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Event: GAMMA#1090 Janko v Milo     
Date:   Aug 31, 2024
#R1#
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loris.
Sitsongrit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Loris misses with a straight right.
Loris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Loris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Loris drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Loris tries to advance to mount but can't. #ES2#
Sitsongrit throws Loris to one side and escapes!
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loris. #TD#
Loris scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Loris is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loris thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.
Loris is looking to pass Sitsongrit's guard but actually Sitsongrit recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Loris drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sitsongrit looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sitsongrit looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sitsongrit! #REVB##T1#
Loris is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Loris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Sitsongrit stands up and beckons Loris to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Loris or perhaps it was just good defense by Sitsongrit, which made it look bad.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Loris misses the target.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Loris off balance momentarily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Loris checks a leg kick.
Loris shoots and misses
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Loris shoots and misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Loris. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Loris misses with a body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Loris has his takedown stuffed
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Loris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Sitsongrit rushes Loris and presses him up against the cage.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Loris is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Loris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Loris wants a takedown but no success here.
Loris is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Loris blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Loris fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Loris lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Loris stops Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Loris wants to work for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sitsongrit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, if Loris is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Loris is trying to control the action in half guard but Sitsongrit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Loris's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Loris's back!
Sitsongrit slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Loris trying to control the position but Sitsongrit manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Loris right now. #T4#
Loris is trying to break free.
Sitsongrit not allowing Loris to control his hands.
Loris tries to roll but Sitsongrit sticks to his back.
Loris is working hard here to advance position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I would not like to be Loris right now.
Loris rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Loris wants to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surianglek Sitsongrit 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#
Sitsongrit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Loris dives in for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Loris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Loris tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Loris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Loris wants to take the fight to the mat but Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Loris is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sitsongrit gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Loris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loris blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Loris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Loris.
Sitsongrit is working Loris over against the cage.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Loris.
Surianglek Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loris working aggressively here. #TD#
Loris turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Sitsongrit sneaks out the side door and pushes Loris away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hugo Loris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loris tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Loris avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Loris throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sitsongrit thumps Loris with a low kick.#T1#
Loris shoots in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Loris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Loris.
Loris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Loris moves out of range.
Sitsongrit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Loris is just out of range.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Loris. Sitsongrit shrugs it off though.
Sitsongrit slaps away a takedown attempt from Loris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Loris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Loris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sitsongrit flicks out a counter leg kick but Loris steps away.#CL#
Loris pushes Sitsongrit up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Loris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Loris has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Loris misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Sitsongrit lands a brutal head kick. Loris looks out on his feet and Sitsongrit throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Surianglek Sitsongrit!
Surianglek Sitsongrit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#1082 Bond v Robson     
Date:   Jul 27, 2024
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Mesquita.
Loris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mesquita moves away.
Loris's corner calls for a 1-2. Loris obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Loris throws a hook but Mesquita avoids it easily.
Mesquita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hugo Loris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mesquita fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Loris to the ground. Mesquita is now in Loris's guard.
Loris controls Mesquita momentarily but Mesquita frees himself.
Mesquita is looking to work some ground and pound but Loris has wrist control.
Mesquita scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mesquita missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Loris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mesquita works over Loris with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Loris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mesquita defends well.
Loris wants to sweep but no luck.
Loris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loris looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
I've been told that Loris has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#T1##SUB#
Mesquita working for a triangle but Loris defends it easily. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a triangle but Loris pushes his legs off easily.
Loris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Loris stopping the sweep attempt from Mesquita.
Loris trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Loris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Loris passes Mesquita's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Loris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mesquita keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mesquita gets full guard.
Loris controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mesquita is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Loris wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mesquita lands a nice short elbow.
Mesquita 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.
Loris tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg.
Mesquita frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Mesquita with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Loris tries to hold on but Mesquita pushes him away. #T3#
Loris can't escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mesquita cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #SUB#
Mesquita has control of Loris's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Loris regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Loris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mesquita avoids the attempt from Loris to control.
Mesquita lands a heavy elbow.
Mesquita scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mesquita fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mesquita postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Loris looks a forlorn figure.
Mesquita controlling the pace for now.
Loris is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loris is bucking up trying to escape but Mesquita cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Mesquita.#ROC#Loris is rocked!
Mesquita connects with a bit shot that sees Loris covering up! More strikes from Mesquita and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mesquita is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Mesquita!

 

Event: GAMMA#1075 Kurt v Hawk     
Date:   Jul 06, 2024
#R1#
A big right from Loris misses.
Standifer looks to score with a jab to the body but Loris is just out of range.
Loris has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A big right from Standifer misses.
Loris takes a swing at Standifer's ribcage but misses.
Standifer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loris lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jab from Loris.
Loris needs to keep his hands up - Standifer had a free shot at his head there.
Loris circles away from the clinch attempt.
It appears Loris was looking to counter with a kick there.
Standifer moves out of range as Loris strikes.
Loris looks to land a body kick but Standifer moved away.
Standifer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Loris misses with an uppercut. Standifer saw that one coming.
Loris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Standifer counters with a straight right hand.
Standifer works the jab nicely.
Standifer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loris misses with a body kick.
Loris lands an overhand right.
A jab from Loris misses.
Loris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Loris tries to land a body kick
and Standifer counters with a nice uppercut.
Loris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Loris. That snapped Standifer's head back.
Loris scores with a nice right hand.
Loris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Standifer.
Standifer lands with a hook. Loris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Loris throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Standifer! But no joy.
Loris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Standifer defends it nicely.
Loris misses with a straight right. #TD#
Loris decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Standifer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Loris's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Loris's 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!
Standifer gets his hands free as Loris looks to control.
Standifer doesn't have the hooks in and Loris manages to turn into his guard.
Loris trying to control but Standifer is working from the bottom.
Loris tries to free his leg and advance position but Standifer is retaining full guard.
Standifer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Loris trying to control the position from guard on top but Standifer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loris is really struggling to control Standifer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Loris looking to sit in guard and control but Standifer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Standifer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Loris has his hands on Standifer's head, controlling the position.
Loris is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Standifer trying to control the position from guard on top but Loris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Standifer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Standifer wants to control from the top but Loris keeps moving.
Standifer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Loris pulls Standifer in to control the position.
Loris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Standifer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Loris is keeping the position for now.
Standifer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Loris has his feet on Standifer's thighs here. He's pushed Standifer off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Standifer screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hugo Loris!
Hugo Loris 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: GAMMA#1070 Bond v Amaro     
Date:   Jun 15, 2024
#R1#
Loris misses with an uppercut. Zhao saw that one coming.
A cross from Loris lands.
Loris just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Loris misses.
Hugo Loris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhao blocks a low kick nicely.
A good leg kick by Zhao.
Loris misses with a body shot.
Zhao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Loris has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GAMMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Zhao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Loris throws the left hand but Zhao avoids the punch easily.
Loris on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Loris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Loris looks to land a left hand but Zhao moved out of range nicely.
Zhao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Loris scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhao throws a shot from downtown. Loris moves away and avoids it.
Zhao takes a swing at Loris's ribcage but misses.
Zhao digs a good hook to Loris's body.
Loris slips a jab from Zhao.
Loris on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Loris misses with a straight left. #T1#
Zhao slips a straight right by Loris.
Loris throws a looping overhand right but Zhao ducks down to avoid it.
Zhao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#It looks like Jian Zhao has been cut.
Loris has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zhao.
Zhao cracks Loris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zhao throws a series of strikes that have Loris backpedaling.
Loris misses with a body shot.
Zhao jabs Loris right on the nose. Loris blinks but takes it well.
Zhao looks to land a right hand but Loris moved out of range.
Zhao avoids the body shot from Loris.
Zhao tries to work over Loris's front leg with a kick but Loris checks it.
Zhao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zhao slips a straight right by Loris.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Loris misses the target.
Jian Zhao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loris looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhao is just out of range.
Loris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhao was well out of range. Poor timing from Loris.
Loris throws a right hand that misses
and Zhao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Loris scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Loris misses with a right hand
and Zhao counters with a straight right hand.
Loris lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Zhao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Loris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Loris scores with a shot to the body.
Loris misses with a shot to the body
and Zhao counters with a slapping leg kick. #TD#
Loris closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zhao's guard.
Loris wants to control from the top but Zhao keeps moving.
Zhao can't keep his opponent in guard - Loris advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Loris wants to pass the guard but Zhao is defending well.
Zhao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Loris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Loris trying to control the action but Zhao is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Loris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zhao is just riding it out for now. Loris eventually gives up the hold.
Loris passes to full mount! #T3##SUB#
Loris is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Zhao is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hugo Loris!
Hugo Loris tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: GAMMA#1060 Radu v Milo     
Date:   May 11, 2024
#R1#
Loris misses with a wild body shot.
Loris misses with a looping right.
Loris connects with a right hand. Khalidovic shakes it off.
Loris throws a hook but Khalidovic avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hugo Loris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loris throws a body shot but no joy.
Khalidovic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Khalidovic misses with a hook.
Khalidovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Loris is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Khalidovic tried to score with a low kick but Loris checks it.
Loris catches Khalidovic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Khalidovic!
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!
Loris bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A punch combination from Loris misses.
Khalidovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A telegraphed right hand from Loris misses the target.
Khalidovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Loris.
Loris has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Khalidovic cracks Loris with a good jab.
Khalidovic tests Loris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Loris needs to keep his hands up - Khalidovic had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
A punch combination from Khalidovic misses.
Khalidovic throws a leg kick which misses Loris's front leg but catches the back leg as Loris tries to avoid it.
Khalidovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Loris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Khalidovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Khalidovic. That snapped Loris's head back.
Khalidovic moves out of range as Loris strikes.
Khalidovic sizes up Loris with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Loris misses.
Khalidovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Loris looks to land a right hand but Khalidovic moved out of range.
Loris misses the shot to the body.
Khalidovic misses with a straight left.
Loris throws a push kick but Khalidovic slaps the foot to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Khalidovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Loris dodges the punch combination from Khalidovic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loris scores with a sloppy right hand. Khalidovic should have avoided that one.
Khalidovic thumps Loris with a low kick.
Khalidovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Loris checks a low kick from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic connects with a single shot there.
Loris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Loris looks to throw a body kick
and Khalidovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Loris misses.
Khalidovic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Khalidovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loris misses with an uppercut.
Khalidovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Loris. Loris circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Khalidovic moves out of range of the body kick from Loris.
A jab from Khalidovic finds it's way through Loris's defenses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khalidovic.
Loris swings for the body but Khalidovic moves out of range.
Khalidovic misses with a head kick.
Khalidovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Loris at a distance.
Khalidovic throws a leg kick which misses Loris's front leg but catches the back leg as Loris tries to avoid it. #TD#
Loris feints and as Khalidovic raises his hands in defense, Loris changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Loris throwing strikes but missing.
Loris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Loris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Khalidovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Loris 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.#T3#
Loris cracks Khalidovic with a solid left hand.
Khalidovic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Khalidovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Loris defends well.
Loris chips away with some ground and pound.
Loris might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Loris sitting in guard here, content to control.
Loris is looking to work some ground and pound but Khalidovic has wrist control.
Khalidovic wants to sweep here but Loris controlling him for the moment.
Loris postures up.
Loris trying to control but Khalidovic is working from the bottom.
Loris forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Loris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khalidovic keeps working.
Khalidovic is trying to maintain the position but Loris is very close to passing his half guard.
Nice strikes from Loris there.
Loris trying to control from Khalidovic's half guard. Khalidovic has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Loris throws a big right hand that misses.
Khalidovic working a defensive guard here.
Khalidovic keeping moving, preventing Loris from controlling successfully.
Khalidovic is trying to control the position but Loris postures up.
Loris working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Khalidovic's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loris is working Khalidovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Loris scoring with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mamed Khalidovic will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Khalidovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Loris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khalidovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khalidovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Khalidovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Loris's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Khalidovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Loris scrambles back to his feet.
Loris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Loris is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Khalidovic's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Khalidovic cracks Loris with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Loris misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Loris misses its intended target. #TD#
Loris throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Khalidovic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Loris is in Khalidovic's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loris wants to control from the top but Khalidovic keeps moving.
Khalidovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Khalidovic, not yet.
Khalidovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Loris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Loris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Loris connects with a couple of short punches.
Loris wants to control from the top but Khalidovic keeps moving. #T1#
Loris postures up.
Loris scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Loris wants to control from the top but Khalidovic keeps moving.
Loris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khalidovic is keeping the position for now.
Loris postures up and lands a big shot to Khalidovic's brow.
Khalidovic pulls Loris in close to prevent any damage.
Loris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khalidovic has momentary wrist control but Loris slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khalidovic is on top in guard. #REVB#
Loris controls Khalidovic momentarily but Khalidovic frees himself.
Khalidovic pushing down on Loris's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Khalidovic is controlling the pace.
Khalidovic trying to mount his opponent but Loris defends it.
Khalidovic prevents Loris from improving his position.
Loris is pressing down on Khalidovic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Khalidovic looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Loris working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Khalidovic has passed into half guard!
Loris is pressing down on Khalidovic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Khalidovic passes Loris's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Loris is looking to control Khalidovic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Loris avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Loris looking for submissions off his back.
Khalidovic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Loris tries to hold on but Khalidovic pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loris can't escape the position.
Khalidovic forces the positional change into back control. #SUB2#
Loris defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Loris trying to control the hands but Khalidovic breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Khalidovic patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hugo Loris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khalidovic doesn't have the hooks in and Loris manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mamed Khalidovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Loris looks to score with a jab to the body but Khalidovic is just out of range.
Hugo Loris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamed Khalidovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Khalidovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loris throws a lazy right hand but Khalidovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khalidovic has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Khalidovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamed Khalidovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khalidovic loads up on a big right hand but Loris slips the punch.
Loris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khalidovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Loris.
Loris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Khalidovic's hands.#CUT#It looks like Mamed Khalidovic has been cut.
Loris tries a head kick but it misses.
Loris lands with a good body shot.
Loris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khalidovic.
Loris throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Khalidovic.
Loris throws a low kick but Khalidovic moves out of range easily.
Khalidovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Khalidovic slips a jab from Loris.
Loris slips a jab and a cross from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Khalidovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Loris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Loris doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Khalidovic lands a leg kick that knocks Loris off balance momentarily.
Mamed Khalidovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Loris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Loris's hands.
Loris lands with an overhand left.
Loris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loris is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A good leg kick by Khalidovic.
Loris throws a right hand that Khalidovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Khalidovic also avoids with ease.
Loris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Loris scores with a nice head shot.
Khalidovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Loris.
Khalidovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Loris under the eye.
Khalidovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Loris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Loris misses its intended target.
Loris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Loris there as he acknowledges the shot.
Khalidovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Loris on the side of the head.
Khalidovic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Loris eats them both and turns towards Khalidovic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Khalidovic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Khalidovic takes one to the side of the head.
Loris misses the shot to the body.
Khalidovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Loris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khalidovic.
Loris swings widly with a right hand
and Khalidovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Loris throws a half hearted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Khalidovic.
Good leg kick by Khalidovic.
Loris lands a lovely overhand right.
Loris misses with an uppercut
and Khalidovic counters with a straight right hand.
Loris misses the shot to the body.
Khalidovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Loris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khalidovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Loris throws a push kick but Khalidovic slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Khalidovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Loris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Khalidovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khalidovic lands a slapping body shot.
Loris looks to land a body kick but Khalidovic moved away.
Khalidovic throws out a counter right but Loris avoids it with no problem.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khalidovic.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Khalidovic.
That kick from Khalidovic tenderised Loris's leg. Loris is trying to keep his angry face on.
Loris thuds his right hand into Khalidovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Khalidovic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Khalidovic lands with a cross.
Khalidovic lands with an overhand left.
Khalidovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Khalidovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Khalidovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Loris takes a swing at Khalidovic's ribcage but misses.
Khalidovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khalidovic lands a nice shot that snaps Loris's head back.
Khalidovic feints and then cracks Loris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Loris down.
Loris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Loris there as he acknowledges the shot.
Loris moves forwards but Khalidovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Loris tries to land a front kick but Khalidovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loris misses with a straight right.
Khalidovic moves out of range of the body kick from Loris.
Khalidovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Loris throws a wild body kick that Khalidovic sees coming a mile off.
Khalidovic throws a leg kick which misses Loris's front leg but catches the back leg as Loris tries to avoid it.
Khalidovic ducks under a wild hook from Loris.
Khalidovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Loris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Loris looks for the body kick but Khalidovic saw that one coming. #TD#
Loris looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khalidovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Loris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Khalidovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Loris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Loris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Loris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Khalidovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Loris.
Loris scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khalidovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khalidovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khalidovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khalidovic is on top in guard. #REVB#

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamed Khalidovic!

Mamed Khalidovic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#1053 Milo v Radu     
Date:   Apr 13, 2024
#R1#
Vercetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loris.
Vercetti lands with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Hugo Loris has been cut.
Vercetti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Loris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vercetti.
Loris misses with a hook. Vercetti ducked under it nicely.
Vercetti throws out a loose jab but Loris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Vercetti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Loris throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vercetti throws a shot from downtown. Loris moves away and avoids it.
Vercetti 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.
Loris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vercetti.
Loris swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vercetti ducks under a wild hook from Loris.
A big right from Vercetti misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vercetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vercetti connects with a right hand. Loris shakes it off.
Vercetti defending well as Loris loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Loris throws the left hand but Vercetti avoids the punch easily.
Vercetti on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vercetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loris.
Loris misses with a looping right.
Loris throws a half hearted mid kick.
Loris throws a lazy right hand but Vercetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Loris has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GAMMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Loris with a hook.
Vercetti moves out of range of the strikes.
Vercetti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Loris misses with a looping right.
Loris defending well as Vercetti loads up on a big left hand.
Loris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vercetti.
Vercetti misses with a hook.
Loris misses the shot to the body.
Vercetti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Loris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vercetti manages to avoid it.
Loris ducks under a wild hook from Vercetti.
Loris scores with a hook to the body. Vercetti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circle momentarily. Loris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vercetti 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.
Vercetti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vercetti slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Loris.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vercetti crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Loris - the referee stops the clock and Vercetti gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Loris. Vercetti manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vercetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loris.
Vercetti ducks right into an uppercut from Loris.
Vercetti blocks the body kick.
Vercetti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Loris.
Loris slips a jab and a cross from Vercetti.
Tommy Vercetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vercetti swings for the body but Loris moves out of range. #T2#
Loris lands a front kick.
Loris misses with a hook. Vercetti ducked under it nicely.
Loris scores with a body shot.
Loris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vercetti misses with a hook. Loris ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Loris wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vercetti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Loris takes one to the chin there.
Vercetti lands a jab-cross combination.
Vercetti misses with a hook. Loris ducked under it nicely.
Vercetti loads up on a big right hand but Loris slips the punch.
Loris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab from Vercetti does it's job there.#TD#
Loris feints and as Vercetti raises his hands in defense, Loris changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Loris throws an elbow that misses. Vercetti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Loris's guard. Nice move by Vercetti!#REVB#
Vercetti won't allow Loris to sweep him here.
Loris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Vercetti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Loris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vercetti preventing the sweep.
Loris is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Vercetti trying to control from the bottom.
Vercetti gets back to full guard.
Vercetti controlling the position.#T4#
Loris throws a big elbow that misses.
Loris postures up in Vercetti's guard and throws a big left but Vercetti blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Loris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Loris trying to control the position from guard on top but Vercetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vercetti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vercetti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Loris.
Loris throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Loris drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vercetti dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Loris is looking to sweep but instead, Vercetti has passed into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Loris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hugo Loris will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hugo Loris'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#
Vercetti misses with a hook. Loris ducked under it nicely.
Hugo Loris is winning the standup battle so far.
Loris jabs at Vercetti's body.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vercetti enables Loris to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vercetti manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Loris throws a big elbow that misses.
Vercetti keeping full guard, as Loris tries to pass.
Loris might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Loris postures up in Vercetti's guard and throws a big left but Vercetti blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Loris's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Loris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Loris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loris cracks Vercetti with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loris controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Loris postures up and lands a big shot to Vercetti's brow.
Loris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vercetti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Vercetti 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.
Loris looking to sit in guard and control but Vercetti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Vercetti stopping the sweep attempt from Loris.
Vercetti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Loris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Loris is trying to keep Vercetti in close. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Vercetti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vercetti has managed to get both his arms back between Loris's legs - danger averted.
Loris looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Loris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vercetti works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Loris is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Loris with the active half guard here but Vercetti passes nicely into side control.
Vercetti is trying to move to mount but Loris reverses beautifully and ends up in Vercetti's guard.
Loris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vercetti can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Loris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Loris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Loris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vercetti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vercetti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Loris landing some decent shots from guard.
Loris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vercetti swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Loris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Loris trying to control the position from guard on top but Vercetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loris content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Loris throwing strikes from guard but Vercetti blocks nicely.
Loris looking to sit in guard and control but Vercetti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Loris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Loris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vercetti is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Loris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hugo Loris's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Vercetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loris.
Hugo Loris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hugo Loris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loris scores with a shot to the body.
Vercetti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Loris lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vercetti throws a hook to the side of Loris's head but Loris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vercetti throws a right and a left that Loris avoids nicely.
Vercetti moves out of range of the body kick.
Loris cracks Vercetti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Loris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vercetti.
Loris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vercetti.
A big right from Loris misses.
Loris scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vercetti throws a lazy right hand but Loris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Loris.
Loris trying to control the action but Vercetti is working from the bottom.
Loris remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
Loris wants to control but Vercetti is keeping him busy.
Loris controls the position.
Vercetti can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Loris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vercetti keeps working.
Vercetti tries to improve position but can't.
Vercetti prevents Loris from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Vercetti's face as Loris controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Vercetti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vercetti being controlled for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Loris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vercetti.#T3#
Vercetti missing with a left hand there. Loris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Vercetti misses.
Vercetti throws a nice looking combination but Loris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vercetti missing with a left hand there. Loris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Loris decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Loris seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vercetti wants to get back to full guard.
Vercetti trying to control but Loris postures up.
Still in half guard, Loris seems content to control.#T4#
Loris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vercetti keeps working.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Loris performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Loris seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vercetti for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vercetti throws a big shot that misses.
Vercetti connects with a right hand. Loris shakes it off.
Loris scores with a body shot.
Tommy Vercetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Loris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the liver by Loris. Beautiful body shot.
Vercetti connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loris misses with a looping right.
Vercetti misses with an uppercut.
Loris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vercetti circles away.#TD#
Loris closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Loris lands in his opponent's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Loris!

Hugo Loris bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: GAMMA#1045 Odin v Mickey     
Date:   Mar 09, 2024
#R1#
Loris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Loris misses with a body kick.
Loris misses with a looping left.
Loris throws a body punch but Von Alkum moves out of range.
Von Alkum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Loris jabs at Von Alkum's body.
Loris misses the shot to the body.
Von Alkum counters with a body kick.
Loris takes a swing at Von Alkum's ribcage but misses.
Von Alkum slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Loris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Alkum is looking to slow Loris down with leg kicks.
Loris takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A shot to the liver by Loris. Beautiful body shot.
Von Alkum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Loris loads up on a big right hand but Von Alkum slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Von Alkum. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Von Alkum.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Loris shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Loris lands strikes from half guard.
Loris has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Loris is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Loris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Von Alkum defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Von Alkum is looking to improve his position.
Loris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Von Alkum's head.
Von Alkum trying to control but Loris postures up.
Loris takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Loris slows the pace down in half guard.
Loris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Loris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Von Alkum is just riding it out for now. Loris eventually gives up the hold.
Von Alkum is controlling Loris's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Von Alkum on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Loris 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.
Loris is looking to take a break and control but Von Alkum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Von Alkum defending well though.
Loris seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Loris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Von Alkum's head.
Von Alkum avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Loris.
Loris looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Loris throwing shots but Von Alkum is blocking nicely.
Loris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Von Alkum avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Loris.
Loris works his way into full mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Loris lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T3#
Loris lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Loris cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Loris with shots to the head and body - Von Alkum looks very uncomfortable down there.
Loris punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC#Von Alkum is rocked!
Loris can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Von Alkum is looking to escape.
Loris throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Loris landing strikes, looking to finish!
Loris punishing his opponent with strikes.
Von Alkum wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Loris.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Loris thowing shots but they're missing.
Von Alkum working to try and regain half guard.
Loris pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Loris landing shots from mount.
Loris in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Von Alkum is still in real trouble! Can Loris finish him?
Von Alkum keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Loris in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Loris in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Loris punishing his opponent with strikes.
Loris scoring with strikes but Von Alkum is staying in there.
Von Alkum keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Loris! Von Alkum is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hugo Loris!
Hugo Loris 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: GAMMA#1038 Tam v Hoddle     
Date:   Jan 27, 2024
#R1#
Loris misses the shot to the body.
Rai scores with a jab. Loris acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Loris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rai 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.
Rai moves out of range of the leg kick from Loris.
Loris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Loris.#TD#
Loris shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Loris is pushing down on Rai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rai is fighting to maintain full guard but Loris has managed to sneak the leg through.
Loris has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Loris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loris passes into half guard.
Rai keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loris working the head and body with strikes.
Loris trying to pass the guard but Rai defending well. #T1#
Nice strikes from Loris there.
Rai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Loris is controlling the pace.
Rai is refusing to be controlled, as Loris sits in half guard.
Loris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Loris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Loris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rai keeps working.
Rai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Loris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rai defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rai defending well though.
Rai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Loris.
Rai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Loris.
Loris is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rai!
Rai is trying desperately to improve position.
Rai regains half guard.
Loris stalling. #SUB2#
Rai looking for submissions off his back.
Loris sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Rai is not content to let Loris control the position.#SUB#
Rai is defending against the submission attempts here by Loris.
Rai wants to get back to full guard.
Rai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rai is trying to maintain the position but Loris is very close to passing his half guard.
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. Loris connects with a nice short shot to Rai's temple.
Loris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rai defending well though.
Loris wants to take a breather but Rai is having none of it.
Loris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rai defending well though. #T4#
Rai has hold of Loris's hands but Loris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rai is looking to improve his position. #ES2#
Rai manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Loris keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Loris misses with some punches.
Loris tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rai lands a nice uppercut.
Rai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Loris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loris misses with an uppercut
and Rai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rai lands with a good body shot.
Loris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Loris dives in for a single leg takedown but Rai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Rai manages to break the clinch.
Loris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rai avoids the body shot from Loris.
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 Hugo Loris will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #TD#
Loris gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Loris goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rai rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Loris's guard! Nice work there by Rai!
Rai wants to control from the top but Loris keeps moving.
Hugo Loris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Loris has his foot on Rai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rai works his way back into a safe position though.
Loris is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rai content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai is looking to stand up but Loris won't let him. #T1#
Rai being controlled here momentarily.
Loris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rai trying to control but Loris is working from the bottom.
Loris working a defensive guard but Rai passes into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are battling for position here. Loris manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SU2#
Rai gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rai connects with a crisp jab.
Rai throws a big shot that misses.
Agansing Rai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loris misses with a body shot.
Rai avoids the body shot from Loris.
Agansing Rai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Loris scores with a hook.
Loris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rai.
Loris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Loris finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rai connects with a solid leg kick.
Rai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A lazy left from Rai finds it's target.
Rai lands with an uppercut that bounces Loris off the cage and back into range.
Rai scores with a sloppy right hand. Loris should have avoided that one.
Loris looks to land a right hand but Rai moved out of range.
Hugo Loris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rai throws a head kick but Loris moves out of range. #T3#
The fighters circling - Rai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rai scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Loris throws a leg kick but Rai moved away.
Rai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loris.
Rai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loris.
Rai looks to score with a jab to the body but Loris is just out of range.
It looked like Loris wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Loris misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Rai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Loris avoids the body shot from Rai.
Loris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Loris shoots in for a takedown but Rai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rai ducks under a wild hook from Loris.
Loris looks to throw the jab but Rai is out of range.
Rai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Loris in his tracks.
Loris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rai moves away.
Rai takes a swing at Loris's ribcage but misses.
Rai looks to score with a jab to the body but Loris is just out of range.
Loris is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Loris misses.
Rai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Loris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loris is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rai's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Rai swings for the body but Loris moves out of range.
Loris throws a lazy uppercut
and Rai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Loris's knee momentarily.#TD#
Loris closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rai wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Loris wants to control for a moment but Rai uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Loris lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Loris stops Rai from standing up.
Loris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Loris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Loris wants to pass the guard but Rai is keeping the position.
Rai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Loris controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agansing Rai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Loris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rai.
Rai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Loris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rai moves away.
Rai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Rai misses.
Loris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rai throws out a loose jab but Loris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loris throws a lazy right hand but Rai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rai misses with a body shot.
Rai defending well as Loris loads up on a big left hand.
Rai scores with a hook to the body. Loris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Loris looks to score with a jab to the body but Rai is just out of range.
Loris walks into a stiff left hand from Rai.
Loris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loris misses with a hook. Rai ducked under it nicely.
Rai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Loris with a body shot.
Loris throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rai.
Rai digs a good body shot into Loris's ribs.
Rai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loris.
Rai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loris misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Loris throws a leg kick
and Loris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Loris misses with a straight left.
Rai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rai checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Loris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Loris cracks Rai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Loris throws an off balance right hand
and Rai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Loris throws a hook to the side of Rai's head but Rai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rai lands with a good body shot.
Rai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Loris. Loris obviously looking to wear him down.
Loris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rai as he avoids it easily.
Loris listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rai misses with a head kick. #TD#
Loris closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rai to the mat! Rai manages to get full guard.
Loris throws a strike but Rai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Loris wants to control but Rai passes easily into half guard. #T2#
Loris is refusing to be controlled, as Rai sits in half guard.
Loris wants to improve his position but Rai is controlling well.
Rai wants to stand but Loris has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Loris 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.#SUB#
Loris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rai pulls his head out easily.
Rai is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T3#
Loris is looking for a sweep. Rai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loris keeps working.
Rai is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Loris wants to control but Rai is keeping busy.
Loris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Loris's guard.
Loris keeping full guard, as Rai tries to pass.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rai wants to get up but he can't break Loris's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Loris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rai.
Loris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rai throws a leg kick that misses.
Rai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rai misses with a looping right.
Loris pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rai is out of range and Loris settles back down.
Loris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loris swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Loris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Loris is looking to chop away at Rai's legs.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agansing Rai!

Our winner, Agansing Rai, 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: GAMMA#1033 Wilfred v Genkei     
Date:   Dec 30, 2023
#R1#
Loris throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Ryan counters with a takedown into side control.
Loris is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Loris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ryan gets to mount! Loris was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Loris working to try and regain half guard.
Ryan avoids the attempt from Loris to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loris keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Ryan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Loris has worked his arm free - good work by Loris! #T1##SUB#
Ryan swings around for an armbar but Loris sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ryan's guard.
Loris works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Ryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Loris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Loris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Loris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Loris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ryan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Loris slows the pace down in half guard.
Loris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
I've been told that Loris has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#T2##SUB2#
Loris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ryan is just riding it out for now. Loris eventually gives up the hold.
Loris is trying to control the action in half guard but Ryan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Loris is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ryan has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Ryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loris pulls his head out easily.
Loris thows a huge punch but Ryan dodges it nicely.
Loris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Loris is trying to work for a kimura but Ryan is defending well. #SUB2#
Loris seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Loris slips a nice elbow through Ryan's hands, connecting with Ryan's forehead.
Loris wants to take a breather but Ryan is having none of it.
Loris trying to control from Ryan's half guard. Ryan has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Ryan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Loris defends it easily.
Loris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loris is pushing down on Ryan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ryan is fighting to maintain full guard but Loris has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Loris is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Ryan to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loris works over Ryan with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hugo Loris will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Loris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ryan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Loris sprawls and moves away.
Ryan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ryan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ryan connects with a looping right hand.
Donk. Loris catches Ryan right on the button with a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Loris. That snapped Ryan's head back.
Loris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Loris slips under a jab from Ryan.
Loris tries to land a front kick but Ryan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Loris loads up on a big right hand but Ryan slips the punch.
Loris lands a head shot.
Ryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loris.
Loris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Loris shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Loris showed some decent athleticism there.
Loris wants to pass the guard but Ryan is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Loris seems to be working for a kimura but Ryan defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Ryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Loris. #SUB#
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ryan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Loris keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Loris looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Loris sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Loris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Loris throwing shots but Ryan is blocking nicely.
Loris is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Loris seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Ryan has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Loris escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Loris!
An elbow from Loris crashes against the mat.
Ryan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Loris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working. #T4#
Ryan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Loris misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Loris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working.
Loris postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hugo Loris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Loris working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ryan tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Loris is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Loris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ryan lands a really nice looking cross but Loris seems unphased.
Hugo Loris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ryan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hugo Loris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Ryan. Beautiful body shot.
Loris lands a really nice looking cross but Ryan seems unphased.
Loris walks into a straight right hand from Ryan.
Ryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Loris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loris.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Loris, as that shot connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ryan.
Ryan throws a hook but Loris blocks it.
Loris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Ryan misses the target.
Loris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Loris.
Loris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hugo Loris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Loris tests Ryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Ryan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Loris quickly recovers to half guard.
Loris keeping hold of Ryan's head, controlling as best he can.
Let's hope that Loris has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Loris trying to control here.
Loris desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Loris gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Ryan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Loris is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Loris has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ryan being controlled here, momentarily.
Loris looking to sit in guard and control but Ryan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Loris wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Loris is trying to keep Ryan in close.
Loris 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.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Loris is keeping the position for now.
Eddie Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Loris holds on and takes a little breather.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Loris.
Loris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryan.
Loris looking to control.
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
Loris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loris wants to control but Ryan passes easily into half guard.
Loris controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Loris 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Loris!

Hugo Loris bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: GAMMA#1026 Wrecks v Maline     
Date:   Nov 18, 2023
#R1#
Loris throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Loris misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Loris lands a glancing blow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
A jab from Loris does it's job there.
Loris throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loris connects with a right hand. Sitsongrit shakes it off.
Loris tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Loris throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Loris throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Loris's shoulder, as Loris tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Loris.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Loris.#TD#
Sitsongrit gets caught flat footed, as Loris shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Loris working some strikes from top position.
Loris trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Loris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2#
Sitsongrit has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Loris has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Loris scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit is working Loris over against the cage.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Loris.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Loris.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Loris blocks it.
Loris changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sitsongrit fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T2#
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Loris.
Loris lands an overhand right.
A big left from Loris misses.
Loris has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Loris slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Loris cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Loris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loris manages to avoid it.
Loris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Loris ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Loris throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from Loris.
Loris throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Loris avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Loris moves out of range.
Loris swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Loris. That did some damage!
Loris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit defends it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Loris.
Loris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loris.
Loris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Loris throws a low kick, looking for Sitsongrit's leg but Sitsongrit calmly moves out of range.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Loris.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Loris avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
A counter left hand to the body from Loris misses its target.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Loris staying out of range there.#T4#
Loris lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Loris misses.
Loris moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sitsongrit lunges at Loris with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Loris's hand.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Loris pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range and Loris settles back down.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Loris.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Loris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Loris.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Loris was well out of range.
Loris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Loris is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Loris throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Loris throws a big shot that misses.
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 Hugo Loris will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Loris blocks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Loris strikes.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#TD#
Loris looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sitsongrit!
Loris throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sitsongrit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Loris lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Loris trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Loris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sitsongrit, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Sitsongrit tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Loris is landing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Sitsongrit fending off the submission attempt from Loris.
Sitsongrit trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Loris has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Sitsongrit. #T2#
Sitsongrit is trying to stand back up.
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Loris controlling well, preventing Sitsongrit from escaping the position.
Sitsongrit grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #SUB#
Loris is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sitsongrit is defending well though. Loris let's go of the attempt for now.
Sitsongrit trying to control but not successfully.
Sitsongrit is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Loris off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Loris has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sitsongrit's body.
A lull in the action here. #SUB#
Loris is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Loris not allowing Sitsongrit to control his hands.
Sitsongrit is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sitsongrit staying busy and making it hard for Loris to control.
Sitsongrit can't escape the position. #T4##SUB#
Loris has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Loris thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB#
Sitsongrit fending off the submission attempt from Loris.
Sitsongrit trying to control the action but Loris just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Loris's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loris missing with strikes from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Loris dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Loris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Loris misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Loris is out of range. #CL2#
Sitsongrit pushes Loris up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Loris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sitsongrit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Loris connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sitsongrit momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Loris does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loris moves away.
Loris appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Loris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loris ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Loris looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
Loris scores with a jab to the head.
Loris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loris looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Sitsongrit blocks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Loris avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Loris's ribcage but misses.
Loris wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs.
Loris misses with a wild body shot.
Loris fails with a takedown attempt.
Loris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Loris lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Loris shoots in for a double leg but Sitsongrit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Loris's defenses.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loris.
A punch lands to the side of Loris 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A lazy left from Loris finds it's target.
Sitsongrit 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. #T2#
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Loris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sitsongrit as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Loris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loris.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Loris.
Horrible takedown attempt by Loris or perhaps it was just good defense by Sitsongrit, which made it look bad.
Loris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loris.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Loris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Loris down.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Loris acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
Loris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
A big right from Loris misses.
Loris drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Loris throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit cracks Loris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Loris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Loris closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sitsongrit did well to prevent Loris getting side control.
Sitsongrit is concentrating on defense, preventing Loris from advancing position.
Sitsongrit pushes Loris off looking to stand but Loris dives back in and keeps control.
Loris working Sitsongrit over with strikes.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Loris control the position.
Hugo Loris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Loris is looking to stall here but Sitsongrit recovers full guard.
Sitsongrit being controlled here, momentarily.
Loris seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sitsongrit for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Loris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sitsongrit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Loris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #ES2#
Sitsongrit pushes Loris off and scrambles back to his feet.
Danny Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Loris misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick lands for Loris.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Sitsongrit really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Loris misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Loris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for Loris.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Loris. That did some damage!
Loris scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Loris misses with a leg kick
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Loris takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Loris avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Loris misses its target.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loris.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Loris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Loris avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Loris or perhaps it was just good defense by Sitsongrit, which made it look bad.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Danny Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Loris, as that shot connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Loris.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Loris moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Loris blocks it.
Loris looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Loris looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Loris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Loris slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Loris just misses with a punch to the body.
Loris ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Loris misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Loris finds it's way through Sitsongrit's defenses.
Loris with a hook.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loris.
Loris missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Loris misses the jab.
Loris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loris looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loris.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Loris 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 Sitsongrit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sitsongrit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Loris gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Loris counters with a nice uppercut.
Loris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
A little feinted left hand from Loris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Loris moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Loris moved away.
Loris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Loris throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Loris misses with a low kick.
Loris slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Loris attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Loris lands with an overhand left.
Nice defenses there by Loris.
Loris was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Loris looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Loris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Loris stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Loris checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Loris.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loris.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped Loris's head back. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loris moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit jabs Loris to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Loris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
Sitsongrit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Loris checks a leg kick.
Loris throws out a powerful jab.
Loris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Loris was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Loris slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Loris throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Loris checks it.
A big left from Loris misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loris.
A little feinted left hand from Loris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Loris is looking to counter punch.
Loris misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Loris on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Danny Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!#R5#
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Loris's front leg with a kick but Loris checks it.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Loris right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Loris.
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Loris.
Sitsongrit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Loris takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Loris checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Loris is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sitsongrit.
Loris throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit counters with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Loris misses the target.
Loris loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Loris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Loris swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Loris misses the jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Loris. Loris circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sitsongrit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sitsongrit jabs at Loris's body.
Loris fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Loris moves out of range of the body kick.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Loris looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Loris with a nice cross.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Loris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Loris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Loris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Loris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Loris. Loris circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Loris wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Loris seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Loris ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Loris throws out the jab.
Loris drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loris.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Loris.
Loris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Loris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Loris misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Loris's knee but Loris avoids it well.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Loris slips the punch.
Loris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the body
and Loris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Loris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Loris ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Loris missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Loris thuds his right hand into Sitsongrit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
Loris connects with a single shot there.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loris was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.#T4#
Loris misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Loris keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Loris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Loris takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big left from Loris misses.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Loris moved out of range nicely.
Loris defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Loris connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Loris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Loris drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Loris misses with a low kick.
Loris throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loris looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Loris takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Danny Sitsongrit!
Danny Sitsongrit retains his lightweight title!

 

Event: GAMMA#1022 Maline vs Herbert     
Date:   Oct 28, 2023
#R1#
Moxley lands a jab to the nose.
Loris throws a body punch but Moxley moves out of range.
Loris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moxley.
Moxley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Moxley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Loris 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.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moxley checks a leg kick.
Moxley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Loris swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Moxley to counter with a crisp jab.
Moxley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Moxley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loris.
Loris scores with a jab. Moxley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Moxley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Loris connects with a single shot there.
Moxley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loris.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loris scores with a hook to the body. Moxley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Loris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moxley is looking to counter punch.
Moxley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Loris with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Moxley to score with a decent uppercut.
Loris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moxley's sensitive parts.
Moxley cracks Loris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Moxley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Loris. Loris obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Moxley swings for the body but Loris moves out of range.
Loris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Loris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Moxley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Loris lands a nice hook to Moxley's body. Moxley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
It looks like Moxley has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Loris throws out a powerful jab.
Moxley throws a hook to the side of Loris's head but Loris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Loris lands the left hand.
Loris blocks a jab.
Loris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moxley doesn't seem bothered though.
Moxley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loris moves away.
Moxley scores with a sloppy right hand. Loris should have avoided that one.
Moxley dips to his left and cracks Loris with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Moxley gets caught napping as Loris dives in and scores a takedown. Moxley manages to retain guard.
Loris wants to control from the top but Moxley keeps moving. #SUB#
Moxley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Loris defends well.#T2#
Moxley trying to keep a closed guard but Loris is proving a slippery customer.
Moxley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Moxley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moxley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Loris stopping the sweep attempt from Moxley.
Loris trying to control but Moxley is working from the bottom.
Loris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moxley is keeping the position for now.
Loris looking to sit in guard and control but Moxley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Moxley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Loris keeping full guard, as Moxley tries to pass. #SUB2#
Loris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moxley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moxley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Loris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moxley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moxley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Loris wants to hit a sweep here but Moxley passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Loris there!
Loris is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Moxley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Loris is looking to escape.
Loris is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Moxley controlling the pace for now.
Loris is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Loris gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hugo Loris will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Loris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moxley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Loris walks into a stiff left hand from Moxley.
Loris looks to land a left hand but Moxley moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Loris misses.
Moxley throws a right hand that Loris ducks under and follows up with a left that Loris also avoids with ease.
Moxley misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Loris counter with a right hand.
Loris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moxley swings for the body but Loris moves out of range.
Loris swings widly with a right hand
and Moxley counters with a left to the body.
Nice jab there from Loris.
Moxley slips a straight right by Loris.
Moxley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Loris slips a straight right by Moxley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loris throws the left hand but Moxley avoids the punch easily.
Loris takes a swing at Moxley's ribcage but misses.
Moxley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loris.
Loris misses with an uppercut
and Moxley counters with a right hand to the body.
Hugo Loris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Moxley lands an overhand right.
Loris slips under a jab.
Loris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Loris misses with a looping left.
Moxley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loris.
A jab lands there for Loris.
Loris swings for the body but Moxley moves out of range.
Moxley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Moxley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Moxley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Loris.
Loris avoids the body shot from Moxley.
Moxley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Loris on the side of the head.
Georges Moxley is winning the standup battle so far.
Moxley misses with an uppercut.
Moxley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loris manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Loris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moxley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moxley throws a body shot but no joy.
Moxley avoids the body shot from Loris. #T2#
Moxley slips under a jab from Loris.
Moxley scores with a shot to the body.
Moxley digs a good body shot into Loris's ribs.
Loris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Loris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moxley.
Moxley throws a looping overhand right but Loris ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Moxley misses the target.
Loris lands with an overhand left.
Loris misses with a hook
and Moxley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Loris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moxley.
Loris connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Loris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Loris finds it's way through Moxley's defenses.
Loris slips under a jab.
Loris misses the jab.
Loris slips a jab from Moxley.
Moxley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Loris throws out the jab. #T3#
Moxley swings for the body but Loris moves out of range.
Moxley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loris. Moxley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moxley throws a lazy right hand but Loris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Loris misses its intended target.
Loris misses with a hook.
Moxley throws a series of punches but Loris avoids them all with ease.
Moxley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loris was well out of range. Poor timing from Moxley.
Moxley misses with a wild body shot.
Loris lands with a nice body punch.
Moxley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Moxley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Moxley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loris.
Georges Moxley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Loris 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 Moxley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Moxley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An attempted straight right counter from Moxley misses the target.
Loris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moxley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loris manages to avoid it.
Loris misses with a low kick.
Moxley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Moxley swings for the body but Loris moves out of range.
Loris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab, jab by Loris - just one landing.
Loris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moxley checks a leg kick.
Moxley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Loris to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loris throws a sloppy head kick and Moxley moves out of range easily.
Loris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Loris lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Loris misses.
Moxley looks to land a left hand but Loris moved out of range nicely.
Moxley misses with a hook
and Loris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moxley misses with an uppercut
and Loris counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moxley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Loris on the side of the head.
Loris misses with a lunging right hand
and Moxley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Loris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moxley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loris misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hugo Loris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Moxley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Georges Moxley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Loris ducks under a wild hook from Moxley.
Moxley throws out a loose jab but Loris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loris throws out a counter right but Moxley avoids it with no problem.
Loris slips under a jab.
A big left from Loris misses.
Moxley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loris moves away.
A little jabbing left from Loris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Loris gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Loris takes a swing at Moxley's ribcage but misses.
Moxley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Loris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Moxley looks to land a left hand but Loris moved out of range nicely.
Loris misses with a right hand
and Moxley counters with a nice uppercut.
Loris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loris smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Moxley defending well as Loris loads up on a big left hand.
Loris blocks a jab.
Loris takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Moxley lunges at Loris with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Loris's hand. #T1#
Loris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moxley looks to land a left hand but Loris moved out of range nicely.
Moxley misses with a body shot
and Moxley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moxley misses with a looping right.
Loris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Moxley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loris moves away.
A big right from Moxley misses.
Loris with the counter takedown but Moxley avoids it easily.
Loris throws a right hand that misses
enabling Moxley to counter with a crisp jab.
Loris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moxley.
Moxley lands a body shot.
Loris lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Loris attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Moxley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Moxley blocks the low kick.
Loris throws a big shot that misses.
Moxley moves out of range as Loris strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Moxley misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moxley moves out of range as Loris strikes.
Loris throws a lazy right hand but Moxley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Loris looks to land a right hand but Moxley moved out of range.
Moxley checks a low kick from Loris.
Moxley misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Moxley misses the target.
Moxley takes one on the button.
Loris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moxley.
Moxley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moxley throws out a loose jab but Loris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loris has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Loris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moxley.
The crowd cheers as Loris lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moxley doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from Moxley misses its intended target. #T3#
Loris avoids the body shot from Moxley. #TD2#
Loris drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Moxley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Loris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Loris passes into half guard.
Loris controlling the action here.
Moxley wants to get back to full guard.
Loris slips a nice elbow through Moxley's hands, connecting with Moxley's forehead.
Hugo Loris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Loris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moxley keeps working.
Moxley wants to control but Loris is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Loris is trying to control. Moxley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moxley is looking to improve his position.
Moxley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Loris's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Loris's back!
Loris rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Moxley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Loris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moxley is thwarting Loris's attempts to control the position.

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 Georges Moxley.
I think Loris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hugo Loris!

A very excited looking Hugo Loris rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: GAMMA#1017 Hawk v Tungsten     
Date:   Sep 23, 2023
#R1#
Loris throws a hook to the side of Fritz's head but Fritz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fritz tests Loris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fritz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Loris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fritz throws out the jab.
Fritz avoids the body shot from Loris.
Nice shot by Loris.
Fritz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Loris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fritz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Loris cracks Fritz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Loris misses with a takedown attempt
and Fritz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for Fritz.
Loris 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.
Loris scores with a decent looking hook.
Fritz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice uppercut there from Fritz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Loris. Fritz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loris misses with a lunging right hand
and Fritz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fritz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Loris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Loris moves away from the strike by Fritz.
Hugo Loris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fritz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loris.
Fritz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice body punch from Fritz.
Loris misses the shot to the body.
Loris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fritz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Loris motions for Fritz to come forward. Loris throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fritz clobbers Loris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fritz swings for the body but Loris moves out of range.
Loris scores with a nice head shot.
Fritz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice leg kick from Fritz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fritz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fritz throws the kick towards the body but Loris avoids it.
Loris getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fritz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Loris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fritz.
Loris connects with a nice looking jab.
Loris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Loris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fritz.
Fritz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fritz throws a looping overhand right but Loris ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Loris throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Loris closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fritz did well to prevent Loris getting side control.#SUB2#
Loris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fritz is just riding it out for now. Loris eventually gives up the hold.
Loris prevents Fritz from improving his position.#T3#
Fritz is trying to stand back up but Loris is controlling him
Fritz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Loris's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Loris's back!
Fritz is hanging on to Loris's back as he tries to escape.
Loris tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Loris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Loris is still trying to improve position.
Fritz wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Loris tries to reverse the position but Fritz maintains control.
Fritz avoids the attempt from Loris to control.#T4#
Loris is controlling an arm, preventing Fritz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Loris is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fritz controlling the position easily from mount.
Loris wants to control but Fritz is having none of it.
Loris is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Fritz is staying active.
Fritz trying to control but Loris is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Fritz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Loris's corner calls for a 1-2. Loris obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Loris tried to score with a low kick but Fritz checks it.
Fritz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Loris connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fritz scrambles back to his feet.
Loris scores with a sloppy right hand. Fritz should have avoided that one.
Loris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fritz as he avoids it easily.
Loris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fritz looks to land a right hand but Loris moved out of range.
Loris rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fritz counters with a nice body shot.
Loris lands a right hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Loris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Loris.
Fritz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hugo Loris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fritz cracks Loris with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fritz throws the left hand but Loris avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Loris! But no joy.
Loris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fritz finds it's way round the side to connect with Loris's head.
Fritz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loris manages to avoid it.#T1#
Fritz misses with a hook.
Loris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fritz manages to avoid it.
Fritz throwing a counter right hand but Loris manages to avoid it.
Fritz misses with a straight right.
Fritz walks into a straight right hand from Loris.
A low kick lands for Loris.
Fritz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Loris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fritz.
Matthew Fritz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loris with a nice cross.
The crowd cheers as Loris lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fritz doesn't seem phased though.
Fritz misses with a hook. Loris ducked under it nicely.
Loris slips a jab and a cross from Fritz.
Loris lands a nice shot that snaps Fritz's head back.
Loris scores with a nice head shot.
Loris goes for a double leg but Fritz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fritz continues to drive forward.
Fritz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Loris checks it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fritz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Fritz with the inside leg kick.
Fritz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Loris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fritz blocks a jab.
Loris scores with a leg kick.
Fritz throws a hook but Loris blocks it.
Fritz misses with a hook.
Fritz backing away here, and Loris unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fritz slips under a jab from Loris.
Loris misses with a low kick.
Loris lands the left hand.
Fritz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fritz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Loris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Loris looks to throw the jab but Fritz is out of range.
Loris defending well as Fritz loads up on a big left hand.
Fritz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Loriss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fritz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fritz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Loris takes a kick to the side of the head.
A jab from Fritz does it's job there.
Fritz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loris.
Loris scores with a nice strike.
Fritz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fritz throws a shot from downtown. Loris moves away and avoids it.
Loris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Loris lands a jab.
Loris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fritz was well out of range. Poor timing from Loris.
Fritz misses with a hook. Loris ducked under it nicely.
A left and a right from Fritz both land. Nice combination.
Loris throws a body punch but Fritz moves out of range.
Fritz is looking to counter punch.
Fritz throws out a powerful jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Loris missing with a left hand there. Fritz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Fritz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fritz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loris manages to avoid it.
Loris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fritz misses with the combination. #T4#
A big right from Loris misses.
A jab from Fritz finds it's way through Loris's defenses.
Loris moves out of range of the strikes.
Loris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fritz.
Loris works Fritz's body with a nice hook.
Loris lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A swing and a miss from Loris.
Loris works the jab nicely.
Fritz throws a body kick that misses.
Fritz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fritz scores with a jab.
Loris lands with a shot to the body.
Fritz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loris.
Fritz swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Loris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Fritz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Loris's head.
Loris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loris scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Loris misses.
Loris throws a hook but Fritz blocks it.
Fritz misses with a low kick as Loris jumps back.
Fritz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loris.
As Loris backs away, Fritz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Loris throws a leg kick but Fritz moved away.
Fritz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fritz loads up on a big right hand but Loris slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loris connects with an inside leg kick.
Loris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Loris misses the shot to the body.
Loris throws a shot from downtown. Fritz moves away and avoids it.
Loris throws a jab but it's blocked by Fritz. #T1#
Loris listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fritz looks to land a left hand but Loris moved out of range nicely.
Fritz throws out a loose jab but Loris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fritz lands a nice looking body kick.
Loris on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fritz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Loris scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Loris smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Loris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Loris changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fritz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Fritz explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Loris.
Fritz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crunch! Fritz slams his shin into Loris's torso.
Fritz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Loris! But no joy.#T2#
Loris scores with a leg kick.
Donk. Fritz catches Loris right on the button with a cross.
Loris keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fritz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Loris looks to land a right hand but Fritz moved out of range.
Fritz misses with a low kick.
Loris moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Loris with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A low kick lands for Fritz.
Fritz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loris.
Fritz throwing a counter right hand but Loris manages to avoid it.
Fritz lands a right hook to the body.
Loris lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fritz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Loris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fritz.
A nice side step and Loris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Loris lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Fritz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loris misses with an uppercut. Fritz saw that one coming.
Loris fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fritz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Loris lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fritz. Loris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loris misses with a low kick.
Fritz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Loris.
Fritz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Loris cracks Fritz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fritz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fritz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Loris lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fritz misses with an uppercut.
Fritz swings for the body but Loris moves out of range.
Loris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Loris throws out a loose jab but Fritz uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Loris's corner calls for a 1-2. Loris obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Loris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fritz's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loris moves out of range of the strikes.
Loris moves out of range of the strikes.
Loris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fritz can pounce on him.
Fritz throws a hook but Loris avoids it easily.
Fritz walks into a straight right hand from Loris.
Loris blocks a head kick by Fritz.
Loris replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fritz blocks it well.
Loris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Loris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Loris.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loris lands a nice shot to the body.
Fritz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fritz throws a body kick that misses.
Loris catches Fritz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Loris!

In his post fight interview, Hugo Loris started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: GAMMA#1012 Orlando v Tucker     
Date:   Aug 19, 2023
#R1#
Loris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sitsongrit lunges at Loris with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Loris's hand.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
A jab from Loris misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Loris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Loris 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Loris, as that shot connected.
Sitsongrit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Loris saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Loris ducked under it nicely.
Surianglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Loris only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Loris shoots for a takedown but Sitsongrit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Loris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Loris.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Loris takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sitsongrit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit stuns Loris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Loris was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Loris connects with the punch.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loris.
Loris misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Loris bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Loris swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
Loris misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Loris! But no joy.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Loris's knee but Loris avoids it well.
A big right from Loris misses.
Sitsongrit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Loris.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit backing away here, and Loris unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Loris lands with a thumping leg kick.
Loris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Loris only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Loris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Loris lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Loris throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and Loris only half commits.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Loris misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loris.
Loris misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Loris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit 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.
Loris checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loris.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loris moves away.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Loris throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
A jab from Loris misses.
Loris looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Loris shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Loris gets slowly back to his feet.
Surianglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Loris.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Loris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Loris tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
Loris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit jabs Loris to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Loris scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loris working away.
Sitsongrit parries the strikes from Loris easily there. Loris is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sitsongrit to escape. #T4#
Loris controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sitsongrit is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Sitsongrit is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Loris asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Loris tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sitsongrit's legs. #ES#
Sitsongrit explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surianglek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Loris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Loris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Sitsongrit clinches.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loris's elbow.
Loris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Loris scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit pushes Loris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Loris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Loris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loris misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Loris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Loris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Loris.
Loris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Loris swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Loris.
Loris misses the shot to the body.
Loris misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Loris circles away.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the head.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Loris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Loris.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Loris.
Loris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Loris's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Loris on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loris can do to turn this around?
Loris checks a leg kick.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Loris throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Loris moved out of range.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Loris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loris moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Loris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Loris misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Loris fails to land the takedown.
As Loris backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Loris keeps it at a distance.
Loris wants to counter the offense by Sitsongrit and move into the clinch position.
Sitsongrit lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Loris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Loris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Loris throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Loris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lunges at Loris with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Loris's hand. #T3#
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Loris.
Loris lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loris.
Loris misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Loris looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Loris works the jab nicely.
Loris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loris.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loris.
Loris takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Loris throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loris throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Loris ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Loris takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Loris lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Loris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Loris lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Loris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Loris doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Loris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Loris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Loris keeps the fight on the outside.
Loris throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Loris shakes it off.
Loris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit thumps Loris with a low kick.
Loris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loris misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Loris finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Loris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
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 Surianglek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Loris! But no joy.
Loris throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Loris lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Loris lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Loris throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Loris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loris.
Loris throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Loris takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Loris is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
Loris doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Sitsongrit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Loris throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Loris on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Loris on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Loris moves out of range of the body kick.
Loris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Loris connects with an inside leg kick.
Loris blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Loris.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Loris down.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Loris takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Loris's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Loris scrambles back to his feet.
Loris throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Loris connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet.
Loris misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Loris changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sitsongrit looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Sitsongrit sneaks out the side door and pushes Loris away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T2#
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loris.
Loris throws a fast counter high kick but Sitsongrit manages to duck under it in time.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Loris moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
Loris throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Loris misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Loris catches Sitsongrit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Loris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit darts in trying to clinch
and Loris counters with a stiff right hand.
Loris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Loris's legs.
Loris cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Loris misses with a low kick. #T3#
Loris connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Loris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Loris connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Loris throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Loris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit backing away here, and Loris unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up but Loris circles away and keeps his distance.
Loris wants to counter the offense by Sitsongrit and move into the clinch position.
Some bone on bone action there as Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Loris misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Loris.
Loris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Loris lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
Loris loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Loris tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
Loris misses with a straight left. #CL#
Sitsongrit forces Loris back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Loris doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit thumps Loris with a low kick.
Sitsongrit walks into a stiff left hand from Loris.
Loris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Loris's ribcage but misses.
Loris looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
Loris misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Loris on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Surianglek Sitsongrit did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Loris.
Loris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab by Loris.
Loris ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Loris connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Loris counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Loris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Loris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Sitsongrit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Surianglek Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Loris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Sitsongrit drives through and clinches with Loris against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loris drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Loris blocks an uppercut.
Loris lands a body shot.
Loris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Loris avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Loris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Loris blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Loris blocks it.
Loris tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit prevents a takedown attempt there.
Surianglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Loris.
Sitsongrit taking a breather.
Loris is trying to maintain a safe position but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and turns Loris into the cage.#BC2#
Loris breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Loris's shoulder, as Loris tries to avoid the shot.
Loris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Loris moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit defending well as Loris loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Loris catches Sitsongrit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from Loris misses the target.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy head kick
and Loris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Loris avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Loris has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit works Loris's body with a nice hook.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Loris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Loris throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Loris uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Loris takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Loris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Loris misses its intended target.
Loris getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch
and Loris counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Sitsongrit gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Loris to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Sitsongrit has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Loris off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Loris.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Loris throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Loris scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Loris shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Loris from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Loris thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Loris controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Loris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Loris scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sitsongrit has his hands on Loris's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Loris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Loris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Loris looking to pass the guard.
Loris trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Hugo Loris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a two punch combo.
Sitsongrit lands a head kick. Loris smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sitsongrit misses with a two punch combination.
Loris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loris.
A leg kick checked by Loris.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Loris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loris shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.#CL#
Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loris.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Loris is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Loris. #T1#
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit is pressed up against the cage. Loris has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sitsongrit down to the mat. Sitsongrit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Loris avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Loris throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Loris tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Loris momentarily.
Loris connects with a looping right hand.
Loris tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Loris checks it.
Sitsongrit punishes Loris's body with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
Loris drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Loris counters with a left to the body.
Hugo Loris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Loris.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Loris.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Loris.
Sitsongrit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Loris gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Loris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Loris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Loris paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Loris closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sitsongrit prevents Loris from improving position.
Loris misses with the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit prevents Loris from moving into mount.
Sitsongrit tries to buck Loris off but Loris is having none of it.#T3#
Loris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working. #SUB2#
Loris tries for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Loris misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Loris trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit prevents Loris from improving position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sitsongrit pushes Loris away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Loris gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sitsongrit managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Loris.
Loris lands a decent elbow from side control.
Loris has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sitsongrit!
Surianglek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Loris jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Loris tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sitsongrit's legs.
Loris working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Surianglek Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:47
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Surianglek Sitsongrit!

Surianglek Sitsongrit retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Surianglek Sitsongrit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GAMMA#1006 Jack v Joseph     
Date:   Jul 08, 2023
#R1#
Jaegerjaquez moves out of range as Loris strikes.
Jaegerjaquez missing with a left hand there. Loris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Loris works the jab nicely.
Jaegerjaquez wants to slow Loris down by chopping away at his legs.
Loris wants to land a leg kick but Jaegerjaquez is out of range.
Jaegerjaquez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jaegerjaquez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Loris. That did some damage!
Loris throws an overhand right that lands on Jaegerjaquez's shoulder, as Jaegerjaquez tries to avoid the shot.
Loris checks a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Loris, as that shot connected.
Jaegerjaquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loris was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaegerjaquez.
Loris misses with a wild body shot.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a jab.
Jaegerjaquez throws out a counter right but Loris avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loris checks the leg kick.
Loris bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jaegerjaquez's head.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a low kick.
Loris doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Loris cracks Jaegerjaquez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a jab to the body.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a looping right.
Loris throws a chopping leg kick but Jaegerjaquez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook. Loris ducked under it nicely.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaegerjaquez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jaegerjaquez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice straight punches there by Jaegerjaquez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jaegerjaquez.
Loris lands a right hook to the body.
Loris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaegerjaquez.
Loris was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jaegerjaquez stuffs the takedown attempt from Loris. Loris gets slowly back to his feet.
Loris has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Loris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaegerjaquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Loris.
Loris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loris staying out of range there.#T2#
Jaegerjaquez ducks under a wild hook from Loris.
Jaegerjaquez throws a shot from downtown. Loris moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaegerjaquez checks a low kick from Loris.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaegerjaquez! But no joy.
Loris misses with a straight left.
Loris misses with an uppercut
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a nice body shot.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Loris misses the target.
Jaegerjaquez loads up on a big right hand but Loris slips the punch.
A jab lands there for Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loris.
Loris shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Loris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaegerjaquez throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Loris closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Loris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jaegerjaquez is just riding it out for now. Loris eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Loris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Loris thows a huge punch but Jaegerjaquez dodges it nicely.
Jaegerjaquez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Loris.
Jaegerjaquez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Loris throwing shots but Jaegerjaquez is blocking nicely.
Loris is trying to control. Jaegerjaquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Loris thows a huge punch but Jaegerjaquez dodges it nicely.
Loris keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Loris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jaegerjaquez keeping hold of Loris's head, controlling as best he can.
Loris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Loris wants to pass to mount but Jaegerjaquez is defending the position.
Loris wants to take a breather but Jaegerjaquez is having none of it.
Loris 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.
Loris keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Loris is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming and defends easily.
Jaegerjaquez is not content to let Loris control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jaegerjaquez looks to throw the jab but Loris is out of range.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a low kick nicely.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loris.
Loris on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jaegerjaquez takes one to the side of the head.
Loris cracks Jaegerjaquez with a good jab.
An inside leg kick from Jaegerjaquez misses.
Loris throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook
enabling Loris to counter with a crisp jab.
Loris throws a poor cross that misses
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a left to the body.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jaegerjaquez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Jaegerjaquez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Loris throws a jab when Jaegerjaquez was well out of range.
It seemed like Jaegerjaquez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A cross from Loris lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jaegerjaquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jaegerjaquez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loris. #T1#
Loris shoots in but Jaegerjaquez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Loris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Loris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Loris's corner calls for a 1-2. Loris obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Loris on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jaegerjaquez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Loris throws a body punch but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
It seemed like Jaegerjaquez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Jaegerjaquez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jaegerjaquez thumps Loris with a low kick.
Jaegerjaquez checks a low kick from Loris.
Loris scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jaegerjaquez in his tracks.
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!
Loris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jaegerjaquez tries to avoid it but Loris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jaegerjaquez to the ground. Jaegerjaquez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jaegerjaquez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Loris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaegerjaquez tries a quick counter leg kick but Loris is wise to it.
Loris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Loris throws a hook but Jaegerjaquez blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaegerjaquez! But no joy.
Loris jabs Jaegerjaquez right on the nose. Jaegerjaquez blinks but takes it well.
Loris has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Loris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Jaegerjaquez misses.
Jaegerjaquez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hugo Loris is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaegerjaquez lands a nice hook to Loris's body. Loris takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Loris is looking to chop away at Jaegerjaquez's legs.
Jaegerjaquez lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from Jaegerjaquez.
Loris checks a leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez throws a head kick but Loris moves out of range.
Jaegerjaquez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Jaegerjaquez moves out of range of the leg kick from Loris.
The fighters circling - Loris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a nice right hand.
Jaegerjaquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Loris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jaegerjaquez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Loris throws a low kick but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range easily.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a low kick.
Loris half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez connects with a solid leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez defending well as Loris loads up on a big left hand.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loris is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Loris connects with a solid leg kick.
Loris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Loris throws a poor cross that misses
and Loris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Loris misses with a straight left.
Jaegerjaquez slips a straight right by Loris.#T4#
A clash of legs there as Loris blocks the low kick.
Loris misses with a low kick.
Loris blocks a low kick nicely.
Jaegerjaquez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Loris was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Loris misses with a straight left.
Jaegerjaquez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaegerjaquez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Loris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Loris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loris throws a jab when Jaegerjaquez was well out of range.
Jaegerjaquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Loris throws out the jab.
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 Hugo Loris will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Jaegerjaquez moves away from the strike by Loris.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a jab.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a right hand
and Loris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Loris. That snapped Jaegerjaquez's head back.
Jaegerjaquez takes one to the chin there.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jaegerjaquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Loris.
Jaegerjaquez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jaegerjaquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loris.
Loris misses with a hook. Jaegerjaquez ducked under it nicely.
Loris bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Loris dives in and grabs Jaegerjaquez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jaegerjaquez pushes down on Loris's head and hops out.
Loris defending well as Jaegerjaquez loads up on a big left hand.
Jaegerjaquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Jaegerjaquez.
Loris misses with a straight right. #T1#
Loris throws a hook but Jaegerjaquez blocks it.
Loris throws out a loose jab but Jaegerjaquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body shot.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a straight right.
Jaegerjaquez tries to land a leg kick but Loris saw it coming and moves away.
Loris stuns Jaegerjaquez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Loris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jaegerjaquez.
Loris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Jaegerjaquez as Loris shoots in.
Jaegerjaquez moves out of range as Loris strikes.
Jaegerjaquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Loris blocks a low kick nicely.
Jaegerjaquez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Loris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
Loris throws a low kick but Jaegerjaquez avoids it.
Loris misses with an uppercut.
Loris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Loris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Loris.
Loris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Loris misses.
Jaegerjaquez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Loris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Loris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jaegerjaquez throws a sloppy head kick and Loris moves out of range easily.
Loris avoids a kick to the body.
Loris swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jaegerjaquez counters with an inside leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Loris counter with a right hand.
Loris misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Jaegerjaquez moves away from the strike by Loris.
Jaegerjaquez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jaegerjaquez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Loriss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jaegerjaquez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Both fighters circling a little - Jaegerjaquez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Loris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Loris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaegerjaquez.
A little jabbing left from Jaegerjaquez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Loris misses.
Loris fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jaegerjaquez avoids it really well and circles away.
Loris defending well as Jaegerjaquez loads up on a big left hand.
Loris's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jaegerjaquez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Loris scrambles back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Loris throws an overhand right that lands on Jaegerjaquez's shoulder, as Jaegerjaquez tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
A shot to the body from Loris misses
enabling Jaegerjaquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Jaegerjaquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loris misses with an uppercut. Jaegerjaquez saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Jaegerjaquez misses.
Loris throws a jab when Jaegerjaquez was well out of range.
Loris bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Loris looks to land a left hand but Jaegerjaquez moved out of range nicely.
Jaegerjaquez jabs at Loris's body.
Loris throws a leg kick
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick lands for Loris.
A jab lands there for Loris.
Jaegerjaquez slips under a jab from Loris.
Jaegerjaquez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Loris.
Loris is looking to counter punch.
Loris looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaegerjaquez is just out of range.
Loris doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jaegerjaquez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Jaegerjaquez throws an overhand right that lands on Loris's shoulder, as Loris tries to avoid the shot.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook. Loris ducked under it nicely.
Loris is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Loris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jaegerjaquez's corner calls for a 1-2. Jaegerjaquez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Loris throws a poor cross that misses
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Loris on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Loris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jaegerjaquez circles away.
Loris misses with a right hand
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Loris shoots for a double leg takedown but Jaegerjaquez sprawls well. He's pushed Loris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Loris backing away here, and Jaegerjaquez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jaegerjaquez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Loris. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaegerjaquez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Loris.
Loris gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Loris checks a leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez swings for the body but Loris moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loris lands a jab to Jaegerjaquez's midsection.#T1#
Loris misses the jab.
Loris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaegerjaquez.
Loris slips under a jab.
Jaegerjaquez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Loris lands a head shot.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook
and Loris counters with a left to the body.
Jaegerjaquez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Loris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Loris misses with an uppercut
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Loris thinking.
Loris lands a nice shot to the body.
Jaegerjaquez slips a straight right by Loris.
Jaegerjaquez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Loris with a body shot.
Jaegerjaquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loris was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaegerjaquez.
A telegraphed right hand from Loris misses the target. #T2#
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook. Loris ducked under it nicely.
Loris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaegerjaquez manages to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Loris.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Loris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loris throws a hook to the side of Jaegerjaquez's head but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jaegerjaquez misses the jab.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Loris is predictable there
and Loris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jaegerjaquez lands a right hook to the body.
Loris misses with a hook.
Jaegerjaquez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Loris misses the body punch
and Loris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Loris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaegerjaquez.
Loris is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Loris checks a leg kick. #T3#
Jaegerjaquez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Loris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loris scores with a sloppy right hand. Jaegerjaquez should have avoided that one.
Jaegerjaquez with the inside leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez tries to work over Loris's front leg with a kick but Loris checks it.
Loris swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Loris misses with an uppercut.
Loris misses with a hook
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a right hand to the body.
Jaegerjaquez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jaegerjaquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaegerjaquez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Loris throws the left hand but Jaegerjaquez avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaegerjaquez! But no joy.
Jaegerjaquez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Loris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a nice uppercut.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Loris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jaegerjaquez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Loris somewhat.
Loris scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaegerjaquez ducks right into an uppercut from Loris.
Jaegerjaquez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Loris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body kick.
Loris shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jaegerjaquez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Loris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Loris misses with a hook.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a looping right.
Jaegerjaquez slips under a jab.
Jaegerjaquez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Loris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Loris.
Loris with a poor takedown
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a nice uppercut.
Jaegerjaquez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Loris.
A jab from Jaegerjaquez does it's job there.
Loris throws out a loose jab but Jaegerjaquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Loris is just out of range.
Loris half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a jab to the head.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Loris appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Loris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Jaegerjaquez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jaegerjaquez works Loris's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Jaegerjaquez.
Loris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loris loads up on a big right hand but Jaegerjaquez slips the punch.
Jaegerjaquez throws a front kick aimed at Loris's knee but Loris avoids it well.
Loris closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Loris throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez ducks under a wild hook from Loris.
A low kick from Loris misses
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping leg kick lands for Loris.
Jaegerjaquez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a nice head shot.
Hugo Loris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Loris misses with a left hand
letting Jaegerjaquez counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaegerjaquez ducks under a wild hook from Loris.
Jaegerjaquez throws a looping overhand right but Loris ducks down to avoid it.
Loris throws a right hand that misses
and Jaegerjaquez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Loris throws an off balance right hand
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a straight right hand.
Loris throws a lazy head kick
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a nice body kick.
Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick which misses Loris's front leg but catches the back leg as Loris tries to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a sloppy right hand. Loris should have avoided that one.
Jaegerjaquez throws a sloppy body shot
and Loris counters with a stiff right hand.
Loris tries a low kick but Jaegerjaquez avoids it.
Jaegerjaquez feints a counter leg kick.
Loris throws a shot from downtown. Jaegerjaquez moves away and avoids it.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a low kick.
Jaegerjaquez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jaegerjaquez lands a glancing blow to the side of Loris's head.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Loris or perhaps it was just good defense by Jaegerjaquez, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Loris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loris misses with a wild body shot.
Loris throws a body kick that misses
enabling Jaegerjaquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Jaegerjaquez moves away from the strike by Loris.
Jaegerjaquez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jaegerjaquez throws a shot to the body.
Jaegerjaquez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Loris. That did some damage!
Loris throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaegerjaquez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jaegerjaquez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Loris if he has to take too many more of those.
A cross from Jaegerjaquez lands.
Jaegerjaquez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Loris's sensitive parts.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jaegerjaquez.
The fighters circling - Loris throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Loris just misses with a punch to the body.
Loris tests Jaegerjaquez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaegerjaquez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jaegerjaquez connects with a nice looking jab.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a head kick.
Jaegerjaquez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Loris stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jaegerjaquez avoids the body shot from Loris.
It seemed like Jaegerjaquez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jaegerjaquez.
Loris fails with the takedown
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a left to the body.
Jaegerjaquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loris.
Jaegerjaquez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez!

Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GAMMA#998 Loris v Jubei     
Date:   May 13, 2023
#R1##TD2#
Akechi feints and as Loris raises his hands in defense, Akechi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Loris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Akechi defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Loris's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Loris wants to get back to his feet but Akechi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Akechi connects with a couple of short punches.
Akechi throws a big elbow that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Akechi working his ground and pound in the gym.#SUB#
Loris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Akechi defends it easily.
Akechi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi postures up in Loris's guard and throws a big left but Loris blocks it.
Akechi stops Loris from standing up. #T1#
Akechi trying to control but Loris is working from the bottom.
Loris might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Akechi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Akechi throwing strikes from guard but Loris blocks nicely.
Akechi stays in close to Loris's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Loris working for a triangle but Akechi defends it easily.
Loris trying to keep a closed guard but Akechi is proving a slippery customer.
Akechi looking to pass the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Loris has his feet on Akechi's thighs here. He's pushed Akechi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Akechi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hugo Loris!
Hugo Loris retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Hugo Loris started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: GAMMA#996 Jubei v Hugo     
Date:   Apr 29, 2023
#R1#
Akechi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Loris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Akechi scores with a jab. Loris acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Loris punishes Akechi's body with a nice straight punch.
Loris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Akechi lands a jab to the nose.
Hugo Loris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Loris misses its intended target.
Loris throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Akechi counters with a shoot takedown. Loris fights it but they end up in guard.
Akechi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Loris's guard.
Loris is holding on to half guard well.
Akechi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Well, if Akechi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Akechi wants to pass to mount but Loris is defending the position.
Akechi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Akechi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Loris trying to hold on to Akechi's head to control him but Akechi postures up.
Akechi lands with a punch from half guard.
Loris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Akechi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Akechi 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.
Loris has his hands clasped together around Akechi's back. He's all about the action.
Loris's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Loris trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akechi throwing shots but Loris is blocking nicely.
Akechi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Akechi working Loris over with strikes.
Akechi with the ground and pound but Loris uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Akechi looking to sit in guard and control but Loris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akechi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T3#
Akechi keeping moving, preventing Loris from controlling successfully.
Akechi has control of Loris's left arm, preventing Loris from doing any damage.
Loris is looking to advance position but Akechi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Loris is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Akechi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've been hearing that Akechi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Akechi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Loris?
You get the feeling that Loris really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Akechi working Loris over with strikes here.
Loris tries to hold on but Akechi pushes him away. #T4#
Loris bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Loris landing some decent shots from guard.
Akechi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Akechi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Loris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Loris postures up.
Loris is working Akechi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Akechi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Loris is one step ahead there.
Akechi is trying to keep Loris in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jubei Akechi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Loris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Loris misses.
Nice defenses there by Akechi.
Akechi looks to score with a jab to the body but Loris is just out of range.
Loris feints and then cracks Akechi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akechi down.
Loris takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Loris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Akechi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loris can do to turn this around?
Akechi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loris.
Akechi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Loris misses the shot to the body.
Akechi misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loris jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slow jab from Loris misses its intended target.
Akechi lands a nice hook to Loris's body. Loris takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Loris misses with a hook. Akechi ducked under it nicely.
Akechi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akechi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Loris.#T1#
Loris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akechi shoots for a double leg takedown but Loris sprawls well. He's pushed Akechi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Akechi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Loris misses with a low kick.
Loris throws a hook but Akechi avoids it easily.
Akechi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akechi with a jab.
Loris is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Loris jabs Akechi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Akechi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akechi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loris takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Akechi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Akechi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Loris throws a leg kick #TD#
and Akechi counters with a single leg into guard. Loris didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akechi won't allow Loris to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Akechi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Loris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akechi is one step ahead there.
Akechi working some strikes from top position.
Loris is controlling Akechi's posture.
Loris looking to control. #T3#
Loris pulls Akechi in close to prevent any damage.
Akechi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Akechi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loris swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Loris is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Akechi rolls with it to try and escape but Loris cranks on the arm and Akechi is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hugo Loris!
Hugo Loris is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Hugo Loris 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: GAMMA#993 Aurelius v Ainsworth     
Date:   Apr 08, 2023
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Loris.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Loris sizes up O Malley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Loris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Malley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Malley misses with a right hand
and Loris counters with a thumping low kick.
O Malley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Loris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Loris misses with an uppercut. O Malley saw that one coming.
Loris avoids the head kick by O Malley.
Loris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Malley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loris.
O Malley throws a big shot that misses.
O Malley blocks a leg kick.
Loris moves away from the strike by O Malley.
O Malley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loris.
Loris blocks a jab.
O Malley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Loris.
A telegraphed right hand from O Malley misses the target.
Loris tries to counter by closing the distance.
Loris throws a hook but O Malley avoids it easily.
Nice cross by O Malley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Malley slips under a jab from Loris.
Loris missing with a left hand there. O Malley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Malley tries to work over Loris's front leg with a kick but Loris checks it.
O Malley defending well as Loris loads up on a big left hand.
O Malley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
O Malley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Loris.
Loris ducks under a wild hook from O Malley.
A low kick lands for O Malley.
O Malley throws a shot from downtown. Loris moves away and avoids it.
Shane O Malley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Malley loads up on a big right hand but Loris slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Loris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Loris.
Loris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
O Malley misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as O Malley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A shot to the liver by Loris. Beautiful body shot.
O Malley throws an off balance right hand
and Loris counters with a stiff right hand.
O Malley misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Loris! But no joy.
Loris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Loris misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from O Malley misses the target.
A jab from Loris finds it's way through O Malley's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Malley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Loris throws a low kick but O Malley moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Loris.
O Malley slaps away a takedown attempt from Loris, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
O Malley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Malley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loris was well out of range. Poor timing from O Malley.
Loris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Loris throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Loris throws a body punch but O Malley moves out of range.
Loris misses with a straight right.
O Malley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loris was well out of range. Poor timing from O Malley.
O Malley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Loris slips under a jab from O Malley.
O Malley misses with a body shot
and Loris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Malley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
O Malley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Loris wants to land a leg kick but O Malley is out of range.
A big left from O Malley misses.
O Malley throws a head kick but Loris moves out of range.
Loris misses with a looping left.
O Malley throws out a loose jab but Loris uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loris. O Malley does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Malley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Loris. That did some damage!
O Malley blocks a jab.#T3#
Loris misses with a straight left.
O Malley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Loris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Loris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Malley.
Loris thumps O Malley with a low kick.
Loris shoots in for a double leg but O Malley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A low kick lands for Loris.
Loris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Loris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Malley.
Loris shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Loris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Malley.
A shot to the liver by O Malley. Beautiful body shot.
Loris takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
O Malley misses with a looping right.
Loris finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
O Malley throwing a counter right hand but Loris manages to avoid it.
Loris slips a jab from O Malley.
Loris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Loris throws a hook but O Malley avoids it easily.
Loris scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loris bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of O Malley's head.#T4#
O Malley checks a leg kick.
Loris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Loris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
O Malley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Loris looks to score with a jab to the body but O Malley is just out of range.
Loris lands with a shot to the body.
Loris scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
O Malley tries a head kick but it misses.
O Malley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Malley throws a low kick but Loris avoids it.
O Malley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loris misses with a body shot.
O Malley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Loris moves out of range of the strikes.
Loris slips under a jab from O Malley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Malley works the jab nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Loris.
Loris looks to throw the jab but O Malley is out of range.
Loris lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big left from Loris misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Loris 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#
O Malley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hugo Loris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Loris just misses with a punch to the body.
O Malley misses with a head kick.
O Malley scores with a leg kick.
O Malley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Loris tries to land a leg kick but O Malley saw it coming and moves away.
A shot to the liver by O Malley. Beautiful body shot.
Loris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Malley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Malley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from O Malley 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 Loris has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Loris and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
O Malley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
O Malley blocks a head kick by Loris.
Loris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Loris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shane O Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
O Malley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Loris can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Loris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Loris throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from O Malley misses the target.
O Malley moves out of range as Loris strikes.#T1#
Loris throws a big shot that misses.
O Malley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Loris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by O Malley. O Malley obviously looking to wear him down.
O Malley tries to move into range but Loris moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
O Malley tries to move into range but Loris moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Loris tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and O Malley is able to avoid easily.
O Malley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loris moves away.
O Malley walks into a straight right hand from Loris.
A big right from O Malley misses.
Loris takes a head kick and keeps coming.
O Malley connects with a crisp jab.
O Malley lands a right hook to the body.
O Malley connects with a body shot that sends Loris's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Loris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Loris is looking to score with low kicks.
Loris throws a solid leg kick but O Malley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Loris.
Loris needs to keep his hands up - O Malley had a free shot at his head there.
O Malley misses with a body kick.
O Malley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Loris connects with a good right hand that stumbles O Malley. O Malley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
O Malley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Loris is able to avoid easily.
Loris scores with a jab to the jaw.
Loris throws a good cross that connects.
Loris attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
O Malley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Loris tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Loris's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Loris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from O Malley.
Loris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loris misses with a wild body shot.
Loris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loris misses with a low kick.
O Malley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Loris doesn't seem bothered though.
Loris throws a body shot but no joy.
Loris lands a really nice looking cross but O Malley seems unphased.
Loris misses with a body kick.
O Malley misses with a low kick.
O Malley looks to throw the jab but Loris is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Loris.
Nice defenses there by Loris.#T3#
O Malley staying out of range there.
O Malley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Malley takes a swing at Loris's ribcage but misses.
Loris lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from O Malley misses its intended target.
Loris explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
O Malley throws a hook to the side of Loris's head but Loris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Malley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Loris connects with a right hand. O Malley shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Loris.
Loris sizes up O Malley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Loris blocks a jab.
Loris with a jab.
O Malley tries to work over Loris's front leg with a kick but Loris checks it.
Good leg kick by Loris.
Loris misses with a hook. O Malley ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Malley wants to slow Loris down by chopping away at his legs.
O Malley slips a straight right by Loris.
O Malley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Loris under the eye.#T4#
Loris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loris throws a big shot that misses.
O Malley ducks under a wild hook from Loris.
O Malley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loris moves away.
O Malley backing away here, and Loris unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Loris connects with a good right hand that stumbles O Malley. O Malley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
O Malley misses with a hook. Loris ducked under it nicely.
O Malley misses with an uppercut.
O Malley misses with a hook.
Loris digs a good body shot into O Malley's ribs.
A big left from O Malley misses.
Nice defenses there by O Malley.
O Malley cracks Loris with a good jab.
Loris bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of O Malley's head.
O Malley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Loris changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. O Malley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Loris is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loris in side control lands a decent elbow.
Loris creates some space and throws a big elbow, but O Malley sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Loris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Loris lands with a shot to the body.
O Malley throws a hook but Loris blocks it.
Loris throws a looping overhand right but O Malley ducks down to avoid it.
O Malley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
O Malley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Loris just misses with a punch to the body.
Loris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says O Malley as he avoids it easily.
O Malley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
O Malley throws an off balance right hand
letting Loris counter with a right hand.
A big right from O Malley misses.
O Malley clobbers Loris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
O Malley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Loris is able to avoid easily.
Loris flicks out a counter leg kick but O Malley steps away.
Loris cracks O Malley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
O Malley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Loris takes a swing at O Malley's ribcage but misses.
O Malley with the inside leg kick.
Loris lands with a thumping leg kick.
O Malley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loris.
O Malley backing away here, and Loris unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Loris misses with a hook. O Malley ducked under it nicely.
Loris throws a hook but O Malley blocks it.
O Malley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big left from Loris misses. #T1#
O Malley throws a head kick that misses.
O Malley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Loris as he connects with a hook.
Loris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Malley throws a body shot but no joy.
O Malley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Malley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Loris closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Loris throws a leg kick but O Malley sees it coming and moves out of range.
O Malley throws a lazy right hand but Loris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Malley moves out of range as Loris strikes.
O Malley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Loris under the eye.
A shot to the body from O Malley misses
and Loris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Malley with a jab.
Loris throws a hook but O Malley avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Loris finds it's target.
O Malley lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Loris missing with a left hand there. O Malley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hugo Loris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Loris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Malley manages to avoid it.
Loris throws a hook to the side of O Malley's head but O Malley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking cross lands there for O Malley.
O Malley 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.
Loris with the inside leg kick.
Loris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Loris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Loris slips a straight right by O Malley.
Loris throws a leg kick that misses.
O Malley lands a body shot.
O Malley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loris.
Loris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Malley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Malley throws a hook to the side of Loris's head but Loris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Malley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
O Malley checks the leg kick nicely there.
O Malley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
O Malley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loris manages to avoid it.
O Malley misses with a leg kick.
Loris connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Loris throws a lazy uppercut
and O Malley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good leg kick by O Malley.
A nice inside leg kick there by Loris. That's going to slow O Malley down.
Loris's hands are dropping dangerously low here and O Malley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Loris scrambles back to his feet.
O Malley moves out of range of the leg kick from Loris.
Loris lands an overhand right.
O Malley misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Loris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from O Malley misses.
O Malley thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Loris misses the target.
O Malley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for O Malley.
The fighters circling - O Malley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Loris throws a hook but O Malley blocks it.
Loris lands a leg kick that knocks O Malley off balance momentarily.
O Malley connects with an inside leg kick.
Loris throws a leg kick but O Malley moved away.
O Malley throwing a counter right hand but Loris manages to avoid it.
O Malley moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Malley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Loris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Malley.
Loris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Malley tries to move into range but Loris moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Loris 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.
Loris connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed O Malley momentarily.
O Malley thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Loris.
O Malley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Loris throws out the jab.
O Malley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
O Malley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Malley throws a leg kick but Loris checks it.
Loris lands with a cross.
Loris loads up on a big right hand but O Malley slips the punch.
Loris misses with a body shot.
Loris throws out a loose jab but O Malley uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Loris.
Loris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Loris missing with a left hand there. O Malley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from O Malley.
Shane O Malley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Malley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hugo Loris.
Well Loris 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Loris!

In his post fight interview, Hugo Loris started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: GAMMA#984 Joosep v Sullivan     
Date:   Feb 04, 2023
#R1#
Loris misses with a body shot.
Loris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loris scores with a jab to the head.
Anni Skystalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Skystalker blocks the leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Loris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Loris.
Skystalker thuds his shin into the meat of Loris's side.
Loris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Loris wants it to stay on the feet.
Skystalker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Loris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skystalker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Loris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Loris misses.
Loris throws out a loose jab but Skystalker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Loris there as he acknowledges the shot.
Skystalker defending well as Loris loads up on a big left hand.
Loris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Loris there as he acknowledges the shot.
That kick from Loris tenderised Skystalker's leg. Skystalker is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Skystalker scores with a takedown into Loris's guard.#SUB#
Loris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skystalker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Skystalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Loris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Loris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Loris has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Loris wants to sweep but no luck.
Skystalker pushes down on Loris's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Skystalker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Loris wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skystalker missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Skystalker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Loris is just riding it out for now. Skystalker eventually gives up the hold.
Loris is trying to stand. #T2##SUB2#
Skystalker seems to be looking for submissions.
Skystalker wants to take a breather but Loris is having none of it. #SUB2#
Skystalker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Skystalker working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Loris's thigh. Loris counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Skystalker looking to pass the guard.
Skystalker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Loris works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Loris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skystalker passes Loris's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Skystalker is looking for a kimura but Loris is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Skystalker to get the leverage.
Loris wants to improve his position but Skystalker is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skystalker wants to advance to full mount but Loris doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB#
Loris looking for a guillotine here but Skystalker defends easily. #SUB#
Loris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Skystalker defends it easily.#T4#
Loris pulls Skystalker in close to his closed guard and prevents Skystalker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Loris wants to stand up but Skystalker is controlling him.
Skystalker slips nicely into half guard.
Skystalker thows a huge punch but Loris dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skystalker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Loris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skystalker pulls his head out easily.
Loris is refusing to be controlled, as Skystalker sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anni Skystalker will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Loris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skystalker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Loris's sensitive parts.
Loris checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Skystalker rushes Loris and presses him up against the cage.
Loris scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Skystalker drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Skystalker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Loris stacks Skystalker on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Loris!
Skystalker is trying to improve his position.
Loris looks up at the clock and then as Skystalker takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Loris smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker is trying to control Loris's posture but Loris avoids it.
Loris trying to control the position but Skystalker is working away.
The referee asks Loris politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Loris prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Loris working away.
Loris just content to control the position.
Loris working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Skystalker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Skystalker is looking for a sweep.
Skystalker takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Loris's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Loris working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Loris scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Skystalker to see if he's OK.
Skystalker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Loris moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Loris is working Skystalker over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2#
Loris working the ground and pound.
Skystalker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Loris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Loris working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Skystalker is not content to let Loris control the position.
Loris scores with punches from side control.
Skystalker tries to buck Loris off but Loris is having none of it.
Loris trying to control the position but Skystalker is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skystalker is working to avoid the ground and pound but Loris connects with a decent elbow.
Skystalker is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Skystalker tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Loris creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Skystalker wants to control but Loris postures up.
Skystalker is trying to improve his position.
Skystalker is trying to work for a sweep but Loris has mounted him!
Loris raining down shots from the mount!
Skystalker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Loris 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.
Loris trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Skystalker tries to hold on but Loris postures up.
Skystalker is in a horrible position here. Loris smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Skystalker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4##SUB2#
Skystalker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loris pulls his head out easily.
Loris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Skystalker trying to hold on to Loris's head to control him but Loris postures up.
Loris winds up and cracks Skystalker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hugo Loris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Skystalker has hold of Loris's hands but Loris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Skystalker is staying active underneath Loris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Loris lands a nice short elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Skystalker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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. Loris connects with a nice short shot to Skystalker's temple.
Loris working over Skystalker with some ground and pound. Skystalker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Loris dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Skystalker shoots in but no luck this time.
Skystalker blocks a low kick nicely.
Loris looks to land a left hand but Skystalker moved out of range nicely.
Loris just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Skystalker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Skystalker fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Skystalker rushes Loris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Loris breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Loris misses its intended target.
Skystalker is looking to clinch but Loris is avoiding it.
Loris jabs at Skystalker's body.
Loris scores with the left hand. Skystalker knows he should have avoided that one.
Loris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Skystalker's hands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Loris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Loris but Loris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Loris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Loris jabs Skystalker right on the nose. Skystalker blinks but takes it well.
Loris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skystalker throws a jab when Loris was well out of range.#T1#
Skystalker misses with a hook. Loris ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skystalker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Loris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Skystalker.
Hugo Loris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anni Skystalker.
Loris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Loris wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Skystalker.
Loris lands a slapping body shot.
Loris shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice side step and Skystalker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab lands there for Loris.
Loris throws a looping overhand right but Skystalker ducks down to avoid it.
Loris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skystalker defending well as Loris loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Skystalker.
Loris connects with a solid leg kick.
Hugo Loris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skystalker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That kick from Loris tenderised Skystalker's leg. Skystalker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Loris moves into range and connects with a jab.
Skystalker shoots in for a takedown but Loris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Skystalker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Loris scores with a hook to the body. Skystalker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loris misses with a looping right.
Skystalker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loris.
Loris on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Skystalker moves into the clinch.
Skystalker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Loris.
Loris can't find room to land a body shot as Skystalker controls the action.
Skystalker blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Loris.
A left hand lands to the body for Loris.
Loris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Loris scores with a shoulder strike.
Loris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skystalker can do to turn this around?
Loris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Loris struggles to land a body shot inside as Skystalker controls his hands.
Skystalker throws a punch but it's blocked by Loris.
Loris lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Loris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Loris thumps Skystalker with a low kick.#T3#
Loris tries to move into range but Skystalker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Loris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skystalker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Loris with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Skystalker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Loris looks to land a left hand but Skystalker moved out of range nicely.
Loris misses with a straight left.
Loris throws a shot from downtown. Skystalker moves away and avoids it.
Loris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Loris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Skystalker.
Loris swings away with a body shot that misses
and Skystalker counters with a nice body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Loris 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Loris throws a body shot but no joy.
Skystalker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Skystalker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice defenses there by Skystalker.
Loris throws a big shot that misses.
Skystalker misses with a wild body shot.
Skystalker slips under a jab from Loris.#T4#
Skystalker with a nice calf kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Skystalker checks it well.
Skystalker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Loris throws out the jab.
Skystalker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loris connects with an inside leg kick.
Skystalker doesn't manage to clinch there - Loris circles away.
A big right from Loris misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Loris blocks the leg kick.
Skystalker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Loris thuds his right hand into Skystalker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Loris scores with a leg kick.
Loris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Skystalker.
Hugo Loris is winning the standup battle so far.
Loris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skystalker checks a leg kick.
Loris lands a really nice looking cross but Skystalker seems unphased.
Loris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Loris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Loris 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Loris!

A less than humble Hugo Loris misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: GAMMA#978 Sitsongrit v Gozen     
Date:   Dec 24, 2022
#R1#
Loris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortay was well out of range. Poor timing from Loris.
A little feinted left hand from Fortay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Loris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A bone on bone clash there as Loris blocks the leg kick.
Loris misses with a low kick.
Loris thumps Fortay with a low kick.
Loris misses with a lunging right hand
and Fortay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Loris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loris defending well as Fortay loads up on a big left hand.
Loris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortay bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fortay throws a lazy uppercut
and Loris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fortay looks to score with a jab to the body but Loris is just out of range.
Fortay misses with a looping right.
Fortay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loris moves away.
Fortay throws a body punch but Loris moves out of range.
Loris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fortay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loris manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Fortay takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortay. Loris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fortay.
Loris misses with a hook. Fortay ducked under it nicely.
Loris misses with a looping left.
Fortay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loris manages to avoid it.
Loris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fortay manages to avoid it.
Loris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fortay connects with a crisp jab.
Fortay misses with a right hand
and Loris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Loris has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Loris lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Loris sizes up Fortay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortay throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Loris misses with a wild body shot.
Fortay connects with a right hand. Loris shakes it off.
Fortay chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Loris can pounce on him.
Loris throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Good leg kick by Fortay.
A big left from Fortay misses.
Fortay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Loris punishes Fortay's body with a nice straight punch.
Fortay misses with a low kick.
Loris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Loris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fortay throwing a counter right hand but Loris manages to avoid it.
Fortay avoids the body shot from Loris.
It looked like Fortay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fortay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loris.
An attempted straight right counter from Fortay misses the target.
Fortay darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fortay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fortay takes one to the side of the head.
Fortay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loris lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Loris does it's job there.
Fortay moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fortay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fortay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Loris's corner calls for a 1-2. Loris obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fortay with a jab.
Loris lands a jab to the head.
Fortay connects with a right hand. Loris shakes it off.
Fortay walks into a jab.
Fortay just misses with a punch to the body.
Loris lands a really nice looking cross but Fortay seems unphased.
Loris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Loris pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fortay is out of range and Loris settles back down.
Fortay ducks under a wild hook from Loris.
Fortay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Loris.
A decent looking cross lands there for Loris.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortay connects with a looping right hand.
Loris's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fortay under the eye.
Fortay takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Loris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fortay.
Fortay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fortay tried to counter with a leg kick but Loris avoided it.#T4#
Fortay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Loris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fortay's sensitive parts.
Loris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fortay blocks a leg kick.
Fortay tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Loris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Loris.
The fighters circle momentarily. Loris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Loris ducks under a wild hook from Fortay.
Fortay slips a straight right by Loris.
Loris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fortay scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Loris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Fortay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Loris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loris is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fortay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fortay scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fortay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Loris.
It looked like Fortay was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Loris.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Loris dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fortay tries to land a leg kick but Loris saw it coming and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Loris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Loris.
Fortay looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Loris ducks under a wild hook from Fortay.
Loris drops his hands momentarily and Fortay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Loris blocks a jab.
Loris connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortay. Loris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Loris misses with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Fortay there.
Loris misses with a body shot.
Loris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fortay.
Fortay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fortay on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fortay misses with an uppercut.
Fortay swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Loris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loris moves into range and connects with a jab.
Loris uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fortay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loris. #T1#
Fortay misses with a wild body shot.
Loris misses with a right hand
and Fortay counters with a two punch combo.
Loris misses with a left hand
and Fortay counters with a straight right hand.
Fortay jabs Loris to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fortay punishes Loris's body with a nice straight punch.
Loris works Fortay's body with a nice hook.
Loris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Loris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fortay.
Loris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortay throws out the jab.
Loris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Loris misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fortay misses with a straight right.
Fortay scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Loris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fortay throws a low kick, looking for Loris's leg but Loris calmly moves out of range.
Loris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Loris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fortay.
Fortay is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fortay comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Loris looks to land a left hand but Fortay moved out of range nicely.
Loris lunges at Fortay with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fortay's hand. #T2#
Fortay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Loris.
Fortay takes a swing at Loris's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Loris as he connects with a hook.
Fortay looks to score with a jab to the body but Loris is just out of range.
Loris doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fortay misses with a looping right.
Hugo Loris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Fortay misses.
Fortay lands a leg kick that knocks Loris off balance momentarily.
Loris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Loris just misses with a punch to the body.
Loris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Loris tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fortay tests Loris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fortay misses the shot to the body.
Loris now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Loris listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hugo Loris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loris throws a hook but Fortay avoids it easily.
Loris lands a leg kick that knocks Fortay off balance momentarily.
Fortay takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Fortay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fortay looks to throw the jab but Loris is out of range.
Nice jab there from Fortay.
Loris jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fortay slips under a jab.
Fortay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Loris now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fortay misses with a wild combination.
Loris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fortay.
Fortay throws an off balance right hand
and Loris counters with a thumping low kick.
Fortay staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Loris. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Fortay.
Loris throws a lazy right hand but Fortay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Loris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Loris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fortay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Loris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fortay counters with a thumping low kick.
Loris uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fortay might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Loris on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Loris checks a low kick from Fortay.
Fortay walks into a jab.
Fortay lands a right hook to the body.
Loris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fortay checks it well.
Loris defending well as Fortay loads up on a big left hand.
Fortay throws a low kick but Loris avoids it.
Fortay throws an overhand right that lands on Loris's shoulder, as Loris tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fortay works over Loris's head and body with a nice combination.
Loris scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Loris. That snapped Fortay's head back.
Fortay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loris.
Loris swings for the body but Fortay moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hugo Loris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Fortay throws a sloppy body shot
and Loris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Loris tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fortay throws out a loose jab but Loris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Loris.
Loris misses with an uppercut. Fortay saw that one coming.
Fortay throws a big shot that misses.
Loris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fortay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fortay takes a swing at Loris's ribcage but misses.
Loris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortay was well out of range. Poor timing from Loris.
Nice jab there from Loris.
Loris moves out of range of the strikes.
Loris connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loris lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Loris scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fortay wants to land a leg kick but Loris is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Loris misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortay walks into a left hand. #T1#
Loris throws a jab when Fortay was well out of range.
Fortay looks to score with a jab to the body but Loris is just out of range.
Fortay throws a leg kick that is checked
and Loris counters with a straight right hand.
Fortay throws a lazy right hand but Loris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Loris has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fortay tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fortay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Loris with a nice calf kick.
Loris tries a low kick but Fortay avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Loris.
Fortay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fortay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Loris misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch lands to the side of Loris 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Loris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fortay walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hugo Loris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Fortay uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Loris has time to react.
A shot to the liver by Loris. Beautiful body shot.
Loris throws a body punch but Fortay moves out of range.
Fortay throws a solid leg kick but Loris takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fortay.
Fortay takes a swing at Loris's ribcage but misses.
Loris lands with an uppercut that bounces Fortay off the cage and back into range.
A clash of legs there as Fortay blocks the low kick.
Loris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Loris connects with a body shot.
Loris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loris misses with a right hand
and Fortay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Loris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fortay takes a swing at Loris's ribcage but misses.
Fortay misses with a straight left.
A punch lands to the side of Fortay 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fortay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loris.#T3#
Loris misses with a right hand
enabling Fortay to counter with a crisp jab.
Loris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fortay.
Fortay misses with a body shot.
Loris misses with a right hand
and Fortay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Loris throws a lazy right hand but Fortay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Loris connects with a body shot.
Loris feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fortays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fortay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fortay uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Loris has time to react.
Fortay slips under a jab from Loris.
It looked like Fortay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fortay throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Loris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fortay.
Loris drops his hands momentarily and Fortay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loris.
Loris lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fortay throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Loris's head.
Loris dodges the punch combination from Fortay.
Tree Fortay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Fortay throws a hook but Loris avoids it easily.
Loris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Loris lands with a good body shot.
Loris lands with an uppercut that bounces Fortay off the cage and back into range.
Nice uppercut there from Loris.
Loris tests Fortay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Loris scores with a nice strike.
Loris throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fortay looks to score with a jab to the body but Loris is just out of range.
Fortay just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Loris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loris is looking to slow Fortay down with leg kicks.
Loris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fortay.
Loris connects with a single shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Loris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Loris 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Loris!

Hugo Loris 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: GAMMA#976 Akechi v Logan     
Date:   Dec 10, 2022
#R1#
Mantle thuds a left hand into Loris's body.
Loris throws a right hand that misses
and Mantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loris. Mantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mantle.
Loris missing with a left hand there. Mantle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mantle just misses with a punch to the body.
Loris looks to land a right hand but Mantle moved out of range.
Mantle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mantle just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Mantle there.
Loris scores with a leg kick.
Mantle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mantle is defended easily by Loris.#CL#
Mantle moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loris.
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!
Loris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Loris lands a right hand.
Mantle prevents a body shot from Loris.
Loris blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mantle.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Loris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Loris.
Loris lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Loris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Loris walks into a straight right hand from Mantle.
Mantle staying out of range there.
Mantle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hugo Loris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good shot there by Mantle.
Loris throws a shot from downtown. Mantle moves away and avoids it.
Mantle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Loris looks to throw the jab but Mantle is out of range.
Loris lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mantle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loris.
Hugo Loris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mantle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Loris throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Loris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Loris throws a jab but it's blocked by Mantle.
Mantle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Loris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mantle.
Mantle sets himself, and Loris steps forward looking for the clinch! Mantle avoids it this time.
Mantle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Loris counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mantle!
Loris misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Loris postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Loris fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mantle managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Loris.
Loris working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mantle is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Loris misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mantle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Loris.
Mantle is looking for a sweep.
Mantle taking punishment in the form of punches.
Loris takes a little break here. Mantle wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mantle tries to bench press Loris off him but Loris keeps the position. #T4#
Loris is looking to take a break and control but Mantle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Loris has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Loris lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
An elbow from Loris crashes against the mat.
Loris throws an elbow but Mantle slips to the side and avoids it well.
Loris is looking to take a break and control but Mantle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loris is working Mantle over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mantle struggling a bit here.
Mantle is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Loris dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mantle scores with a sloppy right hand. Loris should have avoided that one.
Mantle clobbers Loris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab by Loris.
Mantle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Loris can pounce on him.
Mantle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mantle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Loris misses with a head kick.
Jab by Loris.
Mantle slips under a jab.#TD#
Mantle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Mantle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mantle has managed to get both his arms back between Loris's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Mantle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mantle has managed to get both his arms back between Loris's legs - danger averted.
Loris trying to keep a closed guard but Mantle is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Mantle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mantle being controlled here momentarily.
Loris is trying to keep Mantle in close.
Mantle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Loris has control of Mantle's left arm, preventing Mantle from doing any damage.
Mantle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hugo Loris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mantle postures up.
Mantle connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mantle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loris is controlling Mantle's posture.
Mantle looking to sit in guard and control but Loris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Loris trying to control the position from guard on top but Mantle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantle has his hands on Loris's head, controlling the position.
Mantle keeping moving, preventing Loris from controlling successfully.
Mantle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Mantle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Loris's guard. #REVR#
Mantle stopping the sweep attempt from Loris.
Loris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mantle trying to control the position from guard on top but Loris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantle chips away with some ground and pound.
Loris keeping moving, preventing Mantle from controlling successfully.
Loris working a defensive guard but Mantle manages to pass into side control anyway. #T4#
Loris is trying to control Mantle's posture but Mantle avoids it.
Mantle working the ground and pound from side control.
Loris wants to control but Mantle postures up.
The strikes coming from Mantle are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mantle throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mantle scores with a couple of short elbows.
Loris struggling a bit here.
Loris is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mantle asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mantle trying to control the action but Loris is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Loris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mantle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mantle lands a jab to Loris's midsection.
Loris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mantle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Loris missing with a left hand there. Mantle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Loris is looking to chop away at Mantle's legs.
Loris slips a straight right by Mantle.
Mantle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Loris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mantle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A chopping leg kick lands by Loris. #T1#
Loris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Mantle blocks the low kick.
Loris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Loris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Loris.
Mantle lands a nice looking body shot.
Good work by Mantle as he checks the leg kick.
Loris misses the jab.
Loris misses with a looping left.
Loris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mantle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Loris is just out of range.
Loris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mantle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hugo Loris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Loris looks to throw the jab but Mantle is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mantle scores with a jab to the head.
Loris lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Loris lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the liver by Mantle. Beautiful body shot.
Loris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mantle.
Mantle misses with a body shot
and Loris counters with an inside leg kick.
Mantle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Loris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mantle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Loris on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheers as Loris lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mantle doesn't seem phased though.
Loris slips a straight right by Mantle.
Loris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loris throws a leg kick
and Mantle counters with a one-two to the body.
Loris misses with a straight left.
Mantle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Loris sizes up Mantle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Loris there.#T3#
Loris throws a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Mantle misses its target.
Loris throws a lazy right hand but Mantle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Loris moves out of range of the strikes.
Mantle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mantle takes one on the button.
Loris digs a good body shot into Mantle's ribs.
Loris misses with a straight right.
Loris throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Loris.#TD#
Mantle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Loris did well to prevent Mantle getting side control.
Mantle is nestled in close to Loris, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loris wants to control but Mantle is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Loris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Mantle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Loris trying to control from the bottom.
Mantle working Loris over with strikes.
Loris is not content to let Mantle control the position.
Mantle controlling the pace.
Mantle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mantle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mantle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Loris defending well though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Loris!

A less than humble Hugo Loris misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: GC 463: Ndombele VS Doomsday     
Date:   Oct 29, 2022
#R1#
C K's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Loris connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! C K scrambles back to his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as C K checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
C K gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Loris connects with a leg kick.
Loris lands with a hook. C K tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Loris just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from C K! But no joy.
Loris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
C K blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from C K! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
C K uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loris.
Loris connects with the punch.
Loris fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Loris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
C K swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Loris keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Louis C K is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loris misses with a takedown attempt - C K sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
C K throws out a counter right but Loris avoids it with no problem.
Loris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Loris lands with a thumping leg kick.
C K takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Loris misses with a lunging right hand
and C K counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
C K moves out of range as Loris strikes.#T2#
C K sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Loris misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like C K was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Loris jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Loris throws a big shot that misses.
Hugo Loris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Loris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#C K is rocked!
C K has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Loris darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
C K is still in real trouble! Can Loris finish him?
We've been hearing good reports from Loris's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
C K on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
C K tries to get to full guard but Loris has control of the leg.
Loris landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Loris is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, C K is hurt! He's hurt bad - Loris fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save C K from any more punishment! Congratulations to Loris! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Loris!
A very excited looking Hugo Loris rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Louis C K spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to drawing board, i suck.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#954 Karim v LaTroy     
Date:   Jul 09, 2022
#R1#
King moves away from the strike by Loris.
King misses the shot to the body.
Loris is looking to counter punch.
Loris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Loris misses with a right hand
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Loris finds it's way round the side to connect with King's head. #TD#
Loris drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Loris throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Loris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Loris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Loris is looking to work some ground and pound but King has wrist control.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Loris's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've been hearing that Loris has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Loris wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
King working a defensive guard here.
Loris trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loris throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Loris postures up and lands a big shot to King's brow.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Loris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Loris trying to control the position from guard on top but King 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.
Loris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Loris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Loris is looking to counter punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
King works Loris's body with a nice hook.
Loris slips under a jab from King.
Loris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slapping leg kick lands for Loris.
Loris looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Loris moves forwards but King connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Loris throws the kick towards the body but King avoids it.
Loris misses with an uppercut. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from King enables Loris to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. King manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Loris scoring with punches to the head and body.
Loris trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Loris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
King is looking for a triangle but Loris pushes his legs off easily.
Loris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Loris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Loris slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Loris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Loris looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Loris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
King keeping moving, preventing Loris from controlling successfully.
Loris is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Loris with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King connects with a body shot.
Loris loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Loris looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Loris takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Loris dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
King lands a nice shot to the body.
Loris swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Loris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King misses with a body shot.
Loris scoring well with a low kick there.
Loris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Loris tries to score with a low kick but King moves his leg out of the way.
King lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheers as Loris lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
Loris misses the jab.
Loris misses with a wild body shot.
Loris throws a wild body kick that King sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loris misses with a body shot
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Twea King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Loris moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loris walks into a stiff left hand from King.
King takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
King throws a series of punches but Loris moves out of range.
Loris moves into range and connects with a jab.
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A low kick lands for Loris.
Loris slips under a jab from King.
Loris slips a jab from King.
King misses with a body shot.
Loris connects with a single shot there.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loris moves away.
Loris fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and King has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loris manages to avoid it.#TD#
Loris gets a double leg takedown into King's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loris wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Loris lands a couple of elbows.
Loris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?#T2#
Loris throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely.
King trying to keep a closed guard but Loris is proving a slippery customer.
Loris throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely.
Loris scoring with some ground and pound.
Loris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
King trying to keep a closed guard but Loris is proving a slippery customer.
Loris connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Loris landing some decent shots from guard.
King looking to control.
Loris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Loris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Loris trying to control but King is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Loris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Loris throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King throws out a counter right but Loris avoids it with no problem.
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Loris. #T4#
King misses the shot to the body.
King throws the left hand but Loris avoids the punch easily.
Loris throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Loris stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King throws a body punch but Loris moves out of range.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
Loris scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loris is trying to ground and pound but King uses the momentary lack of control by Loris to regain half guard.
Loris throwing shots but King is blocking nicely.
King trying to hold on to Loris's head to control him but Loris postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Loris dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A lazy left from King finds it's target.
Loris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
King lands a head shot.
King misses with a few strikes there.
Loris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loris manages to avoid it.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Loris is just out of range.
Loris went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Loris throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loris throws a wild body kick that King sees coming a mile off.
Loris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Loris.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King slips a straight right by Loris.
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
King thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Loris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Twea King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King blocks a head kick by Loris.
King ducks under a wild hook from Loris.
A solid leg kick lands there for Loris.
Loris scores with a body shot.
King moves out of range as Loris strikes.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loris.
King lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Loris throws a head kick that misses
and King counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loris misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
King takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loris lands a jab to the nose.
Loris scores with a shot to the body.
Hugo Loris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
King misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from King misses. #TD#
Loris shoots in and gets a takedown into King's guard.
King is trying to control the position but Loris postures up.
King controlling Loris's posture.
Loris sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Loris trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Twea King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Loris 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
King moves away from the strike by Loris.
Loris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
Loris uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Loris bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King's head backwards.#T4#
Loris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
King lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Loris misses with a body shot.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King connects with a crisp jab.
King connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Loris's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
Loris misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Loris walks into a jab.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King lands a nice shot that snaps Loris's head back.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheers as Loris lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loris connects with a single shot there.
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Loris!

Hugo Loris spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: GAMMA#951 Karim v Hiro     
Date:   Jun 18, 2022
#R1#
Good leg kick by De Andrade.
A shot to the body from Loris misses
and De Andrade counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Loris.
De Andrade on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
De Andrade connects with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from De Andrade.
Loris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Andrade walks into a jab.
Loris walks into a jab.
De Andrade looks to throw the jab but Loris is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loris attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Andrade lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Loris misses with a body shot
and De Andrade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Loris is rocked!
Hugo Loris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loris lets loose with a powerful body kick. De Andrade will feel that in the morning.
Loris is still on wobbly legs! Can De Andrade finish him?
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Loris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loris. De Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loris throws a right hand that misses
and De Andrade makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Loris seems to have recovered his senses.
Loris throws a lazy uppercut
and De Andrade counters with a huge left! Loris is in big trouble! He's backing up but De Andrade isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Loris from any more damage. A dominating finish by De Andrade!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcelo Costa De Andrade thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GAMMA#948 Karim v Clark     
Date:   May 28, 2022
#R1#
Fortay checks a leg kick nicely.
Fortay listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fortay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loris manages to avoid it.
Fortay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Loris throws a leg kick but Fortay checks it.
Fortay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Loris.
Fortay swings for the body but Loris moves out of range.
Loris throws a leg kick but Fortay checks it.
Fortay missing with a left hand there. Loris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fortay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loris was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortay.
Loris takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fortay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fortay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortay lands with a cross.
Loris moves out of range as Fortay strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loris cracks Fortay with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Loris misses with a low kick.
Fortay fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Loris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fortay misses with a right hand
and Loris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Loris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Loris misses with a low kick.
A jab from Fortay misses.
Loris checks the leg kick.
Loris throws an off balance right hand
enabling Fortay to counter with a crisp jab.
Loris looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortay is just out of range.
Loris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Loris misses with a body shot.
Fortay throws a shot from downtown. Loris moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Loris lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fortay doesn't seem phased though.
Loris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortay was well out of range. Poor timing from Loris.
Fortay is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Loris with a body shot.
Fortay throws a good cross that connects.
Loris staying out of range there.
Loris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loris moves away.
Loris slips under a jab from Fortay.#T2#
Fortay lands an overhand right.
Loris has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Loris takes a swing at Fortay's ribcage but misses.
Loris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fortay doesn't seem bothered though.
Loris doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fortay blocks a low kick nicely.
Loris tries a head kick but it misses.
Fortay thuds a left hand into Loris's body.
Fortay's corner calls for a 1-2. Fortay obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Loris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fortay throws out a counter right but Loris avoids it with no problem.
Loris takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fortay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loris.
Fortay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Loris works Fortay's body with a nice hook.
Fortay lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Loris cracks Fortay with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Some bone on bone action there as Fortay checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fortay tries a quick counter leg kick but Loris is wise to it.
Loris walks into a straight right hand from Fortay.#T3#
Loris throws a sloppy head kick and Fortay moves out of range easily.
Fortay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fortay looks to land a right hand but Loris moved out of range.
Fortay lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fortay, as that shot connected.
Fortay feints and then cracks Loris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Loris down.
Loris throws a leg kick which misses Fortay's front leg but catches the back leg as Fortay tries to avoid it.
Fortay has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fortay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fortay throws a hook but Loris blocks it.
Fortay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Loris lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fortay blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loris takes a swing at Fortay's ribcage but misses.
Fortay misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Loris counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ground and pound from Loris.
Loris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fortay's head. #T4#
Loris is trying to control. Fortay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Loris is just content to waste time from the top position. Fortay takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Loris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fortay keeping moving, preventing Loris from controlling successfully.
Loris working some strikes from top position.
Loris working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fortay's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Loris throwing strikes from guard but Fortay blocks nicely.
Loris throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tree Fortay will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Loris staying out of range there.
Loris lands with a straight right. Fortay didn't see that one coming.
Loris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fortay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Loris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Loris throws a leg kick
and Fortay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fortay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loris.
Fortay works Loris's body with a nice hook.
Fortay tries a head kick but it misses.
Fortay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tree Fortay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Loris throws a jab when Fortay was well out of range.
Fortay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loris throws a looping overhand right but Fortay ducks down to avoid it.
Fortay misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Fortay misses its intended target.
A jab lands there for Fortay.#T1#
Fortay slips under a jab.
Fortay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loris manages to avoid it.
Loris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fortay misses with a looping right.
A jab from Fortay finds it's way through Loris's defenses.
Loris misses the shot to the body.
Fortay takes a swing at Loris's ribcage but misses.
Fortay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loris.
Loris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortay.
Fortay tries to land a leg kick but Loris saw it coming and moves away.
Fortay moves out of range of the body kick from Loris.
Loris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Loris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fortay.
Loris is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Loris misses with an attempted mid kick.
Loris throws a looping overhand right but Fortay ducks down to avoid it.
Fortay pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Fortay with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loris missing with a left hand there. Fortay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Loris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Loris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortay.
Loris throws a hook but Fortay avoids it easily.
Loris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fortay throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Loris on the side of the head.
Loris lands with a cross.
Fortay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Loris throws out a loose jab but Fortay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loris misses with a looping left.
Fortay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fortay misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Loris counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Loris drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fortay is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Loris is looking to take a break and control but Fortay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fortay manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Loris 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.
Ground and pound from Loris.
Fortay is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Loris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fortay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Loris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fortay works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Loris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Loris stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Fortay throws up his legs and catches Loris in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Loris tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Fortay! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tree Fortay!
Our winner, Tree Fortay, 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: GC 427:Oosthuizen VS Lentz     
Date:   Apr 23, 2022
#R1#
Waller throws a shot to the body.
Loris bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Loris misses with a lunging right hand
and Waller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the liver by Loris. Beautiful body shot.
Waller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Waller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Waller.
Waller throws a jab but it's blocked by Loris.
Loris misses with an uppercut.
Loris misses with a looping right.
Waller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Loris is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Waller's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waller tries to get to full guard but Loris has control of the leg.
Loris has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Loris thows a huge punch but Waller dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, Loris seems content to control.#T1#
Loris seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Waller is trying to stand up here but Loris is controlling him well.
Loris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Waller's head.
Waller is doing well to control the position and prevent Loris from advancing to side control.
Still in half guard, Loris seems content to control.
Loris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Waller defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loris lands strikes from half guard.
Loris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Waller is looking to escape.
Ground and pound from Loris.
Waller pushes Loris off looking to stand but Loris dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
Waller has hold of Loris's hands but Loris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Waller is staying active underneath Loris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Waller is trying to stand back up but Loris is controlling him
Loris working the head and body with strikes.
Waller controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Waller has hold of Loris's hands but Loris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Waller is doing well to control the position and prevent Loris from advancing to side control.#ES2#
Waller has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Loris is on him like a limpet, forcing Waller back against the cage.
Waller lands an uppercut.#T3##BC2#
Waller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Loris throws a series of punches but Waller moves out of range.
Waller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Loris misses with an attempted mid kick.
Waller slips under a jab.
Waller misses with a two punch combination.
Waller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Waller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Loris moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Jack Waller has been cut.
Waller shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Loris eats them both and turns towards Waller to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Waller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Loris lands with a hook. Waller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Loris misses with a two punch combination.
Waller tries to bum rush Loris with a series of wild strikes but Loris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Loris misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Loris. #T4#
Loris throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Waller on the side of the head.
Loris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Loris just misses with a punch to the body.
Waller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loris.
Loris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Loris throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Waller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Waller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Loris stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Waller finds it's way through Loris's defenses.
Loris swings widly with a right hand
and Waller counters with a stiff right hand.
Waller slips a straight right by Loris.
Waller misses with a looping left.
Waller's coach down at Gunner's School of Combat was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Waller's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Waller throws a body shot but no joy.
Loris quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Waller looks to score with a jab to the body but Loris is just out of range.
No joy there for Waller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hugo Loris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loris misses with a looping left.
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 Hugo Loris will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Waller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Waller lands a nice looking body shot.
Loris swings for the body but Waller moves out of range.
Loris blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Loris. Beautiful body shot.
Waller lands a nice hook to Loris's body. Loris takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Loris throws a left and a right that both miss
and Waller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Loris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Waller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Loris rather than just go for the knockout.
Waller slips a jab from Loris.
Waller staying out of range there.
Waller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Loris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Loris lands a nice shot that snaps Waller's head back.
Waller takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jack Waller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Waller.
Decent striking displayed by Waller there.
Loris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Waller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Loris.
Loris tests Waller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Waller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loris bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Waller throws a body shot but no joy.
Loris appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jack Waller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Waller.
Waller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Waller lands a slapping body shot.
Loris catches Waller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Loris scores with a jab.
Loris loads up on a big right hand but Waller slips the punch.
Loris throws a head kick but Waller moves out of range.
Loris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A shot to the liver by Waller. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loris swings for the body but Waller moves out of range. #T2#
Waller throws a body shot but no joy.
Waller misses with a hook. Loris ducked under it nicely.
Waller moves out of range as Loris strikes.
Loris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Waller throws a series of punches but Loris avoids them all with ease.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Loris, as that shot connected.
Loris throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Waller swings for the body but Loris moves out of range.
Loris misses with a straight right.
Loris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Waller misses with an uppercut
letting Loris counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Loris. Beautiful body shot.
Loris misses with a wild body shot.
Waller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Loris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waller connects with the punch.#T3#
Waller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Waller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loris throws a hook to the side of Waller's head but Waller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Loris connects with a single shot there.
Waller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Loris dives in and grabs Waller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Waller pushes down on Loris's head and hops out.
Loris misses with the body kick
and Waller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Waller throws a poor cross that misses
and Loris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Loris misses with a left hand
enabling Waller to counter with a crisp jab.
Loris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Loris throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Waller releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Waller takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Loris scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Loris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Waller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Loris.
Loris misses with a body shot.
Loris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Waller throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loris. Waller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waller avoids the body shot from Loris.
A countering left hand to the body from Waller misses.
Loris scores with a jab to the body.
Waller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Loris.
Loris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Waller as he avoids it easily.
Waller with a hook.
Waller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Loris.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loris throws a big shot that misses.
Loris sizes up Waller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Waller jabs Loris to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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 Hugo Loris will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Waller'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A jab from Loris misses.
Waller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Loris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waller moves away.
Loris misses with a body kick.
Waller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Loris throws out the jab.
Loris misses with an uppercut. Waller saw that one coming.
Loris takes a swing at Waller's ribcage but misses.
Waller throws a body punch but Loris moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Waller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Loris lands a jab.
Loris misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loris darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Loris finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Loris throws a combination that misses
and Waller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Waller swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Loris's jab looks to have found its range, popping Waller under the eye.
Waller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Loris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Waller moves out of range as Loris strikes.
Waller checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Waller.
Waller looks to land a combination but Loris avoids it well.
Loris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waller manages to avoid it.
Waller swings away with a body shot that misses
and Loris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Waller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Waller scores with a nice right hand.
Waller scores with a nice right hand.
Loris takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waller has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Loris.
Loris just misses with a punch to the body.
Hugo Loris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Loris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waller manages to avoid it.
Loris throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Waller has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Loris.
Loris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Loris throws a jab but it's blocked by Waller.
Waller misses with a straight left.
Waller lands with a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Loris. That's going to slow Waller down.
Loris throws a jab when Waller was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Waller.
Loris moves away from the strike by Waller.
Waller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Waller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loris.
Loris takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Waller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T3#
Loris swings away with a body shot that misses
and Waller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Loris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loris throws a big shot that misses.
Loris swings away with a body shot that misses
and Waller counters with a straight right hand.
Waller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Waller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Waller blocks the leg kick.
Jack Waller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Waller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Loris scores with a body shot.
Loris staying out of range there.
Waller takes a swing at Loris's ribcage but misses.
As Waller looks to move away, Loris throws a big counter combo but Waller just gets out of the way.
Waller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Loris.
Loris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Waller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Loris's hands.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waller throws a jab but it's blocked by Loris.
Loris shoots in but Waller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Loris looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Waller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Loris misses with a body shot
and Waller counters with a stiff right hand.
Waller stuns Loris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Waller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loris.
Waller takes a kick to the side of the head.
Waller throws the left hand but Loris avoids the punch easily.
Waller throws a hook but Loris avoids it easily.
Waller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Loris to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab, jab by Loris - just one landing.
Waller misses with a body shot
and Loris counters with an inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Waller.
I think Loris has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hugo Loris!

Hugo Loris bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: GC 418 Christie vs. Mantle     
Date:   Feb 19, 2022
#R1#
Loris throws the kick towards the body but Jaroslav avoids it.
Loris throws a series of punches but Jaroslav moves out of range.
Loris missing with a left hand there. Jaroslav was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Loris scores with a jab. Jaroslav acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jaroslav walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loris throws a solid leg kick but Jaroslav takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Loris.
Jaroslav feints the counter takedown.
Jaroslav keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Loris throws a hook but Jaroslav avoids it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jaroslav avoids a kick to the body.
Jaroslav feints the counter takedown.
Jaroslav slips under a jab.
Loris throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Jaroslav counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Loris tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Jaroslav manages to move to mount!
Loris tries to lock up and control but Jaroslav gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Loris tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Loris wants to hold on but Jaroslav pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loris is looking to get to half guard.
Loris tries to lock up and control but Jaroslav gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Loris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Loris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Loris is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loris tries to lock up and control but Jaroslav gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Loris really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Loris reaches up to try and control the position but Jaroslav seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Loris rolls and tries to escape and now Jaroslav has his back! #T3#
Loris looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jaroslav has good solid back control here.
Loris trying to control the hands but Jaroslav breaks the grip.
Loris is trying to stand back up.
Loris is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jaroslav. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Loris really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Jaroslav's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Loris is trying to break free.
Loris trying to control the action but Jaroslav just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loris wants to escape the position.
Loris breaks Jaroslav's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
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 Hugo Loris will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jaroslav takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Loris tries a head kick but it misses.
And Jaroslav tries to counter it with a takedown but Loris pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jaroslav uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loris.
Jaroslav drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Loris defends it well.
Loris throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Jaroslav counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Loris!
Loris struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loris tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jaroslav wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jaroslav has control of an arm but Loris manages to advance to Jaroslav's back!
Loris throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T1#
Jaroslav takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Jaroslav wants to get back to his feet.
Loris punches the canvas rather than the man.
Loris tries to keep control of the position but Jaroslav is staying busy.
Loris is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jaroslav is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Loris lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Jaroslav.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Loris. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Loris throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Jaroslav! #T2#
Loris throwing sloppy strikes.
Hugo Loris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Loris controlling the position well here. Jaroslav rolled but Loris kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Loris throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Loris is punishing Jaroslav with strikes - can he finish him?!
Loris is landing with strikes. Jaroslav can't take much more of this.
Loris lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Jaroslav.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loris throws strikes from the back but Jaroslav rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Jaroslav.
Loris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Loris trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaroslav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loris connects with a couple of short punches.
Loris throws a strike but Jaroslav rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Loris is trying to control the position but Jaroslav postures up. #SUB#
Loris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jaroslav is aware though and is defending well.
Loris has control of Jaroslav's left arm, preventing Jaroslav from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loris trying to keep a closed guard but Jaroslav is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Loris looking to control but Jaroslav passes into half guard.
Loris is trying to control but Jaroslav manages to pass to mount!
Loris wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Loris trying to control the position but Jaroslav manages to sink in the hooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Loris dominated that second round.
That's time! Loris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Loris throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Jaroslav counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Loris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Loris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jaroslav defends well.
Loris working a defensive guard but Jaroslav manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Loris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Jaroslav decides to stand back up. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Loris misses the target.
Jaroslav drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Loris defends it well.
Jaroslav takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Felix Jaroslav is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loris lands with a slapping head kick.
Jaroslav takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jaroslav ducks under a wild hook from Loris.
Jaroslav feints the counter takedown.
Loris throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Jaroslav counters with a shoot takedown. Loris fights it but they end up in guard.
Hugo Loris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##SU2#
Jaroslav stands up from Loris's guard - Jaroslav perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jaroslav moves out of range as Loris strikes.#TD#
Jaroslav gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Loris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jaroslav controlling Loris's posture.
Loris looking to sit in guard and control but Jaroslav gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Loris looking to control.
Loris seems keen to control Jaroslav's posture.
Loris trying to keep a closed guard but Jaroslav is proving a slippery customer.
Loris has a closed guard, preventing Jaroslav from standing up.
Loris pulls Jaroslav in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Loris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jaroslav trying to stand up but can't free himself from Loris's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Felix Jaroslav.
I think Loris has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Loris!

After the fight, Hugo Loris 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: GC 411 Garrett vs. Line     
Date:   Jan 01, 2022
#R1#
C K fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
C K pushes Loris up against the cage in a clinch.
Loris misses with a punch on the inside.
C K misses with some punches.
I was talking to C K's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Loris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with C K's elbow.
C K drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Loris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Loris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with C K's elbow.
C K misses with the head strike.
Loris is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Loris is trying to push C K away but C K has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Loris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
C K tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
C K wants to take the fight to the mat but Loris manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis C K. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loris is working C K over against the cage.
C K drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Loris blocking some punches. #T1#
Nice body punch from Loris.
Loris misses with a punch to the body.
Loris lands a shot to the body.
C K swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Loris stalling in the clinch.
C K takes a shot to the head.
C K blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Loris.
Loris blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Loris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
C K shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Loris is trying to defend but C K finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Loris scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but C K manages to mount him!
This has been an exciting period of action!
C K avoids the attempt from Loris to control.#T2#
Loris regains half guard.
Loris wants to control but C K is keeping busy.
C K is trying to control. Loris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Loris keeping control of the position.
C K is looking to advance position but Loris won't allow it. #SUB2#
Loris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Loris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but C K pulls his head out easily.
Loris looks like he's trying to stand up.
Loris has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. C K is working away from the top position though.
C K trying to mount his opponent but Loris defends it.
Loris wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Loris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
C K is keen to just control but Loris is a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
C K trying to mount his opponent but Loris defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Loris throws a shot from downtown. C K moves away and avoids it.
Loris throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Loris as C K shoots in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big left from Loris misses.
It looked like C K was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Loris.
C K misses with a straight right.
That kick from Loris tenderised C K's leg. C K is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Loris dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
C K will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some wild striking there from Loris.
C K 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.
C K moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Loris scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Loris throws a big shot that misses.
C K swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Loris throws a series of punches but C K avoids them all with ease.
Loris thuds his shin into the meat of C K's side.
Loris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Loris enables C K to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Loris manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loris is pulling down on C K's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Loris looking for subs off his back but C K has passed one foot through into half guard.
Loris looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1##SUB2#
Loris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Loris wants to control but C K is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Loris actively working from the bottom here.
C K passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Loris! #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Loris wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loris sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Loris is trying to maintain the position but C K is very close to passing his half guard.
C K sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Loris defending well though. #SUB2#
C K taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Loris has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! C K has tapped! Great work by Loris! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hugo Loris!
Hugo Loris 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.
Louis C K was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to drawing board, i suck.'.

 

Event: GC 403     
Date:   Nov 06, 2021
#R1#
Mantle connects with a crisp jab.
A big right from Loris misses.
Mantle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good exchange - Loris coming out on top.
Loris misses with a shot to the body
and Mantle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mantle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mantle connects with a jab.
Mantle throws out a loose jab but Loris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Loris.
Loris with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mantle to score with a decent uppercut.
Mantle thuds a left hand into Loris's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loris clobbers Mantle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A left lands for Loris.
Mantle walks into a left hand.
Mantle defending well as Loris loads up on a big left hand.
Loris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mantle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loris throws out a counter right but Mantle avoids it with no problem.#T1#
A slow jab from Loris misses its intended target.
Mantle swings for the body but Loris moves out of range.
Loris lands a slapping body shot.
We've been informed that Loris 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.
Mantle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Loris to counter with a crisp jab.
Loris connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mantle momentarily.
Loris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mantle.
Mantle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Loris throws out a counter right but Mantle avoids it with no problem.
Mantle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mantle.
Loris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Loris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loris.
Loris throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mantle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loris.
Loris throws a front kick aimed at Mantle's knee but Mantle avoids it well. #T2#
Loris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Loris swings for the body but Mantle moves out of range.
Mantle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Loris throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mantle looks to land a combination but Loris avoids it well.
Loris doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Loris there.
Mantle throws the left hand but Loris avoids the punch easily.
Mantle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the body from Loris misses
and Mantle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mantle thuds his right hand into Loris's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Loris shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mantle manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mantle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Mantle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mantle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Loris's head.#SUB2#
Mantle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mantle has managed to get both his arms back between Loris's legs - danger averted.
Mantle trying to control but Loris is working from the bottom.
Mantle throwing strikes but missing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Loris holds on and takes a little breather. #T4##SUB2#
Loris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Loris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mantle defends well.
Mantle trying to control but Loris is working from the bottom.
Mantle postures up.
Loris is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Loris looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mantle passes into side control.
Mantle in side control, throwing shots but Loris defends.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hugo Loris will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Mantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loris was well out of range. Poor timing from Mantle.
Mantle sets himself, and Loris steps forward looking for the clinch! Mantle avoids it this time.
Mantle walks into a straight right hand from Loris.
Loris misses with a looping left.
Mantle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Loris throws a body kick that misses.
Mantle fails with a takedown attempt.
Mantle's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mantle duly obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Loris throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Mantle counter with a right hand.
Mantle misses with the combination. #T1#
Loris shoots in for a double leg but Mantle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mantle blocks the body kick.
Mantle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mantle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mantle avoids the body shot from Loris.
Mantle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Loris doesn't seem bothered though.
Loris throws a shot to the body.
Mantle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mantle checks a leg kick.
Loris throws a front kick aimed at Mantle's knee but Mantle avoids it well.
Loris feints and then cracks Mantle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mantle down.
Mantle misses with a hook
and Loris counters with a body kick that stops Mantle in his tracks momentarily.
Loris connects with a body shot that sends Mantle's belly button to the back.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Loris.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Loris.
Loris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mantle.
Loris avoids the body shot from Mantle.
Loris looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Mantle counters with a single leg into guard. Loris didn't expect that.
Mantle trying to control the position from guard on top but Loris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mantle seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Loris for as long as he can get away with.
Mantle won't allow Loris to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB2#
Loris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mantle defends it easily.
Mantle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mantle works over Loris with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Loris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Loris keeping moving, preventing Mantle from controlling successfully.
Mantle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Loris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mantle defends well.
Loris is trying to keep Mantle in close. #SUB2#
Loris is looking for a triangle but Mantle pushes his legs off easily.
Mantle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Loris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mantle is looking to work some ground and pound but Loris has wrist control.
Mantle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Loris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mantle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mantle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mantle is working Loris over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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 Graham Mantle will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Loris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mantle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Loris makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mantle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Loris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Loris! But no joy.
Loris connects with a single shot there.
Loris throws a leg kick
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
Mantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loris manages to avoid it.
Loris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Loris lands a slapping body shot. #TD2#
Loris closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mantle did well to prevent Loris getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Loris drops an elbow to the side of Mantle's head.
Mantle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Loris.
Loris stalling away here and it's allowed Mantle to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T1#
Mantle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Loris manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Mantle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mantle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mantle won't allow Loris to get back to his feet.
Mantle wants to control from the top but Loris keeps moving.
Mantle content to stall in guard here.
Mantle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Loris is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mantle trying to control the position from guard on top but Loris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Loris trying to keep a closed guard but Mantle is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Loris looks for the body kick but Mantle saw that one coming.
Mantle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Loris misses with an uppercut.
Mantle lands a nice looking body shot.
Loris misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Loris throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Mantle.
Mantle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Loris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Loris misses with a hook to the body
and Mantle counters with a two punch combo.
Mantle misses with a wild body shot.
Mantle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mantle. Loris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mantle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Loris counters with a body kick that stops Mantle in his tracks momentarily.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loris.
Mantle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Loris scores with a kick to the body. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Mantle blocks the low kick.
Loris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from Mantle. Those never looked like landing.
Mantle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Loris.
Mantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Loris is just out of range.
Mantle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mantle staying out of range there.
Loris throws a leg kick but Mantle moved away.
Mantle scores with a jab.
Mantle lands a body shot.
Good shot there by Mantle.
Mantle throws a right and a left that Loris avoids 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 Graham Mantle.
I think Mantle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graham Mantle!

 

Event: GC 398     
Date:   Oct 02, 2021
#R1#
Loris misses with an attempted mid kick.
Georgiev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Loris checks a leg kick nicely.
Georgiev is looking to slow Loris down with leg kicks.
Georgiev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Prohor Georgiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loris throws a hook but Georgiev blocks it.
Loris loads up on a big right hand but Georgiev slips the punch.
Georgiev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Loris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Georgiev moves out of range of the body kick from Loris.
Loris looks to throw the jab but Georgiev is out of range.
Georgiev throws a low kick but Loris avoids it.
Georgiev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Loris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loris throws a lazy right hand but Georgiev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Loris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Georgiev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Loris throws an overhand right that lands on Georgiev's shoulder, as Georgiev tries to avoid the shot.
Georgiev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Loris is out of range. #T1#
Georgiev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Georgiev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Loris.
Georgiev blocks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Georgiev. That's going to slow Loris down.
Loris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Georgiev blocks a jab.
Georgiev scores with a nice body kick.
Loris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Loris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Georgiev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Loris's sensitive parts.
Georgiev looks to land a body kick but Loris moved away.
Georgiev delivers a nice body kick.
Georgiev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Loris misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loris lands with a right hand. #T2#
Loris throws a sloppy head kick and Georgiev moves out of range easily.
Georgiev flicks out a counter leg kick but Loris steps away.
Georgiev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Georgiev tenderised Loris's leg. Loris is trying to keep his angry face on.
Loris throws a sloppy head kick and Georgiev moves out of range easily.
Georgiev slips under a jab from Loris.
Georgiev was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Loris throws a front kick aimed at Georgiev's knee but Georgiev avoids it well.
Georgiev scores with a leg kick.
Loris lands with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Georgiev.
Georgiev throws a chopping leg kick but Loris manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Georgiev thumps Loris with a low kick.
Loris shoots in looking for a takedown. Georgiev tries to sprawl out of it but Loris keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Georgiev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Loris shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Georgiev looks to land a body kick but Loris moved away.
Georgiev avoids the body shot from Loris.
Georgiev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Georgiev 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 Loris has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Loris and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Loris cracks a nice hook into Georgiev's ribs.
Loris throws a looping overhand right but Georgiev ducks down to avoid it.
Loris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Prohor Georgiev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loris throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good leg kick by Georgiev.
Georgiev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loris.
Georgiev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loris.
Georgiev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Georgiev tries to work over Loris's front leg with a kick but Loris checks it.
Georgiev feints and then cracks Loris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Loris down. #T4#
Georgiev misses with a low kick as Loris jumps back.
Georgiev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Georgiev with a nice calf kick.
Georgiev throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loris throws a leg kick
and Georgiev finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That kick from Georgiev tenderised Loris's leg. Loris is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Loris changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Georgiev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Georgiev wants to control but Loris postures up.
Georgiev is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Loris is working Georgiev over with some ground and pound from side control.
Georgiev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Georgiev on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Prohor Georgiev will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Georgiev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Loris's sensitive parts.
Loris getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Loris throws a jab but it's blocked by Georgiev.
Georgiev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Loris throws the kick towards the body but Georgiev avoids it.
Loris misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Georgiev. That's going to slow Loris down.
A big right from Loris misses.
Loris avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Loris lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georgiev tries to work over Loris's front leg with a kick but Loris checks it.
Loris lands a nice shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Loris.
Georgiev with a nice calf kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Georgiev 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 Loris has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Loris and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Loris misses with an attempted mid kick.
Loris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Georgiev manages to avoid it.
Loris missing with a left hand there. Georgiev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Georgiev. That's going to slow Loris down.
Loris checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Loris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Loris throws an overhand right that lands on Georgiev's shoulder, as Georgiev tries to avoid the shot.
Georgiev connects with an inside leg kick.
Georgiev misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Loris counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Loris.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Loris.
Georgiev prevents a body shot from Loris.
Georgiev prevents a body shot from Loris. #TD2#
Georgiev pulls Loris into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Georgiev is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Loris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Georgiev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Georgiev 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. #T2#
Georgiev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Georgiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Loris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loris seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Loris is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Georgiev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Georgiev wants to control from the top but Loris keeps moving.
Georgiev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Loris is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Georgiev stops Loris from standing up. #SUB#
Loris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Georgiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Loris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loris has control of Georgiev's left arm, preventing Georgiev from doing any damage.
Georgiev wants to control from the top but Loris keeps moving.
Georgiev stands and throws Loris's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Georgiev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Loris is not content to let Georgiev control the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Georgiev is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Loris will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Loris tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Georgiev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Georgiev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Georgiev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Loris holding on.
Loris prevents Georgiev from improving position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Georgiev trying to control the action but Loris is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Prohor Georgiev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Georgiev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A low kick lands for Georgiev.
Loris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Georgiev. Georgiev obviously looking to wear him down.
Decent striking displayed by Loris there.
Loris's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Loris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Georgiev.
Georgiev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Georgiev tries to land a leg kick but Loris saw it coming and moves away.
A quick step to the side and Loris tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loris connects with a body shot.
That kick from Loris tenderised Georgiev's leg. Georgiev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Loris connects with a good right hand that stumbles Georgiev. Georgiev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Loris checks a low kick from Georgiev.
Loris throws a hook but Georgiev blocks it.
A good leg kick by Georgiev.
An inside leg kick lands from Loris. #T1#
Loris checks a low kick from Georgiev.#TD#
Loris looking to score a takedown here. Georgiev is defending well but Loris drives through and ends up in Georgiev's guard.
Georgiev wants to sweep but no luck.
Loris has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Georgiev is proving hard to escape from.
Loris content to stall in guard here.
Georgiev managing to control the position.
Loris's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Loris preventing the sweep.
Loris has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Georgiev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Georgiev wants to sweep here but Loris controlling him for the moment.
Hugo Loris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Loris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Georgiev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Loris has managed to get both his arms back between Georgiev's legs - danger averted.
Georgiev has control of Loris's left arm, preventing Loris from doing any damage.
Loris lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Georgiev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Georgiev has his foot on Loris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Loris works his way back into a safe position though.
Georgiev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Loris keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Georgiev's head.
Loris advances to half guard.
Georgiev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Loris there.
Loris looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Georgiev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Georgiev is looking to control Loris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Georgiev avoid being mounted?#T3#
Loris takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Loris is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Georgiev sees it coming and defends easily.
Loris looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Loris takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Georgiev keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Loris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Georgiev keeps working.
Loris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Georgiev's head.
Georgiev wants to improve his position but Loris is controlling well.
Georgiev taking some punishment here, with Loris in his half guard. #T4#
Georgiev is trying to control but can't.
Loris is controlling the pace.
Georgiev is trying to control but can't.
Hugo Loris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Georgiev is refusing to be controlled, as Loris sits in half guard.
Georgiev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Loris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Georgiev has his hands on Loris's head, controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Loris showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Georgiev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Prohor Georgiev!

Prohor Georgiev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GC 394     
Date:   Aug 14, 2021
#R1##TD#
Grapple closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grapple lands in his opponent's guard.
Loris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grapple is controlling him.
Grapple throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Loris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grapple trying to control but Loris is working from the bottom.
Grapple stops Loris from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grapple trying to control but Loris is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Grapple has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Loris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Grapple in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grapple throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grapple is looking to work some ground and pound but Loris has wrist control.
Loris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grapple prevents Loris from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Loris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Loris feints and then cracks Grapple's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grapple down.
Loris throws a leg kick but Grapple moved away.
Loris with a nice calf kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grapple is defended easily by Loris.#CL#
Grapple rushes Loris and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Loris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grapple's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Loris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Loris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grapple tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Loris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grapple.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Snapple Grapple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Grapple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Loris feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grapples jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Loris misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Loris.#ROC2#Grapple is rocked!#T3#
Grapple is looking to clinch.
Oh Grapple is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grapple needs to keep his hands up - Loris had a free shot at his head there.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Loris! Grapple is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Loris!
Hugo Loris bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 21, 2021
#R1#
No joy there for Loris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Salvacion was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Salvacion drops his hands momentarily and Loris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Loris lets loose with a powerful body kick. Salvacion will feel that in the morning.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salvacion.
Loris connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loris thuds a left hand into Salvacion's body.
Loris lands with an uppercut that bounces Salvacion off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Loris dips to his left and cracks Salvacion with an uppercut!#ROC2#Salvacion is rocked!
Hugo Loris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loris ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Salvacion's jaw. Salvacion's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Loris does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hugo Loris!
Hugo Loris decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 22, 2021
#R1#
Loris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bawang's sensitive parts.
Bawang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Loris defends well and Bawang ends up having to push Loris into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bawang backing away here, and Loris unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bawang is trying to break the clinch but Loris has him pressed against the cage.
Bawang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Loris has him pressed against the cage.
Loris throws a head punch that misses.
Bawang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Bawang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick lands for Loris.
Bawang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Loris defends it nicely.
Loris lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loris works Bawang's body with a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bawang 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 Loris has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Loris and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Loris lands a jab to Bawang's midsection.
Loris keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bawang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Loris.
Loris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Boy Bawang has been cut.
Bawang tries to clinch up.
Decent striking displayed by Loris there.
Loris connects with a leg kick.
Loris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bawang.
That kick from Loris tenderised Bawang's leg. Bawang is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick from Loris, right into the meat of the thigh.
Loris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Loris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Loris scores with a decent looking hook.
Bawang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bawang fails with the takedown
and Loris counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boy Bawang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loris lands with a shot to the body.
Loris throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2#
Loris connects with a high kick.
Bawang swinging wildly here.
Bawang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Loris connects with a body shot.
Loris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Loris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bawang. That did some damage!
Bawang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bawang fails with a takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Loris coming out on top.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bawang or perhaps it was just good defense by Loris, which made it look bad.
Bawang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Loris. Loris obviously looking to wear him down.
Hugo Loris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3##CL#
Bawang closes the distance and clinches.
Loris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Loris.
Bawang is trying to push Loris away but Loris has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bawang can't break the clinch.
Bawang is trying to push Loris away but Loris has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Loris prevents Bawang from breaking the clinch.
Loris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bawang backwards.
Bawang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bawang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Loris lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bawang is breathing heavily.
Bawang is trying to break free.
Bawang letting Loris take a breather here.
Bawang is trying to push Loris away but Loris has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Loris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Loris scores with a shoulder strike.
Loris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Loris lands a hook to the side of the head.
Loris fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Bawang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Loris has Bawang pressed against the cage, preventing Bawang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stalling in the clinch from Loris.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bawang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bawang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Loris is working Bawang over against the cage.
Loris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bawang tries to break the clinch but Loris is controlling the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Loris takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Loris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bawang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Loris on the inside.
Bawang tries to break the clinch but Loris is controlling the position.
Loris misses with a body punch.
Loris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Loris.
Loris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Loris pushes Bawang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bawang working hard to break the clinch.
Loris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bawang backwards.
Loris tries to throw a body punch but Bawang avoids it by throwing Loris back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Loris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boy Bawang's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bawang shoots in for a takedown but Loris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hugo Loris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bawang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Loris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bawang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Loris counters with a good low kick that Bawang was not able to check.
Loris slaps away a takedown attempt from Bawang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Loris lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bawang misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Bawang misses.
Loris with a jab.
Loris lands with a nice body punch.
Bawang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bawang misses with a low kick.
Loris appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Loris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#Bawang is rocked!
Loris throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oh Bawang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Loris has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Bawang. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Bawang throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Loris fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bawang on the side of the head.
and Loris counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Bawang! He's just covering up as Loris starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Loris!
After the fight, Hugo Loris 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.
In defeat, Boy Bawang stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck off'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 22, 2020
#R1#
Jab by Loris.#CUT#It looks like Kelly Salvacion has been cut.
Loris scores with a jab to the body.
Loris clobbers Salvacion with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#Salvacion is rocked!
Loris throws a quick inside leg kick.
Salvacion is still on wobbly legs! Can Loris finish him?
Are you kidding me?! Loris ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Salvacion clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hugo Loris!
Hugo Loris 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: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 25, 2020
#R1#
Loris moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Kelly Salvacion has been cut.
Hugo Loris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salvacion tries to clinch but Loris moves away
and Loris counters with a nice uppercut.
Loris fakes the leg kick and cracks Salvacion in the body.
Loris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Salvacion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Loris lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#Salvacion is rocked!
Loris swats away the attempt to clinch by Salvacion.
Salvacion is still on wobbly legs! Can Loris finish him?
Loris knocks out Salvacion with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Loris before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Loris picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hugo Loris!

 

 
 
 
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