Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2023

#R1##CL#
Desceosarrafo clinches. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Desceosarrafo moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hamada breaks from the clinch.
Hamada tries to clinch up but Desceosarrafo circles away and keeps his distance.
Hamada takes a jab right on the kisser. #KD#
Desceosarrafo drops Hamada with a beautiful combination! Hamada stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Desceosarrafo is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Ryo Hamada has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Desceosarrafo.
Hamada fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hamada misses with a combination
enabling Desceosarrafo to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Hamada is rocked!#CL#
Desceosarrafo moves into the clinch successfully.
Hamada is still on wobbly legs! Can Desceosarrafo finish him?#BC#
Desceosarrafo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Desceosarrafo throws a series of punches but Hamada moves out of range.
Hamada seems to have recovered his senses.
Hamada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hamada misses with a series of wild punches.
Hamada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hamada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Desceosarrafo is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Hamada throws a jab but it's blocked by Desceosarrafo.
As Hamada looks to move away, Desceosarrafo throws a big counter combo but Hamada just gets out of the way.
Hamada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Desceosarrafo. #CL#
Desceosarrafo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Desceosarrafo throws a series of punches but Hamada moves out of range.
Hamada tries to clinch but Desceosarrafo moves out of range.
Hamada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Desceosarrafo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Desceosarrafo feints a jab promting Hamada to slip. Desceosarrafo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hamada slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Desceosarrafo swats away the attempt to clinch by Hamada.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hamada is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A jab from Hamada misses.
Hamada misses with a low kick as Desceosarrafo jumps back.
Desceosarrafo throws a nice looking combination but Hamada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Hamada responds with a good body kick, but Desceosarrafo manages to step out the way in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Hamada gets tackled into the cage by Desceosarrafo. Desceosarrafo maintains the clinch.
Desceosarrafo working aggressively here. #T2#
Hamada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Desceosarrafo has him pressed against the cage.
Desceosarrafo misses with some punches.
Hamada dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hamada throws a head punch that misses.
Hamada has Desceosarrafo pushed against the cage.
Desceosarrafo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hamada is defending well for now.#BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hamada slips a jab and a cross from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo ducks under a wild hook from Hamada.
Desceosarrafo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hamada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch but Hamada moves out of range.
Desceosarrafo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Desceosarrafo. Hamada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Hamada's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Desceosarrafo moves out of range of the strikes.
Desceosarrafo moves out of range of the body kick.
Desceosarrafo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hamada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Desceosarrafo is looking for a counter combo.
Hamada dodges the punch combination from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hamada.
Desceosarrafo lands with a nice combination. Hamada backs away looking to recover.#CUT#That has opened up Ryo Hamada's cut even more.
Desceosarrafo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hamada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Desceosarrafo.#KD#
Desceosarrafo lands a left and a right that send Hamada crashing to the mat, dazed. Desceosarrafo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Hamada shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Desceosarrafo is trying to defend but Hamada finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Desceosarrafo is staying active underneath Hamada, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Desceosarrafo pushes Hamada off looking to stand but Hamada dives back in and keeps control.
Hamada wants to take a breather but Desceosarrafo is having none of it.
Desceosarrafo is trying to stand.
Hamada is trying to control the action in half guard but Desceosarrafo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Desceosarrafo is trying to stand back up but Hamada is controlling him #SUB2#
Hamada is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamada prevents Desceosarrafo from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Desceosarrafo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryo Hamada's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hamada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Desceosarrafo.
Hamada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Desceosarrafo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hamada can do to turn this around?
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Hamada.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hamada throws a leg kick which misses Desceosarrafo's front leg but catches the back leg as Desceosarrafo tries to avoid it.
Desceosarrafo misses with a double jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hamada.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Desceosarrafo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Desceosarrafo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hamada is defending well for now.
Hamada is trying to maintain a safe position but Desceosarrafo gets an underhook and turns Hamada into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hamada fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Desceosarrafo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Hamada moves in looking to clinch but Desceosarrafo pushes him off.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Desceosarrafo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Desceosarrafo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch up
and Hamada counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination but Hamada avoids it well.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Hamada does no damage.
Hamada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Desceosarrafo moves away.
Hamada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hamada is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Desceosarrafo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Desceosarrafo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hamada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Desceosarrafo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hamada finds it's way round the side to connect with Desceosarrafo's head.
Desceosarrafo misses with a few strikes there.
Hamada is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Hamada looks to land a combination but Desceosarrafo avoids it well.
Hamada tries to clinch but Desceosarrafo is having none of it.
Hamada throws a combination that misses
and Desceosarrafo counters with a stiff right hand.
Desceosarrafo throws a hook but Hamada avoids it easily.
Hamada throws a series of strikes that have Desceosarrafo backpedaling.
Hamada tries to clinch but Desceosarrafo moves out of range.
Desceosarrafo throws a right hand that misses
and Hamada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Desceosarrafo misses with a wild combination.
Hamada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hamada is looking to clinch but Desceosarrafo is avoiding it.
It looked like Desceosarrafo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Desceosarrafo moves away from the strike by Hamada.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hamada wants to get back to striking at distance but Desceosarrafo won't allow it. #T3#
Hamada can't break the clinch.
Desceosarrafo gets through Hamada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hamada is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Desceosarrafo is keeping busy.#BC#
Desceosarrafo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hamada tries to bum rush Desceosarrafo with a series of wild strikes but Desceosarrafo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hamada misses with a double jab.
Desceosarrafo is looking for a counter combo.
Desceosarrafo scores with a one two! Hamada had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#The cut above Ryo Hamada's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Desceosarrafo misses with a double jab.
Hamada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hamada keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Hamada's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hamada throws a sloppy head kick
and Desceosarrafo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Hamada misses its intended target.
Desceosarrafo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hamada unleashes a big counter combination but Desceosarrafo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Desceosarrafo lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Desceosarrafo lands with a straight right. Hamada didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Hamada tries to keep at a distance but Desceosarrafo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hamada is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Desceosarrafo is defending well for now.
Desceosarrafo lands a hook that snaps the head of Hamada backwards.
Desceosarrafo scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Desceosarrafo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Desceosarrafo tries to bum rush Hamada with a series of wild strikes but Hamada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination that misses
and Hamada counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Desceosarrafo blocks a head kick by Hamada.
A swing and a miss from Desceosarrafo.
A swing and a miss from Desceosarrafo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Hamada does no damage.
Desceosarrafo 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.
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 Ricardo Desceosarrafo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryo Hamada's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Desceosarrafo misses with a combination
enabling Hamada to counter with a crisp jab.
Hamada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hamada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hamada takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Desceosarrafo has closed the distance and engaged Hamada in a clinch.
Hamada can't break the clinch.
Hamada is trying to break the clinch but Desceosarrafo has him pressed against the cage.
Hamada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Desceosarrafo clinches.
Hamada wants to get back to striking at distance but Desceosarrafo won't allow it.
Desceosarrafo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hamada wants to break free but Desceosarrafo has control.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Hamada wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Hamada.
Desceosarrafo throws a jab but it's blocked by Hamada.
Hamada is looking for the big counter here.
Hamada scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Desceosarrafo tries to bum rush Hamada with a series of wild strikes but Hamada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Desceosarrafo tries to bum rush Hamada with a series of wild strikes but Hamada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Hamada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hamada misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Hamada.
Desceosarrafo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Desceosarrafo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hamada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Desceosarrafo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Desceosarrafo throws a big counter combination but Hamada scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Desceosarrafo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hamada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Desceosarrafo looks to clinch
and Hamada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hamada lands a nice hook to Desceosarrafo's body. Desceosarrafo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch there but Hamada circles away.
Hamada fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Desceosarrafo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hamada in his tracks.
Desceosarrafo throws a jab when Hamada was well out of range.
Hamada scores with a jab. Desceosarrafo acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Hamada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Desceosarrafo slows down the pace here.
A short right from Desceosarrafo.
Hamada tries to break free but Desceosarrafo pushes him back against the cage.
Hamada is looking to break free of the clinch but Desceosarrafo has double underhooks. #T3##BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch.
Desceosarrafo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch up but Hamada circles away and keeps his distance.
Desceosarrafo misses with a left hand
and Hamada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Desceosarrafo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hamada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hamada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hamada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Desceosarrafo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hamada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Desceosarrafo lands a two punch combo.
Hamada tries to clinch up but Desceosarrafo circles away and keeps his distance.
Desceosarrafo misses with a few strikes there.
Desceosarrafo throws a nice looking combination but Hamada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hamada ducks under a wild hook from Desceosarrafo.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Desceosarrafo clinches up against the cage.#T4##BC#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Desceosarrafo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hamada tries to clinch up but Desceosarrafo circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Desceosarrafo clinches up with Hamada and pushes him back against the cage.
Desceosarrafo is trying to break free.#BC#
Desceosarrafo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and pushes Hamada back into the cage.
Ryo Hamada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Desceosarrafo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Hamada lands but Desceosarrafo takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Ricardo Desceosarrafo has been cut.
Desceosarrafo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hamada throws a nice looking combination but Desceosarrafo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hamada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hamada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Desceosarrafo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Desceosarrafo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2023

#R1#
Hamada thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Hamada down.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.#CUT2#It looks like Ryo Hamada has been cut.
Johnson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hamada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hamada lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#It looks like Polly Johnson has been cut.
Johnson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Hamada counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson cracks Hamada with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson moves out of range as Hamada strikes.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hamada's head backwards.
Hamada has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hamada there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hamada counters with a straight right hand.
A good leg kick by Johnson. #T1#
Hamada scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Hamada was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Polly Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a body punch but Hamada moves out of range.
Hamada misses with a body kick.
Johnson counters with a body kick.
Hamada misses with the combination.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hamada throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Hamada counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hamada tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamada walks into a jab.#T2#
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Hamada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hamada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Hamada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hamada's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hamada scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson takes a swing at Hamada's ribcage but misses.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Hamada blocks a jab.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
That kick from Hamada tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnson jabs at Hamada's body.
Hamada scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Johnson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Hamada misses the shot to the body.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hamada drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#Ryo Hamada's cut is getting worse.
Johnson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Hamada right on the button. Hamada goes down! Johnson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Johnson gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Polly Johnson!
Polly Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld live 42
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Siregar works Hamada's body with a nice hook.
Siregar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Siregar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hamada tries a head kick but it misses.
Hamada thows a leg kick but Siregar checks it
letting Siregar counter with a right hand.
Siregar misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Siregar clinches up with Hamada and pushes him back against the cage.
Siregar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hamada prevents it.
A short right from Siregar.
Hamada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hamada is looking to break free of the clinch but Siregar has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siregar wants a takedown.
Siregar is working for takedown but Hamada is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ryo Hamada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Binsar Siregar.
Siregar is looking for a takedown.
Siregar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hamada gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1#
Come on Hamada - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hamada taking a breather.
Hamada seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Hamada tries to break the clinch but Siregar is controlling the position.
Hamada tries to circle away but Siregar has him pinned against the cage.
Siregar keeps control of Hamada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Siregar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Siregar with the ground and pound but Hamada uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hamada is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Siregar dives into side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Siregar working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
Hamada tries to improve position but can't.
Siregar throws a strike aimed at the side of Hamada's head but Hamada avoids it well.
Hamada can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Siregar goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hamada rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Siregar's guard! Nice work there by Hamada!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siregar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hamada is controlling him.
Hamada controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Siregar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Siregar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hamada is one step ahead there. #T3#
Siregar is looking to sweep but instead, Hamada has passed into half guard.
Siregar is trying to control but Hamada passes into side control!
Hamada trying to control the action but Siregar is working from the bottom.
Siregar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Siregar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Siregar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hamada controls from within his opponent's guard.
Siregar keeping moving, preventing Hamada from controlling successfully.
Siregar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamada stopping the sweep attempt from Siregar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Binsar Siregar 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 Siregar blocks the leg kick.
Hamada throws out a powerful jab.
Siregar moves away from the strike by Hamada.
Hamada throws a nice looking combination but Siregar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Siregar throws out a counter right but Hamada avoids it with no problem.
Siregar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Siregar is looking to clinch but Hamada is avoiding it.
Ryo Hamada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hamada lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Hamada.
Hamada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Siregar counters with an outside leg kick. #CL2#
Siregar moves into the clinch.
Hamada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Siregar goes for a takedown attempt but Hamada pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ryo Hamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Siregar darts in trying to clinch
and Hamada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hamada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Siregar counters with a straight right hand.
Hamada misses with a two punch combination.
Nice straight punches there by Siregar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Siregar.
Hamada throws a right and a left that Siregar avoids nicely. #TD2#
Siregar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hamada quickly recovers to half guard.
Binsar Siregar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hamada keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Siregar is looking for a kimura but Hamada is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Siregar to get the leverage.
Siregar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hamada's head.
Siregar 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.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Siregar in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hamada tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Siregar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Binsar Siregar!
During a confident post fight interview, Binsar Siregar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld 37
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Liee cracks Hamada with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Liee throws a low kick, looking for Hamada's leg but Hamada calmly moves out of range.
Liee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like Ryo Hamada has been cut.
Liee catches Hamada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hamada fails to land with a series of punches.
Liee looks to score with a jab to the body but Hamada is just out of range.
Hamada 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.#CL#
Liee closes the distance and pushes Hamada back into the cage.
Liee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hamada lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Liee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hamada's elbow.
Liee struggles to land a body shot inside as Hamada controls his hands. #BC#
Liee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hamada feints a counter leg kick.
Hamada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hamada drops his hands momentarily and Liee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Hamada tries to keep at a distance but Liee has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Liee lands with a right to the head.
Liee lands an elbow inside that Hamada shrugs off.
Liee connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Ryo Hamada's cut even more.
Liee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hamada's elbow. #BC#
Liee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brusse Liee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamada throws a body punch but Liee moves out of range.
Hamada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liee circles away quickly and effectively.
Liee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hamada on the side of the head. #ROC#Hamada is rocked!
Liee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hamada cracks Liee with an open hand slap.
Hamada moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Liee has closed the distance and engaged Hamada in a clinch. #T2#
Hamada is looking to break free of the clinch but Liee has double underhooks.
Hamada tries to break the clinch but Liee is controlling the position.
Liee throws a punch but it's blocked by Hamada.
Liee throws an elbow that misses.
Hamada is trying to stall.
Liee can't find room to land a body shot as Hamada controls the action.
Liee misses with a knee to the head.
Hamada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Liee throws an elbow but it misses.
Hamada lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liee.
Hamada takes an elbow to the temple.
Hamada tries to break free but Liee pushes him back against the cage.
Liee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T3##BC2#
Hamada breaks from the clinch.
Liee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Liee.
Hamada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liee.
Liee jabs Hamada right on the nose. Hamada blinks but takes it well.#CUT#The cut above Ryo Hamada's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Liee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liee drops Hamada with a big left hand! Hamada is injured, injured bad! Liee jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brusse Liee!
An out of breath and clearly excited Brusse Liee thanked Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2023

#R1#
McGee looks to land a combination but Hamada avoids it well.
A lazy left from Hamada finds it's target.
Hamada fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGee on the side of the head.
McGee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hamada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGee swinging wildly here.
McGee falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Hamada to counter with a crisp jab.
McGee tries to move into range but Hamada moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
so Hamada counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Hamada looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McGee is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hamada dives into side control. #SUB2#
Hamada is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. McGee looks calm but he's in trouble here. Hamada gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. McGee is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Hamada lets go of the hold and McGee can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryo Hamada!
In his post fight interview, Ryo Hamada started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2023

#R1#
Hamada moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hamada 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.
Hamada throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Daugherty was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hamada.
Hamada pushes Daugherty away with a front kick.
Daugherty is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hamada throws a nice looking combination but Daugherty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daugherty takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hamada lands a really nice looking cross but Daugherty seems unphased.
Daugherty misses with an uppercut. Hamada saw that one coming.
Hamada scores with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Daugherty. That snapped Hamada's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daugherty moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#KD2#
Hamada lands a big uppercut and Daugherty crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Daugherty looks OK. Hamada waves Daugherty back to his feet!#ROC2#Daugherty is rocked!
Hamada is looking to score with low kicks.
Oh Daugherty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hamada drops Daugherty with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Daugherty! Hamada dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryo Hamada!
Ryo Hamada 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: Nfld live 36
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Usman tries to clinch but Hamada is having none of it.
Usman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hamada looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hamada throws a looping overhand right but Usman ducks down to avoid it.
Usman wants to clinch up but Hamada keeps it at a distance.
Hamada throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Hamada misses its intended target. #CL2#
Usman moves into the clinch.
Usman is trying to pull guard but Hamada has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Usman.
Usman tries to throw a body punch but Hamada avoids it by throwing Usman back against the cage.
Hamada is trying to force a seperation but Usman has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Hamada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ryo Hamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usman avoids the head kick by Hamada.
Usman ducks under a wild hook from Hamada.
Usman tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've been informed that Usman 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.
Hamada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hamada connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Hamada misses with a series of wild punches.
Usman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hamada at a distance.
Hamada lands a jab.
Hamada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hamada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Usman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hamada's corner calls for a 1-2. Hamada obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hamada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hamada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Usman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hamada misses with a right hand
and Usman counters with a three punch combo that has Hamada backing up. Hamada nods at Usman to acknowledge the strikes.
Usman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hamada swivels and escapes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usman fails to land the takedown.
Ryo Hamada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RaeRae Usman.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Usman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hamada's efforts to push away.
Hamada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Usman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Usman tries to pull guard but Hamada forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Usman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hamada prevents a body shot from Usman.
Hamada avoids a wild elbow strike from Usman.
Usman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hamada just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hamada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hamada is trying to break the clinch but Usman is controlling him.#T3#
Usman tries to pull guard but Hamada won't allow it.
Usman tries to pull guard but Hamada holds him up against the cage and eventually Usman drops back down to his feet.
Usman tries to throw a body punch but Hamada avoids it by throwing Usman back against the cage. #BC#
Hamada breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Usman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Hamada manages to break the clinch.
Hamada throws a big shot that misses.
Hamada throws a jab when Usman was well out of range.
Usman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hamada misses with a double jab.
Usman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD2#
Usman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Usman is looking for a kimura here.
Usman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Usman prevents Hamada from standing back up.
Usman is trying to control the action in half guard but Hamada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hamada keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Usman prevents Hamada from improving his position.
Hamada is working hard here to advance position.
Usman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hamada trying to control but Usman postures up. #ES#
Hamada pushes Usman off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamada plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hamada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Usman circles away quickly and effectively.
Usman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hamada.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Hamada dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Usman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hamada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hamada takes one to the chin there.
Ryo Hamada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Hamada tries to keep at a distance but Usman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hamada tries to circle away but Usman has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Hamada manages to pull guard.
Usman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hamada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Usman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman preventing the sweep.
Hamada has a closed guard, preventing Usman from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamada striking off his back but it's not causing Usman any problems. #T1##SU2#
Hamada is working an open guard so Usman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hamada attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Usman rushes Hamada and presses him up against the cage.
Hamada tries to circle away but Usman has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Hamada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Usman doesn't manage to clinch there - Hamada circles away.
Hamada throws a combination that misses
and Usman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Usman moves into the clinch.
Usman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hamada to keep the fight standing.
Hamada working hard to break the clinch.
Hamada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Usman gets control of Hamada's arms and successfully pulls guard. Usman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Usman has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hamada doesn't defend quickly enough and Usman has managed to lock this one up! Can Hamada escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Usman on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). RaeRae Usman!
A very excited looking RaeRae Usman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Nfld FN 42
Date: May 25, 2023

#R1#
Hamada throws a body shot but no joy.
Rose lands a head shot.
Rose with a jab.
Rose scores with a nice head shot.
Rose takes a swing at Hamada's ribcage but misses.
Hamada is looking to clinch but Rose is avoiding it.
Rose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rose throws a jab when Hamada was well out of range.#CL2#
Rose drives through and clinches with Hamada against the cage.
Rose stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose tries to throw a body punch but Hamada avoids it by throwing Rose back against the cage.
Hamada blocks an uppercut.
Rose manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rose throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Rose holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rose misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rose displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hamada up against the cage.
Rose pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rose receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rose tries a body shot but Hamada blocks it.
Rose is pressed up against the cage. Hamada has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rose down to the mat. Rose avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hamada closes the distance but Rose moves to the side
and Rose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rose scores with a nice head shot.
Hamada doesn't manage to clinch there - Rose circles away. #T2##TD#
Rose tries to sprawl but Hamada drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rose moves into full guard.
Rose looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rose looking for a sweep. Not yet Rose, not yet. #T3#
Hamada trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rose is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rose makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hamada can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rose controls the pace.
Hamada has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rose has passed into side control.
Rose throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rose controlling from side mount.
Rose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hamada keeps working. #T4#
Hamada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rose working the head and body with strikes.
Hamada tries to buck Rose off but Rose is having none of it.
Rose is staying tight to Hamada's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rose scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamada is trying to escape the position but Rose is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Rose dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rose connects with a solid leg kick.
Hamada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hamada fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rose has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rose jabs at Hamada's body.
Rose misses with a kick to the body.
Rose fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hamada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rose leaves Hamada with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A big left from Hamada misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamada connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hamada walks into a jab.
Hamada looks to land a combination but Rose avoids it well.
Rose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hamada shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rose as he jumps to the side. #T1#
A slow jab from Hamada misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Rose releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hamada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rose's waist but Rose gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hamada off to one side.
A nice side step and Rose releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Hamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamada throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ryo Hamada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hamada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hamada tests Rose's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hamada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rose swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hamada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hamada missing with a left hand there. Rose was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rose darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Rose - just one landing.
Hamada misses with a right hand
and Rose counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Rose closes the distance and clinches.
Rose on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Hamada jumps guard but Rose turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hamada drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rose pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rose attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Hamada misses the target.
Ryo Hamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
A little jabbing left from Rose on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rose misses with a left hand
and Hamada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Hamada looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hamada prevents Rose from improving his position.
Hamada wants to control but Rose is keeping him busy.
Rose preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hamada is trying to control the action in half guard but Rose is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3##SUB#
Hamada trying to work for an americana but Rose has managed to regain full guard.
Hamada controlling from the top position.
Rose pulls Hamada in close to his closed guard and prevents Hamada from doing any damage or advancing position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rose wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hamada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamada.
A jab from Rose finds it's way through Hamada's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Ryo Hamada has been cut.
Hamada takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rose scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Hamada shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rose is trying to defend but Hamada finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rose is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hamada's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hamada's back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Rose. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Rose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryo Hamada's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hamada scores with a nice strike.
Hamada ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Hamada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hamada looks to land a combination but Rose avoids it well.
Hamada's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rose connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hamada scrambles back to his feet.
Good exchange - Rose coming out on top.
Rose scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Rose misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hamada is defended easily by Rose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamada scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Adrian Rose has been cut.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Rose there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rose 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 Hamada has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hamada and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rose showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hamada.
Adrian Rose seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamada.
A jab from Hamada does it's job there.
Hamada with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rose to score with a decent uppercut.
Rose circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rose keeps the fight on the outside.
Hamada connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rose momentarily.
Rose scores with a punch to the head.
Rose staying out of range there.
Rose now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hamada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Adrian Rose is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##TD#
Hamada drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rose keeping moving, preventing Hamada from controlling successfully.
Rose is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rose content to control rather than advance.
Rose lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Hamada trying to control but Rose postures up.
Rose sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hamada defending well though.
Rose is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hamada!
Rose landing punches.
Rose postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hamada looks a forlorn figure.
Hamada is bucking up trying to escape but Rose cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rose controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Hamada is trying desperately to improve position.
Hamada regains half guard.
Rose lands strikes from half guard.
Ryo Hamada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose is trying to control. Hamada wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Rose seems content to control.
Rose is keen to just control but Hamada is a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Rose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rose 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Rose!
Our winner, Adrian Rose, 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: Nfld FN 40
Date: Apr 27, 2023

#R1#
Anstey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hamada works over Anstey's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Corwin Anstey has been cut.
Anstey tries to clinch
and Hamada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hamada throws a series of punches but Anstey moves out of range.
Anstey walks into a jab.#ROC#Anstey is rocked!
Anstey misses with a combination
and Hamada counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Anstey is still on wobbly legs! Can Hamada finish him?
Anstey looks winded!
A head kick by Hamada - that's a beauty! Anstey is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Hamada can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ryo Hamada!
Ryo Hamada 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: Apr 16, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Hamada clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Hamada gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hasselhoff regains guard.

Hasselhoff has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hamada off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hamada throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Hamada does it's job there.
Hasselhoff takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamada throws a shot to the body.
Hamada connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Hamada moves into range and clinches up with Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff tries for a takedown but Hamada manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Hamada turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hamada manages to end up in side control.#SU2#
Hamada stands up and beckons Hasselhoff to his feet.
A jab lands there for Hamada.#T1##CL2#
Hamada moves into range and clinches up with Hasselhoff.#BC2#
Hamada breaks from the clinch.
Hamada digs a good body shot into Hasselhoff's ribs.
Hamada scores with a jab to the body.
Hamada throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
so Hasselhoff counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Hamada pushes Hasselhoff off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamada lands a nice looking body kick.
Hasselhoff is breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Hamada coming out on top.#T2#
Hamada is looking to slow Hasselhoff down with leg kicks.
Hamada 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.
Hamada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice leg kick from Hamada, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice straight punches there by Hamada. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hamada.
Hamada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hasselhoff with a poor takedown
and Hamada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hasselhoff seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Hamada shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Hasselhoff is backing up but Hamada catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Hasselhoff covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Hamada Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryo Hamada!
Ryo Hamada 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: Nfld 33
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1##TD#
Hamada gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hall to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hall throws an elbow that misses. Hamada uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hall's guard. Nice move by Hamada!#REVB#
Hall keeping moving, preventing Hamada from controlling successfully.
Hamada stands and throws Hall's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hamada trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hamada lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hall is not content to let Hamada control the position.
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hamada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working.
Hall taking a bit of punishment here - Hamada scoring with strikes. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Hamada looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hall manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hall tries to roll over but Hamada keeps him under control.
Hamada wants to pass the guard but Hall is defending well.
Hamada prevents Hall from improving his position.
Hall wants to control but Hamada is keeping busy. #T3#
Hamada is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hall regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Hall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hamada gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hamada tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Hamada throws a lazy uppercut
and Hall counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Ryo Hamada has been cut.
Hamada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hamada cracks Hall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hall lunges at Hamada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hamada's hand.
Hall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hall stuns Hamada with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch combination from Hamada misses.
Hamada scores with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Sirus Hall has been cut.
Hamada tests Hall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryo Hamada will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hamada lands a jab-cross combination.
Sirus Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hamada.#TD2#
Hamada manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hall on his heels. He'll look to pass Hall's guard now, I'm sure.
Hamada sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Hall preventing the sweep.
Hall landing with the ground and pound.
Hall postures up in Hamada's guard and throws a big left but Hamada blocks it.
Hall working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hall wants to control from the top but Hamada keeps moving.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hamada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamada is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Hamada trying to control from half guard but Hall is working away.
Ryo Hamada has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Hall trying to hold on to Hamada's head to control him but Hamada postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hamada in particular looking to stall.
Hamada not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB2#
Hamada is looking for a kimura but Hall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hamada to get the leverage.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hamada is working away from the top position though.
Hall is controlling Hamada's trapped leg to prevent Hamada from advancing to side control.
Hamada trying to control from half guard but Hall is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Some wild striking there from Hall. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hamada circles away quickly and effectively.
Hamada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hall takes a swing at Hamada's ribcage but misses.
Hall closes the distance and clinches up with Hamada, looking for a takedown. Hall pushes Hamada against the cage but Hamada circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Hall scores with a four punch combination!#TD2#
Hamada looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamada is taking a breather. Hall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Hamada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hamada shoots in looking for a takedown. Hall tries to sprawl out of it but Hamada keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hall connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hamada's hands.
Hall throws a hook to the side of Hamada's head but Hamada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall moves out of range as Hamada strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hall.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hamada paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Hamada fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hamada misses with an uppercut
and Hall counters with a nice body shot.
Sirus Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Hamada throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hamada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hamada throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hamada won't be happy with that.
Hamada regains half guard.
Hall is looking to advance position but Hamada won't allow it. #SUB#
Hall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hamada sees it coming and defends easily.
Hall wants to advance to full mount but Hamada doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T2#
Hamada tries to strike from the bottom.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall is looking to pass into half guard but Hamada pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hamada is in guard.#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamada sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hall's guard.
Hamada keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hall.#SUB#
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Hamada passes Hall's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Hamada is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hall has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sirus Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hamada is looking to advance position but Hall won't allow it. #SUB2#
Hamada is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hall wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hall is not content to let Hamada control the position.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hamada is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hamada in particular looking to stall.
Ryo Hamada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hall is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hamada jumps into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamada trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.

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 Sirus Hall.
I think Hamada 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2023

#R1##TD#
Hamada closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hamada lands in his opponent's guard.
Berry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hamada passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Berry trying to remain calm as Hamada controls from the top position.#SUB#
Hamada thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamada content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
Check out the look on Hamada's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Hamada in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Berry is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryo Hamada!
Ryo Hamada 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: Nfld live 25
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1##KD#
Hamada feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mada sprawling to the canvas! Mada rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hamada finish him?! #ROC#Mada is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Gajah Mada has been cut.
Hamada lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Mada crumples to the floor! Hamada milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ryo Hamada!
Ryo Hamada 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.
Gajah Mada was interviewed post fight and said 'World please forgive Me'.

Event: Nfld 30
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Rose lands a body shot.
Rose 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.
Hamada misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hamada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rose sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rose dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hamada. That did some damage!
Rose defending well as Hamada loads up on a big left hand.
Rose scores with a hook to the body. Hamada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hamada moves out of range as Rose throws a body kick.
Hamada throws a right and a left that Rose avoids nicely.
Hamada keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Hamada. Those never looked like landing.
Hamada takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hamada scoring well with a low kick there.
Hamada shoots in and drives through. Rose sprawls well.
Hamada takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamada looks to land a right hand but Rose moved out of range.#T1#
Hamada swats away the attempt to clinch by Rose.
Rose scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rose dips to his left and cracks Hamada with an uppercut!
Nice shot by Rose.
Rose on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Adrian Rose has been cut.
Rose throws a hook but Hamada avoids it easily.
Hamada tries to counter with a takedown but Rose is quick to defend against it.
Hamada will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rose.
Rose punishes Hamada's body with a nice straight punch.
Rose works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Rose clinches up with Hamada and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Hamada gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rose tries to roll over but Hamada keeps him under control.
Rose wants to get back to full guard but Hamada has mounted him!#SUB#
Hamada jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rose is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rose and Hamada has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rose is trying to get back to half guard.
Rose regains half guard.
Rose has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hamada is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Hamada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hamada is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rose reverses the position - he's now on top in Hamada's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rose controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hamada manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rose manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Rose wants to sweep here but Hamada controlling him for the moment.
Rose keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Rose wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hamada trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamada being controlled here momentarily.
Hamada with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Rose dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adrian Rose's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rose misses with a wild body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Rose as Hamada shoots in.
Rose looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hamada lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rose connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hamada momentarily. #TD#
Hamada closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rose did well to prevent Hamada getting side control.#SUB#
Rose is defending against the submission attempts here by Hamada.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rose is positioning himself well to prevent Hamada advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Rose is doing well to control the position and prevent Hamada from advancing to side control.
Rose trying to control but Hamada postures up.
Hamada performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ryo Hamada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hamada trying to mount his opponent but Rose defends it.
Hamada stalling away here and it's allowed Rose to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hamada trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom.
Hamada 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 stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hamada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rose only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hamada defending well as Rose loads up on a big left hand.
Rose moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rose uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hamada looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rose appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hamada scores with a nice head shot.
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Hamada throws a leg kick but Rose checks it.
Hamada walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rose looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hamada tries to work over Rose's front leg with a kick but Rose checks it.
Rose throws a lazy right hand but Hamada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hamada walks into a stiff left hand from Rose.#CL2#
Rose instigates a clinch.
Rose working aggressively here.
Rose stalling the fight.
Hamada has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rose avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rose misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rose lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rose pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rose pushes Hamada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Rose working aggressively here.
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rose effectively controlling the action here.
Rose misses with some punches.
Hamada tries for a takedown but Rose manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Hamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose misses with the head strike.
Rose lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hamada or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Rose.
Rose tries a body shot but Hamada blocks it.
Hamada is looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Rose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adrian Rose's cut.
That's time! Hamada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Rose moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hamada dodges the punch combination from Rose.
Rose lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rose comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rose is looking to slow Hamada down with leg kicks.
Hamada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rose counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Rose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hamada eats them both and turns towards Rose to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Ryo Hamada has been cut.
Hamada throws a looping overhand right but Rose ducks down to avoid it.
Rose takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamada. #T1#
Rose thuds a left hand into Hamada's body.
Hamada takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rose dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hamada. That did some damage!
Hamada shoots in but Rose avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rose shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rose lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rose rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hamada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Hamada checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rose misses with an uppercut. Hamada saw that one coming.
Hamada cracks Rose with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rose ducks under a wild hook from Hamada.
Adrian Rose is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Rose scores with a jab to the body.
Rose avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rose throws a hook but Hamada avoids it easily.
Adrian Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hamada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rose feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hamadas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rose bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hamada tries to move into range but Rose moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rose scores with a body shot.
Hamada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rose throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rose smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Hamada walks into a stiff left hand from Rose.
Rose tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Hamada.
Hamada tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hamada swings for the body but Rose moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Rose blocks the leg kick.
Rose lands a nice looking body shot.
Hamada throws a poor cross that misses
and Rose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rose.
Hamada takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hamada tries for a takedown but Rose circles away easily
and Rose counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Hamada attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hamada misses with an uppercut.
Rose throws out a counter right but Hamada avoids it with no problem.
Hamada looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rose connects with a body shot.
Hamada tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rose throws a body punch but Hamada moves out of range.
Rose scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A decent looking cross lands there for Rose.
Ryo Hamada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adrian Rose seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hamada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rose misses with a jab to the body
and Rose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hamada throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rose counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Hamada manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rose on his heels. He'll look to pass Rose's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Hamada drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rose looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rose looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rose! #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Rose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rose winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Nfld live 20
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Mada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hamada digs a good hook to Mada's body. #KD#
Hamada feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mada sprawling to the canvas! Mada rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hamada finish him?! #ROC#Mada is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Gajah Mada has been cut.
Crack! Hamada connects with the perfect overhand right and Mada falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Hamada!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryo Hamada!
Ryo Hamada 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.
In defeat, Gajah Mada stepped up to the mic, saying 'World please forgive Me'.

Event: Nfld 28
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Hamada chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hall tries to clinch up but Hamada circles away and keeps his distance.
Hamada scores with a leg kick.
Hall cracks a nice hook into Hamada's ribs.
Hamada missing with a left hand there. Hall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Hall releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hamada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ryo Hamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hall takes one on the button.
Hamada throws the left hand but Hall avoids the punch easily.
Hall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#It looks like Ryo Hamada has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamada throws a right hand that Hall ducks under and follows up with a left that Hall also avoids with ease.
Hall with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hamada to score with a decent uppercut.
Hall is looking to clinch but Hamada is avoiding it.
Hamada throws a quick counter head kick but Hall was just out of range.
Hamada throws the left hand but Hall avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Hamada. That snapped Hall's head back.
Some wild striking there from Hamada.
Hall throws a series of punches but Hamada avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Hall bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hall landing a few strikes.
Hamada tries to bench press Hall off him but Hall keeps the position.
Hamada is trying to control Hall's posture but Hall avoids it.
Hall tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hamada's legs.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Hamada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hamada tries to escape but Hall is in control. #T2##SUB2#
Hall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hamada knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Hall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hamada is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hamada is not content to let Hall control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Hall is trying to get an arm triangle but Hamada is defending well.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hamada keeps working.
Hamada pushes Hall away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hall gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Hall has an Americana. Hamada didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hall is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hall hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sirus Hall!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sirus Hall made sure he mentioned Shadow Realm Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2022

#R1#
Lexington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hamada's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lexington under the eye.
Hamada scores with a jab to the body.
Lexington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hamada defends it nicely.
Lexington fails with the takedown
and Hamada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Hamada lands a big right hand that sends Lexington crashing to the mat! Hamada stays standing though and waves Lexington back to his feet!#ROC#Lexington is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lexington misses with a takedown
and Hamada counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Lexington has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ryo Hamada!
Ryo Hamada 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 201
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1#
Queen throws a body kick that misses.
Hamada scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hamada. Queen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Queen misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Hamada closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hamada lands in his opponent's guard.
Hamada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Queen wants to sweep here but Hamada controlling him for the moment.
Hamada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Queen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamada would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Queen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hamada manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Queen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Queen scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Queen stops Hamada from standing up.
Queen looking to pass the guard.
I've been told that Queen 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.
Hamada wants to get back to his feet but Queen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Queen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hamada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Queen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Queen stops Hamada from standing up.
Hamada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Queen postures up and lands a big shot to Hamada's brow.
Hamada wants to get back to his feet but Queen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Queen is looking to work some ground and pound but Hamada has wrist control.
Queen throws a big elbow that misses.
Queen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Queen is looking to work some ground and pound but Hamada has wrist control.
Hamada is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Queen is controlling him.
Hamada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Queen scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Hamada avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Queen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Queen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Queen throwing strikes from guard but Hamada blocks nicely.
Queen passes Hamada's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hamada blocking the ground and pound attempt from Queen.
Hamada keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Queen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#CUT2#It looks like Ryo Hamada has been cut.
Queen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Queen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hamada defending well though.
Queen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Queen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Queen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Queen scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT2#Ryo Hamada's cut is getting worse.
Hamada wants to get back to his feet.
Queen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Queen uses his free foot to push down on Hamada's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hamada.
A nice elbow there by Queen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Queen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hamada hang on?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cyrus Deangelo Queen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryo Hamada's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hamada defending well as Queen loads up on a big left hand.
Hamada tests Queen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Queen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hamada.
Hamada shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hamada jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Hamada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Queen doesn't seem phased though.
Nice jab there from Hamada.
Queen misses with a leg kick.
Hamada scores with a leg kick.
Hamada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Queen.
Hamada moves out of range as Queen strikes.
Queen walks into a stiff left hand from Hamada.
Hamada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Queen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hamada misses the shot to the body.
Queen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Queen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Queen with a nice cross.
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!
The crowd cheers as Hamada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Queen doesn't seem phased though.
Nice cross by Hamada.
Hamada moves out of range as Queen strikes.
Hamada will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hamada ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Hamada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hamada lands with an uppercut that bounces Queen off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Hamada throws a jab when Queen was well out of range.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Hamada.
Hamada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hamada scores with a nice right hand.
Hamada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Queen can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Queen.
It looked like Hamada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Queen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A cross from Hamada lands.
Queen misses with a kick to the body.
Queen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hamada.
Queen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hamada takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Queen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamada fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Queen checks it well.
Queen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Queen throws a head kick but Hamada moves out of range.
Queen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hamada throws the left hand but Queen avoids the punch easily.
Hamada lands a nice leg kick that just misses Queen's sensitive parts.
Hamada blocks a head kick by Queen.
Queen throws a push kick but Hamada slaps the foot to one side.
Queen tests Hamada's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#Ryo Hamada's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T2#
Hamada scores with a crisp jab that stopped Queen in his tracks.
Hamada throws a head kick but Queen moves out of range.
Hamada looks to land a right hand but Queen moved out of range.
Hamada scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice straight punches there by Queen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Queen.
Hamada swinging wildly here.
Queen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Queen thuds his shin into the meat of Hamada's side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Queen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Queen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hamada shoots in looking for a takedown. Queen tries to sprawl out of it but Hamada keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Queen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hamada scores with a leg kick.
Queen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hamada went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hamada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Queen defending well as Hamada loads up on a big left hand.
Hamada moves out of range of the body kick from Queen.
Queen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hamada manages to avoid it.
Queen loads up on a big right hand but Hamada slips the punch.#KD2#
Queen lands a big head kick that sends Hamada tumbling to the mat! Queen takes a step backwards and waves Hamada back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Hamada is rocked!
Cyrus Deangelo Queen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Queen shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Hamada takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Queen sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Hamada bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cyrus Deangelo Queen!
A victorious Cyrus Deangelo Queen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 191
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Asakura tries to clinch there but Hamada circles away.
Hamada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Hamada dives in and scores a takedown into Asakura's guard.
Hamada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hamada postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Asakura is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hamada, into his guard. #REVR#
Hamada is looking to stand up but Asakura isn't so interested in that idea.
Asakura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Asakura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura is pushing down on Hamada's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hamada is fighting to maintain full guard but Asakura has managed to sneak the leg through.
Asakura working the head and body with strikes.
Asakura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Hamada on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hamada is trying to get back to full guard.
Asakura takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Asakura with the ground and pound but Hamada uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hamada wants to stand but Asakura is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Asakura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hamada has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Asakura has managed to get both his arms back between Hamada's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Asakura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Asakura stops Hamada from standing up.
Asakura postures up and lands a big shot to Hamada's brow.
Asakura won't allow Hamada to get back to his feet. #T2#
Hamada keeping moving, preventing Asakura from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Asakura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Asakura 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Asakura would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Asakura prevents Hamada from getting back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Asakura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Asakura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamada thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Asakura trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hamada looking for subs off his back but Asakura has passed one foot through into half guard. #T3#
Asakura wants to get back to his feet.
Hamada wants to get back to his feet.
Asakura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Asakura moves nicely into side control.
Hamada on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hamada is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Asakura asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Asakura working away.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#ES2#
Hamada throws Asakura to one side and escapes!
Hamada throws a shot from downtown. Asakura moves away and avoids it.
Asakura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asakura scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Asakura drives through and clinches with Hamada against the cage.
Hamada fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Asakura cracks Hamada with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Hamada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asakura was well out of range. Poor timing from Hamada.
Hamada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Despite the aggression on Hamada's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Asakura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hamada moves away.
Hamada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asakura can pounce on him.
Hamada throws a body kick that misses.
Hamada tries for a takedown but Asakura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Asakura finds it's way through Hamada's defenses.
Asakura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Asakura misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura dominated that round.
That's time! Asakura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hamada shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Asakura as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Asakura moves into range and clinches up with Hamada.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asakura.
Asakura scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Asakura.
Asakura with a knee to the head.
Asakura gets through Hamada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asakura gets through Hamada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hamada tries to pull guard but Asakura forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Asakura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hamada has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Asakura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hamada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hamada tries to pull guard but Asakura won't allow it.
Tyson Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hamada.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamada tries to circle away but Asakura has him pinned against the cage.
Asakura lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Ryo Hamada has been cut.
Asakura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asakura pushes Hamada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asakura keeps control of Hamada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Asakura scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asakura prevents Hamada from breaking the clinch.
Asakura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hamada avoids it.#T1#
Hamada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hamada tries to break the clinch but Asakura is controlling the position. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asakura circles away quickly and effectively.
Asakura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asakura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hamada.
Donk. Asakura catches Hamada right on the button with a cross.
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hamada can do to turn this around?
Asakura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hamada. Hamada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hamada loads up on a big right hand but Asakura slips the punch.
Asakura shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hamada eats them both and turns towards Asakura to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hamada moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asakura.
Hamada misses the jab.
Asakura clobbers Hamada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Hamada tries to move into range but Asakura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hamada throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hamada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asakura misses with a few strikes there.
Hamada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Hamada moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Asakura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hamada. That's going to slow Asakura down.
Hamada throws out a loose jab but Asakura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Asakura looks to land a body kick but Hamada moved away.
Hamada misses with a lunging right hand
and Asakura counters with a thumping low kick.
Asakura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hamada throws a poor cross that misses
and Asakura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hamada throws a leg kick that misses.
Hamada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asakura moves away.
Ryo Hamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Asakura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asakura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Asakura wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Asakura.
Asakura lunges at Hamada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hamada's hand. #T3#
Asakura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Asakura wants it to stay on the feet.
Hamada ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Asakura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hamada throws out the jab.
It looks like Asakura has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hamada throws a hook but Asakura avoids it easily.
Asakura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asakura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asakura misses with a straight left.
Asakura tries to clinch up.
Hamada on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asakura throws a hook but Hamada blocks it.
Hamada misses with a body shot.
Hamada misses with a left hand
and Asakura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyson Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Hamada 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.
Hamada misses with a takedown attempt - Asakura sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Hamada backs away, Asakura returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hamada slips under a jab.
Hamada throws an off balance right hand
and Asakura counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
Asakura gets caught flat footed, as Hamada shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Asakura has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hamada has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from Asakura.
A shot in the inside from Asakura.
Asakura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hamada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hamada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Asakura keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hamada's efforts to push away.
Asakura lands an uppercut.
Asakura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hamada goes for a takedown attempt but Asakura pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Asakura avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Asakura misses the target.
Hamada moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asakura catches Hamada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Asakura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hamada swinging wildly here.
It looked like Asakura was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hamada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Asakura pinned against the cage. Asakura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryo Hamada's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Asakura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hamada tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Asakura defends well and Hamada ends up having to push Asakura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Asakura with a hook.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Hamada.
Asakura throws a looping overhand right but Hamada ducks down to avoid it.
Hamada attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Asakura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hamada throws out the jab.
Hamada looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Asakura is fending him off so far but Hamada persists. Nope, Asakura circles away and we're back to standing.
Asakura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asakura throws out a loose jab but Hamada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamada lands with a kick to the ribs.
Asakura scores with the left hand. Hamada knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Asakura has Hamada up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hamada's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Asakura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asakura lands a hook that snaps the head of Hamada backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
Asakura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Asakura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Hamada closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hamada lands in his opponent's guard.
Asakura is trying to control the position but Hamada postures up.
Asakura is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hamada is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hamada throwing strikes from guard but Asakura blocks nicely.
Hamada trying to control the position from guard on top but Asakura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Asakura is trying to keep Hamada in close.
Hamada throwing strikes but missing.
Hamada trying to control the position from guard on top but Asakura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Hamada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asakura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Asakura keeping moving, preventing Hamada from controlling successfully.
Asakura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hamada.
Tyson Asakura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hamada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asakura swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Asakura fails to land with a series of punches.
Asakura checks a leg kick.
Asakura scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Asakura forces Hamada back against the cage and clinches.
Asakura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hamada tries to break the clinch but Asakura is controlling the position.
Asakura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hamada jumps guard but Asakura stands there with Hamada around his waist. Hamada gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tyson Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hamada.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asakura.
Tyson Asakura has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asakura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Asakura scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Hamada breaks from the clinch.
Hamada throws a right and a left that Asakura avoids nicely.
Hamada throws a looping overhand right but Asakura ducks down to avoid it.
Hamada throws a looping overhand right but Asakura ducks down to avoid it.
Hamada has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asakura.
Asakura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hamada to score with a decent uppercut.
Asakura checks the leg kick.
Asakura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asakura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hamada looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hamada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hamada misses with a hook to the body
and Asakura counters with a nice uppercut.
Asakura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamada displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No luck for Asakura with that takedown attempt.
Hamada throws out a counter right but Asakura avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Hamada with a lazy takedown attempt
and Asakura counters with a good low kick that Hamada was not able to check.
Hamada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Asakura clinches up with Hamada and pushes him back against the cage.
Asakura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hamada is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Hamada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asakura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hamada at a distance.
Asakura scores with a nice strike.
Asakura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hamada.
Asakura misses with a hook. Hamada ducked under it nicely.
Ryo Hamada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asakura connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hamada momentarily.
Asakura connects with a nice looking jab.
Asakura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamada.
Asakura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Asakura fails with the takedown.
Hamada only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tyson Asakura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hamada throws a predictable looking body shot
and Asakura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asakura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Asakura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asakura 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 174
Date: Aug 24, 2022

#R1#
Hamada swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mazzariello drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hamada defends it well.
Hamada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazzariello.
Mazzariello scores with a body shot.
Mazzariello displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hamada throws out the jab.
Mazzariello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazzariello.
Hamada misses with a left hand
and Hamada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hamada throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hamada throws the left hand but Mazzariello avoids the punch easily.
Mazzariello appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mazzariello just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamada lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hamada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazzariello throws a low kick, looking for Hamada's leg but Hamada calmly moves out of range.
A slow jab from Hamada misses its intended target.
Hamada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazzariello sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hamada bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mazzariello's head backwards.
Hamada has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamada connects with a nice looking jab.
No joy there for Hamada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazzariello. Hamada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hamada half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Hamada throws a lazy uppercut
and Mazzariello counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hamada shoots in looking for a takedown but Mazzariello manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hamada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hamada avoids the body shot from Mazzariello. #CL2#
Mazzariello instigates a clinch.
Mazzariello lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hamada backwards.
Hamada is trying to push Mazzariello away but Mazzariello has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Hamada manages to break the clinch.
Mazzariello takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mazzariello is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hamada rather than just go for the knockout.
Hamada scores with a three punch combo!
Hamada throws a jab when Mazzariello was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hamada misses the target.
Hamada tries to bum rush Mazzariello with a series of wild strikes but Mazzariello uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mazzariello lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Mazzariello misses.
Hamada shoots in and drives through. Mazzariello sprawls well.
Mazzariello lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hamada misses with a looping right.#T2#
Mazzariello works Hamada's body with a nice hook.
A nice leg kick from Hamada, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mazzariello scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hamada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mazzariello swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hamada throws a right hand that misses
and Mazzariello counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryo Hamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazzariello walks into a left hand.
Mazzariello attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mazzariello just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hamada misses the jab.
Mazzariello doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hamada throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mazzariello counters with a nice body shot.
Mazzariello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Hamada manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mazzariello on his heels. He'll look to pass Mazzariello's guard now, I'm sure.
Hamada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Mazzariello is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hamada is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Mazzariello looking for a guillotine here but Hamada defends easily.
Hamada throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Hamada working some strikes from top position.
Hamada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mazzariello is keeping the position for now.
Hamada postures up. #SU#
Hamada stands up from Mazzariello's guard - Hamada perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hamada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mazzariello! But no joy.#TD2#
Mazzariello looking to score a takedown here. Hamada is defending well but Mazzariello drives through and ends up in Hamada's guard.#SUB#
Hamada looking for subs off his back but Mazzariello has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hamada 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.
Mazzariello prevents Hamada from improving his position.
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. Mazzariello connects with a nice short shot to Hamada's temple. #T4#
Hamada is trying to stand back up but Mazzariello is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamada trying to control here.
Hamada strikes from the bottom but Mazzariello uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Hamada struggling a bit here.
Mazzariello lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hamada down.
Hamada is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Delbert Mazzariello will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mazzariello misses with a body shot.
Hamada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been informed that Mazzariello has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mazzariello avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hamada throws a right hand that Mazzariello ducks under and follows up with a left that Mazzariello also avoids with ease.
Hamada shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hamada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazzariello defending well as Hamada loads up on a big left hand.
Mazzariello blocks a head kick by Hamada.
Mazzariello with the counter takedown but Hamada avoids it easily.
Hamada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mazzariello.
Hamada throws a jab when Mazzariello was well out of range.
A slow jab from Hamada misses its intended target.
Mazzariello slips under a jab from Hamada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamada throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hamada misses with a shot to the body
and Mazzariello counters with a straight right hand.
Hamada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Hamada misses.
Mazzariello scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mazzariello defending well as Hamada loads up on a big left hand.
And Mazzariello tries to counter it with a takedown but Hamada pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Hamada tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mazzariello sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hamada somewhat.
A slow jab from Hamada misses its intended target.
Mazzariello missing with a left hand there. Hamada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazzariello pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Mazzariello misses.
Hamada tries for a takedown but Mazzariello sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Hamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamada fails with the takedown
and Mazzariello counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hamada lands a jab.
Mazzariello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hamada moves away.
Ryo Hamada is winning the standup battle so far.
Hamada shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hamada wants to slow Mazzariello down by chopping away at his legs.
Hamada tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mazzariello throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hamada slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mazzariello lands with a hook. Hamada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Mazzariello just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hamada moves out of range of the leg kick from Mazzariello.
Hamada goes for a double leg but Mazzariello avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mazzariello continues to drive forward.
Mazzariello only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazzariello wants a takedown but no success here.
Hamada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mazzariello has him pressed against the cage.
Hamada blocks a body shot from Mazzariello.
Hamada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Mazzariello has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hamada uses from the top position.
Hamada trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazzariello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamada distracts Mazzariello with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mazzariello is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mazzariello missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Hamada gets full guard.
Hamada strikes from his own guard.
Mazzariello makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mazzariello postures up in Hamada's guard and throws a big left but Hamada blocks it.
Hamada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Delbert Mazzariello has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mazzariello is in close to Hamada's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hamada working a defensive guard but Mazzariello manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sloppy strikes there by Mazzariello.
Hamada tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzariello is working Hamada over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hamada tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mazzariello wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mazzariello landing a few strikes. #T4#
Mazzariello scores with punches from side control.
Mazzariello grinds an elbow into Hamada's temple.
Mazzariello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hamada keeps working.
Hamada is trying to improve his position.
Hamada takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mazzariello in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazzariello scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Delbert Mazzariello showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Mazzariello scores with a jab. Hamada acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hamada misses the jab.
Mazzariello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hamada.
Mazzariello now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hamada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Mazzariello counters with a shoot takedown. Hamada fights it but they end up in guard.
Hamada wants to get back to his feet but Mazzariello is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hamada looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mazzariello puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mazzariello has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hamada is trying to stand.
Hamada is staying active underneath Mazzariello, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamada makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hamada.
Hamada is looking to stand up but Mazzariello isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Hamada had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mazzariello defends it easily.#T1#
Hamada has momentary wrist control but Mazzariello slips an elbow through the middle.
Mazzariello trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazzariello keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hamada's head.
Hamada is trying to control the position but Mazzariello postures up.
Hamada tries to strike from the bottom.
Hamada has momentary wrist control but Mazzariello slips an elbow through the middle.
Hamada controls Mazzariello momentarily but Mazzariello frees himself.
Hamada throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T2#
Hamada is looking to stand back up but Mazzariello counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hamada.
Mazzariello 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.
Mazzariello working the head and body with strikes.
Mazzariello wants to take a breather but Hamada is having none of it.
Hamada wants to get back to his feet.
Mazzariello missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hamada is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mazzariello scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mazzariello with the ground and pound but Hamada uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hamada wants to get back to his feet but Mazzariello is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3##SUB#
Mazzariello got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hamada has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mazzariello has managed to get both his arms back between Hamada's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Mazzariello 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.
Mazzariello trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazzariello stopping the sweep attempt from Hamada.
Delbert Mazzariello is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hamada trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Hamada is looking for a triangle but Mazzariello pushes his legs off easily.
Mazzariello scoring with punches to the head and body. #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.
Hamada is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Hamada is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mazzariello's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hamada looking for a sweep. Not yet Hamada, not yet.
Mazzariello showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ryo Hamada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mazzariello postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mazzariello sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Hamada working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mazzariello doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mazzariello manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Delbert Mazzariello comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mazzariello 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Delbert Mazzariello!
A relieved looking Delbert Mazzariello thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 163
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Hamada looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hamada doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Custer counters with a nice body shot.
Hamada doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Custer counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Hamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Custer lands a nice looking body kick.
Hamada fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hamada will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jab, jab by Custer - just one landing. #CUT2#It looks like Ryo Hamada has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custer moves out of range of the body kick from Hamada.
Hamada misses with a lunging right hand
and Custer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Custer - that will leave a mark!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hamada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hamada tries to land a front kick but Custer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Custer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Hamada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Custer has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Hamada gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Custer counter with a right hand.
Hamada on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hamada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Custer.
Custer works Hamada's body with a nice hook.
Hamada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Custer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Custer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hamada. Custer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Custer throws out a counter right but Hamada avoids it with no problem.
Hamada has a takedown stuffed.
Hamada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Hamada misses.
No luck for Hamada with that takedown attempt.
Custer thinks about the counter body kick.#T2#
Hamada looks to throw the jab but Custer is out of range.
Hamada misses with a body kick.
Jesse Custer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hamada tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Custer counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamada throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and Custer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hamada! Custer lets Hamada back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Custer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hamada.
Custer connects with a leg kick.
Custer ducks under a wild hook from Hamada.
Hamada throws the left hand but Custer avoids the punch easily.
Hamada lands a slapping body shot. #TD#
Custer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hamada throws a big elbow that misses.
Hamada wants to control from the top but Custer keeps moving. #T3#
Hamada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Custer is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hamada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Hamada 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.
Custer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Custer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Custer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hamada. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Custer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Custer trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Hamada drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hamada jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hamada throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Custer keeping moving, preventing Hamada from controlling successfully.
Hamada working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Custer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Custer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Hamada is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Custer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Custer has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Hamada wants to stand up but Custer is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hamada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Custer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryo Hamada's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hamada throws a sloppy head kick
and Custer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Custer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hamada throws out the jab.
Custer is trying to counter with his kicks.
Custer thumps Hamada with a low kick.
Custer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Custer scores with a jab to the head.
Custer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hamada fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Custer misses.
Hamada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ryo Hamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamada throws a looping overhand right but Custer ducks down to avoid it.
Custer connects with a solid leg kick.
Hamada thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custer connects with an inside leg kick.
Hamada lands with an overhand left.
Hamada fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hamada shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Custer sprawls well. Custer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hamada gets slowly back to his feet.
Custer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Hamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hamada misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Custer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hamada wants to clinch.
It seemed like Custer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Hamada. Those never looked like landing.
Hamada fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Custer counters with a nice right hand that sends Hamada toppling to the canvas! Hamada scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Custer finish him?!#CUT2#Ryo Hamada's cut is getting worse.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hamada.
Hamada fails to land the takedown.
Hamada tests Custer's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamada misses with a straight right.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Custer - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Custer moves out of range as Hamada strikes.
Custer steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Custer slips under a jab.
Hamada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Custer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hamada tries to clinch
and Custer counters with a thumping low kick.
Hamada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Custer.
Custer lands with a good body shot.
Custer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Custer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hamada.
Custer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Custer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Hamada misses the target.
Hamada walks forward, straight into a front kick from Custer.
Custer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hamada slips under a jab from Custer.#T3#
Hamada throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Custer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hamada! Custer lets Hamada back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Hamada is rocked!
Custer thuds his shin into the meat of Hamada's side.
Oh Hamada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Custer fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Hamada square on the jaw! Damn, Hamada is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesse Custer!
During a confident post fight interview, Jesse Custer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 157
Date: Jun 29, 2022

#R1#
Mills cracks Hamada with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mills cracks Hamada with an open hand slap.
Mills dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mills will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hamada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mills.
Ryo Hamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mills with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hamada cracks Mills with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Hamada.
Mills steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hamada.
Sloppy strikes from Mills. Those never looked like landing.
Hamada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mills connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mills moves out of range as Hamada strikes.
The fighters circling - Mills throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mills lands a nice shot that snaps Hamada's head back.
Hamada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mills steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hamada.
Mills keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hamada.
Hamada misses with a body shot.
Hamada swinging wildly here. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Mills.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hamada, as that shot connected.
Mills takes one on the button.
Hamada has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Mills's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hamada connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mills scrambles back to his feet.
Mills swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hamada connects with a crisp jab.
Mills dodges the punch combination from Hamada.
Nice uppercut lands for Hamada. That snapped Mills's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Mills misses the target.
Hamada throws out a loose jab but Mills uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mills just misses with a punch to the body.
Mills takes a swing at Hamada's ribcage but misses.
Mills is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hamada rather than just go for the knockout.
Mills takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mills takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hamada cracks Mills with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Hamada throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hamada connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mills momentarily.
Edward Mills is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mills misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Hamada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hamada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mills throws out a powerful jab.
Hamada dodges the punch combination from Mills.
Hamada scores with a shot to the body.
Hamada with the inside leg kick.
Hamada is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hamada throws a nice looking combination but Mills bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mills throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hamada scores with a hook to the body. Mills takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mills loads up on a big right hand but Hamada slips the punch.
Mills connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice combination there by Hamada.
Hamada connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mills. Mills circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hamada thuds his right hand into Mills's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hamada attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3##CL2#
Mills clinches up with Hamada and pushes him back against the cage.
Mills lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hamada backwards.
Mills fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mills goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Hamada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamada scores with a hook to the body. Mills takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Mills moves into the clinch successfully.
Hamada looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Hamada breaks from the clinch.
Mills takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hamada throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mills throws a body shot but no joy.
Hamada throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mills.
A jab from Hamada misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mills! But no joy.
Mills ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hamada moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamada with a nice calf kick.
Mills misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Hamada misses its intended target.
Hamada lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Mills shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Mills instigates a clinch.
Mills keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hamada's efforts to push away.
Mills misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mills struggles to land a body shot inside as Hamada controls his hands.
Mills misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hamada prevents a body shot from Mills. #BC#
Hamada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hamada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mills doesn't seem bothered though.
Mills throws out a loose jab but Hamada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamada misses with a few strikes there.
Mills throws a series of punches but Hamada avoids them all with ease.
Hamada scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamada scores with a leg kick.
Mills blocks a jab.
Hamada shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hamada tries a low kick but Mills avoids it.
Hamada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mills.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Hamada 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#
Hamada tries to score with a low kick but Mills moves his leg out of the way.
Hamada scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mills in his tracks.
Hamada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mills.
Mills misses with a few strikes there.
Mills throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Hamada misses its intended target.
Mills displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hamada throws out the jab.
Hamada throws a hook to the side of Mills's head but Mills sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hamada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamada misses with a body shot.
Hamada misses with a series of wild punches.
Hamada shoots in and drives through. Mills sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hamada fails with a takedown attempt.
Mills throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mills on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hamada lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mills's sensitive parts. #T1##CL2#
Hamada gets tackled into the cage by Mills. Mills maintains the clinch.
Mills lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mills.
Hamada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mills pushes Hamada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mills is stalling here. #BC#
Hamada breaks the clinch.
Hamada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mills looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mills throws a hook but Hamada blocks it.
Hamada doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hamada with the inside leg kick.
Mills slips under a jab.
Mills looks to land a left hand but Hamada moved out of range nicely.
Mills throws an overhand right that lands on Hamada's shoulder, as Hamada tries to avoid the shot.
Hamada fails to land with a series of punches.
Hamada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mills counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hamada throws a series of punches but Mills moves out of range.
Mills dodges the punch combination from Hamada.
Hamada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mills can do to turn this around?
Hamada misses with a hook.
Mills throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Mills tries to get set, Hamada tries to push him back and clinch up but Mills manages to avoid the attempt.
Hamada throws a hook but Mills avoids it easily.
Mills's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hamada connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mills scrambles back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hamada, as that shot connected.
Hamada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mills.
Hamada takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mills walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hamada checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hamada lands with a shot to the body.
Hamada fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mills slips under a jab from Hamada.
Mills lands the left hand.
Mills misses the jab.
Mills has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Hamada moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ryo Hamada is winning the standup battle so far.
Mills staying out of range there.
Mills fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mills connects with a crisp jab.
Hamada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mills.
Hamada misses with a jab to the body
and Mills counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hamada feints and then cracks Mills's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mills down.
Mills loads up on a big right hand but Hamada slips the punch.
Mills gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good leg kick by Mills.
A swing and a miss from Hamada.
Mills throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hamada stuns Mills with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mills throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hamada.
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!
Hamada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mills pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hamada throws a leg kick that misses.
Mills connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hamada's hands.#T4#
Hamada misses with a body kick.
Mills takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hamada lands a nice shot that snaps Mills's head back.
Hamada throws a hook but Mills blocks it.
Mills takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hamada throws a hook but Mills blocks it.
Hamada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mills.
Hamada scores with a shot to the body.
Hamada slips under a jab.
A jab from Mills does it's job there.
Hamada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mills.
Hamada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mills moves away.
Edward Mills is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mills scores with a jab. Hamada acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hamada is looking to chop away at Mills's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Hamada misses.
Mills drops his hands momentarily and Hamada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hamada staying out of range there.
Both fighters circling a little - Hamada finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
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 Ryo Hamada 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hamada fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mills.
Mills moves out of range of the strikes.
Mills showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hamada.
Mills lands with a good body shot.
Mills swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mills wants to clinch.
Jab by Hamada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mills.
An inside leg kick lands from Hamada.
Mills uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hamada.
Mills connects with a solid leg kick.
Hamada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mills.
Mills fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hamada manages to avoid it.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mills. Hamada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hamada stuns Mills with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hamada throws a push kick but Mills slaps the foot to one side.
Mills takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hamada scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hamada motions for Mills to come forward. Hamada throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hamada fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hamada scores with a three punch combo!
Nice straight punches there by Hamada. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hamada.
Hamada misses with a low kick.
Hamada tries to bum rush Mills with a series of wild strikes but Mills uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mills misses with a head kick.
Hamada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hamada throws a shot from downtown. Mills moves away and avoids it.
Hamada connects with an 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!
Mills misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Mills clobbers Hamada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mills's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mills takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hamada lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mills.
Hamada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mills blocks a jab.
Mills misses the shot to the body.
Mills moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Ryo Hamada has been cut.
Mills throws a sloppy head kick and Hamada moves out of range easily.
Hamada misses with a two punch combination.
Hamada scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hamada scores with a jab.
Hamada throws a hook but Mills blocks it.
Mills throws a head kick but Hamada moves out of range.
Mills throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hamada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hamada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mills tries a low kick but Hamada avoids it.
Hamada looks to land a combination but Mills avoids it well.
Hamada catches Mills with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mills checks a leg kick.
Hamada with a nice calf kick.
Mills misses with an uppercut.
Hamada motions for Mills to come forward. Hamada throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Mills. Beautiful body shot.
Hamada throws a head kick that misses.
Mills keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hamada.
Mills uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hamada.
Hamada is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mills misses the jab.
Mills loads up on a big right hand but Hamada slips the punch.
Hamada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mills tries to counter with a clinch but Hamada shakes him off and moves away.
Hamada throws a looping overhand right but Mills ducks down to avoid it.
Hamada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mills throws a series of punches but Hamada avoids them all with ease.
Mills staying out of range there.#TD#
Hamada shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mills is trying to defend but Hamada finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamada passes to side control.
Mills manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hamada trying to control the action but Mills is working from the bottom.
Ryo Hamada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mills tries to get to full guard but Hamada has control of the leg.
Edward Mills has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU#
Hamada decides to return to a standing position.
Mills stalks Hamada and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hamada's face. Hamada staggers backwards, shaken.
Hamada jabs Mills to the body, keeping him at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Hamada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hamada, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Hamada!
Ryo Hamada bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 149
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Segura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hamada tries to avoid it but Segura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hamada to the ground. Hamada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Hamada as Segura shoots in.
Hamada misses with a wild combination.
Segura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Hamada is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Segura's half guard.
Hamada seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hamada is looking to advance position but Segura won't allow it.
Segura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Segura wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamada wanted to stand there but Segura had control of the position.
Hamada 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. #T1#
Hamada wants to stand but Segura is controlling his posture from full guard.
Segura is pulling down on Hamada's head. It's preventing any offense from Hamada, at least for the moment.
Hamada sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hamada lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hamada has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A swing and a miss from Segura.
Hamada misses with a body shot.
Hamada ducks under a wild hook from Segura.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hamada slips under a jab.
Segura lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Segura throws a looping overhand right but Hamada ducks down to avoid it.
Hamada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hamada misses the shot to the body.
Segura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hamada connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Segura scrambles back to his feet.
Hamada lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hamada fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Segura checks it well.
Ryo Hamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Segura checks the leg kick.
Hamada ducks under a wild hook from Segura.
Hamada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Segura there.
A nice leg kick from Hamada, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hamada throws a jab when Segura was well out of range.
Segura missing with a left hand there. Hamada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Segura slips under a jab.#TD2#
Hamada tries to sprawl but Segura drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hamada is looking to get back to is feet but Segura passes into side control.
Hamada wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Segura creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hamada sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Segura cracks Hamada with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hamada being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hamada is looking for a sweep.
Hamada is pushing Segura's head away, looking to escape. Segura manages to hold on to the position though.
Hamada being controlled for a moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hamada pushes Segura away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Segura gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Segura misses with the ground and pound.
Hamada is looking to regain half guard here but Segura keeps moving and retains side control.
Hamada regains half guard.
Segura thows a huge punch but Hamada dodges it nicely.
Hamada tries to kick Segura off but Segura keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Segura lands with a punch from half guard.
Segura trying to control the action but Hamada is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Hamada dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Segura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hamada sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Segura somewhat.
Hamada throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hamada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Segura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamada cracks Segura with a good jab.
Segura jabs Hamada to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Segura shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Hamada has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Segura is on him like a limpet, forcing Hamada back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Hamada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Segura misses with a wild body shot.
Segura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Segura drops his hands momentarily and Hamada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Segura shoots in and gets a takedown into Hamada's guard.
Segura won't allow Hamada to get back to his feet.
Segura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hamada wants to get back to his feet but Segura is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Segura throwing strikes but missing.
Segura is working Hamada over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Hamada wants to stand but Segura is controlling the position.
Hamada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Segura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hamada tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Segura manages to move to mount!
Hamada is desperately trying to improve his position but Segura has a good base and remains in mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Segura lands a big elbow.
Segura lands a couple of good shots and Hamada has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Segura lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Hamada hold on?!
Segura thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Hamada is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Segura cracks Hamada with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Hamada from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Hamada covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Hamada trying to control but not successfully.
Hamada is trapped and Segura is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Rick Segura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hamada wants to get back to his feet.
Segura scores with punches to the body.
Well, with Segura on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hamada is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Hamada wants to get back to his feet.
Can Hamada hold on?! Segura is landing more strikes to his hapless foe. #T4#
Segura lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Hamada hold on?!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Can Hamada hold on?! Segura is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Segura scores with punches from the back. #ROC2#Hamada is rocked!
Segura really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hamada.
Hamada is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hamada takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Can Hamada hold on?! Segura is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Segura tries to get the hooks in deep but Hamada pushed the leg off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Segura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Segura dips to his left and cracks Hamada with an uppercut!
Segura throws a hook but Hamada avoids it easily.
Segura walks into a left hand. #TD2#
Segura looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hamada!
Segura prevents Hamada from escaping the position.
Segura scoring with punches and elbows.
Hamada is not content to let Segura control the position.
Hamada is pushing Segura's head away, looking to escape. Segura manages to hold on to the position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamada is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Segura's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T1#
Segura controlling the position from side mount. #ES#
Hamada bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A swing and a miss from Segura.
Hamada shoots for a double leg takedown but Segura sprawls well. He's pushed Hamada's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Segura feints the counter takedown.
Hamada misses with a wild body shot.
Segura lands an overhand right.
Segura throws an overhand right that lands on Hamada's shoulder, as Hamada tries to avoid the shot.
Hamada fails with a takedown attempt.
Hamada fails to land with a series of punches.
Segura listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Segura misses with a right hand
and Hamada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hamada smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Segura shoots in for a takedown but Hamada shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Hamada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Segura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Segura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Segura scores with a body shot.
Hamada ducks under a wild hook from Segura.
Hamada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Segura shoots in for a takedown but Hamada shows good takedown defense.
Ryo Hamada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Segura.
Hamada lands a nice shot that snaps Segura's head back.
Hamada misses with a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Segura throws a right hand that misses
and Hamada makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hamada lands with a hook. Segura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Segura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Hamada.
Ryo Hamada is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Segura.
Segura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Segura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hamada was well out of range. Poor timing from Segura.#T3#
Segura walks into a straight right hand from Hamada.
A punch lands to the side of Segura 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hamada feints and then cracks Segura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Segura down.
Hamada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hamada swings for the body but Segura moves out of range.
Hamada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Segura.
Segura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hamada slips a jab from Segura.
Hamada lands a front kick.
Hamada avoids the body shot from Segura.
A left lands for Hamada.
Hamada throws a body shot but no joy.
Segura has a takedown stuffed.
Segura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Segura loads up on a big right hand but Hamada slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hamada.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamada is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Hamada plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hamada looks to land a left hand but Segura moved out of range nicely.
Hamada fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Segura is out of range.
Hamada misses with an uppercut.
Segura ducks under a wild hook from Hamada.
Hamada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No luck for Segura with that takedown attempt.
Segura scores with a hook.
Segura misses with a lunging right hand
and Hamada counters with a left to the body.
Hamada throws a leg kick but Segura checks it.
Hamada lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Segura shoots in for a takedown but Hamada shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Segura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Segura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hamada lands a high kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamada lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Hamada showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hamada 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Hamada!
A very excited looking Ryo Hamada 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 141
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Hamada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hamada lands with a nice body punch.
Ryo Hamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamada swings for the body but Pinales moves out of range.
Hamada lands with an uppercut that bounces Pinales off the cage and back into range.
Pinales changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hamada tries to avoid it but Pinales manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hamada to the ground. Hamada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hamada throws a one two combo.
Hamada moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pinales slips a straight right by Hamada.
Pinales takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hamada misses with an uppercut. Pinales saw that one coming.
Pinales has been working on his balance at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hamada.
Pinales shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hamada pinned against the cage. Hamada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd cheers as Hamada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pinales doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Hamada uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pinales has time to react.
Pinales takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hamada lands with a straight right. Pinales didn't see that one coming.
Pinales slips under a jab from Hamada.
Hamada throws a leg kick #TD#
and Pinales counters with a single leg into guard. Hamada didn't expect that. #SUB#
Pinales drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hamada looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hamada looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hamada! #REVB#
Hamada working the head with strikes.
Pinales is trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Hamada stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hamada loads up on a big right hand but Pinales slips the punch.
Pinales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamada. #T2#
Pinales ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hamada is looking to score with low kicks.
Pinales takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pinales tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hamada swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Pinales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamada looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinales is just out of range.
Pinales slips under a jab from Hamada.
Hamada 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.
Hamada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Hamada closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pinales's guard.
Hamada trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamada passes into half guard.
Hamada takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hamada pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hamada sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pinales wants to improve his position but Hamada is controlling well.
Pinales keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hamada trying to control from half guard but Pinales is working away.
Hamada wants to stand up but Pinales has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Well, if Hamada 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.
Hamada tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Pinales wants to improve his position but Hamada is controlling well.
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. Hamada connects with a nice short shot to Pinales's temple. #SUB#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hamada is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Hamada dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
The fighters circling - Hamada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinales drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hamada sprawls and moves away.
Hamada lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hamada misses with a low kick.
Hamada throws a jab when Pinales was well out of range.
Pinales drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hamada sprawls and moves away.
Hamada looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinales is just out of range.
Pinales avoids the body shot from Hamada.
Hamada swings for the body but Pinales moves out of range.
Pinales attempts a counter takedown but Hamada avoids it well and moves away.
Pinales on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pinales on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hamada. Hamada obviously looking to wear him down.
Pinales steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hamada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pinales circles away quickly and effectively.
Ryo Hamada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hamada misses with the body kick#TD#
and Pinales counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Hamada manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!
Hamada tries to score with a low kick but Pinales moves his leg out of the way.
Pinales tries to counter with a takedown but Hamada is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Hamada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pinales's hands.
Hamada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinales.
A big right from Hamada misses.
Pinales takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pinales has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pinales there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pinales moves out of range as Hamada strikes.
Pinales attempts a counter takedown but Hamada avoids it well and moves away.
Hamada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pinales shoots for a takedown but Hamada saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pinales blocks a head kick by Hamada.
Hamada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hamada throws a hook but Pinales blocks it.
Pinales appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pinales slips a straight right by Hamada.
Hamada goes for a double leg but Pinales avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pinales continues to drive forward.#T2#
Hamada throws a hook but Pinales blocks it.
Pinales feinted with a counter takedown.
Hamada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pinales stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Hamada misses.
Hamada lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pinales blocks a head kick by Hamada.
Hamada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pinales doesn't seem bothered though.
Pinales defending well as Hamada loads up on a big left hand.
Pinales tries to counter with a takedown but Hamada is quick to defend against it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hamada. That's going to slow Pinales down.
Pinales uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hamada.
Hamada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pinales attempts a counter takedown but Hamada avoids it well and moves away.
Hamada throws a lazy right hand but Pinales sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hamada thuds his right hand into Pinales's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Pinales closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hamada's guard.#T3#
Pinales looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Hamada is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pinales presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hamada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hamada is trying to force a seperation but Pinales has the dominant position.
Pinales has Hamada pressed against the cage, preventing Hamada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hamada has had enough of the clinch but Pinales keeps him there for the moment.
Pinales is working for takedown but Hamada is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hamada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pinales is trying to drag Hamada to the mat but Hamada just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Pinales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamada swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinales uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4##BC2#
Hamada manages to break the clinch.
Pinales changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hamada tries to avoid it but Pinales manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hamada to the ground. Hamada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hamada lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hamada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hamada misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pinales takes one to the chin there.
Pinales takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pinales closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hamada circles away.
Hamada throws out a counter right but Pinales avoids it with no problem.
Pinales moves out of range of the body kick from Hamada.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hamada takes a swing at Pinales's ribcage but misses.
Hamada throws the left hand but Pinales avoids the punch easily.
Pinales appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Hamada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hamada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Hamada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
A nice combination there by Hamada.
Hamada throws the left hand but Pinales avoids the punch easily.
Hamada throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Pinales counters with a single leg into guard. Hamada didn't expect that.
Pinales preventing the sweep.
Hamada wants to stand up but Pinales is controlling him.
Hamada is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Pinales has gone for a leg lock! Hamada slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pinales's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hamada wants to control from the top but Pinales keeps moving.
Ryo Hamada has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hamada wants to stand but Pinales is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1##SUB#
Pinales is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hamada defends well.#SUB#
Pinales is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hamada is aware though and is defending well.
Pinales can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hamada controls the pace.
Hamada trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pinales's guard.#SU2#
Hamada stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pinales uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hamada.#TD2#
Hamada shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hamada was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU2#
Hamada decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pinales to his feet.
Hamada throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2##TD#
Pinales looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pinales pushing down on Hamada's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Pinales is looking for a kimura here. #ES2#
Hamada kicks off Pinales and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamada digs a good hook to Pinales's body.
A jab from Hamada misses.
Hamada thows a body kick. Pinales tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A jab from Hamada misses.
Pinales half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hamada works Pinales's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Hamada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pinales sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pinales attempts a counter takedown but Hamada avoids it well and moves away.
Hamada throws the left hand but Pinales avoids the punch easily.
Hamada lands a nice shot that snaps Pinales's head back.
Hamada with a nice cross.
Hamada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice shot lands for Hamada.
Pinales tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hamada defends well and Pinales ends up having to push Hamada into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Hamada breaks the clinch.
Hamada throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinales.
Pinales avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD2#
Hamada drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
Hamada wants to stand but Pinales has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pinales avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Pinales throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pinales has a closed guard, preventing Hamada from standing up.
Javier Pinales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryo Hamada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Hamada stands up from Pinales's guard - Hamada perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hamada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pinales.
Pinales avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Hamada. That snapped Pinales's head back.
Hamada throws a hook to the side of Pinales's head but Pinales sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hamada throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Hamada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hamada has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Hamada!
After the fight, Ryo Hamada 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 132
Date: Mar 30, 2022

#R1#
Mason tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mason shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hamada pinned against the cage. Hamada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mason stuffs the takedown attempt from Hamada. Hamada gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Mason changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hamada looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Hamada sneaks out the side door and pushes Mason away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hamada throws a body shot but no joy.
Hamada throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range.
Mason takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Hamada.
Mason dodges the punch combination from Hamada.
Hamada cracks Mason with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hamada throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hamada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mason.
Hamada has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Hamada gets the takedown into side control. #T1#
Hamada tries to score with some ground and pound. Mason controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SU#
Hamada has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mason takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mason checks a low kick from Hamada.
Mason tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hamada misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hamada.#TD#
Hamada closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mason's guard.
Hamada trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hamada manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Mason throws a big elbow that misses.
Hamada 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.
Mason advances to half guard.
Mason throwing shots but Hamada is blocking nicely. #T2#
Hamada tries to kick Mason off but Mason keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mason sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hamada defends it well.
Mason trying to control from Hamada's half guard. Hamada has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hamada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hamada working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hamada tries to strike from the bottom. #T3#
Hamada bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mason's guard. #REVR#
Mason 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.
Hamada wants to get up but he can't break Mason's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mason tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hamada throwing strikes from guard but Mason blocks nicely.
Mason tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Hamada throws a strike but Mason rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
Hamada thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mason tries to stand but Hamada is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Hamada dominated that round.
That's time! Hamada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
No luck for Hamada with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Hamada.
Ryo Hamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamada misses with a wild combination.
Mason shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hamada but Hamada pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Hamada feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hamada trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamada looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamada is working hard here to advance position.
Hamada connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Hamada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Mason is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hamada is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Mason is looking for a triangle but Hamada pushes his legs off easily.
Mason has a closed guard, preventing Hamada from standing up.
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Hamada is proving a slippery customer.
Hamada's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mason wants to sweep here but Hamada controlling him for the moment.
Hamada throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hamada is working Mason over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Hamada from controlling successfully.
Mason trying to control the position.
Hamada loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hamada wants to stand but Mason is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hamada with the inside leg kick. #TD2#
Mason darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hamada is refusing to be controlled, as Mason sits in half guard. #T3#
Hamada wants to control but Mason is keeping busy.
Mason sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hamada defending well though.
Hamada is trying to get back to full guard.
Hamada is trying to maintain the position but Mason is very close to passing his half guard.
Hamada is doing well to control the position and prevent Mason from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Mason is working for a submission of some sort.
Hamada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mason wants to control but Hamada is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Mason seems to be looking for submissions.
Hamada is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mason's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mason's back!
Hamada trying to control.
Hamada keeps control of the position as Mason tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hamada looking for the choke from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Hamada dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hamada lands with an overhand left.
Hamada looks to land a combination. Mason sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hamada.
Mason tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hamada defends well and Mason ends up having to push Hamada into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mason tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hamada swivels and escapes.
Ryo Hamada is winning the standup battle so far.
Hamada tries to work over Mason's front leg with a kick but Mason checks it.
Mason throws a low kick, looking for Hamada's leg but Hamada calmly moves out of range.
Hamada is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Mason is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hamada's half guard.

Hamada makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice 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!#TD2#
Mason drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Hamada is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Hamada is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mason is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hamada to the mat. Hamada regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mason preventing the sweep.
Hamada lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1##SUB#
Hamada thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hamada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Mason looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mason keeping full guard, as Hamada tries to pass.
Hamada has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mason is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Mason throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hamada lands a couple of elbows.
Mason managing to control the position. #SUB#
Hamada postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mason is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hamada, into his guard. #REVB#
Hamada throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T3##SUB#
Hamada throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mason wants to control from the top but Hamada keeps moving.
Ryo Hamada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mason throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hamada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mason postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hamada is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mason, into his guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hamada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Hamada stops Mason from standing up.
Hamada trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mason manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Mason passes Hamada's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ryo Hamada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hamada preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hamada is not content to let Mason control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Hamada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hamada 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Hamada!
Our winner, Ryo Hamada, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 124
Date: Mar 02, 2022

#R1#
Prodigy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hamada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Prodigy scores with a hook.
Prodigy misses the shot to the body.
Prodigy tries to close the distance and clinch but Hamada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hamada has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Hamada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prodigy throws a right hand that Hamada ducks under and follows up with a left that Hamada also avoids with ease.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Prodigy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hamada fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Prodigy on the side of the head.
Hamada is looking to land body kicks.
Ryo Hamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prodigy looks to throw the jab but Hamada is out of range.
Hamada looks to land a body kick but Prodigy moved away.
Prodigy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Prodigy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hamada looks to land a left hand but Prodigy moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hamada takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Prodigy lands with an overhand left.
Hamada moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD#
Prodigy gets caught napping as Hamada dives in and scores a takedown. Prodigy manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Prodigy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hamada defends well.
Prodigy working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Prodigy wants to sweep here but Hamada controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Prodigy looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hamada is defending well. Prodigy quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hamada has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Prodigy celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Young Prodigy !

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 116
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Maximus Jr takes one on the button.
Hamada scores with a leg kick.
Hamada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maximus Jr.
Hamada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hamada throws a series of punches but Maximus Jr avoids them all with ease.
Hamada just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maximus Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hamada throws a right hand that misses
and Maximus Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hamada moves forwards but Maximus Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hamada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maximus Jr.
Hamada lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximus Jr misses with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hamada lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Maximus Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maximus Jr tries to land a leg kick but Hamada saw it coming and moves away.
Hamada thuds a left hand into Maximus Jr's body.
Maximus Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hamada.
Hamada misses the jab.
Hamada with a poor takedown
and Maximus Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Maximus Jr connects with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hamada.
Maximus Jr loads up on a big right hand but Hamada slips the punch.
A slow jab from Maximus Jr misses its intended target.
Hamada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hamada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maximus Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Hamada has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nice defenses there by Hamada.
An inside leg kick from Hamada misses.
Hamada throws a head kick but Maximus Jr moves out of range.
Maximus Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamada.
Hamada 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.
Maximus Jr works Hamada's body with a nice hook.
Maximus Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hamada in his tracks.
Hamada looks to throw the jab but Maximus Jr is out of range.
Hamada throws a jab when Maximus Jr was well out of range.
Maximus Jr misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Maximus Jr misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamada misses with a head kick. #T2#
Maximus Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hamada throws a head kick that misses.
Hamada takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Ryo Hamada has been cut.
Hamada with a nice cross.
Maximus Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maximus Jr throws out a counter right but Hamada avoids it with no problem.
Hamada falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maximus Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hamada takes one to the side of the head.
Maximus Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hamada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hamada throws a sloppy head kick
and Hamada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hamada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maximus Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hamada slips a straight right by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr tries to work over Hamada's front leg with a kick but Hamada checks it.
Maximus Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Hamada moves out of range easily.
Hamada is looking to score with low kicks.
Maximus Jr defending well as Hamada loads up on a big left hand.
Hamada misses with a looping left.
Maximus Jr throws out a counter right but Hamada avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Maximus Jr scores with a takedown into Hamada's guard.#T3#
Hamada is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maximus Jr is controlling him.
Maximus Jr pushing down on Hamada's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maximus Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Maximus Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maximus Jr prevents Hamada from improving his position.
Hamada misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hamada is looking to escape.#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.
Hamada tries to get to full guard but Maximus Jr has control of the leg.
Maximus Jr stops Hamada from getting back to his feet.
Maximus Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Maximus Jr is working for a kimura but Hamada is defending it quite comfortably.
Hamada is looking to escape.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryo Hamada's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Maximus Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Hamada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maximus Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hamada throws a shot from downtown. Maximus Jr moves away and avoids it.
Hamada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maximus Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Hamada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamada misses with a body shot.
Hamada looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximus Jr is just out of range.
Hamada is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Maximus Jr's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Some wild striking there from Hamada. #TD2#
Maximus Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hamada on his heels. He'll look to pass Hamada's guard now, I'm sure.

Hamada has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Maximus Jr off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximus Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hamada moves out of range of the body kick.
Maximus Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hamada's head backwards.
Hamada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maximus Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Hamada slips a jab from Maximus Jr.
Hamada defending well as Maximus Jr loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
The fighters circling - Maximus Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hamada misses with a low kick as Maximus Jr jumps back.
Hamada moves away from the strike by Maximus Jr.
Ryo Hamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maximus Jr duly obliges.
Maximus Jr moves away from the strike by Hamada.
Nice uppercut lands for Hamada. That snapped Maximus Jr's head back.
Hamada just misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus Jr motions for Hamada to come forward. Maximus Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maximus Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hamada.
Hamada tries a head kick but it misses.
Maximus Jr slips a straight right by Hamada.
A swing and a miss from Hamada.
Maximus Jr misses with a head kick.
Hamada throws an overhand right that lands on Maximus Jr's shoulder, as Maximus Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Hamada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hamada misses with a straight left.
Maximus Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Maximus Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maximus Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Hamada misses the target.
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!
Hamada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maximus Jr.
And Maximus Jr responds with a good body kick, but Hamada manages to step out the way in time.
Hamada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maximus Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Maximus Jr throws a series of punches but Hamada moves out of range.
Hamada looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maximus Jr is fending him off so far but Hamada persists. Nope, Maximus Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hamada throws an overhand right that lands on Maximus Jr's shoulder, as Maximus Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Hamada connects with a crisp jab.
Hamada connects with a leg kick.
Maximus Jr loads up on a big right hand but Hamada slips the punch.
Hamada clobbers Maximus Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maximus Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hamada misses the jab.
A head kick by Hamada misses
and Maximus Jr counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hamada is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hamada closes the distance and clinches up with Maximus Jr, looking for a takedown. Hamada pushes Maximus Jr against the cage but Maximus Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Maximus Jr misses.
Hamada appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maximus Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maximus Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maximus Jr moves away from the strike by Hamada. #T3#
Hamada jabs Maximus Jr right on the nose. Maximus Jr blinks but takes it well.
Hamada throws a body shot but no joy.
Hamada connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maximus Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good shot there by Maximus Jr.
Hamada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hamada throws a looping overhand right but Maximus Jr ducks down to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maximus Jr checks a leg kick.
Maximus Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maximus Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Maximus Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Hamada throws a series of punches but Maximus Jr avoids them all with ease.
Maximus Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamada swings for the body but Maximus Jr moves out of range.
Hamada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hamada.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T4#
Hamada on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maximus Jr misses with a leg kick.
Hamada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maximus Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Maximus Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Hamada seems unphased.
Hamada moves forwards but Maximus Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hamada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hamada misses with a hook. Maximus Jr ducked under it nicely.
Hamada misses with a wild body shot.
Maximus Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maximus Jr wants to slow Hamada down by chopping away at his legs.
Some wild striking there from Hamada.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamada misses with a left hand
and Maximus Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maximus Jr lunges at Hamada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hamada's hand.
Maximus Jr misses with a head kick.
Hamada is looking to counter the offense by Maximus Jr and move into the clinch.
Hamada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maximus Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ryo Hamada's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Hamada tries a low kick but Maximus Jr avoids it.
Maximus Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hamada circles away quickly and effectively.
As Maximus Jr backs away, Hamada returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hamada lands the left hand.
Hamada ducks under a wild hook from Maximus Jr.
Hamada is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maximus Jr.
Hamada paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hamada is defended easily by Maximus Jr.
Hamada shoots for a double leg takedown but Maximus Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Hamada's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hamada throws a low kick but Maximus Jr avoids it.
Maximus Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Maximus Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Maximus Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maximus Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maximus Jr misses with a hook.
Maximus Jr missing with a left hand there. Hamada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maximus Jr misses the shot to the body.
Hamada throws a shot from downtown. Maximus Jr moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Donk. Maximus Jr catches Hamada right on the button with a cross.
Hamada lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maximus Jr avoids the head kick by Hamada.
Maximus Jr looks to land a body kick but Hamada moved away.
Maximus Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hamada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximus Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maximus Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hamada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hamada throwing a counter right hand but Maximus Jr manages to avoid it.
Hamada swings for the body but Maximus Jr moves out of range.
Maximus Jr swinging wildly here.
Maximus Jr blocks a head kick by Hamada.
Hamada looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hamada misses with an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maximus Jr checks a leg kick.
Maximus Jr tries to move into range but Hamada moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hamada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maximus Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hamada throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Hamada works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximus Jr slips a jab from Hamada.
Maximus Jr dodges the punch combination from Hamada.
Hamada shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Hamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hamada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hamada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hamada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hamada throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Maximus Jr misses.
Maximus Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hamada staying out of range there.
Maximus Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hamada circles away quickly and effectively.
Hamada throws a hook to the side of Maximus Jr's head but Maximus Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hamada tries to score with a low kick but Maximus Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Hamada missing with a left hand there. Maximus Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maximus Jr throws a nice looking combination but Hamada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hamada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maximus Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Maximus Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maximus Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Hamada misses with an uppercut.
Maximus Jr throws a right and a left that Hamada avoids nicely.
As Maximus Jr tries to get set, Hamada tries to push him back and clinch up but Maximus Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
Maximus Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Hamada.
Hamada throws a looping overhand right but Maximus Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Hamada on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maximus Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hamada misses with a series of wild punches.
Maximus Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Hamada is wise to it.
Maximus Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hamada throws a hook to the side of Maximus Jr's head but Maximus Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hamada throws the left hand but Maximus Jr avoids the punch easily.
Hamada tried to score with a low kick but Maximus Jr checks it.
Maximus Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hamada misses with a straight left. #T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Hamada darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hamada drops his hands momentarily and Maximus Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hamada 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.
Hamada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maximus Jr throws a hook but Hamada blocks it.
Maximus Jr misses the jab.
Maximus Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maximus Jr slips under a jab from Hamada.
Ryo Hamada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hamada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maximus Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hamada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hamada takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maximus Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hamada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hamada throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maximus Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ryo Hamada.
Well Maximus Jr 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 107
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1#
Hamada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kulina.
Hamada 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.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kulina!
Hamada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulina.
Hamada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kulina's hands.
Kulina looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kulina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hamada misses with a hook.
A jab from Hamada misses.
A punch combination from Hamada misses.
Kulina went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kulina swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hamada.
Hamada scores with a jab to the head.
Kulina throws a front kick aimed at Hamada's knee but Hamada avoids it well.
Kulina throws a leg kick but Hamada moved away.
Kulina turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Kulina closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kulina lands a left hand.
Kulina stalling.
A shot in the inside from Kulina. #T1#
Hamada tries to break free but Kulina pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kulina.
A short right from Kulina on the inside.
Hamada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kulina blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kulina.
Kulina blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kulina.
Kulina lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hamada is working for takedown but Kulina is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kulina scores with a shoulder strike.
Kulina prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kulina lands a hook that snaps the head of Hamada backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kulina.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamada can't break the clinch.
Hamada fails to pull guard.
Justin Kulina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hamada.
Kulina lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kulina. #T2#
Kulina lands a body shot.
Hamada drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kulina pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hamada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kulina.
Kulina looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hamada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kulina blocks a jab.#CL#
Kulina darts in and clinches Hamada up against the cage.
Kulina lands with a left to the head.
Hamada wants to take the fight to the mat but Kulina manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hamada has Kulina pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kulina manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kulina lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kulina.
Hamada jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kulina walks away with a smile on his face. Hamada gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kulina tries to close the distance and clinch but Hamada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hamada throws out a loose jab but Kulina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamada misses the shot to the body.
Kulina cracks Hamada with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Justin Kulina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kulina misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hamada throws an overhand right that lands on Kulina's shoulder, as Kulina tries to avoid the shot.
Kulina's corner calls for a 1-2. Kulina obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hamada checks the leg kick.#T3#
Kulina throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Hamada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab by Kulina.
Hamada lands with a good body shot.
Hamada jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hamada misses with a hook.
Hamada takes a swing at Kulina's ribcage but misses.
Hamada throws a lazy uppercut
and Kulina counters with a good low kick that Hamada was not able to check.
Kulina misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hamada. Kulina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kulina is looking to counter punch.
Ryo Hamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kulina tries to work over Hamada's front leg with a kick but Hamada checks it.
Kulina is looking to score with low kicks.
Hamada cracks Kulina with a good jab.
Hamada moves out of range of the strikes.
Kulina throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Hamada scores with a leg kick.
Hamada shoots in for a double leg but Kulina sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kulina was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kulina lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hamada connects with a leg kick.
Hamada looks to score with a jab to the body but Kulina is just out of range.#T4#
Kulina connects with a crisp jab.
Kulina with a hook.
Hamada just misses with a punch to the body.
Kulina takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kulina throws a leg kick but Hamada sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kulina cracks Hamada with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hamada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kulina feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hamada dodges the punch combination from Kulina.
Sloppy strikes from Hamada. Those never looked like landing.
Kulina was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kulina fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hamada checks it well.
A left lands for Hamada.
Hamada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kulina moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hamada, as that shot connected.
Kulina slips a jab from Hamada.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Hamada. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Kulina misses.
Hamada misses with a hook.
Hamada lands a jab to the nose.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Kulina dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kulina misses with a body kick.
Kulina keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hamada throws a right and a left that Kulina avoids nicely.
Kulina takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hamada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kulina looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hamada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kulina manages to avoid it.
Hamada motions for Kulina to come forward. Hamada throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kulina takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hamada stalks Kulina and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kulina's face. Kulina staggers backwards, shaken.
Kulina throws a low kick but Hamada moves out of range easily.
Kulina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hamada can do to turn this around?
Kulina scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A right-left combo lands from Kulina. #CUT#It looks like Ryo Hamada has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hamada crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kulina - the referee stops the clock and Hamada gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kulina. Hamada manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hamada slips under a jab from Kulina.
Hamada looks to land a combination but Kulina avoids it well.
Kulina was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kulina jabs at Hamada's body.
A punch combination from Kulina misses.
Hamada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kulina.
Kulina throws out a leg kick but Hamada moves out of range and Kulina only half commits.
Justin Kulina is winning the standup battle so far.
Kulina misses with a straight left.
Hamada throws out a counter right but Kulina avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Hamada throws a head kick that misses
and Kulina counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Hamada misses.
Hamada misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hamada has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kulina.
Hamada pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kulina back to the cage. Hamada follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hamada clobbers Kulina with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hamada tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kulina defends well and Hamada ends up having to push Kulina into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hamada throws a body punch but Kulina moves out of range.
A big left from Hamada misses.
Hamada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kulina fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab lands there for Kulina.
Decent striking displayed by Kulina there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulina lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hamada takes a step back to recover.
Hamada is breathing heavily.
Hamada misses with the combination.
Hamada misses with an uppercut.
Kulina shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kulina getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Hamada fails with the takedown.
Hamada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kulina tries to bum rush Hamada with a series of wild strikes but Hamada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kulina avoids the body shot from Hamada. #CL#
Kulina closes the distance and pushes Hamada back into the cage.
Hamada looking for a takedown.
Justin Kulina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hamada.
Kulina scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kulina lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Kulina.
A short body shot lands from Kulina as the two fighters clinch.
Kulina prevents Hamada from breaking the clinch.
Kulina scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kulina lands a left hand.
Kulina lands a nice uppercut.
Hamada looking for a takedown.
Kulina working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kulina lands a shoulder strike.
Hamada has Kulina pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kulina manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Hamada is working for takedown but Kulina is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kulina lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hamada backwards.
Kulina scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hamada is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kulina gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Kulina.
A short left from Kulina.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kulina creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hamada wants a takedown but no success here.
Kulina lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hamada backwards.
Kulina softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Hamada is rocked!
Justin Kulina has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Kulina scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hamada is still on wobbly legs! Can Kulina finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulina.
Hamada blocking some punches.
Kulina pushes Hamada back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulina slows down the pace here.
Kulina misses with a punch on the inside.
Kulina misses with some punches.
Kulina swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kulina taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kulina misses with some punches.
Kulina swings wildly with an uppercut but Hamada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulina throws a head punch that misses.
Kulina misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hamada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hamada goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kulina prevents it.
Hamada blocking some punches.
Hamada seems to have recovered his senses.
Hamada fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Kulina.
A short uppercut from Kulina.
Kulina pushes Hamada against the cage. Kulina is working some dirty boxing. Kulina pushes off with a quick right hook! Hamada goes down! Hamada tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kulina moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Kulina!
Justin Kulina decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 100
Date: Dec 03, 2021

#R1#
Dunham attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big right from Hamada misses.
Dunham chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hamada is defended easily by Dunham.
Dunham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hamada fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dunham throws a solid leg kick but Hamada takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dunham.
A right-left combo lands from Hamada. #CUT#It looks like Pete Dunham has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hamada.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Hamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good leg kick by Dunham.
Dunham takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dunham slips a jab and a cross from Hamada.
Hamada dives in and grabs Dunham's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dunham pushes down on Hamada's head and hops out.
Dunham tries a quick counter leg kick but Hamada is wise to it.
Dunham swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hamada.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Hamada blocks the leg kick.
Hamada shoots in and drives through. Dunham sprawls well.#CL#
Hamada closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hamada is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dunham is defending well.#T1#
Hamada is trying to break free.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dunham.
Dunham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dunham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hamadas head.
Dunham gets through Hamada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Dunham breaks the clinch.
Pete Dunham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hamada is looking to clinch but Dunham is avoiding it.
Hamada moves out of range of the strikes.
Dunham throws a hook to the side of Hamada's head but Hamada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hamada drops his hands momentarily and Dunham takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dunham lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Hamada is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dunham's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Hamada is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dunham sees it coming and defends easily.
Hamada is keen to just control but Dunham is a slippery customer.
Dunham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hamada. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Hamada is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dunham doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hamada.
Hamada trying to control the action but Dunham is working from the bottom. #T2#
Dunham avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hamada.
Hamada is trying to control the action in half guard but Dunham is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dunham is trying to get back to full guard.
Hamada missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hamada seems to be looking for submissions.
Hamada controlling the pace.
Hamada thows a huge punch but Dunham dodges it nicely. #T3##SUB#
Hamada is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dunham defends it well.
Dunham wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hamada is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dunham is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryo Hamada!
Ryo Hamada thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 91
Date: Oct 20, 2021

#R1#
Hamada throws a head kick that misses.
Fuller throws out a loose jab but Hamada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamada misses with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Hamada - just one landing.
Fuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hamada moves away.#TD#
Fuller shoots in and bounces Hamada off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hamada wants to get back to his feet but Fuller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fuller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hamada is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamada tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T1#
Hamada is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Fuller working for the choke.
Fuller seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hamada can't escape the position.
Hamada trying to get back to his feet but Fuller is in full control for now. #SUB#
Fuller is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hamada knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hamada for a finish.
Hamada is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #ES2#
Hamada is trying to shake Fuller off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Fuller won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.#TD#
Hamada gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fuller to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
Fuller landing some decent shots from guard.
Fuller with a nice head shot there.
Hamada is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fuller wants to control from the top but Hamada keeps moving.
Hamada wants to stand and escape but Fuller is having none of it.
Hamada has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Doom's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Fuller postures up and lands a big shot to Hamada's brow.
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!
Fuller trying to control but Hamada is working from the bottom.
Fuller forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Fuller is pressing down on Hamada's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hamada is holding on for now.
Hamada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fuller. #SUB#
Fuller is looking for a kimura but Hamada is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fuller to get the leverage.
Ground and pound from Fuller.
Hamada wants to get back to his feet.
Fuller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fuller wants to pass to mount but Hamada is defending the position.
Hamada slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuller trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamada bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fuller's guard. #REVB##T4#
Fuller has a closed guard, preventing Hamada from standing up.
Fuller throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SUB#
Fuller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hamada defends it easily.
Fuller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Fuller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fuller wants to pass the guard but Hamada is keeping the position.
Fuller prevents Hamada from getting back to his feet.
Fuller lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Fuller dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hamada looks to land a left hand but Fuller moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Fuller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fuller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fuller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hamada with a jab.
Hamada moves forwards but Fuller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hamada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hamada lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hamada defends well and Fuller ends up having to push Hamada into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hamada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fuller struggles to land a body shot inside as Hamada controls his hands.
Fuller misses with an elbow strike. #TD#
Fuller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fuller manages to end up in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuller tries to advance to mount but Hamada denies him. #T1##SUB#
Fuller is trying to get an arm triangle but Hamada is defending well. #SUB#
Fuller is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hamada is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hamada manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fuller's best efforts.
Fuller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fuller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hamada wants to improve his position but Fuller is controlling well.
Fuller is keen to just control but Hamada is a slippery customer.
Fuller working Hamada over with strikes.
Hamada misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Fuller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hamada defends it well.
Fuller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hamada on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fuller is pressing down on Hamada's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hamada is holding on for now.
Hamada regains full guard. Nicely done. #ES2#
Hamada uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hamada works the jab nicely.
Fuller staying out of range there.#T3#
Hamada misses with a two punch combination.
Ryo Hamada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuller slips a straight right by Hamada.
Ryo Hamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Hamada lands.
Hamada slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fuller misses with a right hand
and Hamada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fuller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hamada.
Fuller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hamada.
Fuller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hamada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuller.
Fuller fails with the takedown.
Hamada attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Fuller throws a lazy right hand but Hamada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hamada lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
No luck for Fuller with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Fuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Fuller misses the target.
Hamada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hamada.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hamada.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fuller.
It seemed like Hamada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A left and a right from Fuller both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Ryo Hamada has been cut.
Hamada throws a lazy uppercut
and Fuller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fuller throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hamada to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Hamada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryo Hamada's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hamada throws a hook to the side of Fuller's head but Fuller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Fuller misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hamada! But no joy.
Fuller misses with a hook. Hamada ducked under it nicely.
Hamada moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hamada.
Fuller is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fuller misses with a straight right.
Hamada scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fuller tries to bum rush Hamada with a series of wild strikes but Hamada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fuller lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fuller dodges the punch combination from Hamada.
Fuller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Fuller fails with a takedown attempt.
Fuller lunges at Hamada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hamada's hand.
Fuller ducks right into an uppercut from Hamada.
Fuller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hamada.
Hamada feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fullers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fuller blocks a jab.
Fuller is looking to counter punch.
Hamada looks to land a right hand but Fuller moved out of range.
Hamada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fuller takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Fuller thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hamada enables Fuller to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hamada manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#ES2#
Hamada has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fuller off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fuller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hamada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hamada throws a jab but it's blocked by Fuller.
Fuller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hamada has time to react.
Hamada with a nice cross.
Fuller scores with a sloppy right hand. Hamada should have avoided that one.
Fuller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fuller there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Hamada will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL2#
Hamada has managed to clinch. #BC#
Fuller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hamada tries to clinch but Fuller is having none of it.
Ryo Hamada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hamada throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Fuller to counter with a crisp jab.
Hamada takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hamada, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuller. Hamada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hamada lands a slapping body shot.
Hamada has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fuller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hamada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fuller 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.
Fuller throws a hook to the side of Hamada's head but Hamada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Fuller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hamada throws out the jab.
Hamada lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamada lands with an overhand left.
Hamada scores with a nice head shot.
Hamada looks to throw the jab but Fuller is out of range. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fuller.
Fuller is looking to take a break and control but Hamada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hamada tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Hamada wants to get back to his feet but Fuller drags him back down.
Fuller tries to advance to mount but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Hamada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hamada 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 85
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Mandinos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hamada is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Doom's Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mandinos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mandinos stops Hamada from standing up.
Mandinos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hamada's head.
Hamada keeping full guard, as Mandinos tries to pass.
Mandinos forces his way into half guard.
Mandinos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mandinos wants to free his trapped foot but Hamada is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hamada is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandinos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hamada wants to get back to his feet.
Mandinos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Mandinos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hamada doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mandinos. #T1#
Mandinos trying to control from half guard but Hamada is working away.
Hamada wants to get back to his feet.
Hamada is looking to improve his position.
Mandinos wants to take a breather but Hamada is having none of it.
Hamada keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mandinos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hamada is just riding it out for now. Mandinos eventually gives up the hold.
Hamada is not content to let Mandinos control the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mandinos lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mandinos is looking to take a break and control but Hamada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mandinos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hamada!
Mandinos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hamada wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hamada can't escape the position.
Mandinos lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mandinos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hamada is looking to escape.
Hamada keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Mandinos trying to control but Hamada is having none of it.
Mandinos landing punches.
Mandinos raining down shots from the mount!
Mandinos punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mandinos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mandinos cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns Hamada that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #ROC2#Hamada is rocked!
Hamada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oh Hamada is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Mandinos is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Hamada is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Hamada flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Mandinos anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Hamada and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Mandinos slips an arm under Hamada chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Mandinos has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Mandinos is squeezing on Hamada like an anaconda would it's prey. Hamada fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kahdi Mandinos!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 80
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Costune walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Costune misses with a wild combination.
Costune 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.
Hamada throws a low kick but Costune moves out of range easily.
Costune misses with a few strikes there.
Hamada throws out a loose jab but Costune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamada lands a nice looking body shot.
Ryo Hamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costune finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hamada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Costune checks the leg kick.
Hamada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hamada throws a lazy right hand but Costune sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Hamada backs off Costune throws a huge counter combo but Hamada manages to avoid it all.
Hamada 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.
Hamada is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hamada lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Costune lands with an uppercut that bounces Hamada off the cage and back into range.
Hamada with a nice calf kick.
A jab lands there for Hamada.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costune throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Costune ducks under a wild hook from Hamada.
Hamada tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Costune keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hamada.
Costune fails to land with a series of punches.
Hamada tried to counter with a leg kick but Costune avoided it.
Hamada misses with a low kick.
Hamada throws a low kick but Costune moves out of range easily.
Costune looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Hamada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Costune misses with the combination.
Hamada tries to clinch but Costune is having none of it.
Hamada misses with a straight right.
Some wild striking there from Costune.
Hamada misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by Hamada.
Costune tried to score with a low kick but Hamada checks it.
Hamada closes the distance and clinches up with Costune, looking for a takedown. Hamada pushes Costune against the cage but Costune circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hamada looks to land a left hand but Costune moved out of range nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hamada or perhaps it was just good defense by Costune, which made it look bad.
Hamada scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hamada tests Costune's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hamada misses with an uppercut. Costune saw that one coming.
Hamada looks to throw the jab but Costune is out of range.
Hamada lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Costune looks to land a combination but Hamada avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costune throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hamada.
Costune lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A slow jab from Hamada misses its intended target.
Costune throws out a counter right but Hamada avoids it with no problem.
Costune misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hamada's corner calls for a 1-2. Hamada obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Costune lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hamada backs up against the cage.
Costune swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Costune slips a jab from Hamada.
Costune swinging wildly here.
Costune throws a right and a left that Hamada avoids nicely.
Hamada throws a low kick but it's checked well by Costune.
Hamada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
Hamada lands with a hook. Costune tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hamada cracks Costune with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Hamada fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Costune, pushing him back against the cage.
Costune has Hamada pressed against the cage, preventing Hamada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Costune breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Costune throws a right and a left that Hamada avoids nicely.
Hamada was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hamada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costune sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hamada is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hamada takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Decent striking displayed by Hamada there.
Hamada just misses with a punch to the body.
Costune throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Costune throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hamada takes a swing at Costune's ribcage but misses.
As Hamada backs off Costune throws a huge counter combo but Hamada manages to avoid it all.
Hamada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hamada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left lands for Hamada.
Costune moves away from the strike by Hamada.
Hamada scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big left from Hamada misses.
Costune avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Costune.
Costune is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hamada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hamada connects with a body shot.
Hamada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Costune steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hamada.#T4#
Hamada misses with a hook.
Hamada throws a jab but it's blocked by Costune.
Jab from Hamada.
Hamada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Costune.
Hamada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Costune counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Costune thuds his right hand into Hamada's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Costune swinging wildly here.
Costune bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hamada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hamada connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Costune throws a series of punches but Hamada moves out of range.
Costune gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hamada.
Hamada misses with an uppercut. Costune saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Costune's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Costune looks to land a combination but Hamada avoids it well.
It looked like Hamada was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Costune.
Hamada moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hamada throws out a loose jab but Costune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Costune.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Hamada dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Costune jabs Hamada to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Costune slips a jab from Hamada.
Despite the aggression on Costune's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Costune checks a low kick from Hamada.
Ryo Hamada is winning the standup battle so far.
Hamada scores with a nice head shot.
Costune misses with a low kick as Hamada jumps back.
Hamada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costune.
A combination from Costune does no damage.
Hamada throws a shot from downtown. Costune moves away and avoids it.
Hamada misses with a looping right.
Costune throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hamada.
Costune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hamada circles away quickly and effectively.
A left and a right from Costune both land. Nice combination.
Costune moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costune uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamada.
Hamada throws a hook but Costune avoids it easily.
A big left from Hamada misses.
Costune misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hamada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Costune misses with a series of wild punches.
Costune slips under a jab from Hamada.#T1#
Hamada swings widly with a right hand
and Costune counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DJ Costune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hamada missing with a left hand there. Costune was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Hamada as he connects with a hook.
Hamada throws a hook but Costune blocks it.
DJ Costune is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hamada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Costune's hands.
Hamada takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Costune misses with a jab, cross combination.
Costune throws a body punch but Hamada moves out of range.
No joy there for Costune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Costune moves out of range as Hamada strikes.
Costune checks a low kick from Hamada.
A head kick by Hamada misses
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Costune counters with a stiff right hand.
Costune takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hamada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costune sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Costune ducks under a wild hook from Hamada.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Hamada blocks the leg kick.
Hamada bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Costune's head.
Costune takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hamada throws a leg kick but Costune sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hamada goes for a double leg but Costune avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Costune continues to drive forward.
Costune looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Hamada misses with some punches.
Hamada is trying to push Costune away but Costune has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hamada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Costune has him pressed against the cage.
Costune prevents Hamada from breaking the clinch.
Hamada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Costune has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Hamada manages to break the clinch.
Costune misses with a series of wild punches.
Hamada swings for the body but Costune moves out of range.
Costune keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hamada.
Hamada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hamada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hamada misses with a straight right.
Costune has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Hamada.
Costune throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hamada.
Costune throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hamada.#T3#
Hamada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Costune fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Hamada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Costune cracks a nice hook into Hamada's ribs.
Hamada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Costune.
Costune takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hamada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Costune stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hamada connects with a single shot there.
Costune throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hamada.
Hamada throws out a leg kick but Costune moves out of range and Hamada only half commits.
Hamada throws a low kick, looking for Costune's leg but Costune calmly moves out of range.
A nice side step and Costune releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Costune staying out of range there.
Hamada closes this distance looking for a takedown but Costune circles away.
Hamada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Costune.
Hamada lands a right hook to the body.
Nice cross by Hamada.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamada misses the jab.#T4#
Costune moves out of range of the strikes.
Hamada misses with a hook
and Costune counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hamada tried to score with a low kick but Costune checks it.
Costune loads up on a big right hand but Hamada slips the punch.
Hamada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Costune fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hamada. Costune does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Hamada lands.
Hamada with a hook.
Costune misses with a double jab.
It looked like Hamada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab lands there for Hamada.
Hamada is looking to clinch but Costune is avoiding it.
Hamada clobbers Costune with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hamada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Costune.
Costune is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costune keeps the fight on the outside.
Good exchange - Hamada coming out on top.
Hamada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Costune lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Hamada looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Costune!
Costune wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ryo Hamada will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Hamada. Those never looked like landing.
Hamada looks to score with a jab to the body but Costune is just out of range.
Costune lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Costune misses with a two punch combination.
Costune slips under a jab.
Costune slips a straight right by Hamada.
Hamada misses with a right hand
and Costune counters with a two punch combo.
Costune throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hamada.
Hamada tries to clinch up but Costune circles away and keeps his distance.
Costune slips under a jab.
Costune moves away from the strike by Hamada.
Costune showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hamada.
Hamada throws a lazy right hand but Costune sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hamada misses with an uppercut
and Hamada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hamada thuds a left hand into Costune's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costune throws a right and a left that Hamada avoids nicely. #CL#
Hamada clinches up with Costune and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Costune breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Hamada misses with an uppercut.
Hamada looks to score with a jab to the body but Costune is just out of range.
Costune staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Costune's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Costune has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hamada finds it's way round the side to connect with Costune's head.
Hamada throws a looping overhand right but Costune ducks down to avoid it.
Hamada moves out of range as Costune strikes.
Hamada misses with a looping left.
Hamada with a jab.
Costune avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
Costune lands a jab-cross combination.
Costune tries to work over Hamada's front leg with a kick but Hamada checks it.
Hamada shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hamada swings for the body but Costune moves out of range.
Hamada shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Costune sprawls well. Costune wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hamada gets slowly back to his feet.
Hamada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Costune pinned against the cage. Costune gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Hamada lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hamada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Costune drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hamada misses with the combination.
Hamada lands a lovely overhand right.
Costune rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hamada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hamada checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hamada throws a front kick aimed at Costune's knee but Costune avoids it well.
Costune steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hamada.
Hamada with a nice cross.
Hamada throws a looping overhand right but Costune ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Costune throws a right hand that Hamada ducks under and follows up with a left that Hamada also avoids with ease.
Hamada throws out a loose jab but Costune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamada throws a shot from downtown. Costune moves away and avoids it.
Costune takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A combination from Costune does no damage.
Hamada tries to land a leg kick but Costune saw it coming and moves away.
Hamada swings for the body but Costune moves out of range.
Costune fails to land with a series of punches.
Costune slips under a jab from Hamada.
DJ Costune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hamada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Hamada misses.
Hamada's corner calls for a 1-2. Hamada obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slow jab from Hamada misses its intended target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hamada.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Hamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costune checks a low kick from Hamada.
Hamada checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Costune keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hamada.#T4#
Hamada just misses with a punch to the body.
Costune slips under a jab from Hamada.
Costune is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hamada with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
Costune ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Hamada. Those never looked like landing.
Costune swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hamada avoids the body shot from Costune.
Hamada is looking to counter punch.
Hamada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Costune misses with a wild combination.
Costune feints a jab promting Hamada to slip. Costune then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hamada slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Ryo Hamada has been cut.
Hamada checks a low kick from Costune.
Hamada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Costune takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Costune goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ryo Hamada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Costune misses with a double jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to DJ Costune.
Well Hamada 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 74
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Kulina scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Kulina has Hamada up against the cage in a clinch.
Hamada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kulina has him pressed against the cage.
Kulina misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kulina lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hamada backwards.
Kulina lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kulina fails to land.
Kulina scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kulina stalling.
Hamada tries to break the clinch but Kulina is controlling the position.
Kulina lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kulina pushes Hamada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulina.
Kulina misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Kulina.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulina.
Hamada tries to circle away but Kulina has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Hamada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kulina digs a right hand into Hamada's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hamada's gas tank.
Hamada tries to break free but Kulina pushes him back against the cage.
Kulina lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kulina lands with a light punch inside.
Kulina working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kulina pushes Hamada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kulina scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kulina lands with a right to the head.
Kulina stalling against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kulina lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hamada backwards. #T2#
Kulina keeps control of Hamada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hamada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kulina has him pressed against the cage.
Hamada is trying to push Kulina away but Kulina has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hamada is trying to push Kulina away but Kulina has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kulina misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kulina.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulina lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hamada wants to break free but Kulina has control.
Kulina keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hamada's efforts to push away.
Kulina prevents Hamada from breaking the clinch.
Kulina lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hamada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kulina misses with a punch on the inside.
Hamada wants to break free but Kulina has control.
Hamada tries a body shot but Kulina blocks it. #T3#
A short left from Kulina.
Kulina lands an uppercut.
Kulina has Hamada pushed against the cage.
Kulina throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hamadas head.
Hamada has a couple of punches blocked by Kulina.
Kulina is pushing Hamada up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kulina lands with a left to the head.
Kulina misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hamada.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kulina.
Kulina lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kulina misses with the head strike.
Kulina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Hamada is trying to break the clinch but Kulina is controlling him.
Kulina misses with the head strike.
Kulina lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamada is trying to break the clinch but Kulina has him pressed against the cage.
Kulina misses with some punches.
Kulina lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hamada backwards.
Kulina lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hamada backwards.
Hamada is trying to break the clinch but Kulina has him pressed against the cage.
Kulina misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kulina misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kulina pushes Hamada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kulina leaning against his opponent.
A short left from Kulina.
A short right from Kulina.
A shot in the inside from Kulina.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Kulina dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Kulina has closed the distance and engaged Hamada in a clinch.
A short right from Kulina.
Hamada working hard to break the clinch.
Kulina misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kulina taking a breather.
Kulina makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kulina working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Hamada fails to land.
Stalling in the clinch from Kulina.
Kulina lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamada wants to get back to striking at distance but Kulina won't allow it.
Hamada is trying to break the clinch but Kulina has him pressed against the cage.
Kulina lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulina.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kulina.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Kulina.
Hamada takes a shot to the head.
Hamada blocking some punches.
Kulina working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kulina swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kulina lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hamada tries to break the clinch but Kulina is controlling the position.
Kulina lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kulina prevents Hamada from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hamada's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kulina misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kulina fails to land.
Kulina working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kulina has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short left from Kulina.
Hamada tries to circle away but Kulina has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Kulina misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kulina lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulina avoiding damage.
Justin Kulina seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hamada working aggressively here.
Hamada takes a shot to the head.
Kulina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kulina lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hamada.
Hamada looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kulina lands with a left to the head.
Kulina throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hamadas head.
Kulina lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Kulina - that landed with a thud.
Hamada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kulina. #T3#
Kulina misses with the head strike.
Hamada is trying to force a seperation but Kulina has the dominant position.
Kulina misses with the head strike.
Hamada blocks an uppercut.
Kulina dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hamada blocks an uppercut.
Hamada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kulina lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kulina lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hamada misses with some punches.
Kulina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hamada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kulina scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kulina creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Kulina lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kulina scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hamada being controlled against the cage.
Kulina lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hamada backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulina throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hamadas head.
Kulina scores with a shot to the side of Hamada's head.
Hamada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kulina scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kulina misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kulina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kulina makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kulina throws a head punch that misses.
Kulina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Kulina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kulina misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Hamada misses the target.
Hamada throws a combination. Kulina tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kulina scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Kulina throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kulina looks to land a right hand but Hamada moved out of range.
Kulina looks to land a left hand but Hamada moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Kulina gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kulina.
Nice body punch from Kulina.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulina swings wildly with an uppercut but Hamada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulina works on Hamada's body with a couple of short punches.
Hamada blocking some punches.
A short right from Kulina on the inside. #T1#
Kulina working aggressively here.
Kulina swings wildly with an uppercut but Hamada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamada looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kulina softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hamada wants to break free but Kulina has control.
Kulina throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Kulina.
Kulina lands a nice uppercut.
Kulina swings wildly with an uppercut but Hamada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulina misses with some punches.
Kulina misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kulina lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kulina lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hamada backwards. #T2#
Kulina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Kulina.
Kulina scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kulina lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kulina throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hamadas head.
Kulina keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hamada's efforts to push away.
Kulina keeps control of Hamada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kulina misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Kulina scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kulina lands a shoulder strike.
Kulina slowing the pace effectively.
Hamada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kulina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hamada tries to break the clinch but Kulina is controlling the position. #T3#
Hamada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hamada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kulina has him pressed against the cage.
Kulina working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Kulina on the inside.
Hamada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kulina has a couple of punches blocked by Hamada.
Kulina lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hamada backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kulina.
Kulina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hamada trying to land knees to the body.
Hamada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kulina misses with a punch on the inside.
Kulina misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kulina lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Kulina makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kulina.
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!
Kulina swings wildly with an uppercut but Hamada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulina has a couple of punches blocked by Hamada.
A short right from Kulina.
Kulina struggles to land a body shot inside as Hamada controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Kulina fails to land.
Hamada takes a shot to the head.
Hamada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kulina swings wildly with an uppercut but Hamada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamada working hard to break the clinch.
Kulina prevents Hamada from breaking the clinch.
Ryo Hamada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justin Kulina is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hamada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Kulina comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kulina has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 24:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Kulina!
Justin Kulina 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: BFC Fight Night 4
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamada throws a leg kick
and Hamada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hamada connects with a single shot there.
Matsuzaka lands a jab.
Matsuzaka looks to throw the jab but Hamada is out of range.
Hamada throws a sloppy head kick
and Hamada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hamada scores with a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hamada.
Hamada with a poor takedown
letting Matsuzaka counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamada throws a hook but Matsuzaka blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Matsuzaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hamada throws a poor cross that misses
letting Matsuzaka counter with a right hand.
Hamada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hamada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hamada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Matsuzaka's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Hamada fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Matsuzaka to the ground. Hamada is now in Matsuzaka's guard.
Matsuzaka keeping moving, preventing Hamada from controlling successfully.
Hamada engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Matsuzaka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hamada trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsuzaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamada throws a big elbow that misses.
Hamada trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsuzaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamada throwing strikes from guard but Matsuzaka blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hamada throws a right hand that Matsuzaka ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsuzaka also avoids with ease.
Hamada misses the body punch
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hamada misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab lands there for Hamada.
Hamada throws a combination that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice body shot.
Hamada just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka tests Hamada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matsuzaka with a hook.
Hamada misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka lands a right hook to the body.
Hamada throws a right hand that misses
and Hamada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Ryo Hamada has been cut.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Hamada staying out of range there.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook.
Hamada avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hamada throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuzaka looks to throw the jab but Hamada is out of range.
Nice jab there from Matsuzaka.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hamada.
Hamada moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick by Hamada misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.
Hamada dives in and grabs Matsuzaka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matsuzaka pushes down on Hamada's head and hops out.
It looked like Matsuzaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hamada.
Hamada avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka. #T4#
Hamada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Matsuzaka scores with a hook to the body. Hamada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Matsuzaka gets caught flat footed, as Hamada shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuzaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hamada is one step ahead there.
Matsuzaka keeping moving, preventing Hamada from controlling successfully.
Matsuzaka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Matsuzaka tries to get out of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryo Hamada's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Hamada closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Matsuzaka quickly recovers to half guard.
Matsuzaka is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hamada working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Matsuzaka's thigh. Matsuzaka counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hamada throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka has his hands on Hamada's head, controlling the position.
Matsuzaka keeping moving, preventing Hamada from controlling successfully. #T1#
Matsuzaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hamada is one step ahead there.
Matsuzaka pulls Hamada in close to his closed guard and prevents Hamada from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Hamada 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.
Matsuzaka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hamada on the ground.
Matsuzaka pulls Hamada in close to his closed guard and prevents Hamada from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hamada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Ryo Hamada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hamada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Hamada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hamada drops his hands momentarily and Matsuzaka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hamada fails with the takedown
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.
Matsuzaka lands a head shot.
Matsuzaka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hamada's head.
Matsuzaka connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Hamada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matsuzaka at a distance.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Hamada.
Hamada shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matsuzaka as he jumps to the side.
Hamada scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
Hamada throws a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka scores with a hook.#TD2#
Hamada changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Matsuzaka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Hamada tries for a kimura but Matsuzaka is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Hamada goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Matsuzaka has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hamada but great work by Matsuzaka.#T4#
Hamada wants to control but Matsuzaka postures up.
Hamada gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hamada wants to control but Matsuzaka is keeping busy.
Matsuzaka is looking to advance position but Hamada won't allow it.
Ryo Hamada has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hamada regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Hamada looking for a guillotine here but Matsuzaka defends easily.
Matsuzaka won't allow Hamada to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryo Hamada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ryo Hamada's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hamada throws a head kick that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a left to the body.
Hamada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hamada is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matsuzaka rather than just go for the knockout.
Hamada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice body shot.
Matsuzaka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hamada looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matsuzaka is fending him off so far but Hamada persists. Nope, Matsuzaka circles away and we're back to standing.
Matsuzaka misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Hamada there.
Hamada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hamada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuzaka throws out the jab.
Hamada moves away from the strike by Matsuzaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matsuzaka cracks Hamada with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matsuzaka misses the jab.#T1#
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Hamada ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuzaka cracks Hamada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hamada throws a right hand that Matsuzaka ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsuzaka also avoids with ease.
Hamada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hamada misses with a wild body shot.
Hamada misses with a takedown
and Matsuzaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hamada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hamada dives in for a single leg takedown but Matsuzaka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hamada.
Hamada on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Matsuzaka misses its intended target.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuzaka lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Matsuzaka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hamada's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matsuzaka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hamada scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#Hamada is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Hamada! Matsuzaka dives in looking to finish! Hamada is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka 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: BFC 13: Olstein Vs. The Blade
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hamada. Cain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hamada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Cain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hamada dives in for a single leg takedown but Cain sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice uppercut lands for Cain. That snapped Hamada's head back.
Hamada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cain circles away quickly and effectively.
Cain swinging wildly here.
Ryo Hamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Hamada. Those never looked like landing.
Cain lands a head shot.
Hamada fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cain checks it well.
Hamada swinging wildly here.
Hamada throws a series of strikes that have Cain backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamada takes a swing at Cain's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hamada is defended easily by Cain.
We've been told by Cain's head coaches at Dark Horse MMA (HBE) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Cain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hamada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cain.
Hamada throws a body punch but Cain moves out of range.
Hamada lands a nice shot to the body.
Cain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hamada.
A slow jab from Cain misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from Hamada. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Hamada.
Cain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hamada with a poor takedown
and Cain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hamada thinking.
RJ Cain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hamada.
Hamada takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
RJ Cain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cain lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Cain.
Cain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Cain throws the left hand but Hamada avoids the punch easily.
Hamada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cain circles away quickly and effectively.
Hamada connects with the punch.
Hamada dodges the punch combination from Cain.
Hamada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hamada!
Hamada misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Hamada shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cain looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hamada with the ground and pound but Cain uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
Hamada sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cain keeping moving, preventing Hamada from controlling successfully.
Cain wants to get back to his feet but Hamada is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamada trying to control but Cain is working from the bottom.
Hamada is stalling in the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cain on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cain tries to get out of the position.
Cain keeping moving, preventing Hamada from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hamada takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Ryo Hamada has been cut.
Hamada is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cain misses with a straight right.
Hamada scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sloppy strikes from Hamada. Those never looked like landing.
Cain throws a hook but Hamada blocks it.
Hamada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cain slips a jab and a cross from Hamada.
Cain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hamada.
Cain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hamada takes a swing at Cain's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Hamada. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Cain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cain throws a hook to the side of Hamada's head but Hamada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hamada throws a leg kick but Cain moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryo Hamada will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryo Hamada's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Hamada closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hamada seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cain is in trouble now - Hamada has advanced to mount!
Cain wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hamada throwing strikes here but Cain is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cain is looking to get to half guard.
Hamada looking to control but Cain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamada throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hamada tries to control but Cain wriggling away. #T1#
Cain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hamada looking to control but Cain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Hamada is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cain is surviving well by controlling Hamada's body position as best he can.
Cain tries to lock up and control but Hamada gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hamada is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cain has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hamada tries to control but Cain wriggling away. #T2#
Cain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hamada can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cain is looking to escape.
Hamada looking to ground and pound but Cain is blocking nicely.
Cain is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cain wants to hold on but Hamada pushes him away.
Cain wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hamada takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hamada lands a heavy elbow. #T3#
Cain really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hamada looking to control but Cain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Hamada is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cain is surviving well by controlling Hamada's body position as best he can.
Hamada throwing strikes here but Cain is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hamada looking to control but Cain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hamada might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cain haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hamada moves to take his opponent's back. #T4##SUB2#
Hamada is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Cain with him. Cain is trying to defend but Hamada has an arm under the chin now! Cain grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryo Hamada!
A victorious Ryo Hamada thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 19 - Qanar vs Vanorden
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flexner tries to avoid it but Hamada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flexner to the ground. Flexner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hamada moves out of range of the strikes.
Flexner throws a right hand that misses
and Hamada counters with a straight right hand.
Flexner cracks Hamada with a good jab.

It looks like Ryo Hamada has been cut.
Hamada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Flexner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamada connects with a body shot that sends Flexner's belly button to the back.
Nice uppercut lands for Hamada. That snapped Flexner's head back.
Hamada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flexner throws a big shot that misses.
Ryo Hamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hamada, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamada staying out of range there.
Flexner misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamada misses with a takedown
and Flexner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hamada slips a straight right by Flexner.
Hamada is looking for a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Flexner misses the target.
Hamada falls off balance throwing a combination
and Flexner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hamada blocks a jab.
Hamada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flexner misses with a looping left.
Flexner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamada.
A little jabbing left from Flexner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rovi Flexner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flexner slips under a jab.
Flexner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamada cracks Flexner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hamada shoots and misses
and Flexner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Hamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamada pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Flexner back to the cage. Hamada follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!

Hamada shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hamada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hamada wants to control from the top but Flexner keeps moving.
Hamada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Flexner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hamada doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hamada manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flexner keeping moving, preventing Hamada from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamada is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Flexner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Flexner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hamada. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Flexner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hamada is aware though and is defending well.
Hamada 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.

Hamada drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Hamada seems to have locked his on tight now - Flexner screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Hamada, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ryo Hamada!
Ryo Hamada thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 14 - Tanner vs Tragedy III
Date: Apr 10, 2020

#R1#
A shot to the body from Hamada misses
enabling Flexner to counter with a crisp jab.
Hamada misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hamada throws a poor cross that misses
and Flexner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flexner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hamada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flexner circles away quickly and effectively.
Hamada tries for a takedown but Flexner circles away easily
and Flexner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Hamada closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Flexner quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Flexner looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Flexner looking for submissions off his back.
Hamada is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Flexner! #T1#
The referee warns Flexner that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hamada trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Flexner is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Hamada there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hamada looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Hamada looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Flexner wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #SUB#
Hamada quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Hamada but it's paid off an Flexner is forced to tap! Nice work by Hamada.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryo Hamada!
During a confident post fight interview, Ryo Hamada thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC Tournament Finals
Date: Mar 20, 2020

#R1#
Hamada connects with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Payakaroon.
Hamada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Payakaroon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Payakaroon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hamada if he has to take too many more of those.
Payakaroon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamada.
Payakaroon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hamada scores with a jab to the body.
Hamada looks for a takedown but Payakaroon sprawls well.
Payakaroon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Payakaroon misses its intended target.
Hamada walks forward, straight into a front kick from Payakaroon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakaroon thumps Hamada with a low kick.
Hamada goes for a double leg but Payakaroon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Payakaroon continues to drive forward.
Payakaroon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab by Payakaroon.
Hamada lands with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Samart Payakaroon has been cut.
Hamada walks into a stiff left hand from Payakaroon.
A chopping leg kick lands by Payakaroon.
Hamada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Payakaroon.#T1#
Hamada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Payakaroon lands with an overhand left.
Hamada lands with a nice body punch.
Payakaroon throws a hook to the side of Hamada's head but Hamada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hamada drops down looking for a counter takedown but Payakaroon sprawls and moves away.
Payakaroon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hamada. That did some damage!
Hamada throws an overhand right that lands on Payakaroon's shoulder, as Payakaroon tries to avoid the shot.
Payakaroon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Payakaroon scoring well with a low kick there.
Hamada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payakaroon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Payakaroon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A good leg kick by Payakaroon.
Hamada throws a head kick that misses.
Hamada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamada moves into range and connects with a jab.
Payakaroon throws a good cross that connects.
Payakaroon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hamada shoots in but Payakaroon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Hamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Hamada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon scores with a leg kick.
Hamada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.
Hamada is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big left from Payakaroon misses.
Payakaroon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Payakaroon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payakaroon throws out the jab.
Hamada appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakaroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Hamada.
Payakaroon looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Payakaroon checks a leg kick nicely.
Payakaroon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hamada had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Payakaroon slips a jab and a cross from Hamada.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Payakaroon.
Hamada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hamada jabs at Payakaroon's body.
Payakaroon is looking to slow Hamada down with leg kicks.
Payakaroon jabs Hamada to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hamada is looking to wear down Payakaroon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hamada shoots in but no luck this time.
Payakaroon unleashes a big counter combination but Hamada bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Payakaroon - that will leave a mark!
Hamada misses with a straight left.
Hamada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Hamada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hamada throws a sloppy body shot
and Payakaroon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick that knocks Hamada off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick which misses Hamada's front leg but catches the back leg as Hamada tries to avoid it.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamada.
Hamada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Payakaroon. Payakaroon obviously looking to wear him down.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamada.
Payakaroon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Payakaroon throws a jab when Hamada was well out of range.
Payakaroon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hamada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Payakaroon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Payakaroon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hamada 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.
Hamada moves out of range as Payakaroon strikes.
Payakaroon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Payakaroon. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Payakaroon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hamada misses the shot to the body.
Payakaroon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hamada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Payakaroon. Hamada shrugs it off though.
Hamada closes the distance and clinches up with Payakaroon, looking for a takedown. Hamada pushes Payakaroon against the cage but Payakaroon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Payakaroon does it's job there.
Payakaroon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hamada misses with a body shot.
Payakaroon misses with a combination #TD#
and Hamada counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hamada.
Payakaroon keeping moving, preventing Hamada from controlling successfully.
Hamada is really struggling to control Payakaroon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#SUB#
Hamada drops back, looking for a kneebar! Payakaroon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Payakaroon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Payakaroon! #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samart Payakaroon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hamada swings for the body but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Payakaroon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hamada looks for the body kick but Payakaroon saw that one coming.
Payakaroon connects with a leg kick. Hamada looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hamada avoids the head kick by Payakaroon.
Hamada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Payakaroon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Hamada 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Payakaroon misses with a looping left.
Payakaroon slips a straight right by Hamada.
Payakaroon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hamada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Payakaroon connects with an inside leg kick.
Payakaroon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Payakaroon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hamada if he has to take too many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakaroon misses with a looping left.
Hamada throws a body punch but Payakaroon moves out of range. #T1#
Payakaroon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hamada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hamada scores with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Hamada.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick and Hamada moves out of range easily.
Hamada shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Payakaroon as he avoids it easily.
Hamada throws a series of punches but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Hamada throws an overhand right that lands on Payakaroon's shoulder, as Payakaroon tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Hamada shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Payakaroon is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Payakaroon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamada misses with a kick to the body.
Hamada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Payakaroon tries to avoid it but Hamada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Payakaroon to the ground. Payakaroon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hamada with a jab.
Hamada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Payakaroon lands a nice hook to Hamada's body. Hamada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payakaroon misses with a straight left. #T2#
Payakaroon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Payakaroon misses with a wild body shot.
Hamada tries a head kick but it misses.
Payakaroon lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab lands there for Payakaroon.
Hamada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
Hamada shoots in but Payakaroon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Hamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payakaroon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick which misses Hamada's front leg but catches the back leg as Hamada tries to avoid it.
Hamada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Payakaroon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hamada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Payakaroon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick that knocks Hamada off balance momentarily.
Jab, jab by Payakaroon - just one landing.
Hamada misses with a wild body shot.
Ryo Hamada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Payakaroon digs a good body shot into Hamada's ribs.
Payakaroon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Payakaroon scores with a nice strike.
Hamada stuns Payakaroon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hamada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Payakaroon counters with a nice uppercut.
Hamada will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hamada scores with a one two! Payakaroon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Payakaroon sizes up Hamada with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Hamada closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamada wants to control but Payakaroon is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payakaroon regains half guard, as Hamada was trying to land strikes.
Hamada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4##SUB#
Hamada is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hamada is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Payakaroon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hamada.
Hamada is keen to just control but Payakaroon is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samart Payakaroon's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Payakaroon digs a good hook to Hamada's body.
Payakaroon ducks under a wild hook from Hamada.
Hamada looks to land a combination but Payakaroon avoids it well.
Hamada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakaroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Hamada.
Hamada throws a left and a right that both miss
and Payakaroon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hamada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Payakaroon tries to avoid it but Hamada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Payakaroon to the ground. Payakaroon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Payakaroon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Payakaroon, as that shot connected.
Hamada shoots in looking for a takedown but Payakaroon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hamada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A right-left combo lands from Hamada.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses.
Payakaroon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy left from Payakaroon finds it's target.
Hamada looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hamada tries to land a body kick
and Payakaroon counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Hamada misses with a body punch
and Payakaroon counters with a right hand to the body.
Payakaroon scores with a jab to the head.
Hamada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hamada takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Payakaroon jabs at Hamada's body.
Payakaroon delivers a nice body kick.
Payakaroon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A combination from Hamada does no damage.
Payakaroon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Payakaroon cracks Hamada with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hamada moves out of range of the strikes.
Payakaroon jabs Hamada right on the nose. Hamada blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamada fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Hamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick which misses Hamada's front leg but catches the back leg as Hamada tries to avoid it.
A combination from Payakaroon does no damage.
Hamada slips under a jab.
Nice body kick from Payakaroon.#T2#
Hamada moves forwards but Payakaroon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hamada throws a hook but Payakaroon blocks it.
Payakaroon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hamada takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Payakaroon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Payakaroon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hamada fails with a takedown attempt.
Hamada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
Payakaroon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samart Payakaroon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Payakaroon throws a head kick but Hamada moves out of range.
Payakaroon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Hamada decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Payakaroon is refusing to be controlled, as Hamada sits in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Hamada is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Payakaroon is looking to improve his position.
Hamada is keen to just control but Payakaroon is a slippery customer.
Hamada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Payakaroon keeping hold of Hamada's head, controlling as best he can.
Hamada trying to control the action but Payakaroon is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Payakaroon is looking to get back to is feet but Hamada passes into side control. #SUB#
Hamada tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Payakaroon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hamada. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Payakaroon gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Payakaroon tries to hold on but Hamada postures up.
Hamada misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samart Payakaroon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Payakaroon 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samart Payakaroon!
A relieved looking Samart Payakaroon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC Tournament Rd 3
Date: Mar 05, 2020

#R1#
Vovigton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamada.
Hamada misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Vovigton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hamada is pressing down on Vovigton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vovigton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vovigton stays in close to Hamada's body and controls the position.
Vovigton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hamada lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Vovigton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Vovigton looking for a guillotine here but Hamada defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovigton keeping moving, preventing Hamada from controlling successfully. #T1#
Vovigton is trying to control the position but Hamada postures up.
Vovigton will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Vovigton looking for a sweep. Not yet Vovigton, not yet.
Hamada trying to control the position from guard on top but Vovigton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamada won't allow Vovigton to sweep him here.
Vovigton is working hard here to advance position.
Hamada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vovigton is trying to keep Hamada in close.
Hamada wants to control from the top but Vovigton keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vovigton is trying to keep Hamada in close.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hamada trying to control the position from guard on top but Vovigton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hamada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vovigton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Hamada scores with a four punch combination!
Hamada throws a one two combo.
Hamada fails to land the takedown.
A combination from Vovigton does no damage.
Vovigton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vovigton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Colby Vovigton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hamada.
Hamada throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Vovigton stumbling backwards into the cage! Vovigton bounces back off the cage towards Hamada, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Hamada lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Hamada celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ryo Hamada!
An out of breath Ryo Hamada thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: #1 Contender Series 205
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
A big left from Hammer misses.
A jab from Hammer misses.
Hamada drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hammer defends it well.
Hamada cracks Hammer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hamada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hamada has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hammer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hamada lands a glancing blow to the side of Hammer's head.
Armand Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Hammer coming out on top.
Hammer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hamada counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Armand Hammer has been cut.
Hammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hamada looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hammer is fending him off so far but Hamada persists. Nope, Hammer circles away and we're back to standing.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hamada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hammer.
Hamada staying out of range there.
Hammer throws a hook to the side of Hamada's head but Hamada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamada swinging wildly here.
Hammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hamada ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Hammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamada.
Hammer scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Hamada on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hammer misses with a hook. Hamada ducked under it nicely.
Hammer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hamada misses with a two punch combination.
Hammer lands with a shot to the body.
Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hamada just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hamada lands a body shot.
Hammer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hamada's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice shot lands for Hammer.
Hammer looks to land a right hand but Hamada moved out of range.
Hammer throws a hook but Hamada blocks it.
Hamada shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammer as he avoids it easily.
Hammer misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hamada. Hammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hammer throws an overhand right that lands on Hamada's shoulder, as Hamada tries to avoid the shot.
Hamada with the counter takedown but Hammer avoids it easily.#T2#
Hamada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammer sizes up Hamada with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hamada is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hammer rather than just go for the knockout.
Hamada swings for the body but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hamada slips under a jab from Hammer.
Hammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hamada is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.
Hamada drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hammer defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammer. Hamada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hammer misses with an uppercut. Hamada saw that one coming.
Hammer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hammer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hamada.
Hamada lands a body shot. #KD2#
Hamada drops Hammer with a beautiful combination! Hammer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hamada is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Hammer is rocked!
Hammer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hamada moves away from the strike by Hammer.
Hammer avoids the body shot from Hamada.
Hamada takes a swing at Hammer's ribcage but misses.
Hammer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hamada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hammer tries to avoid it but Hamada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hammer to the ground. Hammer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Armand Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hamada.
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hamada.#T3#
Hammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Hammer misses its intended target.
Nice straight punches there by Hammer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hammer.
Hammer jabs at Hamada's body.
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamada avoids the body shot from Hammer.
Hamada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammer.
Hamada misses with a wild body shot.
Hamada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammer.
Hammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hammer misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Hamada decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hammer's guard.
Hamada wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hamada drops back looking for a leg! Hammer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hammer manages to kick Hamada off! Hamada jumps back into Hammer's guard.
Hamada wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving. #T4#
Hamada is looking to work some ground and pound but Hammer has wrist control.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Hamada from controlling successfully.
Hammer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hammer tries to get out of the position.
Hammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Hamada drops back looking for a leg! Hammer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hammer manages to kick Hamada off! Hamada jumps back into Hammer's guard.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet but Hamada is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Armand Hammer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Armand Hammer's cut.
That's time! Hammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jab from Hammer.
Hammer lands a really nice looking cross but Hamada seems unphased.
A head kick misses from Hamada.
Hamada misses with a takedown attempt - Hammer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hammer tries to counter with a takedown but Hamada is quick to defend against it.
Hamada shoots in looking for a takedown. Hammer tries to sprawl out of it but Hamada keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hammer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hamada lands a nice shot to the body.
Hamada looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamada throws out a loose jab but Hammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammer throws the left hand but Hamada avoids the punch easily.
Hamada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hamada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hammer misses with a straight right.
Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from Hammer. No joy for Hamada on that attempt.
Hammer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Armand Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hamada.
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamada.
Hamada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammer moves away.
Hammer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hamada sprawls and moves away.
Hamada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hammer misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hammer, as that shot connected.
Hammer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hamada.
Hammer lands a lovely overhand right.
Hammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamada.
Hammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Hamada shoots in and gets a takedown into Hammer's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamada is looking to work some ground and pound but Hammer has wrist control.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Hamada from controlling successfully.
Hamada is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hamada loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hamada has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hamada wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hammer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ryo Hamada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hamada jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hamada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammer.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammer. Hamada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hammer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hamada misses with an uppercut. Hammer saw that one coming.
Hammer tries to counter by clinching up but Hamada breaks away and moves out of range.
Hammer throws out a loose jab but Hamada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamada throws a head kick but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer attempts a counter takedown but Hamada avoids it well and moves away.
Hamada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hamada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hammer slips a jab and a cross from Hamada.
Hammer misses the jab.
Hammer misses with a body shot.
Hammer misses with a straight left.
Hammer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Hammer. No joy for Hamada on that attempt.
Hammer tries to counter by clinching up but Hamada breaks away and moves out of range.
Hammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but Hamada moved out of range nicely.
Hammer avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Hammer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamada shoots in and drives through. Hammer sprawls well.
Hamada throws a push kick but Hammer slaps the foot to one side.
Hamada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hammer scores with a hook.
Hamada misses with a few strikes there.
Hamada moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hammer misses with a wild body shot.
Hammer stuns Hamada with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hamada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammer.
Hamada throws a body shot but no joy.
Armand Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammer misses with a straight left.
Hamada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammer manages to avoid it.
Hammer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hamada counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryo Hamada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Armand Hammer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hammer connects with a jab.
Hamada takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hamada misses with a few strikes there.
Hammer checks the leg kick.
Hammer misses the shot to the body.
Hammer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hammer stuffs the takedown.
Hammer cracks a nice hook into Hamada's ribs.
Hammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hammer misses with a body shot.
Hamada fails to land with a series of punches.
Hammer slips under a jab.
Hammer misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Hammer.
Hamada connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hamada throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Hammer scores with a shot to the body.
Armand Hammer is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammer misses with a looping left.
Hammer scores with a nice head shot.
Hamada thuds a left hand into Hammer's body.
Hamada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hamada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hamada throws a body punch but Hammer moves out of range.
Hamada throws a body punch but Hammer moves out of range.
Hamada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hamada ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Hammer misses with a hook.
Hamada throws a leg kick but Hammer moved away.
Hammer lands a nice hook to Hamada's body. Hamada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hammer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hamada tries to land a leg kick but Hammer saw it coming and moves away.
Hamada swings for the body but Hammer moves out of range. #T2#
Hammer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hamada's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamada ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Hamada throws a series of punches but Hammer avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Hamada shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hamada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hamada seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hammer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Hamada looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3#
Hamada seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hammer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hammer pushes Hamada off looking to stand but Hamada dives back in and keeps control.
Hamada thows a huge punch but Hammer dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Hamada seems to be looking for submissions.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hamada throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hamada trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hamada seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hammer is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ryo Hamada!
During a confident post fight interview, Ryo Hamada thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC - Fight Night 2
Date: Feb 03, 2020

#R1#
Kuhn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD2#
Kuhn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hamada manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hamada wants to control but Kuhn is keeping him busy.
Kuhn tries to get to full guard but Hamada has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hamada seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kuhn is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ryo Hamada!
Ryo Hamada seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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