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Event: GC 457: Le Delma VS Rahl     
Date:   Sep 17, 2022
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bessant.
Marley misses with a head kick.
Bessant is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marley with a body shot.
A combination from Marley does no damage.
Marley backing away here, and Bessant unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Marley misses with a series of wild punches.
Bessant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bessant has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Marley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Rakeem Marley has been cut.
Marley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marley swinging wildly here.
Rakeem Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Marley blocks the body kick.
Marley just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bessant! But no joy.
Marley tries to land a front kick but Bessant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bessant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bessant manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Marley misses
and Bessant counters with a nice body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bessant.
As Bessant looks to move away, Marley throws a big counter combo but Bessant just gets out of the way.
Bessant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bessant. #T2#
Marley connects with a body shot that sends Bessant's belly button to the back.
Marley scores with the left hand. Bessant knows he should have avoided that one.
Bessant takes one to the side of the head.
Marley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Marley darts in and clinches Bessant up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bessant lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Marley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bessant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marley was well out of range. Poor timing from Bessant.#KD2#
Bessant lands a big head kick that sends Marley tumbling to the mat! Bessant takes a step backwards and waves Marley back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Marley is rocked!#T3#
Bessant lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Bessant!
John Bessant 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.
Rakeem Marley spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back better, jah bless'.

 

Event: GC 453: Simmons VS Chambers     
Date:   Aug 20, 2022
#R1#
Jospin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bessant.
Jospin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#It looks like John Bessant has been cut.#CL2#
Jospin clinches.
Jospin working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bessant.
Jospin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bessant backwards.
Bessant misses with a body punch.
Jospin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bessant lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jospin or not.
Jospin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jospin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jospin'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.
Bessant dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jospin.
We've been informed that Jospin 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 nice right hand lands inside from Jospin. #T1##BC2#
Jospin manages to break the clinch.
Bessant moves out of range as Jospin strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Bessant checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Jospin looks to move away, Bessant throws a big counter combo but Jospin just gets out of the way.
Good work by Bessant as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Bessant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jospin lunges at Bessant with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bessant's hand.
Jospin misses with a right hand
and Bessant counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bessant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jospin.
Bessant tries to clinch there but Jospin circles away.
Jospin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bessant's hands.
Jospin throws a big shot that misses.
Bessant tried to counter with a leg kick but Jospin avoided it.
Bessant throws out a leg kick but Jospin moves out of range and Bessant only half commits.
Bessant slips a straight right by Jospin.
Jospin avoids the body shot from Bessant. #T2#
The crowd cheers as Jospin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bessant doesn't seem phased though.
Jospin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bessant. Jospin does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jospin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bessant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Puncher's Chance in the buildup to the fight.
Bessant tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jospin is able to avoid easily.
As Bessant backs off Jospin throws a huge counter combo but Bessant manages to avoid it all.
Jospin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bessant moves forwards but Jospin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jospin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jospin with a nice calf kick.
Jospin throws a hook but Bessant avoids it easily.
Jospin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Bessant walks into a straight right hand from Jospin.
Jospin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bessant on the side of the head.
Jospin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jospin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bessant looks to score with a jab to the body but Jospin is just out of range.
Bessant moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jospin lands a head kick!
Jospin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jospin lands the left hand.
Jospin throws a lazy right hand but Bessant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bessant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Jospin throws a sloppy head kick and Bessant moves out of range easily.
Jospin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jospin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bessant had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bessant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Jospin gets a clinch.
Bessant tries to work over Jospin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Bessant.
Jospin lands an uppercut.
Bessant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Jospin breaks the clinch.
Jospin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jospin misses with a body shot.
Jospin misses with a hook. Bessant ducked under it nicely.
Bessant is looking to counter punch.
Bessant defending well as Jospin loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Jospin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Bessant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A clash of legs there as Jospin blocks the low kick.
Jospin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
Jospin clinches up against the cage.
Jospin dodges an elbow strike from Bessant.
Jospin lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Jospin manages to break the clinch.
Jospin scores with a nice strike.
Jospin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jospin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bessant moves away.#CL2#
Jospin rushes Bessant and presses him up against the cage.
Jospin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bessant stalling in the clinch.
Bessant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jospin's elbow.
Jospin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bessant misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bessant misses with some punches. #T1#
A short left from Jospin.
Jospin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bessant is keeping busy.
Bessant lands a right hand.
Jospin trying to land knees to the body.
Bessant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bessant stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jospin blocks a body shot from Bessant.
The referee calls for Bessant to work.
Bessant tries a body shot but Jospin blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bessant just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jospin's brow.
Bessant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bessant lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bessant lands a damaging elbow.
Jospin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bessant up against the cage.
Jospin throws an elbow that misses. #T2#
Jospin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bessant avoids it.
Bessant tries a body shot but Jospin blocks it.
Bessant tries a body shot but Jospin blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Jospin fails to land. #BC#
Bessant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bessant takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bessant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jospin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jospin. That's going to slow Bessant down.
Bessant takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bessant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jospin.
Bessant appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bessant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bessant throws a leg kick but Jospin sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3##CL2#
Jospin rushes Bessant and presses him up against the cage.
Jospin dodges an elbow strike from Bessant.
Jospin leaning against his opponent.
Jospin tries to break free but Bessant pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jospin. #BC#
Bessant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Jospin as he checks the leg kick.
Bessant misses with a wild body shot.
Jospin throws a right hand that Bessant ducks under and follows up with a left that Bessant also avoids with ease.
Bessant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bessant fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jospin just manages to avoid it.
Jospin throws a sloppy head kick and Bessant moves out of range easily.
Jospin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bessant looks to score with a jab to the body but Jospin is just out of range.
Henri Jospin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Bessant. #T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Jospin.
Bessant looks to land a left hand but Jospin moved out of range nicely.
Bessant walks into a stiff left hand from Jospin.
Bessant is looking to wear down Jospin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bessant slips under a jab from Jospin.
Decent striking displayed by Jospin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jospin throws a leg kick but Bessant sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jospin throws a looping overhand right but Bessant ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Jospin finds it's way through Bessant's defenses.
Bessant misses with a wild body shot.
Jospin ducks under a wild hook from Bessant.
Jospin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jospin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bessant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jospin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Jospin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jospin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bessant can pounce on him.
Bessant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jospin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jospin throws the kick towards the body but Bessant avoids it.
As Jospin backs away, Bessant returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jospin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bessant takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Jospin closes the distance and clinches.
Jospin throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Bessant.
Bessant throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jospin throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Jospin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jospin throws a lazy right hand but Bessant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henri Jospin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Jospin misses with a body kick.
Bessant cracks a nice hook into Jospin's ribs.
Jospin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bessant lands a two punch combo.
Bessant connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bessant misses with a double jab.
Jospin misses with a lunging right hand
and Bessant counters with a stiff right hand.
Jospin scores with a nice head shot.
Jospin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bessant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jospin throws out the jab.
Jospin looks to land a right hand but Bessant moved out of range.
Jospin misses with an uppercut
and Bessant counters with a series of strikes. Jospin will be more careful next time no doubt. #CUT#That has opened up Henri Jospin's cut even more.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bessant avoids the head kick by Jospin.
Jospin throws a poor cross that misses
and Bessant counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#The cut above Henri Jospin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jospin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bessant. #CL2#
Bessant gets tackled into the cage by Jospin. Jospin maintains the clinch.
Bessant lands a shoulder strike.
Jospin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bessant is trying to maintain a safe position but Jospin gets an underhook and turns Bessant into the cage.
Jospin misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bessant - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bessant lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bessant looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bessant misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Jospin has had enough of the clinch but Bessant keeps him there for the moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Bessant.
Bessant lands an elbow inside.
Bessant trying to stall but Jospin improves his position.
Bessant stalling in the clinch but Jospin improves position.
Jospin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bessant's face.
Jospin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jospin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Henri Jospin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bessant misses with a body punch.
Jospin misses with the head strike.
Bessant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jospins head.
Bessant swings wildly with an uppercut but Jospin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jospin blocks the elbow strike. #T4#
Bessant pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bessant content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bessant tries to work over Jospin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bessant throws an elbow but it misses.
Bessant managing to block the knees to the body from Jospin. #BC2#
Jospin breaks the clinch.
Jospin throws a head kick but Bessant moves out of range.
Jospin lands with a cross.
Bessant slips a jab from Jospin.
It looked like Bessant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bessant throws a low kick but Jospin avoids it.
Jospin cracks Bessant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
John Bessant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bessant moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

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 John Bessant.
Well Jospin 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henri Jospin!

An out of breath Henri Jospin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GC 448: Takahashi VS Le Delma     
Date:   Jul 30, 2022
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Shanikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shanikov.#CUT2#It looks like John Bessant has been cut.
Bessant fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shanikov checks it well.
Shanikov feints a counter leg kick.
Shanikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bessant.#CL2#
Shanikov rushes Bessant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Bessant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shanikov misses with a right hand
and Bessant counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Shanikov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bessant, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Shanikov.
Shanikov jumps guard but Bessant turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bessant lands a hook that snaps the head of Shanikov backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bessant.
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!#TD2#
Shanikov pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Shanikov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bessant gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Shanikov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Shanikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Bessant tries to free his leg and advance position but Shanikov is retaining full guard.
Shanikov is trying to control the position but Bessant postures up.
Shanikov keeping full guard, as Bessant tries to pass.
Bessant is stalling in the full guard.
Shanikov 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.
Shanikov is trying to keep Bessant in close. #SUB2#
Shanikov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bessant passes into side control.
Bessant working away.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shanikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bessant wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shanikov gets back to half guard.
Bessant is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Shanikov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bessant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Shanikov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bessant pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Shanikov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Shanikov looking for submissions off his back.
Bessant controlling the action here.
Bessant trying to advance position but Shanikov counters by regaining guard.
Bessant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bessant has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Shanikov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bessant controlling from the top position.
Bessant's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Shanikov has his foot on Bessant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bessant works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Shanikov looking for a guillotine here but Bessant defends easily.
Bessant is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mucak Shanikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Bessant's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Shanikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shanikov 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.
Shanikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bessant.
Bessant appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A nice leg kick from Shanikov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bessant misses with a body shot.
Bessant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bessant pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Shanikov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shanikov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bessant just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bessant.
Shanikov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shanikov prevents a body shot from Bessant.
Shanikov blocks an elbow strike.
Shanikov blocks a body shot from Bessant.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Shanikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bessant working aggressively here.
Bessant gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD2#
Shanikov gets control of Bessant's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shanikov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bessant 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. #SUB2#
Shanikov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bessant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bessant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bessant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Shanikov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bessant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bessant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Shanikov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bessant defends well.#SUB2#
Shanikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Bessant is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bessant postures up in Shanikov's guard and throws a big left but Shanikov blocks it.
Bessant is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shanikov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shanikov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bessant looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Shanikov has his foot on Bessant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bessant works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Bessant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bessant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bessant tries to free his leg and advance position but Shanikov is retaining full guard.
Bessant is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bessant slips under a jab.
Shanikov motions for Bessant to come forward. Shanikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shanikov throws out a leg kick but Bessant moves out of range and Shanikov only half commits.
As Shanikov backs away, Bessant returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shanikov.#T4#
Shanikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Bessant should have avoided that one.
Shanikov misses the body punch
and Bessant counters with a thumping low kick.
Shanikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bessant lands a jab to Shanikov's midsection.#CL2#
Shanikov gets a clinch.
Shanikov tries to pull guard but Bessant holds him up against the cage and eventually Shanikov drops back down to his feet.
John Bessant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mucak Shanikov.#BC#
Bessant manages to break the clinch.
Bessant ducks under a wild hook from Shanikov.
Mucak Shanikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shanikov motions for Bessant to come forward. Shanikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Shanikov pushes Bessant up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Bessant breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A leg kick checked by Bessant.
Bessant blocks the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mucak Shanikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Bessant's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Shanikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bessant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shanikov.
Bessant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shanikov missing with a left hand there. Bessant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bessant takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Shanikov instigates a clinch.
Shanikov is trying to pull guard but Bessant turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bessant.
Bessant lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shanikov or not.
Shanikov lands with a light punch inside.
Bessant lands a hook that snaps the head of Shanikov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shanikov prevents a body shot from Bessant.
Bessant tries to work over Shanikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bessant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shanikov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bessant just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Shanikov tries to pull guard but Bessant holds him up against the cage and eventually Shanikov drops back down to his feet.
John Bessant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mucak Shanikov.
Shanikov misses with some punches.
Bessant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bessant lands a nice uppercut.
Bessant lands with a light punch inside.
John Bessant has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Shanikov on the inside.
Bessant looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shanikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Bessant scores with a shot to the side of Shanikov's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bessant.
Shanikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bessant presses Shanikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bessant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shanikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bessant content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bessant lands a hook that snaps the head of Shanikov backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bessant is working Shanikov over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Bessant.
Bessant cracks Shanikov with a nice body shot.
Bessant displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shanikov up against the cage.
Bessant leaning against his opponent. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Bessant. #BC#
Bessant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bessant throws a body punch but Shanikov moves out of range.
Bessant lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#Shanikov is rocked!#CL2#
Shanikov clinches with his opponent.
Shanikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Bessant finish him?
Bessant lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bessant lands a big right hand that drops Shanikov! The killer instinct kicks in and Bessant finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bessant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bessant!
After the fight, John Bessant 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 488: Chestner v Tsuruta     
Date:   Jun 01, 2022
#R1##CL#
Bessant moves into the clinch successfully.
Bessant lands a body shot.
Bessant blocking some punches.
Bessant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberts's elbow.
Roberts tries to pull guard but Bessant forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bessant misses with an elbow over the top.
Roberts struggles to land a body shot inside as Bessant controls his hands.
Bessant lands an elbow inside that Roberts shrugs off.
Bessant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberts's elbow.
Roberts blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Roberts pulls guard.
Roberts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bessant's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Roberts is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bessant is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bessant has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Bessant engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bessant postures up. #T1#
Roberts looking for a sweep. Not yet Roberts, not yet.
Bessant content to stall in guard here.
Roberts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bessant throwing strikes but missing.
Bessant controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Roberts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bessant is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roberts is on top in guard. #REVB#
Bessant trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Roberts tries to free his leg and advance position but Bessant is retaining full guard.
Roberts is looking to advance position but Bessant has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Roberts keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Roberts bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bessant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roberts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roberts preventing the sweep.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Bessant keeps moving.
Bessant looking for a sweep. Not yet Bessant, not yet. #T3#
Bessant managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Bessant landing heel shots to his opponent's back. Roberts not amused, grabs the leg and drops back, looking for a heel hook. Bessant doesn't react quick enough and Roberts cranks it - Bessant screams in pain and taps out! That was a really quick submission! Impressive stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Benjy Roberts!
Benjy Roberts thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CFC 479: Phillips v Outlaw     
Date:   May 01, 2022
#R1##CL#
Creed takes the fight into the clinch.
Creed works on Bessant's body with a couple of short punches.
Creed is leaning against Bessant and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bessant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Creed.
Creed definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right from Creed.
Creed working aggressively here.
Creed throws a head punch that misses.
Creed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Creed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bessant.
Creed misses with the head strike.
Bessant taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Creed fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Creed.
Creed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Creed lands with a short shot to the head.
Creed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bessant backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Creed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Creed misses with some punches. #T1#
Bessant tries a body shot but Creed blocks it.
Creed lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Creed.
Creed can't find room to land a body shot as Bessant controls the action.
Creed misses with a punch on the inside.
Bessant blocking some punches.
Bessant struggles to land a body shot inside as Creed controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bessant just misses with a elbow thrown towards Creed's brow.
Creed lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bessant.
A head punch on the inside from Creed fails to land.
Creed misses with a punch to the body.
Creed stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Bessant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Creed forces Bessant back against the cage and clinches.
Creed misses with a punch to the body.
Creed lands with a short shot to the head.
Bessant blocks a body shot from Creed.
Creed lands a right hand. #T2#
A short uppercut from Bessant.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creed throws a punch but it's blocked by Bessant.
Creed tries a body shot but Bessant blocks it.
Bessant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Bessant manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Creed takes the fight into the clinch.
Creed lands a right hand.
Creed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Creed lands with a light punch inside.
Creed throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Creed pushes Bessant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Creed.
Bessant lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Creed misses with a body punch.
Creed blocks a body shot from Bessant.
Bessant throws an elbow but it misses.
Creed working aggressively here.
Creed lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Bessant looking to stall.
Bessant looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bessant controlling the action here for a moment.
Creed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bessant backwards.
Creed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bessant misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Creed.
Bessant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#It looks like John Bessant has been cut.
Creed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Creed throws a head punch that misses.
Creed gets through Bessant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Creed fails to land.
Bessant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bessant throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Creed working aggressively here.
Creed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bessant's elbow.
Creed lands a right hand. #T4#
Creed lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creed being controlled against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bessant throws an elbow but misses.
Creed scores with a shot to the side of Bessant's head.
Creed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bessant backwards. #BC2#
Bessant breaks the clinch.
Bessant misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Creed gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Bessant breaks the clinch. #CL#
Bessant tries to keep at a distance but Creed has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bessant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bessant.
Creed tries a body shot but Bessant blocks it.
Creed tries a body shot but Bessant blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vernon Creed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Bessant's cut.
That's time! Creed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Creed checks a leg kick nicely.
Bessant misses with a hook
and Creed counters with a thumping low kick.
Vernon Creed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bessant throws a right and a left that Creed avoids nicely.
Creed swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Creed instigates a clinch.
Creed prevents a body shot from Bessant.
Bessant blocks a body shot from Creed.
Creed scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Bessant manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Creed has Bessant up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant pushes off an throws an elbow but Creed leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Creed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Creed lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Creed.
Bessant pressing his opponent against the cage.
Creed lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Creed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bessant backwards.
A hook to the body from Bessant.
Bessant misses with an elbow over the top.
Creed throws a head punch that misses.
Bessant throws an elbow but it misses.
Bessant throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bessant throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Creed scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Creed.
Creed lands a shoulder strike.
Creed lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Bessant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Creed moves into the clinch successfully.
Bessant tries to throw a body punch but Creed avoids it by throwing Bessant back against the cage.
Creed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Creed misses with the head strike.
Vernon Creed has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bessant wants to stall. #T2#
Bessant lands an elbow that stopped Creed in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Vernon Creed has been cut.
Bessant tries a body shot but Creed blocks it.
Bessant tries to work over Creed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bessant.
Creed lands a shot to the body.
Creed misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Bessant manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Creed drives through and clinches with Bessant against the cage.
Creed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bessant backwards.
Nice body punch from Creed.
Creed gets through Bessant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Creed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bessants head.
Creed lands a left hand.
Creed throws a punch but it's blocked by Bessant.
A body shot lands from Creed.
Bessant is breathing heavily.
Creed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bessant's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Creed.
Creed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bessant can do to turn this around?#T3#
Creed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Creed works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Creed.
Creed lands a hook to the side of the head.
Creed avoids a wild elbow strike from Bessant.
A hook to the body from Creed.
A short left from Creed. #ROC#Bessant is rocked!
Creed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bessant is still on wobbly legs! Can Creed finish him?
Creed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bessant backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Creed.
Creed creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Bessant's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Bessant drops to his knees and Creed pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vernon Creed!
Vernon Creed 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: HFC 125     
Date:   Mar 19, 2022
#R1#
Lydon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bessant replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lydon blocks it well.
Lydon misses with a series of wild punches.
Lydon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bessant scores with a leg kick.
Lydon misses with a few strikes there.
Lydon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bessant eats them both and turns towards Lydon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Johnny Lydon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bessant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lydon.
Lydon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lydon misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lydon swinging wildly here.
Lydon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bessant counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lydon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T1#
Bessant dodges the punch combination from Lydon.
Lydon checks the leg kick.
Lydon is looking for a counter combo.
Lydon throws a series of punches but Bessant avoids them all with ease.
Lydon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bessant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bessant dodges the punch combination from Lydon.
Lydon misses with a combination
and Bessant counters with a nice body shot.
Bessant misses with a double jab.
Lydon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bessant eats them both and turns towards Lydon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lydon throws a body shot but no joy.
Bessant appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Lydon throws a series of punches but Bessant avoids them all with ease.
Lydon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bessant throws out a counter right but Lydon avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bessant slips a jab and a cross from Lydon.
Lydon throws a series of punches but Bessant avoids them all with ease.
Lydon misses with a series of wild punches.
Lydon throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and Bessant counters with a head kick that drops Lydon to the mat! Lydon scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Lydon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bessant.
A swing and a miss from Bessant.
Lydon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lydon misses with the combination.
Lydon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bessant with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Bessant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lydon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lydon throws a combination that misses
and Bessant counters with a straight right hand.
Lydon is breathing heavily.
Bessant swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Lydon. Those never looked like landing.
Lydon fails to land with a series of punches.
Lydon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bessant's sensitive parts.
Lydon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bessant.
Bessant raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lydon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lydon throws a nice looking combination but Bessant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lydon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lydon misses with a double jab. #T4#
Bessant slips a jab and a cross from Lydon.
A right-left combo lands from Lydon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bessant scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lydon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lydon misses with the combination.
Bessant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A punch combination from Lydon misses.
Bessant is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bessant slips a jab and a cross from Lydon.
Lydon throws a series of punches but Bessant avoids them all with ease.
Bessant tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lydon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bessant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lydon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lydon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bessant counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lydon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lydon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lydon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bessant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lydon misses with a body shot.
Bessant feints a counter leg kick.
Lydon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bessant counters with a one-two to the body.
Lydon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bessant counters with a thumping low kick.
Lydon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bessant misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Lydon does no damage.
Bessant lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lydon throws a series of punches but Bessant moves out of range.
Bessant slips a jab and a cross from Lydon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lydon misses with a double jab.
Bessant is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lydon.#T1#
Bessant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lydon misses with a wild combination.
Bessant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lydon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bessant counters with a nice body kick.
Bessant throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bessant misses with the combination.
Bessant throws a sloppy head kick and Lydon moves out of range easily.
Lydon tries to bum rush Bessant with a series of wild strikes but Bessant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lydon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bessant.
Lydon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lydon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bessant throws a nice looking combination but Lydon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Lydon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lydon swinging wildly here. #T2#
Lydon misses with a two punch combination.
Bessant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lydon throws a right hand that Bessant ducks under and follows up with a left that Bessant also avoids with ease.
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!
Lydon throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Bessant counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bessant.
Bessant lands an uppercut.
Bessant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lydon's elbow.
Bessant tries a body shot but Lydon blocks it.
Lydon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lydon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lydon avoids a wild elbow strike from Bessant.
Bessant lands a body punch.
A short left from Bessant.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bessant just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lydon's brow.
Bessant lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bessant pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Come on Bessant - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T3#
Bessant throws an elbow but it misses.
Lydon throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Lydon manages to break the clinch.
Lydon misses with a few strikes there.
Lydon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bessant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bessant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lydon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lydon misses with a series of wild punches.
Lydon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bessant.
Bessant connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lydon tries to bum rush Bessant with a series of wild strikes but Bessant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Bessant throws a lazy right hand but Lydon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lydon misses with a combination
and Bessant makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bessant fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lydon throws a series of punches but Bessant moves out of range.
Bessant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lydon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lydon throws a body punch but Bessant moves out of range.
Lydon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bessant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bessant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnny Lydon is winning the standup battle so far.
Bessant throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lydon misses with a combination #KD2#
and Bessant counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lydon! Bessant lets Lydon back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Bessant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lydon throws a right hand that Bessant ducks under and follows up with a left that Bessant also avoids with ease.
Bessant flicks out a counter leg kick but Lydon steps away.#CUT2#It looks like Johnny Lydon has been cut.
Lydon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lydon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Lydon. Those never looked like landing.
Bessant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lydon manages to avoid it.
As Bessant looks to move away, Lydon throws a big counter combo but Bessant just gets out of the way.
Lydon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bessant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bessant slips a jab and a cross from Lydon.
Lydon throws a combination that misses
and Bessant counters with a series of strikes. Lydon will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#Lydon is rocked!
Lydon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Lydon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bessant loads up on a big right hand but Lydon slips the punch.
Lydon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lydon seems to have got his legs back now.
Lydon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bessant tries a quick counter leg kick but Lydon is wise to it.
Lydon moves away from the strike by Bessant.
Bessant dodges the punch combination from Lydon. #T1#
Bessant is looking to slow Lydon down with leg kicks.
Bessant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#KD2#
Bessant lands a big right hand that sends Lydon crashing to the mat! Bessant stays standing though and waves Lydon back to his feet!
Lydon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lydon throws a series of punches but Bessant avoids them all with ease.
Bessant unleashes a big counter combination but Lydon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lydon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lydon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bessant counters with a thumping low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bessant pounces like a tiger and cracks Lydon with a vicious hook! Lydon is down but not out! Bessant follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Bessant!
John Bessant 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: HFC 122 - Vaiduolkis vs Ford 3     
Date:   Feb 19, 2022
#R1##CL2#
Mataitai gets tackled into the cage by Bessant. Bessant maintains the clinch.
Bessant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mataitai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bessant blocking some punches.
Mataitai lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Bessant manages to break the clinch.
Mataitai throws a hook but Bessant avoids it easily.
Bessant throws a counter combo.
Mataitai throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#It looks like John Bessant has been cut.
Mataitai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bessant.
Mataitai misses with a right hand
and Bessant counters with a three punch combo that has Mataitai backing up. Mataitai nods at Bessant to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bessant scores with a jab to the body.
Mataitai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mataitai throws a looping overhand right but Bessant ducks down to avoid it.
Bessant takes one to the chin there.
Mataitai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bessant. #T1#
Mataitai cracks a nice hook into Bessant's ribs.
Mataitai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bessant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Bessant defending well as Mataitai loads up on a big left hand.
Bessant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bessant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mataitai throws out the jab.
Bessant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mataitai throws a hook to the side of Bessant's head but Bessant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mataitai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mataitai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mataitai. Bessant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bessant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mataitai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bessant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mataitai throws a right and a left that Bessant avoids nicely.
Bessant tries to counter with a clinch but Mataitai shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Mataitai misses with a looping right.
Willy Mataitai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bessant ducks under a wild hook from Mataitai.
We've been informed that Bessant 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.
Mataitai misses the jab.
Bessant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A left lands for Mataitai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bessant moves away from the strike by Mataitai.
Bessant takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bessant throws a leg kick but Mataitai checks it.
A big right from Mataitai misses.
Bessant throws a hook but Mataitai blocks it.
Mataitai throws an off balance right hand
and Bessant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bessant swings for the body but Mataitai moves out of range. #T3##CL#
Mataitai has closed the distance and engaged Bessant in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bessant takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mataitai struggles to land a body shot inside as Bessant controls his hands.
Bessant throws a head punch that misses.
Come on Bessant - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mataitai digs a right hand underneath Bessant's ribcage. Bessant let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mataitai pushes Bessant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mataitai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bessant misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Mataitai's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mataitai digs a right hand into Bessant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bessant's gas tank.
Bessant looks winded!
Mataitai lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Mataitai.
Mataitai gets through Bessant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mataitai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Mataitai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bessant swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Mataitai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bessant wants to counter with a clinch but Mataitai pushes him away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mataitai lands a nice shot that snaps Bessant's head back.
Mataitai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bessant manages to avoid it.
Mataitai is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mataitai looks to score with a jab to the body but Bessant is just out of range.#CL#
Mataitai closes the distance and clinches.
Bessant wants to stall.
Bessant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mataitai struggles to land a body shot inside as Bessant controls his hands.
Bessant leaning against his opponent.
Bessant misses with an elbow over the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Mataitai dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bessant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mataitai manages to avoid it.
Bessant lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mataitai's sensitive parts.
Mataitai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bessant.
Bessant tries a quick counter leg kick but Mataitai is wise to it.
A punch combination from Bessant misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bessant 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 Mataitai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mataitai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A quick step to the side and Mataitai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mataitai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bessant was well out of range. Poor timing from Mataitai.
Mataitai throws a one two combo.
Bessant with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mataitai to score with a decent uppercut.
Willy Mataitai is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Mataitai does it's job there.
Mataitai 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.
Mataitai lands with a nice combination. Bessant backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mataitai scores with a nice right hand.
Bessant takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Mataitai misses with a hook. Bessant ducked under it nicely.
Bessant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mataitai lands a nice looking body shot.
Bessant slips a jab and a cross from Mataitai.
Mataitai moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBessant.#KD#
Mataitai waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Bessant. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Bessant to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC#Bessant is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Mataitai stands and steps away. Bessant gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bessant is still on wobbly legs! Can Mataitai finish him?
Mataitai cracks Bessant with a hook to the temple - Bessant is on wobbly legs here! Mataitai swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Bessant falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Mataitai wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Willy Mataitai!
After the big win, Willy Mataitai made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: HFC 118 - Babinski vs Bigg III     
Date:   Jan 22, 2022
#R1#
Mormaer throws the left hand but Bessant avoids the punch easily.
Bessant moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Aonghus Mormaer has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Bessant 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#It looks like John Bessant has been cut.
Mormaer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bessant. Bessant circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bessant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mormaer throws a front kick aimed at Bessant's knee but Bessant avoids it well.
Mormaer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bessant on the side of the head.
Mormaer throws a sloppy body shot
and Bessant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bessant cracks Mormaer with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mormaer throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Mormaer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Bessant managing to block the knees to the body from Mormaer.
Bessant looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mormaer missing with knees to the body.
Bessant wants to break free but Mormaer has control.
Mormaer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bessant gets through Mormaer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Bessant's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mormaer is stalling here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bessant tries to throw a body punch but Mormaer avoids it by throwing Bessant back against the cage.
Bessant lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bessant.
Mormaer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bessant.
Mormaer dodges an elbow strike from Bessant.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mormaer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mormaer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mormaer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bessant lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Bessant scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mormaer is trying to pull guard but Bessant has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bessant.
Mormaer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bessant avoiding damage as Mormaer throws knees to the body.
Bessant trying to control the position but instead, Mormaer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bessant into the cage.
Bessant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bessant is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mormaer is keeping busy.
Bessant pushes off an throws an elbow but Mormaer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Bessant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bessant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aonghus Mormaer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mormaer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from Mormaer lands.#T3##CL2#
Mormaer clinches up with Bessant and pushes him back against the cage.
Mormaer tries to land knees in the clinch but Bessant avoids the damage to the body.
Mormaer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bessant seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mormaer can turn it around.
Mormaer tries to land a knee to the head but Bessant blocks with his arms.
Bessant wants to stall.
Mormaer jumps guard but Bessant stands there with Mormaer around his waist. Mormaer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mormaer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mormaer tries to throw a body punch but Bessant avoids it by throwing Mormaer back against the cage.
Mormaer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mormaer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mormaer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mormaer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bessant is struggling to control the position.
Bessant avoiding damage as Mormaer throws knees to the body.
Mormaer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bessant blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Mormaer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mormaer working Bessant over with knees to the body.
Bessant is breathing heavily.
Mormaer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bessant is defending well for now.
Mormaer trying to land knees to the body.
Mormaer has a couple of punches blocked by Bessant.
Mormaer blocks a body shot from Bessant.
Bessant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mormaer's elbow.
Bessant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mormaer jumps guard but Bessant turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
John Bessant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aonghus Mormaer.
A knee to the head by Mormaer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mormaer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bessant is defending well for now.
Mormaer lands with a left to the head.
Mormaer lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mormaer. #TD2#
Mormaer pulls guard effortlessly.
Mormaer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mormaer prevents Bessant from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aonghus Mormaer dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bessant staying out of range there.
Bessant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bessant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mormaer moves away from the strike by Bessant.
Bessant checks a low kick from Mormaer.
A quick step to the side and Bessant tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Mormaer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mormaer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mormaer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mormaer lands a good knee to the midsection. Bessant won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mormaer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mormaer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bessant up against the cage.
Mormaer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bessant is defending well for now.#T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mormaer obliges.
Mormaer scores with a shot to the side of Bessant's head.
Mormaer working Bessant over with knees to the body.
Mormaer is leaning against Bessant and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Mormaer.
A right handed body shot lands from Mormaer.
Bessant managing to block the knees to the body from Mormaer.
Bessant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mormaer controlling the action here for a moment.
Bessant is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mormaer landing knees to the body.
Bessant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mormaer lands a shot to the body.
Aonghus Mormaer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mormaer.
Bessant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Mormaer.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Mormaer jumps guard.
Mormaer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mormaer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Mormaer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bessant tries to get to full guard but Mormaer has control of the leg.
Mormaer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bessant's head. #T3##SUB2#
Mormaer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bessant is trying to control but can't.
Bessant is controlling Mormaer's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mormaer wants to control but Bessant is keeping him busy.
Bessant is looking for a sweep. Mormaer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mormaer uses his free foot to push down on Bessant's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bessant. #SUB2#
Mormaer with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T4#
Mormaer looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Mormaer is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bessant to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bessant shrugs it off.
Mormaer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bessant stops Mormaer from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aonghus Mormaer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mormaer connects with a body shot that sends Bessant's belly button to the back.
Bessant slips a straight right by Mormaer.
Bessant takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mormaer loads up on a big right hand but Bessant slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Bessant misses the target.
Mormaer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mormaer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mormaer scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bessant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mormaer.
Bessant tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mormaer manages to circle out of the way.
Mormaer throws a leg kick but Bessant sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Bessant misses the target.#T1#
A low kick lands for Mormaer.
Mormaer misses with a body shot.
Bessant takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mormaer lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bessant misses with a body shot.
Bessant checks a low kick from Mormaer.
Bessant is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mormaer misses with a low kick.
Mormaer connects with a leg kick. #T2#
No joy there for Bessant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mormaer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bessant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Mormaer clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bessant just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mormaer's brow.
Mormaer is struggling to control the position.
Mormaer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bessant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mormaer backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mormaer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mormaer pushes Bessant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bessant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mormaer.
A right handed body shot lands from Mormaer. #T3#
Mormaer prevents a body shot from Bessant.
Bessant avoiding damage as Mormaer throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Mormaer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bessant.
Bessant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mormaer tries to pull guard but Bessant won't allow it.
Mormaer tries to land knees in the clinch but Bessant avoids the damage to the body.
Bessant looking to stall.
Mormaer controlling the action here for a moment.
Mormaer stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Mormaer's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Bessant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bessant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mormaer's elbow.
Mormaer tries to land knees in the clinch but Bessant avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Mormaer looking to stall.
A short right from Mormaer on the inside.
Bessant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bessant creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bessant scores with a shot to the side of Mormaer's head.
Mormaer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mormaer trying to land knees to the body.
Mormaer looking to slow down the pace here.
Aonghus Mormaer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mormaer keeps control of Bessant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bessant pushes off an throws an elbow but Mormaer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mormaer tries to pull guard but Bessant forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bessant misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aonghus Mormaer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mormaer 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aonghus Mormaer!

Aonghus Mormaer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: HFC 114 Washington v Babinski     
Date:   Dec 18, 2021
#R1#
Smash Machine tries to clinch there but Bessant circles away.
Smash Machine looks to land a right hand but Bessant moved out of range.
Bessant is looking to counter punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smash Machine has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL2#
Smash Machine has managed to clinch.
Smash Machine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bessant managing to block the knees to the body from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Smash Machine landing knees to the body.
Smash Machine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bessant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smash Machine jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bessant walks away with a smile on his face. Smash Machine gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smash Machine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smash Machine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Machine avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1##CL2#
Smash Machine gets a clinch.
Bessant wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Bessant manages to break the clinch.
Smash Machine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bessant.
Bessant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smash Machine misses with a takedown attempt
and Bessant counters with a slapping leg kick.
John Bessant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clinch King Smash Machine.
A low kick lands for Smash Machine.
Smash Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bessant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smash Machine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smash Machine wants to clinch.#T2#
Smash Machine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bessant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bessant is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Smash Machine.
Smash Machine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smash Machine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bessant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bessant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smash Machine tries to clinch but Bessant is having none of it. #T3#
Smash Machine throws a leg kick but Bessant sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
Smash Machine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Bessant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bessant takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bessant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smash Machine misses with a looping right.
Smash Machine scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Smash Machine moves into the clinch successfully.
Smash Machine landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like John Bessant has been cut.#BC#
Bessant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Smash Machine has managed to clinch. #BC#
Bessant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smash Machine misses the jab.
Smash Machine is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T4#
Smash Machine scores with the left hand. Bessant knows he should have avoided that one.
Smash Machine with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bessant counters with a two punch combo.
Smash Machine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bessant is able to avoid easily.
Smash Machine closes the distance and clinches up with Bessant, looking for a takedown. Smash Machine pushes Bessant against the cage but Bessant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bessant fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smash Machine just manages to avoid it.
Bessant swats away the attempt to clinch by Smash Machine.
Smash Machine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bessants jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smash Machine digs a good body shot into Bessant's ribs.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bessant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clinch King Smash Machine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Bessant'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#
Bessant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smash Machine manages to avoid it.
Smash Machine misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Bessant misses the target.
Smash Machine throws a hook to the side of Bessant's head but Bessant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Smash Machine.
Bessant throws a low kick but Smash Machine avoids it.
Bessant connects with the punch.
Bessant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smash Machine.#CL2#
Smash Machine pushes Bessant up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant avoiding damage.
Smash Machine has Bessant pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bessant manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Bessant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bessant checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Bessant was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smash Machine.#T1#
Smash Machine looks to land a combination. Bessant sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD2#
Smash Machine drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bessant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bessant parries the strikes from Smash Machine easily there. Smash Machine is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bessant to escape. #SUB2#
Smash Machine wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bessant, who protects the arm well.
Smash Machine advances nicely into full mount. #SUB2#
Smash Machine looking for a guillotine from mount but Bessant is having none of it.
Bessant is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smash Machine trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Bessant tries to control Smash Machine's body but Smash Machine pushes him off. Bessant squirms to his side and now Smash Machine has his back!
Smash Machine controlling well, preventing Bessant from escaping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Bessant fending off the submission attempt from Smash Machine.
Bessant tries to escape but Smash Machine has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bessant trying to control the position but Smash Machine manages to sink in the hooks.
Bessant breaks Smash Machine's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Bessant avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3##SUB2#
Smash Machine looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bessant is defending well. Smash Machine quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bessant has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Smash Machine celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clinch King Smash Machine!
A less than humble Clinch King Smash Machine misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: HFC 110 - Babinski vs Slugger     
Date:   Nov 20, 2021
#R1#
Gunner looks to score with a jab to the body but Bessant is just out of range.
Bessant tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gunner manages to circle out of the way.
Bessant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bessant misses with a two punch combination.
Gunner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bessant moves away.
Bessant takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gunner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bessant if he has to take too many more of those.
Bessant misses with a straight right.
Gunner throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gunner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunner swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Bessant counter with a right hand. #T1#
Gunner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bessant looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunner is just out of range.
Gunner with the inside leg kick.
Gunner lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like John Bessant has been cut.
Gunner dips to his left and cracks Bessant with an uppercut!
Gunner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bessant checks a low kick from Gunner.
Jet Gunner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bessant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunner throws out the jab.
Bessant misses with a low kick as Gunner jumps back.
Gunner pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Gunner misses with a wild body shot.
We've been informed that Gunner 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.
John Bessant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunner throws a series of punches but Bessant avoids them all with ease.
Bessant keeps the fight on the outside.
Bessant takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bessant.
Gunner is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gunner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bessant.
Gunner thuds his right hand into Bessant's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gunner throws a sloppy head kick
and Bessant counters with a nice body shot.
Gunner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bessant was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunner.
Gunner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunner throws a leg kick but Bessant checks it. #T3#
Gunner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bessant.
Gunner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bessant lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bessant throws a series of punches but Gunner avoids them all with ease.
Gunner with the counter takedown but Bessant avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Bessant checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bessant connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bessant cracks Gunner with a good jab.
Gunner throws a shot from downtown. Bessant moves away and avoids it.
Gunner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bessant throwing a counter right hand but Gunner manages to avoid it.
Gunner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bessant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gunner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bessant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Gunner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bessant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bessant was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gunner looks to land a combination but Bessant avoids it well.
Gunner throws a leg kick #KD#
and Bessant counters with a crisp one two that drops Gunner! Bessant thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gunner to his feet! Gunner is in big trouble!#ROC#Gunner is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gunner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gunner is still on wobbly legs! Can Bessant finish him?
Bessant tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gunner seems to have recovered his senses.
Gunner looks to land a body kick but Bessant moved away.
Bessant half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gunner lands a leg kick that knocks Bessant off balance momentarily.
Gunner connects with a solid leg kick.
Bessant avoids a kick to the body.
Bessant half committed to a counter leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gunner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jet Gunner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Bessant's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Gunner throws a lazy head kick #KD#
and Bessant counters with a crisp one two that drops Gunner! Bessant thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gunner to his feet! Gunner is in big trouble!
Gunner just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bessant circles away quickly and effectively.
Gunner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bessant rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice straight punches there by Bessant. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bessant.
Gunner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bessant counters with a huge left! Gunner is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bessant isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Gunner from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bessant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bessant!
John Bessant 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: HFC 101 - Viktor vs Yago     
Date:   Oct 02, 2021
#R1#
A big right from Rodriguez misses.
Bessant throws a body shot but no joy.
Nick Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bessant takes one to the side of the head.
Rodriguez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bessant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Bessant.
Rodriguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Bessant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bessant wants to land a leg kick but Rodriguez is out of range.
Rodriguez throws out a counter right but Bessant avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez moves away from the strike by Bessant.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Bessant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bessant appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Rodriguez misses
and Bessant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Rodriguez just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Rodriguez blocks the leg kick. #TD2#
Rodriguez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bessant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bessant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bessant being controlled here, momentarily.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bessant 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.
Bessant keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully. #T2#
Bessant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriguez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bessant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches up with Bessant, looking for a takedown. Rodriguez pushes Bessant against the cage but Bessant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez lands with a kick to the ribs.
A swing and a miss from Bessant.
Rodriguez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bessant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bessant as he jumps to the side.
Bessant thinks about countering with a body kick.#T3#
Rodriguez throws a hook to the side of Bessant's head but Bessant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bessant throwing a counter right hand but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Bessant staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Bessant misses the target.
Rodriguez missing with a left hand there. Bessant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodriguez shoots for a double leg takedown but Bessant sprawls well. He's pushed Rodriguez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
John Bessant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Rodriguez.
Rodriguez connects with a body shot.
Rodriguez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bessant rather than just go for the knockout.
A lazy left from Rodriguez finds it's target.
Rodriguez swings for the body but Bessant moves out of range.
Rodriguez moves out of range as Bessant throws a body kick.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bessant moves away.#T4#
A big left from Bessant misses.
Bessant throws a nice head kick!
Bessant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriguez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bessant counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Nick Rodriguez has been cut.#TD2#
Rodriguez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bessant to the mat! Bessant manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez slips nicely into half guard.
Rodriguez moves nicely into side control.
Rodriguez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bessant keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Rodriguez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Rodriguez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rodriguez lands with a nice combination. Bessant backs away looking to recover.
Bessant throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rodriguez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bessant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Bessant gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rodriguez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Bessant is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bessant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bessant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Bessant keeps moving. #T1#
Rodriguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bessant trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriguez is proving a slippery customer.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Bessant keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rodriguez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut
and Bessant counters with a series of strikes. Rodriguez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rodriguez goes for a double leg but Bessant avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bessant continues to drive forward.
Bessant seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rodriguez lands a jab to Bessant's midsection.#T2##TD2#
Rodriguez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bessant quickly recovers to half guard.
Bessant controlling the position for now.
Bessant is looking for a sweep. Rodriguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bessant is not content to let Rodriguez control the position.
Rodriguez tries to pass to full mount but Bessant defends it.
Rodriguez prevents Bessant from improving his position.
Rodriguez controlling the action here.
Bessant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Bessant wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rodriguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bessant knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bessant is trying to maintain the position but Rodriguez is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodriguez trying to mount his opponent but Bessant defends it.
Rodriguez is looking to take a break and control but Bessant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bessant is looking to clinch but Rodriguez is avoiding it.
Rodriguez throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rodriguez throws a combination that misses
and Bessant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodriguez cracks Bessant with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rodriguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez misses the body punch
enabling Bessant to counter with a crisp jab.
Rodriguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Bessant throws a quick counter head kick but Rodriguez was just out of range.
Rodriguez lands a nice shot that snaps Bessant's head back.
Rodriguez moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodriguez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nick Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Rodriguez'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rodriguez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rodriguez with a hook.#TD2#
Rodriguez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Bessant is working from the bottom.
Bessant gets back to half guard.
Rodriguez is thwarting Bessant's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez is trying to control. Bessant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Bessant tries to roll over but Rodriguez keeps him under control.
Bessant won't allow Rodriguez to pass to mount.
Bessant gets back to full guard.
Rodriguez passes into half guard.
Rodriguez wants to pass to mount but Bessant is defending the position.
Bessant is trying to get back to full guard.
Bessant is refusing to be controlled, as Rodriguez sits in half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura but Bessant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodriguez to get the leverage.
Bessant is looking to improve his position.
Rodriguez wants to take a breather but Bessant is having none of it.
Bessant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bessant gets full guard.
Bessant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodriguez's guard. #REVR##T3#
Rodriguez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bessant is looking to control Rodriguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bessant avoid being mounted?
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodriguez passes to full mount!
Bessant tries to hold on but Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez trying to control but Bessant is having none of it.
Bessant is controlling an arm, preventing Rodriguez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #T4#
Rodriguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bessant is looking to escape.
Bessant is working to get back to half guard.
Bessant has given up his back. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bessant knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bessant for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez tries to keep control of the position but Bessant is staying busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rodriguez 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Rodriguez!

 

Event: HFC 93 - Nascimento vs Wanker     
Date:   Aug 28, 2021
#R1#
Roger throws a good cross that connects.
Roger swings for the body but Bessant moves out of range.
Roger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bessant throws a hook but Roger avoids it easily.
Roger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bessant.
Bessant seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Roger connects with a jab.
Jolly Roger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bessant throws a hook but Roger blocks it.
Roger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bessant was well out of range. Poor timing from Roger.
Roger connects with a body shot that sends Bessant's belly button to the back.
Roger looks to score with a jab to the body but Bessant is just out of range.
Roger misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Roger finds it's way round the side to connect with Bessant's head.
Roger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bessant manages to avoid it.
Roger jabs Bessant right on the nose. Bessant blinks but takes it well.
Roger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bessant rather than just go for the knockout.
Roger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Roger shoots for a double leg takedown but Bessant sprawls well. He's pushed Roger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roger misses with a straight left.
Bessant appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Roger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bessant moves away.
Roger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Bessant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been told by Bessant's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Roger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bessant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Roger tries to clinch up.
Roger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bessant counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Roger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bessant was covering up waiting for the punch and Roger finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Roger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bessant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roger postures up and lands a big shot to Bessant's brow. #T2#
Roger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bessant is keeping the position for now.
Roger wants to control from the top but Bessant keeps moving.
Roger tries to free his leg and advance position but Bessant is retaining full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roger stands up over Bessant, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roger working some strikes from top position.
Bessant wants to sweep but no luck.
Roger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bessant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bessant is trying to control the position but Roger postures up.
Roger throws a big elbow that misses.
Bessant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roger throws a big elbow that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Roger working his ground and pound in the gym.
Bessant knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roger on the ground.
Roger stopping the sweep attempt from Bessant.
Bessant keeping moving, preventing Roger from controlling successfully.
Roger is looking to work some ground and pound but Bessant has wrist control.#T3#
Roger wants to pass the guard but Bessant is keeping the position.
Roger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bessant pulls Roger in close to prevent any damage.
Roger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bessant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bessant is working hard here to advance position.
Roger working some strikes from top position.
Roger is fighting to break Bessant's control of his arms but Bessant is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roger trying to control the position from guard on top but Bessant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bessant wants to sweep here but Roger controlling him for the moment. #T4##SUB#
Bessant looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roger connects with a couple of short punches.
Roger with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roger preventing the sweep.
Roger advances position into side control!
Roger trying to control the action but Bessant is working from the bottom.
Roger is chipping away with strikes.
Roger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roger wants to control but Bessant is keeping him busy.
Roger landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jolly Roger 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#
Roger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bessant circles away.
Roger throws an off balance right hand
and Bessant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roger misses with a left hand
and Bessant counters with a nice body shot.
Bessant throws a hook but Roger avoids it easily.
Roger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jolly Roger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bessant in his tracks.
Roger slips a jab and a cross from Bessant.
Roger closes the distance and clinches up with Bessant, looking for a takedown. Roger pushes Bessant against the cage but Bessant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bessant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bessant takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Roger misses with an uppercut
and Bessant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bessant with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Roger to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Bessant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bessant walks into a straight right hand from Roger.
Roger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bessant but Bessant pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Bessant was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
John Bessant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jolly Roger.
Roger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Roger.
Bessant is looking for a counter combo.
Roger dives in for a single leg takedown but Bessant sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Roger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bessant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bessant as he jumps to the side.
A counter left hand to the body from Bessant misses its target.
John Bessant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roger misses with a right hand #KD#
and Bessant counters with a crisp one two that drops Roger! Bessant thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Roger to his feet! Roger is in big trouble!#ROC#Roger is rocked!
Roger is breathing heavily.#T2#
Roger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bessant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bessant feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Roger is still on wobbly legs! Can Bessant finish him?
Bessant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bessant fakes the body blow, causing Roger to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Roger goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Bessant!
In his post fight interview, John Bessant started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: HFC 86 - KVDB vs Jahouli     
Date:   Jul 24, 2021
#R1#
Silva misses with a hook.
Bessant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bessant.
Bessant walks into a left hand.
Bessant defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Silva swings for the body but Bessant moves out of range.
Bessant is looking for a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Bessant.
Bessant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alex Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bessant.
Bessant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Silva catches Bessant right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva with a jab.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bessant was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Bessant counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bessant 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.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bessant. #TD2#
Silva gets the takedown into side control.
Bessant is looking to reverse the position.
Silva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bessant's legs.
Bessant knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Bessant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bessant tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bessant is not content to let Silva control the position.
Bessant is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Silva controlling the action here.
Silva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bessant with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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!#SUB2#
Silva is looking for a kimura but Bessant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.
Bessant is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bessant tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Bessant trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Bessant is not content to let Silva control the position.
Bessant is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silva in particular looking to stall.
Bessant is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bessant keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Silva winds up and cracks Bessant with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
Bessant trying to control here.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Silva 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Bessant is defending the position.
Bessant keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bessant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bessant trying to control from the bottom.
Silva is keen to just control but Bessant is a slippery customer.
Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bessant is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bessant walks into a left hand.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Bessant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bessant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bessant defends it well.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bessant takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bessant doesn't seem bothered though.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Bessant saw that one coming.
Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Bessant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Bessant ducks down to avoid it.
Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Bessant has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Bessant's head.
Bessant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva lands a jab to Bessant's midsection.
Silva digs a good body shot into Bessant's ribs.#T1#
Silva misses with an uppercut
and Bessant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bessant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Bessant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bessant cracks Silva with an open hand slap.
Silva swings widly with a right hand
and Bessant counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva misses with a right hand
and Bessant counters with a two punch combo.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Silva dives in and scores a takedown into Bessant's guard.

Bessant wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Bessant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bessant wants to land a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Bessant. #T2#
Silva swings for the body but Bessant moves out of range.
Bessant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Bessant counters with a nice body shot.
John Bessant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Silva.
Bessant misses with a head kick.
Silva misses with a right hand
and Bessant counters with a nice low kick that buckles Silva's knee momentarily.
Bessant on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Silva throws a sloppy body shot
and Bessant counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Silva swings widly with a right hand
and Bessant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bessant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bessant takes one on the button.#T3#
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bessant went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Bessant takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Bessant takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva throws the left hand but Bessant avoids the punch easily.
Bessant is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big right from Silva misses.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bessant avoids it really well and circles away.
Bessant is looking to counter punch.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bessant counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bessant counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Silva throws a body punch but Bessant moves out of range.
John Bessant is winning the standup battle so far.
Bessant with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silva to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like John Bessant has been cut.#T4#
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva throws a body punch but Bessant moves out of range.
Bessant went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva misses with a hook
and Bessant counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bessant closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Bessant throws a quick counter kick to the body but Silva avoids it.
Silva jabs at Bessant's body.
Silva slips a jab from Bessant.
Silva tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bessant misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva misses with a hook. Bessant ducked under it nicely.
Silva misses with a body shot
and Bessant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bessant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bessant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 John Bessant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Bessant's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Silva takes a swing at Bessant's ribcage but misses.
Bessant walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice takedown defense from Bessant. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bessant in his tracks.
Silva throws a sloppy body shot
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bessant is looking to counter punch.
Silva misses with a jab to the body
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva misses with a body shot
and Bessant counters with a leg kick.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bessant tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bessant to the ground. Bessant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bessant counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Silva out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Bessant is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Bessant!
John Bessant 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: HFC 76 - Ford vs Miller     
Date:   Jun 05, 2021
#R1#
Bessant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bessant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bessant misses with a wild body shot.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon fails to land the takedown.
Bessant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws an overhand right that lands on Bessant's shoulder, as Bessant tries to avoid the shot.
Bessant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Nice body punch from Bessant.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gainers in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a big shot that misses.
Bessant is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon with a body shot.
Bessant looks to land a right hand but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon moved out of range.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has his takedown stuffed
and Bessant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Bessant avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bessant thows a leg kick but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon checks it
and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bessant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with a shot to the body
and Bessant counters with a stiff right hand.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands a glancing blow to the side of Bessant's head.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a combination that misses
and Bessant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bessant throws a poor cross that misses
and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Bessant clinches with his opponent. #T2#
Bessant pushes off an throws an elbow but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bessant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon can't break the clinch.
Bessant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bessant prevents a body shot from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Bessant misses with a punch to the body.
Bessant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bessant gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bessant's elbow.
Bessant tries to break free but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon pushes him back against the cage.
Bessant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has him pressed against the cage.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bessant scores with a shoulder strike.
Bessant blocks an uppercut.
Bessant lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has been cut.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Bessant.
Bessant misses with a body punch.
Bessant misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bessant can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bessant regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bessant trying to control the position here.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bessant wants to sweep here but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon controlling him for the moment.
Bessant keeps trying to improve his position.
Bessant trying to control the position. #T4##SUB2#
Bessant is looking for a triangle but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bessant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bessant looking for a sweep. Not yet Bessant, not yet.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon connects with a couple of short punches.
Bessant looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Bessant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bessant.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a poor cross that misses
and Bessant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bessant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Bessant misses with a looping left.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon cracks Bessant with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon blocks a head kick by Bessant.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A slow jab from Bessant misses its intended target.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bessant wants to control but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon passes into side. #T1#
Check out the look on Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands some shots froms side control.
Bessant is looking for a sweep.
Bessant is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bessant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon cracks Bessant with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bessant is desperately trying to improve his position but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has a good base and remains in mount.
Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon with shots to the head and body - Bessant looks very uncomfortable down there. #T2#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon working the ground and pound effectively. #ROC#Bessant is rocked!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon looking to control but Bessant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bessant tries to hold on but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon postures up.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands with some strikes.
Bessant tries to reverse the position but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon maintains control.#T3#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon landing shots from mount.
Bessant is desperately trying to improve his position but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has a good base and remains in mount.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bessant in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bessant is still in real trouble! Can Jaxon Flaxon Waxon finish him?
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon connects with a bit shot that sees Bessant covering up! More strikes from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon!
Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: HFC 72 - McGuire vs Den Born     
Date:   May 08, 2021
#R1#
Brooks throws a lazy uppercut
and Bessant counters with a series of strikes. Brooks will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bessant throws a head kick that misses.
Bessant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brooks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bessant.
Bessant throws a sloppy body shot
and Brooks counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bessant's knee momentarily.
Brooks scores with a head kick. #CUT2#It looks like John Bessant has been cut.
Bessant tries to score with a low kick but Brooks moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant misses with a left hand
letting Brooks counter with a right hand.
Bessant misses the shot to the body.
Brooks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Bessant throws a hook but Brooks blocks it.
Brooks looks to land a combination. Bessant sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bessant moves out of range of the leg kick from Brooks.
Bessant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bessant with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bessant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brooks.
Bessant lands a right hook to the body.
Bessant throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Bessant moves into the clinch.
Bessant struggles to land a body shot inside as Brooks controls his hands. #T2#
Bessant pushes off an throws an elbow but Brooks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bessant misses with a body punch.
Brooks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bessant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooks prevents Bessant from breaking the clinch.
Bessant pushes off an throws an elbow but Brooks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brooks can't break the clinch.
Bessant throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Bessant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brooks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bessant.
A slow jab from Brooks misses its intended target.
Bessant jabs Brooks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brooks loads up on a big right hand but Bessant slips the punch.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Brooks there.
Bessant throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brooks shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bessant throws a low kick but Brooks avoids it.
A head kick from Bessant lands but Brooks takes it in his stride.
Brooks looks to land a combination. Bessant sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bessant misses with a hook
enabling Brooks to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Bessant misses.
Brooks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brooks moves out of range of the strikes.
Brooks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bessant throws out the jab.
Brooks throws a fast counter high kick but Bessant manages to duck under it in time.#T4#
Brooks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bessant avoids the body shot from Brooks.
Bessant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brooks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brooks avoids the head kick by Bessant.
Some wild striking there from Brooks.
Bessant feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brooks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Bessant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Bessant's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bessant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brooks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bessant looks to land a left hand but Brooks moved out of range nicely.
Brooks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bessant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brooks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bessant.
Brooks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bessant walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brooks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brooks is looking for the big counter here.
Bessant thows a leg kick but Brooks checks it #CL2#
and Brooks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bessant throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant stalling the fight.
Bessant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bessant tries to stall but Brooks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bessant slows down the pace here.
Brooks stalling. #T1#
Bessant is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Bessant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bessant throws a chopping leg kick but Brooks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from Bessant finds it's way through Brooks's defenses.
Brooks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bessant is able to avoid easily.
Bessant connects with the punch.
Brooks throws an overhand right that lands on Bessant's shoulder, as Bessant tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Bessant misses its target.
Brooks throws the left hand but Bessant avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Brooks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Bessant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bessant throws a head kick but Brooks moves out of range.
Brooks tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bessant scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
John Bessant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooks throws out a loose jab but Bessant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brooks throws a lazy head kick
and Bessant counters with a straight right hand.
Bessant swinging wildly here.
Bessant misses with a body shot. #T3#
Bessant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brooks manages to avoid it.
Bessant wants to clinch.
Brooks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bessant.
Bessant throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Brooks counters by moving into the clinch.
Bessant lands a nice elbow.
Bessant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4##BC#
Bessant manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Bessant moves into range and clinches up with Brooks.
Bessant is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brooks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bessant's elbow.
Bessant struggles to land a body shot inside as Brooks controls his hands.
Brooks prevents a body shot from Bessant.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bessant.
Brooks avoids the elbow strike from Bessant, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bessant scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Bessant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Bessant. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Bessant dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Bessant's cut.
That's time! Bessant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Bessant misses with an uppercut. Brooks saw that one coming.
Bessant swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bessant misses with a looping right.
Bessant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brooks can do to turn this around?
Brooks keeps the fight on the outside.
Brooks steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bessant.
Bessant takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A leg kick checked by Brooks.
Brooks misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brooks ducks under a wild hook from Bessant.
Sloppy strikes from Bessant. Those never looked like landing.
Brooks tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Bessant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brooks connects with a single shot there.
Brooks catches Bessant with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bessant moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brooks misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Bessant misses its target.
Bessant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brooks moves away.
Bessant misses with a double jab.
Brooks dodges the punch combination from Bessant.
Brooks doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Eric Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bessant misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Brooks counters by clinching up.
Brooks scores a nice knee to the body.
Bessant misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Bessant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bessant throws a right hand that misses
and Brooks counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brooks 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 Bessant has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bessant and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bessant feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bessant connects with the punch.
Bessant throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brooks's head.#T3#
Brooks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bessant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bessant moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bessant swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brooks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brooks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brooks walks into a straight right hand from Bessant.
Brooks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bessant tried to score with a low kick but Brooks checks it.
Bessant throws a jab when Brooks was well out of range.
It seemed like Brooks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Bessant wants to slow Brooks down by chopping away at his legs.
Brooks lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brooks swinging wildly here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brooks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Brooks.
Bessant avoids the body shot from Brooks.
Bessant tries to clinch up
and Brooks counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bessant's knee momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eric Brooks.
Well Bessant 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Bessant!

 

Event: HFC 67 Sitsongrit vs Dilbrandt     
Date:   Apr 03, 2021
#R1#
Bessant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scores with a nice strike.#CUT#It looks like John Bessant has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Bessant misses the target.
Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bessant with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bessant throws a series of strikes that have Jaxon Flaxon Waxon backpedaling.
Bessant throws a combination that misses
and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bessant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jaxon Flaxon Waxon at a distance.
Bessant throws out a loose jab but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Jaxon Flaxon Waxon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bessant's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bessant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon moves away from the strike by Bessant.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon connects with a right hand. Bessant shakes it off.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands an overhand right.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Bessant misses.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with a right hand
and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon tries to clinch but Bessant moves out of range.
Bessant slips a jab from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.#T2#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bessant.
Bessant lands with an uppercut that bounces Jaxon Flaxon Waxon off the cage and back into range.
Bessant misses with a straight left.
Bessant throws a series of punches but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bessant lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jaxon Flaxon Waxon backs up against the cage.
Bessant with a jab.
A cross from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands.
Bessant misses with a few strikes there.
Bessant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bessant slips a straight right by Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bessant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a lazy right hand but Bessant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bessant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bessant has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Soul Supremacy Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bessant trying to control from the bottom.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon slips a nice elbow through Bessant's hands, connecting with Bessant's forehead.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon 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.
Bessant wants to improve his position but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is controlling well.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon wants to control but Bessant is keeping him busy.
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. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon connects with a nice short shot to Bessant's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon working Bessant over with strikes.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bessant with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bessant trying to get back to full guard but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon punishing his opponent with 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 Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Bessant's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bessant cracks Jaxon Flaxon Waxon with a good jab.
Bessant misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with an uppercut
and Bessant counters with a left and a right that stings Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon moves out of range as Bessant strikes.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon tries to clinch but Bessant moves out of range.
Bessant wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
John Bessant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with a right hand
and Bessant counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bessant enables Jaxon Flaxon Waxon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bessant manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Bessant working for a triangle but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon defends it easily.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bessant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bessant trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon postures up in Bessant's guard and throws a big left but Bessant blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bessant working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has passed into half guard!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon winds up and cracks Bessant with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bessant wants to get back to full guard but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has passed into side control.
Bessant is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon working the body and head with strikes.
Bessant takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bessant wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
Bessant manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is controlling Bessant's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is not content to let Bessant control the position.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon wants to improve his position but Bessant is controlling well.
Bessant works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bessant prevents Jaxon Flaxon Waxon from getting the reversal.#T4#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon blocking the ground and pound.
Bessant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bessant looking to finish with strikes here!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Bessant will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Bessant's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bessant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bessant throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jaxon Flaxon Waxon on the side of the head. #TD#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bessant napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands some shots froms side control.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon wants to control but Bessant is keeping him busy.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon grinds an elbow into Bessant's temple.
Bessant is trying to control Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's posture but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon avoids it.
Bessant taking a bit of punishment here - Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scoring with strikes. #T1#
Bessant pushes Jaxon Flaxon Waxon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jaxon Flaxon Waxon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bessant tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon tries to control but Bessant wriggling away.
Bessant takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon dominating with strikes here.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon working Bessant over with strikes here.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC#Bessant is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up John Bessant's cut even more.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon! Bessant is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon!
Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: HFC 62 - Dos Anjos vs Lachance     
Date:   Feb 27, 2021
#R1#
De Souza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bessant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Souza tries to clinch up
and Bessant counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
De Souza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
De Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bessant lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from De Souza as the two fighters clinch.
De Souza prevents a body shot from Bessant.
Bessant blocking some punches.
A short right from Bessant.
De Souza lands a shot to the body.
De Souza is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T1#
De Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Bessant.
De Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Bessant as the two fighters clinch.
De Souza working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for De Souza.
Bessant tries a body shot but De Souza blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from De Souza.
Bessant leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bessant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bessant working aggressively here.
Bessant digs a right hand into De Souza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Souza's gas tank.
Bessant is trying to stall.
De Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Bessant.
A bit of stalling here from Bessant.
De Souza misses with some punches. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bessant.
Bessant lands a nice shot to the body.
De Souza misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Souza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bessant lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
De Souza gets through Bessant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bessant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Souza's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bessant.
De Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bessant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Souza prevents a body shot from Bessant.
Nice body punch from Bessant - that landed with a thud.
De Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Bessant.
Bessant tries a body shot but De Souza blocks it.
Nice body punch from Bessant - that landed with a thud.
Bessant can't find room to land a body shot as De Souza controls the action.
De Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bessant scores with a hook to the body.
Bessant lands a left hand.
Bessant blocking some punches. #T3#
Nice body punch from Bessant.
Bessant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Souza lands a hook that snaps the head of Bessant backwards.
Bessant lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Souza or not.
De Souza looks winded!
Bessant displaying some good clinch control by pressing De Souza up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bessant.
De Souza working aggressively here.
Bessant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Souza is stalling here.
Bessant is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Souza is keeping busy.
De Souza lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Bessant.
Bessant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bessant.
Bessant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bessant misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Bessant digs a right hand underneath De Souza's ribcage. De Souza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Souza takes a shot to the head.
Bessant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bessant digs a right hand into De Souza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Souza's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bessant misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza tries a body shot but Bessant blocks it.
A body shot lands from Bessant.
Bessant working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bessant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bessant digs a right hand into De Souza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Souza's gas tank.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bessant takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bessant stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Bessant.
Bessant misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Bessant.
Bessant lands a nice elbow.
Bessant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bessant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bessant is leaning against De Souza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Bessant dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bessant fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Souza.
De Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bessant.
De Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Souza steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bessant.
De Souza looks to land a right hand but Bessant moved out of range.
Bessant misses with a hook
and De Souza counters with a left and a right that stings Bessant.
Bessant looks to score with a jab to the body but De Souza is just out of range.
De Souza wants to counter with a clinch but Bessant pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant is looking to score with low kicks.
De Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Souza wants to counter the offense by Bessant and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Bessant throws a low kick, looking for De Souza's leg but De Souza calmly moves out of range.
It seemed like De Souza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bessant throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bessant.
Bessant sets himself, and De Souza steps forward looking for the clinch! Bessant avoids it this time.
De Souza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De Souza lands a jab to the nose.
De Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bessant moves away.
Juan De Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Bessant takes the fight into the clinch.
Bessant lands a nice shot to the body.
De Souza is breathing heavily.#T2#
Bessant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bessant works on De Souza's body with a couple of short punches.
Bessant working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bessant misses with a body punch.
Bessant lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Souza or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Bessant.
Bessant digs a right hand into De Souza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Souza's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Bessant.
Bessant stalls.
Bessant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
John Bessant has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bessant blocks a body shot from De Souza.
A left hand lands to the body for Bessant.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bessant - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bessant looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bessant stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bessant has De Souza pressed against the cage.
Bessant lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T3#
Bessant digs a right hand underneath De Souza's ribcage. De Souza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bessant taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
De Souza takes an elbow to the temple.
Bessant lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
De Souza looking to stall.
Bessant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bessant holding his opponent close, against the cage.
De Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bessant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bessant blocking some punches.
Bessant misses with an elbow strike.
Bessant tries to work over De Souza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bessant will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning De Souza up against the cage.
De Souza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bessant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Souza's elbow.
De Souza blocks the elbow strike. #T4#
Bessant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bessant looking to slow down the pace here.
Bessant is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A shot in the inside from Bessant.
De Souza takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Souza.
Bessant pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Souza.
De Souza digs a right hand underneath Bessant's ribcage. Bessant let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bessant scores with a shoulder strike.
De Souza misses with some punches.
De Souza misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Souza.
De Souza working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Bessant dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
De Souza slips under a jab from Bessant.
Bessant swings for the body but De Souza moves out of range. #CL#
Bessant clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Bessant.
Bessant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bessant misses with a punch on the inside.
Bessant digs a right hand underneath De Souza's ribcage. De Souza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bessant tries a body shot but De Souza blocks it.
De Souza misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Souza.
With the fighters up against the cage, De Souza throws an elbow but misses.
A short body shot lands from Bessant as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Bessant on the inside.
Bessant lands with a left to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bessant.
De Souza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
The referee calls for Bessant to work.
Bessant throws an elbow that misses.
De Souza throws an elbow but it misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Bessant.
Nice body punch from Bessant - that landed with a thud.
The referee calls for Bessant to work.
De Souza prevents a body shot from Bessant.
Bessant lands an elbow inside.
Bessant lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Bessant.
A short right from Bessant on the inside.
Bessant lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Souza blocks the elbow strike.
Bessant blocks a body shot from De Souza.
Bessant lands a shoulder strike.
Bessant throws an elbow but it misses. #T2#
Bessant blocking some punches.
Bessant digs a right hand into De Souza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Souza's gas tank.
Bessant looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bessant just leaning against De Souza, taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Bessant.
De Souza misses with some punches.
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 right hook to the body lands for Bessant.
De Souza blocks the elbow strike.
Bessant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bessant lands a shoulder strike.
Bessant lands a shot to the body.
Bessant is leaning against De Souza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bessant has De Souza pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Bessant.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by De Souza as Bessant tries to tie him up.
Bessant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Souza's elbow.
Bessant lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice elbow from Bessant. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bessant.
Bessant lands with a short shot to the head.
Bessant tries a body shot but De Souza blocks it.
De Souza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Bessant.
De Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Bessant.
Juan De Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bessant presses De Souza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bessant tries a body shot but De Souza blocks it.
A short left from Bessant.
Bessant scores with a shot to the side of De Souza's head. #ROC#De Souza is rocked!
Bessant working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Souza is still on wobbly legs! Can Bessant finish him?
Bessant throws a big uppercut that drops De Souza! More strikes from Bessant and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! De Souza lies dazed against the cage as Bessant celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bessant!

 

Event: HFC 51 - Heights vs Jahouli     
Date:   Dec 12, 2020
#R1#
Bessant is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Nofud on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nofud clobbers Bessant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like John Bessant has been cut.
Bessant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nofud throws out the jab.
Bessant shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bessant lands with a nice body punch.
Nofud cracks Bessant with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
John Bessant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Nofud fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bessant, pushing him back against the cage.
Bessant throws a punch but it's blocked by Nofud.
Bessant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bessant just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nofud's brow.
Nofud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bessant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nofud blocks a body shot from Bessant.
Bessant throws an elbow but it misses.
We've been informed that Bessant 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.
Nofud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Bessant throws an elbow but misses.
Bessant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nofud lands an uppercut.#T1#
Nofud struggles to land a body shot inside as Bessant controls his hands.
Nofud lands an elbow inside that Bessant shrugs off.
Nofud misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Nofud's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nofud misses with a punch on the inside.
Nofud scores with a shoulder strike.
Bessant is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bessant takes a shot to the head.
Bessant misses with an elbow over the top.
Bessant blocks an elbow strike from Nofud.
Bessant looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nofud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bessant.
Nofud tries to throw a body punch but Bessant avoids it by throwing Nofud back against the cage.
Nofud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bessant taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nofud lands with a light punch inside.
Nofud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bessant lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nofud is leaning against Bessant and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bessant just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nofud's brow. #T2#
Bessant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bessant struggles to land a body shot inside as Nofud controls his hands.
Nofud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bessant prevents a body shot from Nofud.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nofud is leaning against Bessant and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nofud scores with a shot to the side of Bessant's head.
Nofud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bessant backwards.
Bessant misses with a body punch.
Nofud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nofud throws an elbow but it misses.
Bessant blocks a body shot from Nofud.
Nofud scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nofud can't find room to land a body shot as Bessant controls the action.
Nofud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bessant throws a head punch that misses.
Nofud lands an elbow inside that Bessant shrugs off.
Bessant throws a punch but it's blocked by Nofud.
Bessant misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Bessant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nofud lands a nice uppercut.
Nofud lands a nice shot to the body.
Bessant lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bessant stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nofud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bessant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bessant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nofud's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Nofud fails to land.
Bessant throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nofud misses with some punches.
Nofud blocks a body shot from Bessant.
Nofud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bessant lands a shot to the body.
Bessant tries to work over Nofud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nofud blocking some punches.
Nofud tries a body shot but Bessant blocks it.
Nofud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Nofud pushes Bessant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nofud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Nofud.
Bessant prevents a body shot from Nofud.
Bessant tries a body shot but Nofud blocks it.
Nofud is working Bessant over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nofud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nofud lands an uppercut.
Nofud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nofud pushes Bessant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bessant blocking some punches.
Nofud lands a nice elbow.
Come on Nofud - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nofud blocks a body shot from Bessant.
Nofud misses with a body punch.
Nofud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bessant lands a damaging elbow.
Nofud blocks a body shot from Bessant.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aingot Nofud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Bessant's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nofud misses with a body kick.
Bessant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nofud quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bessant misses with a low kick as Nofud jumps back.
Bessant throws a leg kick which misses Nofud's front leg but catches the back leg as Nofud tries to avoid it.
Bessant wants to clinch up but Nofud keeps it at a distance.
Nofud throwing a counter right hand but Bessant manages to avoid it.
Bessant throws a lazy uppercut
letting Nofud counter with a right hand.
Bessant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nofud is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nofud misses with an uppercut.
Bessant wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nofud throws a big shot that misses.
Bessant with a nice calf kick.
Bessant connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bessant. #T1#
Bessant throws a poor cross that misses
and Nofud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bessant thuds his right hand into Nofud's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nofud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nofud tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bessant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nofud doesn't seem bothered though.
Nofud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bessant staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bessant! But no joy.#CL#
Nofud moves into the clinch successfully.
Bessant dodges an elbow strike from Nofud.
A head punch on the inside from Nofud fails to land.
Bessant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bessant slows down the pace here.
Nofud scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nofud lands an uppercut.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bessant working aggressively here.
Nofud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bessant misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Nofud as the two fighters clinch.
Bessant is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nofud struggles to land a body shot inside as Bessant controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nofud.
Bessant is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nofud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nofud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nofud lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nofud lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nofud blocks an elbow strike from Bessant.
Bessant pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bessant looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aingot Nofud has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nofud misses with a body punch. #T3#
Bessant trying to control the position but instead, Nofud has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bessant into the cage.
Nofud being controlled against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bessant.
A right hook to the body lands for Nofud.
Nofud prevents a body shot from Bessant.
Bessant controlling the action here for a moment.
Bessant can't find room to land a body shot as Nofud controls the action.
Bessant has a couple of punches blocked by Nofud.
Bessant is trying to stall.
Nofud scores with a shoulder strike.
Nofud throws a punch but it's blocked by Bessant. #T4#
Bessant tries to stall but Nofud uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bessant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nofud's elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bessant.
Nofud really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nofud gets through Bessant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nofud tries a body shot but Bessant blocks it.
Nofud creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A hook to the body from Bessant.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nofud.
Nofud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bessant is working Nofud over against the cage.
Nofud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nofud dodges an elbow strike from Bessant.
Bessant can't find room to land a body shot as Nofud controls the action.
Nofud struggles to land a body shot inside as Bessant controls his hands.
Bessant controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nofud lands a nice shot to the body.
Nofud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aingot Nofud dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Bessant'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#
Bessant connects with a nice looking jab.
Bessant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nofud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bessant can do to turn this around?
Nofud throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC#Bessant is rocked!
Bessant throws a sloppy body shot
letting Nofud counter with a right hand.
Bessant is still on wobbly legs! Can Nofud finish him?
Nofud shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Bessant takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Nofud sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Bessant 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 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aingot Nofud!
Aingot Nofud 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: HFC 46 - Slingin vs Lachance     
Date:   Nov 07, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bessant lands with an uppercut that bounces King off the cage and back into range.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Bessant tries to clinch up.
Bessant staying out of range there.
We've been hearing reports that King has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bessant misses with a double jab
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like John Bessant has been cut.
Bessant walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. King checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
King connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King slips a straight right by Bessant.
Bessant blocks a low kick nicely.
Bessant misses with a leg kick.
King scores with a body shot.
Good leg kick by King. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
A big right from King misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Bessant blocks the leg kick.
Bessant feints a counter leg kick.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
King throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bessant.
Bessant lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been informed that Bessant 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.
Bessant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King tries to score with a low kick but Bessant moves his leg out of the way.
Bessant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King digs a good body shot into Bessant's ribs.
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bessant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bessant throws a body shot but no joy.
Bessant fails with an attempt to clinch.
King throws a leg kick but Bessant moved away.
Bessant only half commits to the counter leg kick.
King throws a front kick aimed at Bessant's knee but Bessant avoids it well.
Bessant closes the distance looking to clinch
and King counters with a leg kick. #T2#
King throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King ducks right into an uppercut from Bessant.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bessant.
Bessant moves out of range as King strikes.
King sets himself, and Bessant steps forward looking for the clinch! King avoids it this time.
King swings for the body but Bessant moves out of range.
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bessant just misses with a punch to the body.
Bessant connects with a body shot.
Bessant misses with a body shot.
Bessant is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down King rather than just go for the knockout.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King lands a glancing blow to the side of Bessant's head.
King throws a jab when Bessant was well out of range.
Bessant jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
King connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bessant wants to clinch but King slips to the side
and King counters with an outside leg kick.
Bessant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bessant throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bessant misses with a body punch
and King counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bessant thinking.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King throws out a leg kick but Bessant moves out of range and King only half commits.
A nice side step and Bessant releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
Bessant takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Bessant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
King lands with a right hand.
Bessant throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bessant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King tries to score with a low kick but Bessant moves his leg out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King is looking to chop away at Bessant's legs.
King misses with a body shot.
Bessant tries to counter with a clinch but King shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
King misses with a body shot
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from King.
King throws out a powerful jab.
Bessant misses with a wild body shot.
Bessant takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bessant is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Bessant. Beautiful body shot.
Bessant blocks a leg kick.
Bessant swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by King.
Bessant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though.
King lands a head shot.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bessant.#CL2#
Bessant darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
Bessant tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Bessant is rocked!
Bessant tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bessant is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bessant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Bessant's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
King looks to land a right hand but Bessant moved out of range.
Bessant seems to have recovered his senses.
Good work by King as he checks the leg kick.
Bessant swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Malcolm King is winning the standup battle so far.
King lands with an overhand left.
Bessant throws a low kick but King avoids it.
A head kick misses from King.
King backing away here, and Bessant unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
King connects with a single shot there.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bessant scores with a jab to the body.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Bessant is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
King misses the jab.
Bessant swings widly with a right hand
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bessant checks a leg kick.
Bessant wants to counter with a clinch but King pushes him away.
King jabs at Bessant's body.#T1#
King circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bessant to the canvas! Bessant doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - King keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm King!
Malcolm King really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hardcore Sports Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: HFC 42 - Slingin vs Yazzie     
Date:   Oct 10, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Howlett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Howlett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bessant.
Howlett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bessant'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.
Howlett tries to land a knee to the head but Bessant blocks with his arms.
Howlett wants to stall.
Bessant lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Howlett.
Bessant lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bessant manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bessant misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant digs a right hand underneath Howlett's ribcage. Howlett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bessant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bessant stalling.
Bessant'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.
Bessant seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Howlett trying to stall but Bessant improves his position. #T1#
Bessant lands a right hand.
Bessant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bessant looking to stall.
Howlett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bessant is defending well for now.
Bessant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bessant holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bessant can't find room to land a body shot as Howlett controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bessant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Bessant.
Bessant just leaning against Howlett, taking a breather.
Bessant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bessant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bessant lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Bessant - that landed with a thud.
Howlett misses with an elbow strike.
Bessant lands a shot to the body.
Howlett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bessant is defending well for now.
Bessant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Howlett tries to land a knee to the head but Bessant blocks with his arms.
Bessant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bessant lands a left hand that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
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!
Bessant avoiding damage as Howlett throws knees to the body.
Howlett looks winded!
Bessant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Howlett has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bessant seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Howlett can turn it around.
Bessant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
Howlett stalls.
Bessant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Howlett letting Bessant take a breather here.
Howlett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bessant.
Bessant stalls.
Bessant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Howlett unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bessant lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bessant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Bessant as the two fighters clinch.
Bessant lands a body punch. #T3#
Bessant works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Bessant.
Bessant lands an elbow inside.
Bessant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bessant.
Bessant lands a hook that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
Bessant lands with a left to the head.
Bessant misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bessant.
Bessant leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bessant digs a right hand underneath Howlett's ribcage. Howlett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Bessant - that landed with a thud.
A bit of stalling here from Bessant.
Bessant lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like James Howlett has been cut.
Howlett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bessant avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bessant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Howlett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bessant avoids it.
A bit of stalling here from Bessant. #T4#
Howlett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bessant.
Bessant misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Bessant.
Howlett prevents a body shot from Bessant.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bessant takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bessant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bessant.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bessant.
Bessant lands a right hand.
Bessant scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bessant leaning against his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Bessant. #ROC#Howlett is rocked!
Bessant lands a body punch.
Howlett is still on wobbly legs! Can Bessant finish him?
Howlett comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Howlett seems to have recovered his senses.
Bessant pushes Howlett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bessant presses Howlett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bessant stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bessant.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bessant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Howlett's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
John Bessant has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Howlett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bessant avoids it.
Howlett putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bessant in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bessant lands an elbow just above Howlett 's eye.
Bessant tries a body shot but Howlett blocks it.
Howlett is stalling here.
Bessant is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett misses with an elbow strike.
Howlett wants to stall.
Bessant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bessant tries to work over Howlett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Howlett manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bessant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howlett can do to turn this around?
Bessant blocks the elbow strike.
Howlett prevents a body shot from Bessant.
Bessant is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Howlett throws an elbow that misses.
A body shot lands from Bessant.
Howlett is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bessant works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Howlett is breathing heavily.
With the fighters up against the cage, Howlett throws an elbow but misses.
Bessant pushes Howlett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Howlett pushes off an throws an elbow but Bessant leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bessant - that landed with a thud.
Bessant stalling the fight.
Bessant content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bessant cracks Howlett with a nice body shot.#T2#
Bessant is working Howlett over against the cage.
Bessant gets through Howlett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bessant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Howletts head.
Bessant digs a right hand into Howlett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Howlett's gas tank.
Bessant lands a damaging elbow.
Bessant digs a right hand underneath Howlett's ribcage. Howlett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bessant.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bessant lands with a right to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Howlett just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bessant's brow.
Bessant is stalling here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bessant.
Howlett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bessant avoids it.
Howlett missing with knees to the body.
Bessant slowing the pace effectively.
Bessant lands a hook that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
A body shot lands from Bessant.
A body shot lands from Bessant.
Bessant lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Bessant scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bessant lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bessant is working Howlett over against the cage.
Bessant stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bessant lands a left hand.
Bessant digs a right hand into Howlett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Howlett's gas tank.
A short right from Bessant on the inside.
Bessant stalls.
Bessant lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bessant is leaning against Howlett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bessant digs a right hand into Howlett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Howlett's gas tank.
Bessant leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bessant - that landed with a thud.
Bessant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bessant lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Howlett or not. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bessant stalling the fight.
Bessant is working Howlett over against the cage.
Bessant lands a left hand.
Bessant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Howlett being controlled against the cage.
Bessant leaning against his opponent.
Bessant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Howlett throws an elbow that misses.
Howlett being controlled against the cage.
Bessant presses Howlett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bessant.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bessant - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bessant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bessant dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Howlett's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bessant, as that shot connected.
Howlett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bessant connects with a jab.#CL#
Bessant gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bessant avoids the elbow strike from Howlett, against the cage.
Howlett prevents a body shot from Bessant.
Bessant lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bessant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Bessant as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bessant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bessant lands with a left to the head.
Howlett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bessant'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.
Bessant lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Howlett or not. #T1#
Bessant lands a damaging elbow.
Bessant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Howlett tries to land knees in the clinch but Bessant avoids the damage to the body.
A body shot lands from Bessant.
Good body shot from Bessant.
Bessant stalls.
Howlett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bessant.
Bessant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bessant gets through Howlett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bessant lands with a short shot to the head.
Bessant lands a shot to the body.
Bessant lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Bessant.
Bessant stalling.
Bessant stalling the fight.
Bessant tries to throw a body punch but Howlett avoids it by throwing Bessant back against the cage.
Good body shot from Bessant. #T2#
Howlett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bessant is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Bessant.
A left hand lands to the body for Bessant.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bessant works on Howlett's body with a couple of short punches.
Bessant lands a hook that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
Bessant lands a shot to the body.
Bessant lands an elbow inside.
Bessant lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bessant scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Bessant as the two fighters clinch.
Bessant lands a body shot.
Bessant creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Howlett's defenses.
Bessant stalling.
Bessant digs a right hand underneath Howlett's ribcage. Howlett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bessant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Bessant.
Bessant has Howlett pressed against the cage. He pushes Howlett back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Bessant throws a beautiful elbow that sends Howlett crashing to the floor! Bessant piles on the pressure with more strikes! Howlett is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bessant!

 

Event: HFC 34 - Krylov vs Ferreria     
Date:   Aug 15, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Ryan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Von Ryan misses the shot to the body.
Bessant misses with a double jab
and Bessant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Ryan shoots in but no luck this time.
Von Ryan misses with a body shot.
Von Ryan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bessant throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant looks to land a left hand but Von Ryan moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Von Ryan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Von Ryan avoids the body shot from Bessant.
Von Ryan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Ryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bessant wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bessant misses with a hook
and Von Ryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like John Bessant has been cut.
Von Ryan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bessant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Ryan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Von Ryan throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Bessant holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
Von Ryan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bessant or not.
Bessant lands an elbow just above Von Ryan 's eye.
Von Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bessant lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bessant is working Von Ryan over against the cage.
Bessant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bessant misses with a punch to the body.
Bessant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bessant cracks Von Ryan with a nice body shot.
Bessant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Bessant.
Bessant will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Von Ryan up against the cage.
Bessant lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Ryan.#T3#
Bessant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bessant can't find room to land a body shot as Von Ryan controls the action.
Bessant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Ryan backwards. #TD#
Von Ryan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Von Ryan manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Bessant explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Von Ryan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Von Ryan looks to land a combination. Bessant sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Ryan swinging wildly here. #T4#
Bessant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Von Ryan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Von Ryan misses with a wild combination.
Von Ryan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bessant counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Ryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bessant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bessant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Bessant's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bessant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Von Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Bessant shows good takedown defense.
Bessant tries to clinch up.
Von Ryan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bessant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Von Ryan doesn't seem bothered though.
Von Ryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bessant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bessant wants to counter with a clinch but Von Ryan pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bessant cracks a nice hook into Von Ryan's ribs.#T1#
Von Ryan goes for a double leg but Bessant avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bessant continues to drive forward.
Despite the aggression on Bessant's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bessant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Von Ryan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Von Ryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bessant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Von Ryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Von Ryan. Those never looked like landing.
Bessant throws out a counter right but Von Ryan avoids it with no problem.
Von Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bessant manages to avoid it.
Bessant wants to counter with a clinch but Von Ryan pushes him away.#T2#
Bessant throws a hook to the side of Von Ryan's head but Von Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Von Ryan tries to counter with a takedown but Bessant is quick to defend against it.
Von Ryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bessant wants to counter with a clinch but Von Ryan pushes him away.
Bessant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Von Ryan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Von Ryan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bessant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Ryan moves away.
Von Ryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bessant.
Bessant tries to counter with a clinch but Von Ryan shakes him off and moves away.
Herlock Von Ryan is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Ryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bessant.
Bessant lands with a right hand.
Von Ryan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bessant has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T3#
Bessant tries to clinch up
and Von Ryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Ryan misses with a double jab
and Bessant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Von Ryan throws a lazy uppercut
and Von Ryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Ryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bessant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Bessant lands a nice hook to Von Ryan's body. Von Ryan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bessant is looking to clinch but Von Ryan is avoiding it.
Von Ryan throws a big counter combination but Bessant scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Von Ryan misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Bessant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bessant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bessant moves in looking to clinch but Von Ryan pushes him off.
Bessant swings for the body but Von Ryan moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bessant fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Von Ryan on the side of the head.
Bessant jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Bessant will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Bessant's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Von Ryan misses with an uppercut. Bessant saw that one coming.
Von Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Bessant has managed to clinch.
Bessant misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Von Ryan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Von Ryan shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ryan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bessant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A cross from Bessant lands.
Nice uppercut there from Von Ryan.#T1#
Bessant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Bessant looks to move away, Von Ryan throws a big counter combo but Bessant just gets out of the way.
Bessant thuds his right hand into Von Ryan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Von Ryan misses with a hook
and Bessant counters with a three punch combo that has Von Ryan backing up. Von Ryan nods at Bessant to acknowledge the strikes.
Bessant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Von Ryan at a distance.
Bessant slaps away a takedown attempt from Von Ryan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bessant throws a nice looking combination but Von Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Bessant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Bessant.
Von Ryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bessant throws a one two combo.
Von Ryan misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Bessant counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bessant.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Bessant throws an elbow but misses.
Bessant displaying some good clinch control by pressing Von Ryan up against the cage.
Bessant tries to throw a body punch but Von Ryan avoids it by throwing Bessant back against the cage.
Von Ryan misses with some punches.
A short right from Bessant on the inside.
Herlock Von Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Still in the clinch, Bessant scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bessant lands a shoulder strike.
Bessant scores with a shot to the side of Von Ryan's head. #ROC2#Von Ryan is rocked!
Bessant presses Von Ryan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oh Von Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bessant is working Von Ryan over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bessant.
Von Ryan seems to have got his legs back now.
Bessant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bessant lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Herlock Von Ryan has been cut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Von Ryan dodges an elbow strike from Bessant. #BC#
Von Ryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bessant stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herlock Von Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Von Ryan takes one to the side of the head.
Bessant connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
and Bessant counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Von Ryan! He's just covering up as Bessant starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bessant!

 

Event: HFC 30 - Wanker vs Curtis     
Date:   Jul 24, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bessant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonaduce moves away.
Bonaduce throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bonaduce moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bonaduce throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonaduce throws the kick towards the body but Bessant avoids it.
Bonaduce throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonaduce misses with a head kick.
Bessant misses with a hook. Bonaduce ducked under it nicely.
Bonaduce scores with a push kick.
Bonaduce fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bessant manages to avoid it.
Bessant lands with a right hand.
Bessant sizes up Bonaduce with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bonaduce throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Bessant counters by clinching up.
Bessant dodges an elbow strike from Bonaduce.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonaduce misses with a knee to the head.
Bessant managing to block the knees to the body from Bonaduce.
Bessant presses Bonaduce against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Bonaduce prevents a body shot from Bessant.
Bessant has Bonaduce pressed against the cage.
Bonaduce missing with knees to the body.
Bessant lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonaduce or not.
Bessant managing to block the knees to the body from Bonaduce.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bessant will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bonaduce up against the cage.
Bessant lands with a light punch inside.
Bonaduce just leaning against Bessant, taking a breather.
Bessant digs a right hand into Bonaduce's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bonaduce's gas tank.
Bessant stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bessant can't find room to land a body shot as Bonaduce controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bonaduce.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bonaduce.
Bessant stalling.
Bessant lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Bessant stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bessant digs a right hand underneath Bonaduce's ribcage. Bonaduce let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bonaduce blocks a body shot from Bessant.
Bonaduce missing with knees to the body.
Bessant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bonaduces head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bessant is struggling to control the position.
Bessant throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bessant tries a body shot but Bonaduce blocks it.
Bonaduce blocks an elbow strike from Bessant.
Bessant lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bonaduce.
Bessant lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bonaduce backwards.
Bessant lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Cadderly Bonaduce has been cut.
Bonaduce tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bessant stalling the fight.
Bessant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bessant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonaduce with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3#
Bessant lands an elbow that stopped Bonaduce in his tracks for a moment.
Bonaduce avoids a wild elbow strike from Bessant.
Bessant cracks Bonaduce with a nice body shot.
Bessant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bessant cracks Bonaduce with a nice body shot.
Bonaduce is breathing heavily.
Bessant just leaning against Bonaduce, taking a breather.
Bonaduce dodges an elbow strike from Bessant.
Bonaduce tries to land knees in the clinch but Bessant avoids the damage to the body.
Bessant stalling against the cage.
Bessant stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bessant throws an elbow but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bonaduce blocks a body shot from Bessant.
Bessant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bessant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bonaduces head. #T4#
Bessant lands a shot to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bonaduce.
Bessant misses with a punch to the body.
Bonaduce is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bessant is keeping busy.
Bonaduce using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bessant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bonaduce is trying to maintain a safe position but Bessant gets an underhook and turns Bonaduce into the cage.
Bonaduce prevents a body shot from Bessant.
Bonaduce misses with an elbow strike.
Bessant lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonaduce or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bessant stalling the fight.
Bonaduce creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bonaduce tries to land a knee to the head but Bessant blocks with his arms.
Bonaduce stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bessant.
Bessant is working Bonaduce over against the cage.
Bessant tries to work over Bonaduce's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for Bessant to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bessant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cadderly Bonaduce's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bonaduce throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Bessant holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bessant is working Bonaduce over against the cage.
John Bessant seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Bessant.
A right handed body shot lands from Bessant.
Bessant stalling.
Bonaduce takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bessant lands a hook that snaps the head of Bonaduce backwards.
Bessant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bessant content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bessant.
Bonaduce stalling in the clinch but Bessant improves position.
A short body shot lands from Bessant as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Bessant as the two fighters clinch.
Bessant pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bessant managing to block the knees to the body from Bonaduce.
Bessant scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Bonaduce is rocked!#CUT2#Cadderly Bonaduce's cut is getting worse.
Bessant lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oh Bonaduce is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Bessant lands an elbow that stopped Bonaduce in his tracks for a moment.
Bessant throws a big uppercut that drops Bonaduce! More strikes from Bessant and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bonaduce lies dazed against the cage as Bessant celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bessant!

 

Event: HFC 21 - Khabib x Butcher     
Date:   May 30, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinto misses with a body shot
enabling Bessant to counter with a crisp jab.
Luis Pinto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinto scores with a decent looking hook.
Bessant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bessant takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like John Bessant has been cut.
Bessant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pinto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pinto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bessant defends well and Pinto ends up having to push Bessant into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant throws a lazy right hand but Pinto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Pinto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pinto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pinto cracks Bessant with a good jab.
Bessant throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinto. #T1#
Bessant throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pinto moves forwards but Bessant connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bessant throws a right hand that misses
and Pinto counters with a series of strikes. Bessant will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bessant takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bessant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pinto throws out a counter right but Bessant avoids it with no problem.
Pinto lands with a cross.
Pinto misses with a left hand
and Bessant counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bessant misses with a body shot.
Bessant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Bessant, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Pinto misses with a looping right.
Pinto swings for the body but Bessant moves out of range.
Bessant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pinto missing with a left hand there. Bessant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinto shoots in for a takedown but Bessant shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pinto staying out of range there.
Pinto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinto lands a nice shot to the body.
Bessant swinging wildly here.
Bessant misses with a looping right.
Pinto misses with a looping right.#T3#
Pinto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slow jab from Pinto misses its intended target.
As Pinto looks to move away, Bessant throws a big counter combo but Pinto just gets out of the way.
Pinto slips a straight right by Bessant.
Pinto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pinto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bessant.
Bessant avoids the body shot from Pinto.
Pinto lands a right hook to the body.
Bessant tests Pinto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bessant needs to keep his hands up - Pinto had a free shot at his head there.
John Bessant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pinto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bessant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pinto lands a lovely overhand right.
Pinto misses with a straight left. #T4#
Pinto throws a right hand that misses
and Pinto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinto throws out a loose jab but Bessant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bessant throws out a loose jab but Pinto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bessant misses with a straight right.
Bessant is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pinto throws a body punch but Bessant moves out of range.
Bessant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pinto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinto looks to land a left hand but Bessant moved out of range nicely.
Bessant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pinto misses with an uppercut
and Bessant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bessant stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bessant wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bessant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Bessant's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Pinto misses with a right hand
enabling Bessant to counter with a crisp jab.
John Bessant is winning the standup battle so far.
Pinto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bessant doesn't seem bothered though.
Pinto scores with a jab.
Pinto slips under a jab.
Pinto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pinto connects with a body shot.
Pinto throws a poor cross that misses
and Bessant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pinto lands with a nice body punch.
Pinto scores with a hook to the body. Bessant takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bessant looks to land a right hand but Pinto moved out of range.
Bessant is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pinto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#KD2#
Pinto bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Bessant! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#Bessant is rocked!#T1#
Pinto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oh Bessant is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bessant working a defensive guard but Pinto passes into half guard.
Pinto sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Pinto 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. Bessant tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Pinto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luis Pinto!
Our winner, Luis Pinto, 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: HFC 12 - Bizihwaeile vs Wolf     
Date:   Mar 28, 2020
#R1#
Bogger throws a series of punches but Bessant avoids them all with ease.
Bessant circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bessant counters with a left to the body.
Bessant blocks a jab.
Bessant unleashes a big counter combination but Bogger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bogger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bessant.
Bogger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bessant avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bogger misses with a straight left.
Bogger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogger throws a big shot that misses.
James Bogger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bogger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bessant checks it well.
It seemed like Bessant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bessant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bogger appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Bessant misses. #T1#
Bogger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bessant lands with an overhand left.
A shot to the body from Bogger misses
and Bessant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bogger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bogger misses with a leg kick
and Bessant counters with a two punch combo.
Bogger slips under a jab.
Bogger tries to clinch
and Bessant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bessant avoids the head kick by Bogger.
Bessant throws out a counter right but Bogger avoids it with no problem.
Bogger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bessant throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bogger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bogger tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Bogger misses with a two punch combination.
Bessant takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A big left from Bogger misses.
Bogger misses with a hook
and Bessant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bogger scores with a three punch combo!
Bogger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bogger ducks under a wild hook from Bessant.
Bogger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bessant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bessant lands with a nice body punch.
Bessant walks into a left hand.
Bogger moves out of range of the strikes.
Bogger misses with a straight left.
Bessant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Bogger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bessant counters with a nice uppercut.
Bessant circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Bogger closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Bogger.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bessant.
Bessant gets through Bogger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bogger trying to control the position but instead, Bessant has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bogger into the cage.
Bogger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bessant.
Bessant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boggers head.
Bessant stalling in the clinch.
Bessant misses with the head strike.
Bogger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bessant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bessant prevents a body shot from Bogger.
Bogger tries to work over Bessant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Bessant lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bessant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bogger struggles to land a body shot inside as Bessant controls his hands.
Bogger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bessant's elbow.
Bessant can't find room to land a body shot as Bogger controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bessant prevents a body shot from Bogger.
Bessant lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Bogger.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bessant.
A right handed body shot lands from Bessant.
Bessant keeps control of Bogger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bessant controlling the action here for a moment.
Bessant misses with an elbow strike.
Bessant tries to throw a body punch but Bogger avoids it by throwing Bessant back against the cage.
Bessant misses with the head strike.
Bogger misses with some punches.
Bogger lands with a light punch inside.
Bessant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that James Bogger will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A jab from Bessant misses.
Bogger tried to counter with a leg kick but Bessant avoided it.
Good standup being displayed there by Bogger as he connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Bessant misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Bessant finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Bogger misses the target.
Bessant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bogger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bessant counters with a stiff right hand.
Good work by Bessant as he checks the leg kick.
Bogger throws a hook but Bessant avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogger misses with a double jab.
Bogger tries to land a leg kick but Bessant saw it coming and moves away.
Bessant throws a jab but it's blocked by Bogger.
Bogger throws a quick counter head kick but Bessant was just out of range.
A jab from Bogger does it's job there.#T1#
Bessant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bogger is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bessant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bogger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bogger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Bogger misses the target.
James Bogger is winning the standup battle so far.
Bogger misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Bessant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice cross by Bogger.
Bessant takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bogger tries to bum rush Bessant with a series of wild strikes but Bessant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bessant misses with a looping right.#T2#
Bessant avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bogger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bessant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Bogger.
Bogger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bessant circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Bessant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bogger throws an off balance right hand
and Bessant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bessant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bogger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bogger tried to counter with a leg kick but Bessant avoided it.
Bessant throws a big shot that misses.
Bessant slips a straight right by Bogger.
Bogger misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Bogger throws a low kick but Bessant moves out of range easily.
A combination from Bogger does no damage.
Bogger misses with a hook.
Bessant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bogger throws a jab when Bessant was well out of range.
Bogger throws an off balance right hand
and Bessant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bogger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bessant.
Bogger moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Bogger.
Bessant takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bogger throws a looping overhand right but Bessant ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Bessant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Bessant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bogger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bogger throws an off balance right hand
and Bessant counters with a two punch combo.
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 nice inside leg kick there by Bogger. That's going to slow Bessant down.
Bogger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bessant has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bessant dips to his left and cracks Bogger with an uppercut!
Bogger connects with the punch.
Bogger misses with a double jab.
Bogger swings widly with a right hand
and Bessant counters with a right hand to the body.
Bessant misses with a hook.
Bessant throws a hook but Bogger blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Bogger dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Bogger wants to slow Bessant down by chopping away at his legs.
Bogger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bogger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bessant is out of range.
Bessant 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.
Bessant takes one to the chin there.
Bogger ducks under a wild hook from Bessant.
Bessant takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A clash of legs there as Bessant blocks the low kick.
Bogger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bessant manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogger looks to throw the jab but Bessant is out of range.
Bogger scores with a jab to the head.
Bogger throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Bessant throws a hook to the side of Bogger's head but Bogger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick by Bogger misses
and Bessant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bessant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bessant throws a lazy right hand but Bogger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bogger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bogger moves out of range of the strikes.
Bessant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bessant swats away the attempt to clinch by Bogger.
Bogger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bessant.
Bessant moves out of range as Bogger strikes.
A nice side step and Bessant releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Bogger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bogger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bessant on the side of the head.
A jab from Bessant misses.
Bogger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bogger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bessant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bogger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bogger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bessant gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A lazy left from Bessant finds it's target.
Bessant cracks a nice hook into Bogger's ribs.#T3#
Bogger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bessant scores with a nice right hand.
Bessant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bogger.
Bessant misses with a hook. Bogger ducked under it nicely.
Bogger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bessant blocks a head kick by Bogger.
Bogger throws a head kick but Bessant moves out of range.
Bessant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bessant looks to land a right hand but Bogger moved out of range.
Bogger throws a quick counter head kick but Bessant was just out of range.
Bessant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
James Bogger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bogger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bessant manages to avoid it.#T4#
Bessant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bogger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bessant throws a right hand that Bogger ducks under and follows up with a left that Bogger also avoids with ease.
Bogger misses with the combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bogger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bessant counters with a straight right hand.
Bogger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bogger misses with a leg kick.
Bogger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bessant.
Bogger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bogger throws a lazy right hand but Bessant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John Bessant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bessant avoids a punch combination 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 Bogger.
Well Bogger 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... James Bogger!

After the fight, James Bogger 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: HFC 4 - O Donnelly vs Barbosa     
Date:   Feb 23, 2020
#R1#
Bessant throws a series of punches but Von Ryan avoids them all with ease.
John Bessant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Ryan moves away from the strike by Bessant.
Bessant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Bessant looks to move away, Von Ryan throws a big counter combo but Bessant just gets out of the way.
Bessant looks to land a combination but Von Ryan avoids it well.
Bessant throws a right hand that misses
and Von Ryan counters with a three punch combo that has Bessant backing up. Bessant nods at Von Ryan to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant throws out a powerful jab.
Bessant throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Von Ryan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bessant.
Von Ryan slips under a jab from Bessant.
Von Ryan is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Von Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bessant.
Bessant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Decent striking displayed by Bessant there.
Bessant throws a right and a left that Von Ryan avoids nicely.
Von Ryan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bessant looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Ryan is just out of range.
Von Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bessant.
The crowd cheers as Bessant lands an impressive looking overhand right. Von Ryan doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Von Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Ryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bessant throws a hook but Von Ryan blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Von Ryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bessant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Ryan attempts a counter takedown but Bessant avoids it well and moves away.
Von Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bessant.
Bessant lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bessant throws a jab when Von Ryan was well out of range.
Bessant connects with a body shot that sends Von Ryan's belly button to the back.#T3#
Bessant scores with a punch to the head.
Bessant throws an overhand right that lands on Von Ryan's shoulder, as Von Ryan tries to avoid the shot.
Von Ryan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bessant lands with a nice combination. Von Ryan backs away looking to recover.
Bessant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bessant misses with a hook #KD#
and Von Ryan counters with a left and a right that hurts Bessant! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Von Ryan jumps into full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Ryan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bessant wants to control but Von Ryan is having none of it.
We've been informed that Bessant has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Von Ryan postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Bessant badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Von Ryan around the waist but Von Ryan pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Von Ryan is the winner by TKO! Von Ryan jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herlock Von Ryan!
A very excited looking Herlock Von Ryan 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: The Island Season 10, 170 lbs, Round 3     
Date:   Feb 09, 2020
#R1#
Mulder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bessant throws a right hand that Mulder ducks under and follows up with a left that Mulder also avoids with ease.
Bessant connects with a right hand. Mulder shakes it off.
Mulder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bessant swivels and escapes.
Bessant has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mulder misses with a left hand
and Bessant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mulder moves in looking to clinch but Bessant pushes him off.
A countering left hand to the body from Bessant misses.#TD#
Mulder shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bessant is trying to defend but Mulder finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bessant tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Mulder manages to move to mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bessant can do anything to dispel that myth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mulder moves to the back position. #SUB#
Bessant won't enjoy being in this position. Mulder looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Bessant is tapping - it's over boys! Mulder picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nelis Mulder!

 

Event: The Island Season 10, 170 lbs, Round 2     
Date:   Feb 08, 2020
#R1#
Watne tries for a takedown but Bessant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bessant cracks Watne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bessant.
Bessant staying out of range there.
Watne will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bessant seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Watne misses with an uppercut
letting Bessant counter with a right hand.
Bessant listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Watne is rocked!
Watne misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Bessant counters with a nice right hand that sends Watne toppling to the canvas! Watne scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bessant finish him?!
Watne is still on wobbly legs! Can Bessant finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bessant is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Watne flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Watne is out cold! Bessant holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Bessant!

 

Event: The Island Season 10, 170 lbs, Round 1     
Date:   Feb 07, 2020
#R1#
Bessant thuds his right hand into Reinhart's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bessant scores with a hook.
Reinhart looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bessant is looking to counter punch.
Reinhart throws an off balance right hand
and Bessant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bessant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice sprawl there from Bessant as Reinhart shoots in.
Bessant lands a jab to Reinhart's midsection.
Bessant moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bessant stuffs the takedown attempt from Reinhart. Reinhart gets slowly back to his feet.
John Bessant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Reinhart.
No luck for Reinhart with that takedown attempt.
Reinhart with a poor takedown
and Bessant counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reinhart takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC#
Reinhart is rocked!
John Bessant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Reinhart get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Reinhart stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Bessant runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Bessant!

 

Event: ICC CN 14: Jantan v Rocca     
Date:   Jan 15, 2020
#R1#
Larsson slips under a jab from Bessant.
Larsson defending well as Bessant loads up on a big left hand.
Larsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bessant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larsson manages to avoid it.
Bessant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Larsson attempts a counter takedown but Bessant avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from Bessant misses.
Larsson tries to counter by clinching up but Bessant breaks away and moves out of range.
Larsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant scores with a sloppy right hand. Larsson should have avoided that one.
Bessant throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Larsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Larsson.
Bessant wants to stand and escape but Larsson is having none of it. #T1#
Bessant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Larsson wants to control from the top but Bessant keeps moving.
Larsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bessant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bessant thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bessant is trying to keep Larsson in close.
Larsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bessant's head.
Larsson cracks Bessant with a solid left hand.
Larsson with a nice head shot there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bessant can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Larsson stands up over Bessant, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Larsson cracks Bessant with a solid left hand.
Bessant wants to sweep here but Larsson controlling him for the moment.
Larsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Larsson content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Larsson 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.
Bessant has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Sparring. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Larsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bessant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Larsson stands and throws Bessant's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bessant tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunner Larsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bessant tests Larsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bessant throws a hook but Larsson avoids it easily.
Larsson tries to counter by clinching up but Bessant breaks away and moves out of range.
Larsson walks into a straight right hand from Bessant.
Bessant throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Larsson counters with a single leg into guard. Bessant didn't expect that.
Larsson stays in close to Bessant's body and controls the position.
Larsson postures up and lands a big shot to Bessant's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson wants to control from the top but Bessant keeps moving.
Larsson lands a couple of digs.
Bessant throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bessant wants to sweep but no luck.
Gunner Larsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Larsson stops Bessant from standing up.
Larsson passes Bessant's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bessant is looking to control Larsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bessant avoid being mounted?
Larsson is taking a breather. Bessant 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.
Larsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Larsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bessant trying to control here.
Larsson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Larsson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bessant?
Larsson lands a couple of good shots and Bessant has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T2#
Bessant grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Larsson throwing damaging strikes from the back! Bessant could be in trouble here!
Larsson scores with strikes from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Bessant grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Bessant covers up after that shot from Larsson. #ROC#
Bessant is rocked!
Larsson lands a series of strikes from the back and Bessant goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunner Larsson!
Gunner Larsson 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: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 04, 2019
#R1#
Bessant connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gomez. Gomez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#
It looks like Pedro Gomez has been cut.
Gomez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gomez dives in and grabs Bessant's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bessant pushes down on Gomez's head and hops out.
Gomez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bessant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Sparring in the buildup to the fight.
Gomez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bessant manages to avoid it.
Bessant looks to land a combination. Gomez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bessant scores with a decent looking hook.
Bessant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gomez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bessant bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bessant.
Gomez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bessant sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomez somewhat.
Bessant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
John Bessant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Gomez.#T1#
Bessant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gomez tries for a takedown but Bessant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bessant lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but Bessant sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Bessant. That snapped Gomez's head back.
Bessant misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Bessant's corner calls for a 1-2. Bessant obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gomez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bessant counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gomez thinking.
Nice takedown defense from Bessant. No joy for Gomez on that attempt.
Bessant connects with a right hand. Gomez shakes it off.
Bessant connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bessant misses with a hook. Gomez ducked under it nicely.
Gomez takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC#
Gomez is rocked!
Gomez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gomez is still on wobbly legs! Can Bessant finish him?
Bessant is pawing at Gomez, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Gomez's nose. Gomez is badly hurt! Bessant pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Gomez tries desperately to hold on but Bessant is relentless in his assault! As Gomez receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Bessant away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bessant!

 

Event: Island Fights 15     
Date:   Nov 24, 2019
#R1#
Bessant scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Javier Pinales has been cut.
Pinales dives in and grabs Bessant's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bessant pushes down on Pinales's head and hops out.
Pinales fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bessant avoids it really well and circles away.
Bessant connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pinales's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant misses the shot to the body.
Pinales shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bessant defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Pinales. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bessant misses with a body shot.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bessant scores with a nice head shot.
Pinales shoots for a takedown but Bessant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bessant thuds his right hand into Pinales's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bessant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pinales.
Bessant cracks Pinales with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bessant throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinales.
Pinales appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Pinales 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A lazy left from Bessant finds it's target.
Bessant displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pinales.
Pinales shoots for a takedown but Bessant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from Bessant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pinales misses with a takedown attempt - Bessant sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bessant throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pinales on the side of the head. #T3#
Bessant jabs Pinales to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bessant is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pinales had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A lazy left from Bessant finds it's target.
Pinales defending well as Bessant loads up on a big left hand.
Bessant lands with an overhand left.
Pinales dives in and grabs Bessant's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bessant pushes down on Pinales's head and hops out.
Nice jab there from Bessant.
Bessant connects with the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Bessant. That snapped Pinales's head back. #T4#
Bessant displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinales shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bessant pinned against the cage. Bessant gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bessant scores with a hook.
Pinales takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bessant 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.
Pinales shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bessant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Javier Pinales's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bessant lands with a hook. Pinales tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pinales walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bessant connects with a body shot.
Pinales gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bessant.
Bessant displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pinales.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pinales moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pinales appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pinales might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#TD#
Pinales throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bessant tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pinales is in Bessant's guard.#SUB#
Pinales thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Bessant wants to stand and escape but Pinales is having none of it. #SUB2#
Pinales avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bessant wants to sweep here but Pinales controlling him for the moment.
Pinales definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Pinales 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. #SUB2#
Bessant working for a triangle but Pinales defends it easily. #SUB#
Pinales drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pinales jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2##SUB#
Pinales drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pinales jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Pinales 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. #SUB#
Pinales thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bessant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Pinales 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bessant is trying to control the position but Pinales postures up. #SUB#
Pinales drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Pinales as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Bessant screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Pinales! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Javier Pinales!
Javier Pinales retains his welterweight title!
Javier Pinales took some time post fight to say the following; 'I hope this hoe ass gay nigga retires, because I'm tired of beating his hoe gay ass!!!'.

 

Event: Island Fights 12     
Date:   Nov 10, 2019
#R1#
Bessant misses with a hook.
Bessant punishes Reinhart's body with a nice straight punch.
Reinhart with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Bessant to counter with a crisp jab.
Bessant connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reinhart's hands.#ROC#
Reinhart is rocked!
Bessant fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Reinhart out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). John Bessant!

 

Event: Island Fights 7     
Date:   Oct 26, 2019
#R1#
Pinales takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pinales shoots for a takedown but Bessant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bessant jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bessant definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bessant moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pinales takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pinales shoots and misses
and Bessant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bessant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pinales manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bessant lands the left hand.#CUT#
It looks like Javier Pinales has been cut.
Bessant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bessant throws a leg kick but Pinales sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Bessant throws a lazy right hand but Pinales sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bessant throws a right hand that Pinales ducks under and follows up with a left that Pinales also avoids with ease.
Pinales moves forwards but Bessant connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bessant lands a body shot.
Bessant throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bessant works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pinales doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bessant counters with a nice body shot.
John Bessant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinales.#T2#
Bessant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bessant lands a really nice looking cross but Pinales seems unphased.
Bessant scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
John Bessant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinales shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bessant pinned against the cage. Bessant gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A quick step to the side and Bessant tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Bessant forces Pinales back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Bessant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinales backwards.
Bessant lands with a right to the head.
Bessant stops a takedown attempt from Pinales.
Bessant pushes Pinales back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bessant lands an elbow that stopped Pinales in his tracks for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Bessant.
Bessant tries to work over Pinales's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Bessant.
Bessant dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bessant.
Bessant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Nice elbow from Bessant.
Bessant misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bessant lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bessant stalling against the cage.
Good body shot from Bessant.
Bessant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pinales backwards.
Bessant lands a shot to the body.
Bessant can't find room to land a body shot as Pinales controls the action.
Pinales is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bessant gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bessant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Javier Pinales's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Bessant there.
John Bessant is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Bessant.
Pinales uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bessant.
Bessant misses with the combination.
Bessant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant works Pinales's body with a nice hook.
Bessant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Bessant looks to throw the jab but Pinales is out of range.
Pinales drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bessant defends it well.
Pinales gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bessant misses with a hook.
Pinales misses with a takedown
and Bessant counters with a stiff right hand.
Pinales is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bessant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bessant's corner calls for a 1-2. Bessant obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bessant jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Bessant connects with a body shot that sends Pinales's belly button to the back.
Bessant works Pinales's body with a nice hook.
Bessant throws a shot from downtown. Pinales moves away and avoids it.
Pinales with the counter takedown but Bessant avoids it easily.
Bessant lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Some bone on bone action there as Pinales checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bessant looks to land a combination but Pinales avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bessant, as that shot connected.
Bessant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Bessant lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice shot lands for Bessant.
Bessant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bessant misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Pinales counters with a takedown into side control.
Bessant knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pinales on the ground.
Bessant wants to control but Pinales postures up.
Bessant tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pinales wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Pinales has an Americana. Bessant didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Pinales is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Pinales hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Javier Pinales!
Javier Pinales is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Javier Pinales thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Island Fights 4     
Date:   Oct 12, 2019
#R1#
Bessant lands a jab to Cruel Rookie's midsection.
Bessant digs a good body shot into Cruel Rookie's ribs.
Cruel Rookie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bessant.
Bessant throws a right hand that Cruel Rookie ducks under and follows up with a left that Cruel Rookie also avoids with ease.
Cruel Rookie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cruel Rookie throws a looping overhand right but Bessant ducks down to avoid it.
Cruel Rookie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bessant avoids it really well and circles away.
Bessant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Bessant misses the target.
Cruel Rookie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bessant definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruel Rookie with a poor takedown
and Bessant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruel Rookie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cruel Rookie misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruel Rookie moves forwards but Bessant connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Bessant. Beautiful body shot.
Bessant misses with a body shot.
Bessant throws a right and a left that Cruel Rookie avoids nicely.
Bessant comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cruel Rookie keeps the fight on the outside.
Cruel Rookie misses with a body shot.
Cruel Rookie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bessant scores with a sloppy right hand. Cruel Rookie should have avoided that one.
Bessant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cruel Rookie doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Bessant moves into range and clinches up with Cruel Rookie.
Bessant is pressed up against the cage. Cruel Rookie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bessant down to the mat. Bessant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
John Bessant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiron Cruel Rookie.
Bessant keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cruel Rookie thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2##CL#
Bessant has closed the distance and engaged Cruel Rookie in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bessant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cruel Rookie backwards.
Bessant lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bessant lands with a right to the head.
Bessant lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cruel Rookie looks winded!
Nice body punch from Bessant - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Bessant.
Bessant lands a nice shot to the body.
Bessant lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cruel Rookie.
Bessant lands a shot to the body.
Bessant presses Cruel Rookie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Bessant.
Bessant lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cruel Rookie or not.
Bessant lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bessant.
Bessant just leaning against Cruel Rookie, taking a breather.
Bessant is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bessant seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T3#
Bessant lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bessant stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bessant pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bessant.
Bessant has Cruel Rookie pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Bessant.
Cruel Rookie swats away the attempt to clinch by Bessant.
Bessant lands a nice looking body shot.
Cruel Rookie walks into a left hand.
Bessant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4##KD#
Bessant lands a left and a right that send Cruel Rookie crashing to the mat, dazed. Bessant thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Cruel Rookie is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Bessant.
Cruel Rookie is still on wobbly legs! Can Bessant finish him?#KD#
Bessant drops Cruel Rookie with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cruel Rookie looks back up at him and smiles so Bessant waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CL#
Bessant rushes Cruel Rookie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cruel Rookie looking for a takedown.
Bessant gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cruel Rookie.
Cruel Rookie seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bessant.
Bessant stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bessant.
Cruel Rookie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bessant prevents it.
Bessant pushes Cruel Rookie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bessant lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bessant dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##KD#
Oooooh!!! Bessant has knocked Cruel Rookie down with a huge combo! Bessant steps away and waves a wobbly Cruel Rookie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Cruel Rookie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bessant to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice cross by Cruel Rookie.
John Bessant is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Bessant lands a big uppercut and Cruel Rookie crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cruel Rookie looks OK. Bessant waves Cruel Rookie back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Bessant drops Cruel Rookie with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cruel Rookie looks back up at him and smiles so Bessant waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Bessant pounces like a tiger and cracks Cruel Rookie with a vicious hook! Cruel Rookie is down but not out! Bessant follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Bessant!
John Bessant is the new welterweight champion!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 20, 2019
#R1#
A low kick from Watson Sr misses
and Bessant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Watson Sr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bessant pinned against the cage. Bessant gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Watson Sr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bessant definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bessant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson Sr.
Watson Sr unleashes a big counter combination but Bessant bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Bessant clinches up with Watson Sr and pushes him back against the cage.
Watson Sr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bessant fights it off and pushes away nicely.
John Bessant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Watson Sr.
Bessant takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bessant takes a swing at Watson Sr's ribcage but misses.
Watson Sr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bessant circles away quickly and effectively.
Bessant lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bessant blocks the body kick. #T1#
Watson Sr throws a push kick but Bessant slaps the foot to one side.
Some wild striking there from Bessant.
Watson Sr avoids the body shot from Bessant.
Bessant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Watson Sr goes for a double leg but Bessant avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bessant continues to drive forward.
Bessant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Bessant closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bessant holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Watson Sr tries to break free but Bessant pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Watson Sr throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Bessant pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bessant lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Kevin Watson Sr has been cut.
A bit of stalling here from Bessant.
Watson Sr prevents a body shot from Bessant.
Bessant lands an elbow inside that Watson Sr shrugs off.
A right hand to the body from Bessant.
Watson Sr takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Bessant. #CUT#
That has opened up Kevin Watson Sr's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson Sr is trying to pull guard but Bessant turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Watson Sr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bessant prevents it.
Bessant struggles to land a body shot inside as Watson Sr controls his hands.
Bessant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Bessant.
Watson Sr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bessant avoids it.#T3#
Bessant is stalling here.
Bessant lands a body punch.
Watson Sr looks winded!
Bessant effectively controlling the action here.
Good body shot from Bessant.
Bessant controlling the action here for a moment.
Bessant leaning against his opponent.
Bessant seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Bessant lands a damaging elbow. #ROC#
Watson Sr is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Kevin Watson Sr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bessant displaying some good clinch control by pressing Watson Sr up against the cage.
Watson Sr is still on wobbly legs! Can Bessant finish him?
Bessant lands an elbow that stopped Watson Sr in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
Kevin Watson Sr's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Watson Sr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bessant avoids it.
Bessant lands a nice shot to the body.
Bessant throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bessant pushes Watson Sr against the cage. Bessant is working some dirty boxing. Bessant pushes off with a quick right hook! Watson Sr goes down! Watson Sr tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Bessant moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bessant!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 14, 2019
#R1##CL2#
Bessant moves into the clinch.
Bessant lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Bessant.
Bessant tries a body shot but Dehaven blocks it.
Dehaven really is a fat lump.
Dehaven letting Bessant take a breather here.
Nice body punch from Bessant - that landed with a thud.
Dehaven throws a punch but it's blocked by Bessant.
Bessant holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dehaven is trying to force a seperation but Bessant has the dominant position.
Still in the clinch, Bessant scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Bessant.
Bessant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dehaven fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dehaven misses with the head strike.
Bessant tries to throw a body punch but Dehaven avoids it by throwing Bessant back against the cage.
Dehaven misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bessant.
Bessant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bessant works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dehaven is breathing heavily.#T1#
Bessant pushes Dehaven back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dehaven takes a shot to the head.
Bessant has Dehaven pressed against the cage.
Dehaven is trying to push Bessant away but Bessant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bessant lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dehaven or not.
Bessant works on Dehaven's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Bessant.
A hook to the body from Bessant.
Bessant scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dehaven's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bessant manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bessant is working Dehaven over against the cage.
Bessant is leaning against Dehaven and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bessant lands with a light punch inside.
Bessant 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!
Bessant lands a body shot.
Dehaven being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Bessant lands with a right to the head.
Dehaven letting Bessant take a breather here.
A bit of stalling here from Bessant.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bessant.
Bessant stalling against the cage.
Bessant lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Crows Dehaven has been cut.
Dehaven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bessant's elbow.
Bessant lands a shot to the body.
Bessant presses Dehaven against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bessant working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bessant gets through Dehaven's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bessant controlling the action here for a moment.
Bessant tries to throw a body punch but Dehaven avoids it by throwing Bessant back against the cage. #T3#
Dehaven tries to stall but Bessant uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bessant lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Bessant on the inside.
Dehaven takes an elbow to the temple.
Bessant lands an elbow that stopped Dehaven in his tracks for a moment.
Bessant lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bessant.
Still in the clinch, Bessant scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bessant scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Bessant.
Bessant creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dehaven's defenses. #CUT2#
Crows Dehaven's cut is getting worse.
Bessant lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bessant scores with a hook to the body.
Bessant lands a nice shot to the body.
Bessant lands with a light punch inside.
Bessant gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bessant is stalling here.
Bessant holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bessant continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bessant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Bessant.
Still in the clinch, Bessant scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bessant cracks Dehaven with a nice body shot.
Bessant content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bessant tries to throw a body punch but Dehaven avoids it by throwing Bessant back against the cage.
Bessant stalling.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dehaven throws an elbow but misses.
Bessant lands a body shot.
A short left from Bessant. #CUT2#
Crows Dehaven's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A right hook to the body lands for Bessant.
Bessant is stalling here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bessant lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dehaven or not.
Bessant struggles to land a body shot inside as Dehaven controls his hands.
Bessant stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bessant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crows Dehaven's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Bessant moves into the clinch successfully.
Bessant manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dehaven is trying to push Bessant away but Bessant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bessant cracks Dehaven with a nice body shot.
Bessant lands an elbow inside that Dehaven shrugs off.
John Bessant seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dehaven can't break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Bessant.
Dehaven tries to circle away but Bessant has him pinned against the cage.
Bessant lands with a right to the head.
Bessant lands with a left to the head.
Bessant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bessant throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Bessant.
Bessant scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Bessant.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bessant scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Bessant lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dehaven.
Bessant lands a left hand. #CUT2#
Jeez, Crows Dehaven's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A hook to the body from Bessant.
Bessant working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Dehaven is rocked!
Bessant scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Dehaven is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bessant comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Bessant!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 08, 2019
#R1##CL#
Bessant darts in and clinches Shadeslayer up against the cage.
Bessant lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Bessant.
Nice body punch from Bessant.
Bessant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shadeslayer backwards.
Bessant is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shadeslayer tries to land a knee to the head but Bessant blocks with his arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Bessant.
Bessant presses Shadeslayer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bessant cracks Shadeslayer with a nice body shot.
Bessant lands an uppercut.
Bessant lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shadeslayer looks winded!
Bessant lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shadeslayer or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Bessant.
Bessant effectively controlling the action here.
Bessant lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
A body shot lands from Bessant.
Bessant gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Murtagh Shadeslayer has been cut.
Bessant lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bessant lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bessant lands a shot to the body.
Bessant avoiding damage.
Bessant content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bessant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Bessant.
Bessant stalling the fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Bessant.
Bessant stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bessant works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bessant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bessant lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bessant lands an elbow inside.
Bessant stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bessant holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bessant throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bessant.
Bessant is struggling to control the position.
Bessant lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bessant digs a right hand into Shadeslayer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shadeslayer's gas tank.
Bessant lands a body punch.
Bessant lands with a right to the head.
Bessant lands an elbow just above Shadeslayer 's eye. #ROC#
Shadeslayer is rocked!
Stalling in the clinch from Bessant.
Shadeslayer is still on wobbly legs! Can Bessant finish him?
Bessant lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shadeslayer.
Bessant lands an elbow that stopped Shadeslayer in his tracks for a moment.
Bessant lands a body shot.
The referee calls for Bessant to work.
Bessant scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bessant lands a big right hand that drops Shadeslayer! The killer instinct kicks in and Bessant finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bessant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bessant!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 14, 2019
#R1#
Nagayoshi checks a low kick from Bessant.
Nagayoshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nagayoshi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bessant counters with a series of strikes. Nagayoshi will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fighters circling - Nagayoshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagayoshi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Nagayoshi closes the distance and clinches.
Nagayoshi blocks a body shot from Bessant.
Bessant is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nagayoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bessant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bessant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nagayoshi misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Bessant - that landed with a thud.
Bessant cracks Nagayoshi with a nice body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bessant takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nagayoshi misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Bessant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nagayoshi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bessant throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Nagayoshi.
Bessant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nagayoshi backwards.
Bessant prevents a body shot from Nagayoshi.
Bessant tries to throw a body punch but Nagayoshi avoids it by throwing Bessant back against the cage.
Nagayoshi tries to throw a body punch but Bessant avoids it by throwing Nagayoshi back against the cage.
Nagayoshi blocks the elbow strike.
Nagayoshi pushes Bessant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Bessant on the inside.
Bessant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bessant tries to work over Nagayoshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bessant struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagayoshi controls his hands. #T2#
Bessant working aggressively here.
Nagayoshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bessant lands a nice shot to the body.
Nagayoshi presses Bessant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nagayoshi lands a shoulder strike.
Bessant lands a shot to the body.
Nagayoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Bessant uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bessant is leaning against Nagayoshi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nagayoshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bessant definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nagayoshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bessant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Nagayoshi fails to land.
Bessant is leaning against Nagayoshi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nagayoshi works on Bessant's body with a couple of short punches.
Bessant blocking some punches.
Nagayoshi lands a right hand.
Nagayoshi blocks an elbow strike.
Bessant holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T3#
Bessant pushes Nagayoshi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nagayoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bessant.
Bessant prevents a body shot from Nagayoshi.
Bessant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Bessant.
Nagayoshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nagayoshi tries to throw a body punch but Bessant avoids it by throwing Nagayoshi back against the cage.
Nagayoshi blocks a body shot from Bessant.
Bessant swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagayoshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bessant tries a body shot but Nagayoshi blocks it.
Nagayoshi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bessant backwards.
A short uppercut from Nagayoshi.
Nagayoshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Bessant.
A body shot lands from Bessant.
A nice left hand lands by Nagayoshi.
Bessant misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Nagayoshi throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bessant.
Nagayoshi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bessant backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bessant blocks a body shot from Nagayoshi.
A left hand lands to the body for Bessant.
Nagayoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bessant.
Nagayoshi takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Daichi Nagayoshi has been cut.
Nagayoshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bessant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nagayoshi's elbow.
Nagayoshi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nagayoshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagayoshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bessant misses with an elbow over the top.
Bessant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bessant tries to throw a body punch but Nagayoshi avoids it by throwing Bessant back against the cage.
Nagayoshi misses with some punches.
Nagayoshi misses with the head strike.
Bessant lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nagayoshi.
Bessant lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nagayoshi.
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 John Bessant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daichi Nagayoshi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bessant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nagayoshi tries to counter with a clinch but Bessant shakes him off and moves away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bessant tries to clinch but Nagayoshi moves out of range.
Bessant moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
Bessant closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nagayoshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bessant struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagayoshi controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagayoshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagayoshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bessant blocking some punches.
Bessant has a couple of punches blocked by Nagayoshi.
Bessant tries to throw a body punch but Nagayoshi avoids it by throwing Bessant back against the cage.
Nagayoshi tries a body shot but Bessant blocks it.
Nagayoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Bessant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagayoshi misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Bessant working aggressively here.
Bessant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagayoshi blocks a body shot from Bessant.
Nagayoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagayoshi lands a left hand.
Bessant struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagayoshi controls his hands.
Nagayoshi misses with a punch to the body.
Nagayoshi tries to throw a body punch but Bessant avoids it by throwing Nagayoshi back against the cage.
Nagayoshi working aggressively here.
Nagayoshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bessant stalls.
Bessant lands an uppercut.
Bessant stalling in the clinch but Nagayoshi improves position.
Nagayoshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bessant misses with a punch to the body.
Nagayoshi misses with a punch to the body.
Bessant can't find room to land a body shot as Nagayoshi controls the action. #T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bessant just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nagayoshi's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bessant just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nagayoshi's brow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bessant blocks a body shot from Nagayoshi.
Nagayoshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bessant's elbow.
Bessant scores with a hook to the body.
Bessant blocks a body shot from Nagayoshi.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bessant as Nagayoshi tries to tie him up.
Bessant can't find room to land a body shot as Nagayoshi controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bessant blocks a body shot from Nagayoshi.
Nagayoshi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nagayoshi tries to work over Bessant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagayoshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Bessant controls his hands.
Nagayoshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagayoshi is working Bessant over against the cage.
Bessant prevents a body shot from Nagayoshi. #T3#
Nagayoshi digs a right hand into Bessant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bessant's gas tank.
Nagayoshi tries to throw a body punch but Bessant avoids it by throwing Nagayoshi back against the cage.
Bessant can't find room to land a body shot as Nagayoshi controls the action.
Nagayoshi misses with a punch to the body.
Nagayoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Bessant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bessant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bessant throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bessant'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.
Nagayoshi throws a head punch that misses.
Bessant has a couple of punches blocked by Nagayoshi.
Bessant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bessant blocks a body shot from Nagayoshi.
Bessant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nagayoshi as Bessant tries to tie him up.
Nagayoshi misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagayoshi.
A shot in the inside from Nagayoshi.
Bessant tries to stall but Nagayoshi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nagayoshi cracks Bessant with a nice body shot.
Bessant prevents a body shot from Nagayoshi.
Nagayoshi tries to throw a body punch but Bessant avoids it by throwing Nagayoshi back against the cage.
Daichi Nagayoshi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bessant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nagayoshi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bessant throws an elbow but it misses.
Nagayoshi dodges an elbow strike from Bessant.
Nagayoshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bessant misses with a body punch.
Nagayoshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bessant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Bessant.
A body shot lands from Nagayoshi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagayoshi blocks a body shot from Bessant.
Nagayoshi can't find room to land a body shot as Bessant controls the action.
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 John Bessant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daichi Nagayoshi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nagayoshi throws a jab when Bessant was well out of range.
Nagayoshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Bessant.
Nagayoshi looks to land a left hand but Bessant moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Bessant. Those never looked like landing.
Bessant moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagayoshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bessant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bessant scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Nagayoshi lands with a good body shot.
Bessant misses with a leg kick.
Bessant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nagayoshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nagayoshi lunges at Bessant with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bessant's hand.
Bessant comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bessant misses with a body shot.
Bessant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nagayoshi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Nagayoshi has closed the distance and engaged Bessant in a clinch.
Bessant lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Bessant has Nagayoshi pushed against the cage.
Nagayoshi lands with a light punch inside.
Nagayoshi blocks a body shot from Bessant.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bessant throws an elbow but misses.
Nagayoshi blocks a body shot from Bessant.
Bessant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagayoshi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagayoshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagayoshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bessant taking a breather.
Nagayoshi blocking some punches.
Nagayoshi tries to work over Bessant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagayoshi blocks a body shot from Bessant.
Nagayoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Bessant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bessant misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, Nagayoshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nagayoshi lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Nagayoshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Bessant on the inside.
Nagayoshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bessant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bessant looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Bessant.
Nagayoshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagayoshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bessant lands an elbow just above Nagayoshi 's eye.
Nagayoshi tries to throw a body punch but Bessant avoids it by throwing Nagayoshi back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bessant just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nagayoshi's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagayoshi.
Bessant struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagayoshi controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Nagayoshi.
A short left from Bessant.
Bessant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Nagayoshi. #T4#
Nagayoshi misses with some punches.
Bessant tries to work over Nagayoshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bessant swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagayoshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagayoshi.
Bessant lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nagayoshi misses with a punch to the body.
Nagayoshi can't find room to land a body shot as Bessant controls the action.
Bessant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagayoshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bessant's elbow.
Nagayoshi trying to control the position but instead, Bessant has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nagayoshi into the cage.
Bessant tries to work over Nagayoshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagayoshi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Good body shot from Bessant.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bessant.
Daichi Nagayoshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Bessant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bessant misses with a shot to the kidneys.

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 John Bessant.
Well Bessant 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Bessant!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 03, 2019
#R1#
Fapple throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bessant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bessant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fapple moves away.
Bessant throws a body punch but Fapple moves out of range.
Bessant uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bessant pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fapple is out of range and Bessant settles back down.
A jab from Fapple finds it's way through Bessant's defenses.
John Bessant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bessant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bessant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fapple doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bessant clinches with his opponent.
Bessant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fapple's elbow.
Fapple lands with a short shot to the head.
Bessant lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Fapple has had enough of the clinch but Bessant keeps him there for the moment.
Bessant has Fapple pressed against the cage.
Fapple blocks an elbow strike.
Bessant throws an elbow but it misses.
Fapple takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Quincy Fapple has been cut.
Bessant is leaning against Fapple and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bessant is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fapple displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bessant up against the cage.
Fapple tries to break the clinch but Bessant is controlling the position.
Bessant lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fapple can't break the clinch.
Bessant keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fapple's efforts to push away.
A short right from Bessant on the inside. #T2#
Bessant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bessant has Fapple pressed against the cage, preventing Fapple from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bessant lands a nice uppercut.
Bessant misses with a punch on the inside.
Fapple is trying to push Bessant away but Bessant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fapple throws a punch but it's blocked by Bessant.
Bessant throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bessant.
Bessant pushes off an throws an elbow but Fapple leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fapple prevents a body shot from Bessant.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fapple is trying to break the clinch but Bessant is controlling him.
Fapple tries to throw a body punch but Bessant avoids it by throwing Fapple back against the cage.
Fapple is trying to break the clinch but Bessant is controlling him.
Fapple is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fapple wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3#
Fapple wants to break free but Bessant has control.
Bessant gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fapple.
Fapple working hard to break the clinch.
Fapple is trying to break the clinch but Bessant is controlling him.
Bessant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fapple wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bessant is leaning against Fapple and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bessant lands a damaging elbow.
Fapple tries to break free but Bessant pushes him back against the cage.
Bessant pushes Fapple back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fapple working hard to break the clinch.
Bessant lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bessant tries to work over Fapple's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fapple letting Bessant take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fapple. #T4#
Bessant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fapple wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bessant has him pressed against the cage.
Fapple misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bessant leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bessant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fapple is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bessant is keeping busy.
Fapple wants to break free but Bessant has control.
Fapple is trying to break the clinch but Bessant has him pressed against the cage.
Bessant lands an elbow just above Fapple 's eye.
Bessant throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fapple misses with some punches.
Bessant is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fapple is keeping busy.
Bessant works on Fapple's body with a couple of short punches.
Fapple is trying to break the clinch but Bessant is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bessant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quincy Fapple's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Fapple tries to move into range but Bessant moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bessant lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fapple backs up against the cage.
Bessant throws a body shot but no joy.
Bessant defending well as Fapple loads up on a big left hand.
Fapple takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fapple throws a body punch but Bessant moves out of range.
Bessant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fapple takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fapple takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Fapple lands a really nice looking cross but Bessant seems unphased.
Bessant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A cross from Bessant lands.
Bessant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fapple manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Bessant closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Bessant fails to land.
Bessant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fapple tries to work over Bessant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bessant controlling the action here for a moment.
Bessant will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fapple up against the cage.
Fapple blocks a body shot from Bessant.
John Bessant seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Bessant misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Bessant to work.
Bessant scores with a shot to the side of Fapple's head.
Fapple is trying to push Bessant away but Bessant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fapple wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bessant cracks Fapple with a nice body shot.
Bessant has Fapple pressed against the cage, preventing Fapple from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bessant stalling.
Bessant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fapple goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bessant lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bessant throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fapple is trying to break free.
Bessant lands with a light punch inside.
Bessant lands a hook that snaps the head of Fapple backwards. #T3#
Bessant gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bessant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fapple blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bessant working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bessant lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fapple or not.
Bessant lands an elbow just above Fapple 's eye.
A bit of stalling here from Bessant.
Stalling in the clinch from Bessant.
Fapple misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bessant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fapple's elbow.
Bessant is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bessant stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fapple tries a body shot but Bessant blocks it.
Fapple is trying to stall. #T4#
Bessant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fapple's elbow.
Bessant lands with a light punch inside.
Bessant struggles to land a body shot inside as Fapple controls his hands.
Bessant is working Fapple over against the cage.
Bessant tries to work over Fapple's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bessant keeps control of Fapple as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bessant.
Fapple lands with a left to the head.
Fapple blocks a body shot from Bessant.
Fapple is trying to break free.
Fapple is trying to break the clinch but Bessant is controlling him.
Bessant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fapple has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bessant lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fapple backwards.
Bessant presses Fapple against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bessant can't find room to land a body shot as Fapple controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bessant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Quincy Fapple's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Bessant. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bessant.
Bessant misses with the combination.
Good exchange - Bessant coming out on top.
Bessant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bessant with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Bessant. Those never looked like landing.
Bessant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fapple manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Fapple misses the target. #T1#
A jab lands there for Fapple.
A left and a right from Bessant both land. Nice combination.
Bessant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fapple manages to avoid it.
Bessant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fapple appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bessant dips to his left and cracks Fapple with an uppercut!
Fapple throws a jab when Bessant was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Bessant.
Bessant lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bessant.
Bessant lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bessant lands a right hook to the body.
Bessant tries to clinch
and Bessant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bessant lands with a straight right. Fapple didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Bessant moves into range and clinches up with Fapple.
Fapple lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bessant wants to stall. #BC#
Fapple's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bessant throws out a loose jab but Fapple uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fapple walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A right-left combo lands from Bessant. #T3#
Bessant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bessant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fapple manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bessant looks to score with a jab to the body but Fapple is just out of range.
Fapple has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bessant finds it's way round the side to connect with Fapple's head.
Nice jab there from Bessant. #ROC2#
Fapple is rocked!
Bessant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fapple moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bessant misses with a wild body shot.
Bessant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Fapple on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bessant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fapple is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Bessant throws a body shot but no joy.
Bessant throws a good cross that connects.
Bessant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fapple was well out of range. Poor timing from Bessant.
Bessant scores with a nice right hand.
Fapple throws a hook to the side of Bessant's head but Bessant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fapple lands an overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like John Bessant has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fapple circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fapple cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Bessant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bessant 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Bessant!

 

 
 
 
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