some punches.
Hackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bergeron throws an elbow but misses.
Bergeron lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bergeron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bergeron taking a breather.
Hackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bergeron throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hacketts head.
Hackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hackett tries to land knees in the clinch but Bergeron avoids the damage to the body.
Bergeron throws an elbow that misses.
Hackett content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hackett is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hackett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hackett avoids a wild elbow strike from Bergeron.
Hackett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hackett is leaning against Bergeron and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bergeron is breathing heavily.
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!
Hackett connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bergeron's face.
Hackett lands a body shot. #T4#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hackett obliges.
Hackett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bergerons head.
Hackett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bergeron backwards.
Bergeron managing to block the knees to the body from Hackett.
Hackett connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bergeron's face.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hackett looking to throw knees to the head but Bergeron is blocking nicely.
Hackett lands a left hand. #ROC2#
Bergeron is rocked!
Hackett tries a knee to the head but Bergeron blocks it.
Hackett lands a body shot.
Hackett displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bergeron up against the cage.
Bergeron takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hackett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bergeron blocks it with crossed arms.
Hackett blocks the elbow strike.
Hackett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bergeron lands a nice elbow.
Bergeron misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Hackett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Bergeron.
An attempted straight right counter from Bergeron misses the target.
Bergeron thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Hackett closes the distance and clinches.
Bergeron comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bergeron pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hackett 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.
Hackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bergeron stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hackett.
Bergeron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hackett crunches a lovely knee into Bergeron's ribcage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hackett - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right hand to the body from Bergeron.
A body shot lands from Hackett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hackett.
Hackett lands a good knee to the midsection. Bergeron won't want to take too many of those.
Hackett utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Hackett. #T1#
Hackett lands a knee to the head.
Hackett with a knee to the head.
Hackett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bergeron blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hackett.
Oh Bergeron is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hackett.
Hackett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bergeron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hackett.
Hackett lands a knee to the body.
Hackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hackett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bergeron or not.
Hackett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hackett unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bergeron lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bergeron seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hackett is working Bergeron over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hackett.
A body shot lands from Hackett.
A short body shot lands from Hackett as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hackett.
Hackett has Bergeron pressed against the cage.
Bergeron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Hackett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bergeron is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bergeron throws an elbow that misses.
Bergeron throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hackett blocks the elbow strike.
Bergeron throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hackett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hackett with a knee to the head.
Hackett scores a nice knee to the body.
Bergeron looking to stall.
Bergeron throws an elbow that misses.
Hackett landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hackett lands a shot to the body.
Hackett lands a good knee to the midsection. Bergeron won't want to take too many of those.
Hackett stalling the fight.
Bergeron being controlled against the cage.#T3#
Hackett trying to land knees to the body.
Bergeron throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hackett blocks the elbow strike.
Hackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bergeron backwards.
Bergeron throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bergeron looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hackett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bergeron stalling in the clinch but Hackett improves position.
Hackett avoids the elbow strike from Bergeron, against the cage.
Hackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bergeron backwards.
A short body shot lands from Hackett as the two fighters clinch.
Hackett landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hackett cracks Bergeron with a nice body shot.
Hackett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bergeron or not.
Bergeron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Hackett scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Hackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hackett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bergeron has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hackett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bergeron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bergeron creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hackett connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bergeron's face.
Knees to the body from Hackett.
Hackett putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bergeron in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hackett lands a right hand.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hackett obliges.
Hackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hackett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bergeron tries a body shot but Hackett blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bergeron misses with an elbow over the top.
Hackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hackett takes an elbow to the temple.
Hackett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hackett content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Hackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Hackett takes one on the button.
Hackett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bergeron on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bergeron manages to avoid it.
Bergeron is looking for a counter combo.
Bergeron on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bergeron lands with an uppercut that bounces Hackett off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Hackett has Bergeron up against the cage in a clinch.
Bergeron comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Bergeron controls his hands.
Hackett misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bergeron throws an elbow but misses.
Hackett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hackett prevents a body shot from Bergeron.
Hackett landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Hackett.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hackett lands a big knee to the head and Bergeron goes down! Hackett pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Hackett!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2019

#R1#
Hackett wants to clinch up but Chin keeps it at a distance.
Chin swats away the attempt to clinch by Hackett.
Chin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hackett.
Chin misses the shot to the body.
Hackett seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Chin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hackett napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chin misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hackett defending against the ground and pound.
Hackett is trying to control Chin's posture but Chin avoids it.
Chin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hackett is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hackett parries the strikes from Chin easily there. Chin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hackett to escape.
Hackett can't do much from the bottom here.
Chin wants to control but Hackett is keeping him busy.
Hackett's coaches at Team Alpha Midget have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Chin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hackett is not content to let Chin control the position. #T1#
Hackett avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Chin.
Hackett wants to control but Chin postures up.
Chin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hackett!
Hackett is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Hackett tries to reverse the position but Chin maintains control.
Hackett holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Chin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Chin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Chin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hackett is trying desperately to improve position.
Hackett wants to control but Chin is having none of it.#T2#
Hackett is squirming around, avoiding Chin's attempts to control the action.
Hackett wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Chin.
Chin looking to ground and pound but Hackett is blocking nicely.
Hackett avoids a series of strikes thrown by Chin.
Chin looking to finish with strikes here!
Hackett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hackett tries to hold on but Chin postures up.
Chin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chin looking to ground and pound but Hackett is blocking nicely. #T3#
Chin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Chin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hackett working to try and regain half guard.
Hackett wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Chin.
Hackett avoids a series of strikes thrown by Chin.
Chin throwing strikes here but Hackett is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hackett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hackett wants to control but Chin is having none of it.
Chin unloads with some shots from mount but Hackett bucks and avoids them well.
Chin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hackett avoids a series of strikes thrown by Chin.
Chin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chin unloads with some shots from mount but Hackett bucks and avoids them well.
Chin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hackett because Chin loaded up on that one. #T4#
Chin avoids the attempt from Hackett to control.
Chin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Chin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hackett wants to hold on but Chin pushes him away.
Hackett is squirming around, avoiding Chin's attempts to control the action.
Poor strikes thrown by Chin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Chin throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hackett taking shots to the head.
Chin looking to control but Hackett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chin throws some wild stikes that Hackett manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uriah Chin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hackett tries to clinch up.
Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chin.
Hackett is looking to counter the offense by Chin and move into the clinch.
Chin throws a body kick that misses.
Chin swats away the attempt to clinch by Hackett.#CL2#
Chin rushes Hackett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hackett tries a knee to the head but Chin blocks it.
Chin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hackett tries to land knees in the clinch but Chin avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chin misses with a knee to the head.
Chin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hackett.
Hackett crunches a lovely knee into Chin's ribcage.
Hackett managing to block the knees to the body from Chin.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the head but Chin blocks with his arms.
Chin tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Chin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD2#
Chin lands a takedown into guard.
Hackett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chin trying to control but Hackett is working from the bottom.
Hackett controlling the position.
Chin wants to control from the top but Hackett keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hackett keeping moving, preventing Chin from controlling successfully.
Hackett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chin pushing down on Hackett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hackett tries to get to full guard but Chin has control of the leg.
Chin thows a huge punch but Hackett dodges it nicely. #T2#
Hackett is concentrating on defense, preventing Chin from advancing position.
Hackett wants to control but Chin is keeping busy.
Hackett wants to improve his position but Chin is controlling well.
Hackett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chin.
Hackett is looking for a sweep. Chin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chin wants to free his trapped foot but Hackett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hackett tries to get to full guard but Chin has control of the leg.
Hackett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chin.
Hackett wants to improve his position but Chin is controlling well.
Chin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hackett's head. #T3##SUB2#
Hackett is defending against the submission attempts here by Chin.
Hackett wants to improve his position but Chin is controlling well.
Chin wants to control but Hackett is keeping him busy.
Uriah Chin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hackett is trying to get back to full guard.
Hackett is looking to control Chin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hackett avoid being mounted?
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hackett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chin.
Hackett wants to control but Chin is keeping busy.
Chin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hackett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chin is trying to control. Hackett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Chin darts in and clinches Hackett up against the cage.
Hackett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Chin fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hackett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Chin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hackett wants to control but Chin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uriah Chin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hackett closes the distance but Chin moves to the side #TD2#
so Chin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hackett is trying to control the position but Chin postures up.
Chin throws a big right hand that misses.
Chin slips nicely into half guard.
Chin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hackett is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett is staying active underneath Chin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chin is keen to just control but Hackett is a slippery customer.
Hackett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chin.
Hackett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chin. #T1#
Chin wants to take a breather but Hackett is having none of it.
Hackett trying to control from the bottom.
Chin is trying to control the action in half guard but Hackett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hackett is trying to control but can't.
Hackett is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chin throwing shots but Hackett is blocking nicely.
Chin is keen to just control but Hackett is a slippery customer.
Hackett wants to improve his position but Chin is controlling well.
Chin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chin wants to control but Hackett is keeping him busy.
Chin moves into full mount! Hackett won't be happy about that!
Hackett is trying to escape the mount.
James Hackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uriah Chin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Chin avoids the attempt from Hackett to control.
Hackett is squirming around, avoiding Chin's attempts to control the action.
Hackett tries to hold on but Chin pushes him away.
Chin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hackett is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hackett tries to hold on but Chin postures up.
Hackett is working to get back to half guard.
Hackett wants to hold on but Chin pushes him away.
Hackett is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chin wants to control the pace but Hackett is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Hackett is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Chin tries to control but Hackett wriggling away.
Hackett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Hackett is squirming around, avoiding Chin's attempts to control the action.
Chin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hackett is squirming around, avoiding Chin's attempts to control the action.
Hackett is trying desperately to improve position.
Hackett is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hackett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uriah Chin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chin 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriah Chin!

Event: LoL Playoff R1
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch but Pugacheva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Pugacheva darts in and clinches Hackett up against the cage.#TD2#
Pugacheva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pugacheva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hackett sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hackett wants to stand but Pugacheva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pugacheva controlling Hackett's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hackett wants to pass the guard but Pugacheva is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hackett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Hackett clinches up with Pugacheva and pushes him back against the cage.
Pugacheva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hackett pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hackett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva has Hackett pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hackett manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Pugacheva manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Hackett takes the fight into the clinch.
Pugacheva tries to pull guard but Hackett holds him up against the cage and eventually Pugacheva drops back down to his feet.
James Hackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alla Pugacheva.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hackett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pugacheva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hackett trying to land knees to the body.
Hackett taking a breather.#T2#
Hackett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pugacheva blocks it with crossed arms.
Pugacheva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hackett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pugacheva tries a knee to the head but Hackett blocks it.
Pugacheva tries to pull guard but Hackett forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hackett is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pugacheva is trying to break the clinch but Hackett is controlling him.
Hackett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pugacheva.
Hackett will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pugacheva up against the cage.
Hackett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pugacheva is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by Hackett.
Hackett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pugacheva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hackett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pugacheva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hackett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pugacheva is defending well for now.
Pugacheva managing to block the knees to the body from Hackett. #T3##TD2#
Pugacheva successfully pulls guard.
Hackett controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pugacheva working a defensive guard here.
Hackett passes Pugacheva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hackett looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hackett wants to pass to mount but Pugacheva is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hackett in particular looking to stall.
Hackett has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Pugacheva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hackett takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pugacheva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hackett controlling from mount.
Hackett has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pugacheva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hackett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Hackett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hackett tries to clinch up.#CL#
Pugacheva gets tackled into the cage by Hackett. Hackett maintains the clinch.
Hackett is stalling here.
Hackett landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hackett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pugacheva avoiding damage as Hackett throws knees to the body.
Hackett gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pugacheva.
Hackett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pugacheva is defending well for now.
Pugacheva has Hackett pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett missing with knees to the body.
Pugacheva avoiding damage as Hackett throws knees to the body.
Hackett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pugacheva is defending well for now.#BC2#
Pugacheva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##CL2#
Pugacheva instigates a clinch.
Hackett 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.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the head but Pugacheva blocks with his arms. #TD2#
Pugacheva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pugacheva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hackett content to stall in guard here.
Hackett won't allow Pugacheva to sweep him here.
Hackett wants to stand but Pugacheva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hackett is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pugacheva controls Hackett momentarily but Hackett frees himself.
Hackett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
James Hackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Hackett takes the fight into the clinch.
Hackett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pugacheva can do to turn this around?
Hackett lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pugacheva tries a knee to the head but Hackett blocks it.
Hackett missing with knees to the body.
Pugacheva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pugacheva managing to block the knees to the body from Hackett.
Pugacheva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hackett.
Hackett unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pugacheva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pugacheva is breathing heavily.
Hackett tries to land knees in the clinch but Pugacheva avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Pugacheva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hackett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pugacheva has Hackett pressed against the cage.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pugacheva avoids it.#BC2#
Pugacheva breaks from the clinch.
Hackett tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pugacheva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pugacheva shoots for a double leg takedown but Hackett sprawls well. He's pushed Pugacheva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hackett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pugacheva.
James Hackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alla Pugacheva.#TD2#
Pugacheva dives in and scores a takedown into Hackett's guard.
Hackett keeping moving, preventing Pugacheva from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hackett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pugacheva defends well.
Hackett managing to control the position. #T4#
Hackett continues to stall.#SUB#
Hackett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pugacheva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pugacheva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pugacheva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hackett pulls Pugacheva in close to his closed guard and prevents Pugacheva from doing any damage or advancing position.
James Hackett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pugacheva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Hackett dominated that second round.
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##TD2#
Pugacheva scores with a takedown into Hackett's guard.
Pugacheva being controlled here momentarily.
Hackett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hackett has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hackett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More hug and hope from Hackett.#T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch but Pugacheva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pugacheva paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Pugacheva gets tackled into the cage by Hackett. Hackett maintains the clinch.
Hackett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hackett unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pugacheva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pugacheva wants a takedown but no success here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pugacheva.
Hackett landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hackett misses with a knee to the head.
Hackett blocks a body shot from Pugacheva. #T2#
Hackett trying to land knees to the body.
James Hackett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hackett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pugacheva blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Pugacheva pulls guard effortlessly.
Hackett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pugacheva wants to stand up but Hackett is controlling him. #T3#
Hackett is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pugacheva circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Hackett closes the distance and pushes Pugacheva back into the cage.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pugacheva avoids it.#BC2#
Pugacheva breaks the clinch.
Hackett swats away the attempt to clinch by Pugacheva.
Hackett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Pugacheva with that takedown attempt.
James Hackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pugacheva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pugacheva keeps the fight on the outside.
Pugacheva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hackett tries to clinch but Pugacheva is having none of it.
Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pugacheva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pugacheva keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Pugacheva gets a clinch. #BC2#
Pugacheva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hackett moves in looking to clinch but Pugacheva pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Pugacheva. #CL#
Hackett gets a clinch.
Hackett misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hackett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pugacheva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hackett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pugacheva is defending well for now.
Pugacheva lands a left hand.
Alla Pugacheva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Hackett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pugacheva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hackett fights it off and pushes away nicely.

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 James Hackett.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hackett, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Hackett!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2019

#R1#
Demmick tries a head kick but it misses.
Demmick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hackett moves in looking to clinch but Demmick pushes him off.
Hackett wants to clinch up but Demmick keeps it at a distance.
Demmick feints and then cracks Hackett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hackett down.
Demmick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hackett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Demmick swats away the attempt to clinch by Hackett.
A counter left hand to the body from Demmick misses its target.
Demmick thumps Hackett with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Demmick misses.
Demmick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demmick keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hackett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch but Demmick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Demmick circles away from the clinch attempt
and Demmick counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Demmick throws out a leg kick but Hackett moves out of range and Demmick only half commits. #CL2#
Demmick tries to keep at a distance but Hackett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the head but Demmick blocks with his arms.
Hackett misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Demmick breaks from the clinch.
Hackett moves in looking to clinch but Demmick pushes him off.
Demmick connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Hackett gets tackled into the cage by Demmick. Demmick maintains the clinch.
Hackett missing with knees to the body.
Hackett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Demmick.
Hackett trying to land knees to the body.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Demmick avoids it.
Hackett looking to throw knees to the head but Demmick is blocking nicely.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Demmick avoids it.#BC#
Demmick manages to break the clinch. #T2##CL2#
Hackett drives through and clinches with Demmick against the cage. #BC#
Demmick breaks from the clinch.
Demmick keeps the fight on the outside.
Hackett tries to clinch there but Demmick circles away.
Demmick is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Demmick rushes Hackett and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demmick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Demmick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hackett tries to clinch but Demmick moves out of range.
Demmick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Demmick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hackett, pushing him back against the cage.
Hackett misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Demmick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hackett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Demmick. Demmick obviously looking to wear him down.
Demmick swats away the attempt to clinch by Hackett.
Hackett tries to clinch there but Demmick circles away.
Demmick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hackett wants to clinch.
As Hackett backs away, Demmick returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3##CL2#
Hackett forces Demmick back against the cage and clinches.
Hackett prevents Demmick from breaking the clinch.
Hackett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hackett looking to stall.
Hackett stalling. #BC#
Demmick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hackett tries to clinch there but Demmick circles away.
Demmick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Demmick attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Demmick. That's going to slow Hackett down.
Hackett tries to clinch but Demmick moves out of range.
Demmick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Demmick lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hackett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Demmick throws a low kick but Hackett moves out of range easily. #T4##TD#
Demmick closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Demmick working away.
Hackett tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Demmick easily slips into full mount!
Demmick sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hackett is looking to improve his position but Demmick isn't that keen on the idea.
Demmick takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hackett can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Demmick dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hackett moves in looking to clinch but Demmick pushes him off.
Demmick throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hackett tries to clinch up.
Demmick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hackett can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Hackett has Demmick up against the cage in a clinch.
Hackett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Demmick is defending well for now.
Hackett connects with a knee to the head.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Demmick avoids it.
Hackett prevents Demmick from breaking the clinch.
Hackett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Demmick is defending well for now.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hackett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett wants to stall. #BC#
Demmick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hackett is looking to clinch but Demmick is avoiding it.
An inside leg kick lands from Demmick.
Hackett tries to clinch up.#T1#
Demmick cracks the inside of Hackett's front leg. #CL2#
Hackett rushes Demmick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Demmick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Demmick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Demmick tenderised Hackett's leg. Hackett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hackett tries to clinch up but Demmick circles away and keeps his distance.
Hackett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Demmick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hackett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Demmick keeps the fight on the outside.
Hackett tries to clinch but Demmick moves out of range. #CL#
Demmick moves into the clinch.
Hackett connects with a nasty looking knee right to Demmick's face.
Hackett using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hackett landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demmick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Demmick avoids it.#T2#
Hackett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Demmick blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Demmick's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hackett looking to throw knees to the head but Demmick is blocking nicely. #BC#
Demmick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Demmick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Demmick finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hackett tries to clinch but Demmick moves out of range. #CL2#
Hackett takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Demmick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Demmick fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hackett sprawls well initially but Demmick persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hackett trying to hold on to Demmick's head to control him but Demmick postures up.
Hackett is looking to improve his position.
Demmick is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Demmick working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hackett wants to control but Demmick is keeping busy.
Demmick content to control rather than advance.
Hackett wants to control but Demmick is keeping busy.
Hackett is looking to improve his position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hackett holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Demmick keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hackett is doing well to control the position and prevent Demmick from advancing to side control.
Hackett trying to control but Demmick postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Demmick looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hackett is trying to control the position but Demmick postures up.
Hackett is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hackett is trying to control the position but Demmick postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Demmick dominated that second round.
That's time! Demmick'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#
Hackett moves in looking to clinch but Demmick pushes him off.
Demmick tried to counter with a leg kick but Hackett avoided it.
Hackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hackett tries to clinch up.
As Hackett backs away, Demmick returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Hackett clinches up against the cage.
Demmick wants to break free but Hackett has control.
Hackett is trying to stall. #BC#
Demmick manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Demmick shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Demmick postures up.
Hackett working a defensive guard but Demmick passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett is trying to maintain the position but Demmick is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demmick takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hackett has his hands clasped together around Demmick's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Hackett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Well, if Demmick 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.
Hackett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Demmick is working away from the top position though.
Hackett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hackett is trying to control but can't.
Bo Demmick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hackett is controlling Demmick's position as best he can from this difficult position.
James Hackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Demmick gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL2#
Hackett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Demmick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hackett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Demmick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Demmick connects with a leg kick. Hackett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Demmick. #TD#
Demmick gets a double leg takedown into Hackett's guard.
Hackett is wriggling around but Demmick manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Demmick controlling the action here.
Hackett wants to control but Demmick passes into side. #T3#
Hackett tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Demmick controlling from mount.
Hackett is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hackett is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hackett is trying to escape the mount.
Demmick controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Demmick has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hackett tries to hold on but Demmick postures up.
Hackett is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Demmick is staying active.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hackett gets back to half guard.
Demmick controlling the action here.
Bo Demmick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Demmick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Demmick, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Demmick!

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