Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: H29
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Hazuki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.#CL2#
Hazuki instigates a clinch.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Hazuki avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the ropes.
Hazuki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hazuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hazuki lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Hazuki.
Nice body punch from Hazuki.
Hazuki cracks Petrov with a nice body shot.
Petrov is breathing heavily.
Hazuki lands a body punch.
Hazuki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Hazuki.
Hazuki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazuki lands a nice uppercut.
Petrov misses with some punches.
Hazuki lands a nice uppercut.
Hazuki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Hazuki working Petrov over with knees to the body.
Hazuki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hazuki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hazuki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hazuki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Hazuki as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hazuki as the two fighters clinch.
Hazuki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hazuki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hazuki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hazuki.
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hazuki scores a nice knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Hazuki - that landed with a thud.
Petrov seems to have got his legs back now.
A right hand to the body from Hazuki.
Petrov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hazuki is working Petrov over against the ropes.
Hazuki landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Hazuki.
Hazuki prevents a body shot from Petrov.
A right hand to the body from Hazuki.
Hazuki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2#
Nice body punch from Hazuki - that landed with a thud.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hazuki.
A hook to the body from Hazuki.
A knee to the head by Hazuki.
Hazuki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hazuki working Petrov over with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Hazuki.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hazuki.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hazuki.
Hazuki cracks Petrov with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Petrov goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Petrov wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ryo Hazuki!

Event: H23
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Whok tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Hazuki gets a clinch.
Whok tries to land knees in the clinch but Hazuki avoids the damage to the body.
Hazuki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hazuki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hazuki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Whok as the two fighters clinch.
Whok lands a nice knee to the body.
Whok lands a damaging elbow.
Hazuki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whok's elbow.
Whok lands a knee to the head.
Hazuki prevents a body shot from Whok.
Hazuki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Whok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hazuki 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!
Hazuki dodges an elbow strike from Whok.
Hazuki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whok lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Whok throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Whok tries to work over Hazuki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hazuki missing with knees to the body.
Whok lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Hazuki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Whok avoids it.
Whok throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hazuki struggles to land a body shot inside as Whok controls his hands.
Hazuki blocks an elbow strike.
Whok throws an elbow but it misses.
Whok looking to throw knees to the head but Hazuki is blocking nicely.
Whok gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Ryo Hazuki has been cut.
Whok comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hazuki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Whok lands an elbow inside.
Hazuki scores with a knee to the head.
Whok throws an elbow but it misses.
Whok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hazuki backwards.
Whok tries to throw a body punch but Hazuki avoids it by throwing Whok back against the ropes.
Whok connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hazuki's face.
Whok is leaning against Hazuki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hazuki obliges.
Hazuki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Whok avoids it.
Hazuki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hazuki lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Whok blocks a body shot from Hazuki.
Hazuki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hazuki avoids a wild elbow strike from Whok.
Hazuki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Whok.
Hazuki blocks the elbow strike.
Whok scores with a shot to the side of Hazuki's head.
Whok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Whok looking to throw knees to the head but Hazuki is blocking nicely.
Whok prevents a body shot from Hazuki.
Hazuki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Whok is defending well for now.
Hazuki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Whok.
Whok misses with an elbow over the top.
Whok takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hazuki prevents a body shot from Whok.
Whok has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Hazuki scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whok with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hazuki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Hazuki.
Hazuki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Whok lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hazuki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Piger Whok dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryo Hazuki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Whok throws a nice looking combination but Hazuki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whok throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Whok.
Whok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hazuki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Whok fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hazuki checks it well. #CL#
Hazuki moves into the clinch.
Whok lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Whok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Piger Whok seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Whok throws a head punch that misses.
Hazuki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hazuki tries a body shot but Whok blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Whok just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hazuki's brow.
Whok avoiding damage as Hazuki throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki lands a shot to the body.
Hazuki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whok throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hazuki avoids a wild elbow strike from Whok.
Whok misses with a knee strike.
Whok pushes off an throws an elbow but Hazuki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T1#
Hazuki tries to throw a body punch but Whok avoids it by throwing Hazuki back against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Whok scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Whok just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hazuki's brow.
Whok comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Whok pushes off an throws an elbow but Hazuki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A short right from Hazuki on the inside.
Whok unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hazuki can't find room to land a body shot as Whok controls the action.
Whok lands an elbow inside that Hazuki shrugs off.
Whok throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Whok prevents a body shot from Hazuki.
Whok throws a knee to the head but misses.
Whok lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Whok throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Whok.
Whok lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whok lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hazuki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Whok misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Whok lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hazuki scores a nice knee to the body.
Hazuki avoids a wild elbow strike from Whok.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whok.
Hazuki lands a body punch.
Whok creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Whok creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hazuki's defenses.
Hazuki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Whok is breathing heavily.
Whok misses with an elbow over the top.
Hazuki lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Whok just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hazuki's brow.
Hazuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Hazuki.
Whok blocks an elbow strike.
Hazuki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Whok is defending well for now.
A right hand to the body from Hazuki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hazuki can't find room to land a body shot as Whok controls the action.
Hazuki digs a right hand underneath Whok's ribcage. Whok let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hazuki missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Piger Whok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryo Hazuki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Hazuki closes the distance and clinches.
Hazuki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a shot to the body.
Whok lands a nice uppercut.
Whok lands with a short shot to the head.
Whok misses with an elbow over the top.
Whok throws an elbow that misses.
Whok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hazuki backwards.
Hazuki digs a right hand into Whok's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Whok's gas tank.
Whok lands a hook to the side of the head.
Whok with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Whok tries to throw a body punch but Hazuki avoids it by throwing Whok back against the ropes.
Whok takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Whok looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Whok throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Whok misses with a punch on the inside.
Hazuki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hazuki misses with a punch to the body.
Hazuki misses with a body punch. #T1#
Whok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hazuki backwards.
Hazuki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hazuki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whok throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Whok is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hazuki is defending well for now.
Hazuki tries to land knees in the clinch but Whok avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Whok scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hazuki struggles to land a body shot inside as Whok controls his hands.
Whok lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Whok tries a body shot but Hazuki blocks it.
Whok throws an elbow but it misses.
Whok misses with the head strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hazuki.
Whok avoiding damage as Hazuki throws knees to the body.
Whok pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Hazuki blocking some punches.
Whok prevents a body shot from Hazuki.
A head punch on the inside from Whok fails to land.
Whok lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2#
Hazuki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hazuki tries to throw a body punch but Whok avoids it by throwing Hazuki back against the ropes.
Whok throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Whok tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hazuki tries to land knees in the clinch but Whok avoids the damage to the body.
Hazuki misses with a punch to the body.
Whok lands a shot to the body.
Whok creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hazuki's defenses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hazuki.
Hazuki scores with a shoulder strike.
Piger Whok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hazuki misses with a punch to the body.
Whok blocks a body shot from Hazuki.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hazuki obliges.
Nice body punch from Hazuki - that landed with a thud.
Ryo Hazuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hazuki can't find room to land a body shot as Whok controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Piger Whok.
Well Whok 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: H20
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Hazuki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Hazuki has Adesanya up against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Adesanya fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Hazuki.
Adesanya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hazuki is defending well for now.
Hazuki lands a body shot.
Hazuki misses with a body punch.
Hazuki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Adesanya has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Hazuki misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Hazuki misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya blocks a body shot from Hazuki.
Hazuki can't find room to land a body shot as Adesanya controls the action.
Hazuki lands a nice knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Hazuki. #T1#
Hazuki lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hazuki.
Hazuki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Adesanya lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Adesanya on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hazuki tries to land knees in the clinch but Adesanya avoids the damage to the body.
Hazuki tries to work over Adesanya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hazuki trying to land knees to the body.
Hazuki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hazuki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Adesanya prevents a body shot from Hazuki.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adesanya.
Adesanya misses with some punches.
Hazuki trying to land knees to the body.
Adesanya prevents a body shot from Hazuki.
Hazuki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Hazuki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hazuki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hazuki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hazuki misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Hazuki.
Nice body punch from Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adesanya managing to block the knees to the body from Hazuki.
A right hook to the body lands for Hazuki.
Good body shot from Hazuki.
Adesanya managing to block the knees to the body from Hazuki.
Hazuki scores with a hook to the body.
Adesanya blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adesanya takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Hazuki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hazuki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hazuki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hazuki cracks Adesanya with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hazuki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Hazuki closes the distance and clinches.
Adesanya trying to stall but Hazuki improves his position.
Adesanya on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adesanya prevents a body shot from Hazuki.
A short body shot lands from Hazuki as the two fighters clinch.
Hazuki is working Adesanya over against the ropes.
Hazuki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hazuki lands with a left to the head.
Hazuki digs a right hand into Adesanya's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adesanya's gas tank.
Hazuki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adesanya doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Hazuki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adesanya backwards.
Hazuki lands a nice shot to the body.
Hazuki misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hazuki.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Hazuki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adesanya avoids it.
Adesanya prevents a body shot from Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a shot to the body.
Hazuki can't find room to land a body shot as Adesanya controls the action.
Hazuki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adesanya's efforts to push away.
Adesanya trying to stall but Hazuki improves his position.
Hazuki is leaning against Adesanya and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Hazuki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hazuki is leaning against Adesanya and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hazuki lands a shoulder strike.
Hazuki tries a body shot but Adesanya blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hazuki.
A right handed body shot lands from Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adesanya or not.
Hazuki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adesanya takes a knee to the side of the body.
Good body shot from Hazuki.
Adesanya is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hazuki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hazuki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Hazuki 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##CL2#
Hazuki has managed to clinch.
Hazuki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hazuki lands a nice shot to the body.
Hazuki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adesanya avoids it.
Hazuki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Adesanya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hazuki avoids it.
Hazuki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hazuki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adesanya is defending well for now.
Adesanya avoiding damage as Hazuki throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hazuki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adesanya or not.
A right hand to the body from Hazuki.
Hazuki works on Adesanya's body with a couple of short punches.
Hazuki pushes Adesanya back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Hazuki goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Hazuki.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hazuki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hazuki is leaning against Adesanya and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hazuki lands a nice shot to the body.
Hazuki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hazuki landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hazuki.
Hazuki missing with knees to the body.
Hazuki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hazuki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hazuki digs a right hand underneath Adesanya's ribcage. Adesanya let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hazuki misses with a punch to the body.
Hazuki cracks Adesanya with a nice body shot.
Ryo Hazuki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Hazuki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adesanya avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hazuki.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hazuki.
Adesanya is trying to maintain a safe position but Hazuki gets an underhook and turns Adesanya into the ropes.
A hook to the body from Hazuki.
A body shot lands from Hazuki.
Hazuki lands with a light punch inside.
Hazuki misses with a punch to the body.
Hazuki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hazuki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hazuki scores with a shot to the side of Adesanya's head.
Hazuki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adesanya's elbow.
Carlton Adesanya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryo Hazuki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Adesanya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Hazuki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hazuki 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Hazuki!

Event: H17
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Masten throws a leg kick which misses Hazuki's front leg but catches the back leg as Hazuki tries to avoid it.
Masten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Masten tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hazuki is able to avoid easily.
Hazuki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hazuki doesn't manage to clinch there - Masten circles away.
Hazuki throws a right hand that Masten ducks under and follows up with a left that Masten also avoids with ease.
Masten tries to counter with a clinch but Hazuki shakes him off and moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Masten checks a leg kick.
Hazuki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masten tried to score with a low kick but Hazuki checks it.
Masten looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hazuki throws a combination. Masten tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Masten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hazuki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hazuki is looking to clinch.
A jab from Hazuki does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Hazuki.
Hazuki throws a lazy head kick
and Masten counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Masten moves into the clinch.
Hazuki struggles to land a body shot inside as Masten controls his hands.
Hazuki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masten tries to work over Hazuki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hazuki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hazuki tries to land knees in the clinch but Masten avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hazuki. #T1#
Hazuki lands a hook that snaps the head of Masten backwards.
Masten softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Masten - that landed with a thud.
Masten lands a right hand.
Hazuki blocking some punches.
Masten stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Masten can't find room to land a body shot as Hazuki controls the action.
A hook to the body from Masten.
Masten lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Masten swings wildly with an uppercut but Hazuki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hazuki can't find room to land a body shot as Masten controls the action.
Hazuki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hazuki digs a right hand into Masten's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masten's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Masten fails to land.
Nice body punch from Hazuki.
Masten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masten blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masten stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Masten lands a hook to the side of the head.#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!
Masten working aggressively here.
Masten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Masten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Masten.
Masten lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Masten blocks a body shot from Hazuki.
A body shot lands from Masten.
Masten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Masten.
Hazuki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masten blocks a body shot from Hazuki.
Hazuki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masten's elbow.
Masten has a couple of punches blocked by Hazuki.
Masten lands a hook that snaps the head of Hazuki backwards.
Masten lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hazuki tries a body shot but Masten blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hazuki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masten blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hazuki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Masten fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Masten dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hazuki throws the left hand but Masten avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Masten moves into range and clinches up with Hazuki.
Masten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hazuki misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Masten scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gordon Masten seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Masten takes a knee to the side of the body.
Masten tries a body shot but Hazuki blocks it.
Masten pushes Hazuki back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Hazuki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masten lands a shot to the body.
Masten works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hazuki takes a shot to the head.
Masten misses with a punch to the body.
Masten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hazuki backwards.
Hazuki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Masten tries to throw a body punch but Hazuki avoids it by throwing Masten back against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Masten.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masten misses with a body punch.
Hazuki can't find room to land a body shot as Masten controls the action.
Masten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hazuki's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hazuki. #T1#
Masten tries to throw a body punch but Hazuki avoids it by throwing Masten back against the ropes.
Masten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hazuki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Masten.
Hazuki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masten avoids it.
Masten softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hazuki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Masten on the inside.
Hazuki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masten lands a hook that snaps the head of Hazuki backwards.
Hazuki prevents a body shot from Masten.
Hazuki lands a nice knee to the body.
Hazuki misses with some punches.
Masten prevents a body shot from Hazuki.
Masten makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Masten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hazuki misses with a body punch.
Hazuki presses Masten against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masten misses with a punch to the body.
Hazuki lands a knee to the body.
Masten misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Hazuki is working Masten over against the ropes.
Hazuki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masten backwards.
Hazuki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Masten.
Masten struggles to land a body shot inside as Hazuki controls his hands.
Masten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hazuki missing with knees to the body.
Masten throws a punch but it's blocked by Hazuki.
Hazuki struggles to land a body shot inside as Masten controls his hands.
Masten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hazuki misses with a body punch.
Hazuki misses with the head strike.
Hazuki tries to work over Masten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hazuki working Masten over with knees to the body.
Hazuki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Masten.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masten tries a body shot but Hazuki blocks it.
Masten lands with a short shot to the head.
Hazuki takes a shot to the head.
Masten lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Masten 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#
Masten misses with a kick to the body.
Hazuki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Masten.
Hazuki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hazuki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hazuki fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Masten clinches up against the ropes.
Hazuki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masten backwards.
Masten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hazuki missing with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Hazuki as the two fighters clinch.
Hazuki tries to work over Masten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hazuki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masten's elbow.
Masten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki is working Masten over against the ropes.
Masten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hazuki tries a body shot but Masten blocks it.
Masten prevents a body shot from Hazuki.
A right handed body shot lands from Hazuki.
Masten misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Masten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hazuki digs a right hand into Masten's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masten's gas tank.
Masten tries a body shot but Hazuki blocks it.
Masten swings wildly with an uppercut but Hazuki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hazuki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masten lands a shoulder strike.
Hazuki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hazuki pushes Masten back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hazuki.
A head punch on the inside from Masten fails to land.
Masten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Masten scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Masten can't find room to land a body shot as Hazuki controls the action.
Masten misses with some punches.
Masten blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hazuki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hazuki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masten.
Hazuki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Masten gets through Hazuki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hazuki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Masten takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hazuki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Masten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hazuki backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masten.
Hazuki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hazuki blocks an uppercut.
Masten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hazuki struggles to land a body shot inside as Masten controls his hands.
Masten lands a shoulder strike.
Masten has a couple of punches blocked by Hazuki.
Masten is working Hazuki over against the ropes.
Masten struggles to land a body shot inside as Hazuki controls his hands.
Masten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hazuki trying to land knees to the body.
Ryo Hazuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masten lands a hook that snaps the head of Hazuki backwards.
Hazuki misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Masten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Masten 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Masten!
After the fight, Gordon Masten 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: H14
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Chai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hazuki looks to clinch
and Hazuki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chai tries to land a front kick but Hazuki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ryo Hazuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai throws a body punch but Hazuki moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chai.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hazuki manages to avoid it.#CL#
Hazuki clinches with his opponent.
Hazuki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2#
Chai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chai takes one on the button.
Hazuki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hazuki drops his hands momentarily and Chai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#Hazuki is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai connects with a quick right hand that sends Hazuki tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Pharoah The First Chai!
Pharoah The First Chai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ALLSTAR KT: Locke Vs Redfist
Date: Jul 28, 2023

#R1#
Hazuki lands a head kick! #CL#
Hazuki clinches up against the ropes.
Hazuki lands a body punch.
Snow throws a head punch that misses.
Hazuki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Snow.
Snow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hazuki working Snow over with knees to the body.
Hazuki lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hazuki as the two fighters clinch.
Snow misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Hazuki.
Snow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snow looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hazuki.
A head punch on the inside from Snow fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Hazuki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hazuki scores a nice knee to the body.
Hazuki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snow or not.
Hazuki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hazuki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Hazuki.
Hazuki working Snow over with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Hazuki. #T1#
Hazuki digs a right hand into Snow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Snow's gas tank.
Hazuki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Snow's face.
Hazuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hazuki pushes Snow back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Hazuki lands a body punch.
Hazuki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hazuki lands a shoulder strike.
Hazuki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hazuki works on Snow's body with a couple of short punches.
Snow misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hazuki - that landed with a thud.
Hazuki lands a good knee to the midsection. Snow won't want to take too many of those.
A short left from Hazuki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazuki lands a body shot.
Hazuki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Nice body punch from Hazuki.
Hazuki cracks Snow with a nice body shot.
Hazuki scores with a shot to the side of Snow's head.
Hazuki digs a right hand underneath Snow's ribcage. Snow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hazuki lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Hazuki - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Hazuki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Hazuki is leaning against Snow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Hazuki.
Hazuki pushes Snow back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Hazuki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hazuki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Snow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hazuki crunches a lovely knee into Snow's ribcage.
Snow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hazuki.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hazuki obliges.
A body shot lands from Hazuki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hazuki.
A body shot lands from Hazuki.
Hazuki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snows head.
Nice body punch from Hazuki.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hazuki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hazuki scores with a hook to the body.
Hazuki working Snow over with knees to the body.
Snow misses with a punch on the inside.
Hazuki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Hazuki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hazuki's corner calls for a 1-2. Hazuki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Hazuki moves into the clinch successfully.
Snow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hazuki backwards.
Hazuki presses Snow against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hazuki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snow can do to turn this around?
Snow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Hazuki.
Hazuki working Snow over with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Good body shot from Hazuki.
Nice body punch from Hazuki.
Good body shot from Hazuki.
Hazuki scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hazuki presses Snow against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hazuki presses Snow against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hazuki lands a good knee to the midsection. Snow won't want to take too many of those.
A right hook to the body lands for Hazuki.
Snow is breathing heavily.
Hazuki lands a body shot.
Hazuki lands a good knee to the midsection. Snow won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hazuki obliges.#T1#
Hazuki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hazuki blocking some punches.
Hazuki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Snow.
Hazuki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snow or not.
Hazuki scores a nice knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Snow.
Hazuki presses Snow against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a good knee to the midsection. Snow won't want to take too many of those.
Hazuki digs a right hand into Snow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Snow's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snow or not.
Hazuki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Snow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hazuki lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hazuki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Still in the clinch, Hazuki scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Hazuki.
Hazuki landing knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Hazuki. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hazuki.
Hazuki cracks Snow with a nice body shot.
Hazuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Hazuki as the two fighters clinch.
Hazuki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Hazuki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hazuki lands a knee to the body.
Hazuki scores with a hook to the body.
Hazuki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hazuki lands a nice shot to the body.
Hazuki presses Snow against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hazuki scores a nice knee to the body.
Hazuki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Hazuki.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a shot to the body.
Hazuki lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Hazuki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Hazuki dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Hazuki forces Snow back against the ropes and clinches.
Snow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snow throws a punch but it's blocked by Hazuki.
Hazuki is leaning against Snow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Hazuki scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hazuki.
A right hand to the body from Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hazuki pushes Snow back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Hazuki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Snow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hazuki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Hazuki.
A right handed body shot lands from Hazuki.
Hazuki is leaning against Snow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Hazuki.
A right hand to the body from Hazuki.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hazuki.
Snow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hook to the body lands for Hazuki. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hazuki.
Hazuki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snows head.
Hazuki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hazuki is working Snow over against the ropes.
Hazuki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snow or not.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hazuki.
Hazuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hazuki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snows head.
Hazuki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hazuki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hazuki.
Hazuki pushes Snow back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Hazuki.
Hazuki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazuki blocking some punches.
Hazuki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hazuki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hazuki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hazuki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hazuki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#T2#
Nice body punch from Hazuki.
Hazuki is working Snow over against the ropes.
Hazuki scores a nice knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Hazuki.
Hazuki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Snow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hazuki lands a body punch.
Hazuki lands a nice shot to the body.
Hazuki lands a body punch.
Hazuki cracks Snow with a nice body shot.
Hazuki lands a shoulder strike.
Hazuki scores with a hook to the body.
Hazuki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snow or not.
Hazuki scores a nice knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Hazuki as the two fighters clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hazuki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hazuki presses Snow against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hazuki crunches a lovely knee into Snow's ribcage.
Ryo Hazuki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hazuki landing knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Hazuki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hazuki 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Hazuki!

Event: AKF 86
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Hazuki.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hazuki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.#CL#
Hazuki has managed to clinch.
Sanchez is looking to break free of the clinch but Hazuki has double underhooks.
Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from Hazuki.
Hazuki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Hazuki has Sanchez pressed against the cage, preventing Sanchez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hazuki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanchez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez tries to circle away but Hazuki has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Hazuki - that landed with a thud.
Sanchez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hazuki has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Hazuki.
Nice elbow from Hazuki.
Good body shot from Hazuki.
Sanchez is looking to break free of the clinch but Hazuki has double underhooks. #T1#
Hazuki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanchez.
Hazuki scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanchez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Hazuki throws knees to the body.
Hazuki scores with a shoulder strike.
Hazuki misses with a body punch.
Hazuki prevents Sanchez from breaking the clinch.
Hazuki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hazuki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hazuki digs a right hand underneath Sanchez's ribcage. Sanchez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch but Hazuki keeps him there for the moment.
Sanchez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hazuki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sanchez looks winded!
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Hazuki has him pressed against the cage.
Hazuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Hazuki.
Hazuki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanchez is defending well for now.
Hazuki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Hazuki is controlling the position.
Hazuki presses Sanchez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hazuki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hazuki tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Hazuki back against the cage.
Hazuki tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez working hard to break the clinch.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Hazuki has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Hazuki.
Sanchez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sanchez tries to break free but Hazuki pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez is looking to break free of the clinch but Hazuki has double underhooks.
Hazuki scores with a hook to the body.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch but Hazuki keeps him there for the moment.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Hazuki.
Hazuki misses with a punch to the body.
Hazuki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hazuki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Hazuki.
Hazuki working Sanchez over with knees to the body.
Hazuki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hazuki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Hazuki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Hazuki closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.
Hazuki missing with knees to the body.
Hazuki prevents Sanchez from breaking the clinch.
Hazuki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanchez is defending well for now.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Hazuki.
Hazuki misses with a body punch.
Hazuki lands a knee to the body.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Hazuki throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hazuki.
Hazuki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hazuki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hazuki lands a nice shot to the body.
Hazuki lands a knee to the body.
Sanchez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hazuki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sanchez can turn it around.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hazuki.
Ryo Hazuki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hazuki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hazuki missing with knees to the body.
Hazuki digs a right hand underneath Sanchez's ribcage. Sanchez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Hazuki.
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 elbow from Hazuki.
Good body shot from Hazuki. #T1#
Hazuki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sanchez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Hazuki.
Nice body punch from Hazuki - that landed with a thud.
Hazuki presses Sanchez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hazuki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sanchez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hazuki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hazuki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Hazuki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Knees to the body from Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Hazuki landing knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Hazuki.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hazuki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sanchez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hazuki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanchez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hazuki works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches.
Hazuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hazuki lands a good knee to the midsection. Sanchez won't want to take too many of those.
Hazuki trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Hazuki digs a right hand into Sanchez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanchez's gas tank.
Hazuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A frustrated look appears on Sanchez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hazuki landing knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Hazuki.
A short body shot lands from Hazuki as the two fighters clinch.
Hazuki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hazuki tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Hazuki.
Hazuki cracks Sanchez with a nice body shot.
Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from Hazuki.
Hazuki scores with a hook to the body.
Hazuki is leaning against Sanchez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Hazuki.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Hazuki has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hazuki works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches.
Hazuki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hazuki is working Sanchez over against the cage.
Hazuki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Hazuki dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hazuki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanchez's hands.
Luis Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hazuki is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Hazuki avoids it well.
Hazuki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hazuki slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez. #CL#
Hazuki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanchez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hazuki has him pressed against the cage.
Hazuki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hazuki pushes Sanchez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Hazuki is controlling the position.
Hazuki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanchez can't break the clinch.
Hazuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanchez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hazuki has him pressed against the cage.
Hazuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hazuki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hazuki presses Sanchez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Hazuki.
Hazuki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanchez.
Hazuki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards. #T1#
Hazuki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch but Hazuki keeps him there for the moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hazuki obliges.
Hazuki presses Sanchez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hazuki pushes Sanchez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hazuki.
Good body shot from Hazuki.
A right handed body shot lands from Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Hazuki.
Hazuki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanchez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hazuki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hazuki scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Hazuki.
Hazuki misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Hazuki.
Nice body punch from Hazuki - that landed with a thud. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hazuki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hazuki is leaning against Sanchez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hazuki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hazuki can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
A body shot lands from Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Hazuki as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanchez or not.
Hazuki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Hazuki.
Hazuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hazuki lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hazuki.
A short right from Hazuki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Hazuki.
Ryo Hazuki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left hand lands to the body for Hazuki.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Hazuki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hazuki, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:24
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:24
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Hazuki!

Event: AKF 82
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1##CL#
Hazuki instigates a clinch.
Snow has a couple of punches blocked by Hazuki.
Hazuki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hazuki blocks an uppercut.
Hazuki takes a shot to the head.
Snow lands an uppercut.
Hazuki blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Hazuki.
Hazuki pushes Snow back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Snow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Snow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hazuki digs a right hand into Snow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Snow's gas tank.
Snow avoiding damage as Hazuki throws knees to the body.
Hazuki missing with knees to the body.
Hazuki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hazuki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hazuki cracks Snow with a nice body shot.
Snow looks winded!
Hazuki works on Snow's body with a couple of short punches.
Hazuki pushes Snow back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Hazuki lands a nice knee to the body.
Hazuki lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Hazuki.
Hazuki pushes Snow back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Hazuki lands a body punch. #T1#
Hazuki lands a nice shot to the body.
Hazuki lands a body punch.
Hazuki lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Snow fails to land.
Snow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hazuki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A left hand lands to the body for Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a hook that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Hazuki lands a body shot.
Hazuki working Snow over with knees to the body.
Hazuki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Hazuki lands a nice shot to the body.
Hazuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Hazuki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazuki is working Snow over against the ropes.
Hazuki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Hazuki.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hazuki.
Hazuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Snow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Hazuki lands a shot to the body.
Hazuki digs a right hand into Snow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Snow's gas tank.
Hazuki cracks Snow with a nice body shot.
Hazuki lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Hazuki.
Hazuki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hazuki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hazuki lands a nice shot to the body.
Hazuki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Snow.
Hazuki trying to land knees to the body.
Hazuki working Snow over with knees to the body.
Hazuki is working Snow over against the ropes.
Hazuki is working Snow over against the ropes.
Hazuki cracks Snow with a nice body shot.
Hazuki lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hazuki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hazuki lands a body shot.
Hazuki lands a nice shot to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hazuki.
Snow avoiding damage as Hazuki throws knees to the body.
Hazuki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Hazuki 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##CL#
Hazuki rushes Snow and presses him up against the ropes.
Hazuki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hazuki presses Snow against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hazuki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Snow is defending well for now.
Hazuki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Good body shot from Hazuki.
Hazuki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Hazuki.
Snow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hazuki cracks Snow with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Hazuki - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Hazuki.
Hazuki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snow can do to turn this around?
Knees to the body from Hazuki.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hazuki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Hazuki.
Snow is breathing heavily.
Hazuki presses Snow against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hazuki scores with a hook to the body.
Hazuki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Snow.
Hazuki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hazuki. #T1#
Hazuki presses Snow against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hazuki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hazuki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ryo Hazuki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hazuki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hazuki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hazuki lands a body shot.
Hazuki digs a right hand into Snow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Snow's gas tank.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hazuki obliges.
Hazuki lands a hook that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Nice body punch from Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a nice shot to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hazuki.
A right hand to the body from Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a body punch.
Hazuki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Hazuki.
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 short right from Hazuki.
Hazuki lands with a right to the head.
Hazuki is working Snow over against the ropes.
Hazuki lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
A hook to the body from Hazuki.
Hazuki presses Snow against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hazuki is leaning against Snow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hazuki.
Hazuki misses with a knee strike.
Hazuki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snow or not.
Hazuki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hazuki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Snow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hazuki lands with a light punch inside.
Hazuki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Snow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hazuki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A left hand lands to the body for Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hazuki is working Snow over against the ropes.
Hazuki lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hazuki obliges.
A right hand to the body from Hazuki.
Hazuki works on Snow's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Hazuki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Hazuki dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Hazuki there.#CL#
Hazuki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hazuki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Snow avoids it.
Hazuki lands a left hand.
Hazuki missing with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Hazuki.
A short right from Hazuki on the inside.
Hazuki lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snow.
Snow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hazuki lands a nice knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Hazuki.
Hazuki gets through Snow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazuki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hazuki scores with a hook to the body.
Hazuki scores with a hook to the body.
Hazuki is leaning against Snow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Snow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hazuki scores with a hook to the body.
Hazuki cracks Snow with a nice body shot.
Hazuki digs a right hand into Snow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Snow's gas tank. #T1#
Hazuki lands a nice knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Hazuki.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Snow.
Hazuki lands a shot to the body.
Hazuki lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hazuki.
Hazuki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snow or not.
Hazuki presses Snow against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Hazuki.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hazuki.
A short body shot lands from Hazuki as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Hazuki as the two fighters clinch.
Hazuki is leaning against Snow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Hazuki as the two fighters clinch.
Hazuki scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Hazuki - that landed with a thud.
Hazuki lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Hazuki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Snow.
Hazuki digs a right hand underneath Snow's ribcage. Snow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hazuki lands a shot to the body.
Hazuki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snow or not.
Hazuki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Snow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Snow takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Hazuki.
Hazuki scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hazuki lands a nice knee to the body.
Hazuki gets through Snow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hazuki pushes Snow back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hazuki lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hazuki scores with a shoulder strike.
Hazuki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hazuki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ryo Hazuki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hazuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jon Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Still in the clinch, Hazuki scores with a nice short uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Hazuki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hazuki 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Hazuki!

Event: AKF FN | Lightning vs. Boyle
Date: Oct 21, 2022

#R1#
Hazuki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kovingten on the side of the head.
Kovingten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kovingten throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Hazuki has Kovingten up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kovingten throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kovingten misses with a body punch.
Hazuki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hazuki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hazuki tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Hazuki back against the ropes. #BC2#
Kovingten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hazuki misses with the combination.
Kovingten looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kovingten throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hazuki tries to clinch there but Kovingten circles away. #KD2#
Kovingten scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Hazuki to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#CUT2#It looks like Ryo Hazuki has been cut.
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!
Hazuki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hazuki tries to clinch up but Kovingten circles away and keeps his distance.
Hazuki tries to clinch there but Kovingten circles away. #T1#
Kovingten swats away the attempt to clinch by Hazuki.
Kovingten connects with a quick right hand that sends Hazuki tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kyle Kovingten!
A very excited looking Kyle Kovingten 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: AKF FN | Matwala vs. Kovingten
Date: Sep 23, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Hazuki tries to keep at a distance but Cheetah has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cheetah looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hazuki lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Hazuki.
Hazuki lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hazuki obliges.
Hazuki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hazuki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Hazuki - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Hazuki.
Hazuki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hazuki scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazuki lands a body shot.
Hazuki presses Cheetah against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hazuki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hazuki lands a shot to the body.
Hazuki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hazuki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Hazuki has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hazuki lands a knee to the body. #T1#
Hazuki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cheetah backwards.
Nice body punch from Hazuki - that landed with a thud.
Hazuki is leaning against Cheetah and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cheetah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hazuki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hazuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knees to the body from Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Hazuki - that landed with a thud.
Hazuki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hazuki lands a nice knee to the body.
Cheetah takes a shot to the head.
Cheetah looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a nice knee to the body.
Hazuki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hazuki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cheetah backwards. #T2#
Hazuki lands a shot to the body.
Hazuki scores a nice knee to the body.
Hazuki lands a good knee to the midsection. Cheetah won't want to take too many of those.
Nice body punch from Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hazuki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hazuki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hazuki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a hook that snaps the head of Cheetah backwards.
Hazuki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cheetah lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hazuki presses Cheetah against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Hazuki.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees to the body from Hazuki.
Hazuki digs a right hand underneath Cheetah's ribcage. Cheetah let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hazuki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A right hook to the body lands for Hazuki.
Hazuki presses Cheetah against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Hazuki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hazuki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hazuki digs a right hand underneath Cheetah's ribcage. Cheetah let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hazuki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hazuki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cheetah can do to turn this around?
Hazuki cracks Cheetah with a nice body shot.
Hazuki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hazuki lands a nice shot to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hazuki obliges.
Hazuki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Hazuki.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Hazuki.
Still in the clinch, Hazuki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Hazuki.
Hazuki is working Cheetah over against the ropes.
Cheetah takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cheetah is breathing heavily.
Hazuki lands a body punch. #T1#
Hazuki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hazuki obliges.
Hazuki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ryo Hazuki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hazuki lands a shot to the body.
Hazuki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Hazuki.
Hazuki digs a right hand underneath Cheetah's ribcage. Cheetah let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hazuki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hazuki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cheetah backwards.
Hazuki lands a good knee to the midsection. Cheetah won't want to take too many of those.
Hazuki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Hazuki.
Hazuki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hazuki digs a right hand into Cheetah's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cheetah's gas tank.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hazuki.
Hazuki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Hazuki as the two fighters clinch.
Hazuki lands a body punch.
Hazuki crunches a lovely knee into Cheetah's ribcage.
A body shot lands from Hazuki.
Knees to the body from Hazuki.
Hazuki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Hazuki.
Hazuki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hazuki lands a nice knee to the body.
Hazuki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hazuki scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Hazuki.
Hazuki gets through Cheetah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hazuki lands a body punch.
Hazuki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Hazuki as the two fighters clinch.
Hazuki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Hazuki dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Hazuki closes the distance and clinches.
Hazuki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hazuki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hazuki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hazuki scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Hazuki as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hazuki.
Hazuki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hazuki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hazuki scores a nice knee to the body.
Hazuki is leaning against Cheetah and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Hazuki as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Hazuki.
Hazuki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hazuki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cheetah in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hazuki lands a knee to the body.
Cheetah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hand to the body from Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Hazuki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hazuki lands a shot to the body.
Hazuki scores a nice knee to the body.
Hazuki is leaning against Cheetah and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hazuki digs a right hand underneath Cheetah's ribcage. Cheetah let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hazuki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Cheetah is rocked!
Hazuki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hazuki landing knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Hazuki.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hazuki obliges.
Hazuki scores a nice knee to the body.
Cheetah throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hazuki blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hazuki lands a nice knee to the body.
Hazuki digs a right hand underneath Cheetah's ribcage. Cheetah let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hazuki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cheetah is still on wobbly legs! Can Hazuki finish him?
Hazuki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hazuki lands a knee to the body.
Hazuki lands a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Hazuki - that landed with a thud.
Hazuki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cheetah or not. #T2#
Hazuki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hazuki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hazuki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hazuki creates a bit of distance and cracks Cheetah with a big uppercut! Cheetah goes down! The referee pushes Hazuki away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Cheetah make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Hazuki takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ryo Hazuki!

Event: AKF 65
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Hazuki closes the distance looking to clinch
and De Cremonesi counters with a nice uppercut.
Ryo Hazuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hazuki throws a hook to the side of De Cremonesi's head but De Cremonesi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Hazuki pushes De Cremonesi up against the ropes in a clinch.
De Cremonesi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from De Cremonesi.
Hazuki misses with a body punch.
De Cremonesi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hazuki can't find room to land a body shot as De Cremonesi controls the action.
Hazuki tries a body shot but De Cremonesi blocks it.
De Cremonesi tries a body shot but Hazuki blocks it.
De Cremonesi misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Cremonesi can't find room to land a body shot as Hazuki controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Hazuki.
A hook to the body from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi blocks a body shot from Hazuki.
De Cremonesi is leaning against Hazuki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hazuki trying to land knees to the body.
De Cremonesi tries a body shot but Hazuki blocks it. #T1#
Hazuki takes an elbow to the temple.
Hazuki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hazuki tries to throw a body punch but De Cremonesi avoids it by throwing Hazuki back against the ropes.
De Cremonesi blocks a body shot from Hazuki.
Hazuki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hazuki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Cremonesi avoids it.
Hazuki prevents a body shot from De Cremonesi.
Our sources have told us that De Cremonesi has been working on his elbows in the gym.
De Cremonesi avoiding damage as Hazuki throws knees to the body.
De Cremonesi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hazuki takes a shot to the head.
De Cremonesi prevents a body shot from Hazuki.
De Cremonesi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Cremonesi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Cremonesi can't find room to land a body shot as Hazuki controls the action.
A right hand to the body from De Cremonesi.
Still in the clinch, De Cremonesi scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Cremonesi cracks Hazuki with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Cremonesi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
De Cremonesi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Cremonesi or not. #T2#
De Cremonesi presses Hazuki against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Cremonesi lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Cremonesi.
Hazuki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Hazuki.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hazuki 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.
De Cremonesi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Cremonesi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hazuki's elbow.
De Cremonesi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hazuki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hazuki blocks a body shot from De Cremonesi.
A left hand lands to the body for De Cremonesi.
Hazuki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hazuki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from De Cremonesi.
Hazuki looks winded!
Hazuki digs a right hand underneath De Cremonesi's ribcage. De Cremonesi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hazuki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Cremonesi's elbow.
De Cremonesi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hazuki takes a shot to the head.
Hazuki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Cremonesi lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Cremonesi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franko De Cremonesi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
De Cremonesi throws the left hand but Hazuki avoids the punch easily.
Hazuki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Hazuki.
Hazuki fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Cremonesi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A left lands for De Cremonesi.
Hazuki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A big left from De Cremonesi misses. #CL2#
Hazuki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Cremonesi blocks a body shot from Hazuki.
A short right from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi works on Hazuki's body with a couple of short punches.
De Cremonesi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hazuki scores with a shot to the side of De Cremonesi's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hazuki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Cremonesi is defending well for now.
Hazuki blocks an elbow strike from De Cremonesi.
Hazuki prevents a body shot from De Cremonesi.
Hazuki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from De Cremonesi.
A right handed body shot lands from De Cremonesi. #T1#
De Cremonesi cracks Hazuki with a nice body shot.
De Cremonesi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hazuki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Cremonesi is defending well for now.
Hazuki blocks a body shot from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Cremonesi tries a body shot but Hazuki blocks it.
Hazuki blocks a body shot from De Cremonesi.
A short body shot lands from De Cremonesi as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi lands an elbow that stopped Hazuki in his tracks for a moment.
Hazuki lands a nice shot to the body.
De Cremonesi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Cremonesi lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Cremonesi.
Hazuki is breathing heavily.
De Cremonesi misses with a punch to the body.
De Cremonesi lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Cremonesi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hazuki tries a body shot but De Cremonesi blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by De Cremonesi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Cremonesi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
De Cremonesi lands with a right to the head.
De Cremonesi blocks a body shot from Hazuki.
De Cremonesi lands with a right to the head.
Hazuki trying to land knees to the body.
De Cremonesi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hazuki.
A head punch on the inside from Hazuki fails to land.
De Cremonesi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazuki can do to turn this around?
De Cremonesi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hazuki tries a body shot but De Cremonesi blocks it.
Franko De Cremonesi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Cremonesi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, De Cremonesi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hazuki's brow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hazuki.
De Cremonesi struggles to land a body shot inside as Hazuki controls his hands.
De Cremonesi prevents a body shot from Hazuki.
De Cremonesi scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Cremonesi lands a damaging elbow. #ROC#Hazuki is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Cremonesi.
A shot in the inside from De Cremonesi.
Hazuki is still on wobbly legs! Can De Cremonesi finish him?
Hazuki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Cremonesi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Cremonesi digs a right hand underneath Hazuki's ribcage. Hazuki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Cremonesi works on Hazuki's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franko De Cremonesi dominated that second round.
That's time! De Cremonesi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
De Cremonesi connects with a quick right hand that sends Hazuki tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Franko De Cremonesi!
A less than humble Franko De Cremonesi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: AKF FN | Sandoval vs. Kim
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1##CL#
Hazuki moves into range and clinches up with Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Hazuki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hazuki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nazaryan looks winded!
Nazaryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hazuki's elbow.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hazuki.
Hazuki presses Nazaryan against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hazuki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Hazuki lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Hazuki as the two fighters clinch.
Hazuki pushes Nazaryan back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hazuki lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Hazuki as the two fighters clinch.
Hazuki lands a nice shot to the body.
Hazuki presses Nazaryan against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hazuki presses Nazaryan against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Hazuki - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Hazuki.
Hazuki is working Nazaryan over against the ropes.
Hazuki lands a knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hazuki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hazuki lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hazuki. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Hazuki.
Hazuki working Nazaryan over with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Hazuki.
Still in the clinch, Hazuki scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Nazaryan is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hazuki.
Nazaryan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hazuki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nazaryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Hazuki finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Hazuki.
Hazuki creates a bit of distance and cracks Nazaryan with a big uppercut! Nazaryan goes down! The referee pushes Hazuki away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Nazaryan make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Hazuki takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ryo Hazuki!

Event: AKF 52 | Beukeboom vs. Robbins
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Hazuki takes the fight into the clinch.
Hazuki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
I was talking to Williams's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hazuki lands a body shot.
Hazuki lands a body shot.
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Hazuki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Hazuki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Williams misses with some punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hazuki obliges.
Hazuki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki working Williams over with knees to the body.
Hazuki crunches a lovely knee into Williams's ribcage.
Hazuki digs a right hand into Williams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Williams's gas tank.
Williams is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Hazuki.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hazuki 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.
Hazuki works on Williams's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Hazuki gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hazuki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Hazuki has double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Hazuki.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hazuki.
Hazuki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a nice shot to the body.
Hazuki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hazuki keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hazuki gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hazuki.
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Hazuki lands a good knee to the midsection. Williams won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hazuki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Hazuki.
Good body shot from Hazuki. #T2#
Hazuki working Williams over with knees to the body.
Hazuki lands a body shot.
Hazuki digs a right hand into Williams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Williams's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hazuki.
Hazuki looking to throw knees to the head but Williams is blocking nicely.
Williams takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hazuki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hazuki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hazuki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Hazuki presses Williams against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hazuki lands a good knee to the midsection. Williams won't want to take too many of those.
Williams can't break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hazuki obliges.
Hazuki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hazuki lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Hazuki on the inside.
Hazuki lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Hazuki 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##CL2#
Hazuki clinches.
Knees to the body from Hazuki.
Hazuki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Hazuki - that landed with a thud.
Hazuki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hazuki lands a body shot.
Hazuki scores with a hook to the body.
Hazuki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hazuki.
A short body shot lands from Hazuki as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
Hazuki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hazuki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hazuki crunches a lovely knee into Williams's ribcage.
Hazuki lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Hazuki.
Hazuki presses Williams against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hazuki lands a body shot.
Hazuki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short left from Hazuki.
Good body shot from Hazuki.
Nice body punch from Hazuki - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Hazuki - that landed with a thud.
Hazuki keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hazuki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Williams.
Hazuki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hazuki lands a knee to the body.
Hazuki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hazuki is working Williams over against the ropes.
Hazuki lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hazuki landing knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Hazuki. #T2#
Hazuki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Williams.
Hazuki lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Hazuki as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hazuki.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hazuki obliges.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Hazuki.
A right hand to the body from Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Hazuki - that landed with a thud.
Hazuki lands a nice knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Hazuki.
Hazuki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hazuki lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Hazuki.
Hazuki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Hazuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Hazuki has managed to clinch.
Hazuki scores a nice knee to the body.
Hazuki lands a good knee to the midsection. Williams won't want to take too many of those.
Nice body punch from Hazuki.
Hazuki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Williams takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hazuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hazuki lands a shot to the body.
Hazuki digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hazuki lands a body punch.
Hazuki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Hazuki.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hazuki obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazuki working Williams over with knees to the body.
Hazuki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hazuki. #T1#
Hazuki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Williams avoiding damage as Hazuki throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hazuki.
Ryo Hazuki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hazuki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
A right hand to the body from Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hazuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hazuki lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Hazuki.
A short left from Hazuki.
A right hook to the body lands for Hazuki.
Hazuki is working Williams over against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hazuki.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hazuki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Williams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hazuki pushes Williams back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Hazuki scores with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hazuki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hazuki digs a right hand into Williams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Williams's gas tank.
Tyrone Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hook to the body lands for Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a good knee to the midsection. Williams won't want to take too many of those.
Hazuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hazuki lands a shot to the body.
Hazuki presses Williams against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hazuki scores with a shoulder strike.
Hazuki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hazuki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hazuki pushes Williams back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hazuki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Hazuki.
Hazuki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Ryo Hazuki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Hazuki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hazuki 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 24:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Hazuki!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 130
Date: Mar 23, 2022

#R1#
Hazuki is looking to clinch but Dominguez is avoiding it.
Hazuki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dominguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dominguez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hazuki has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hazuki is defended easily by Dominguez.
Hazuki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dominguez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dominguez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Montesh Dominguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hazuki.
Hazuki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dominguez as he avoids it easily.
Hazuki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dominguez but Dominguez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dominguez but Dominguez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki doesn't manage to clinch there - Dominguez circles away.
Hazuki misses with a takedown attempt - Dominguez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dominguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hazuki moves away.
Dominguez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hazuki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Hazuki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hazuki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hazuki tries to clinch but Dominguez moves out of range. #CL#
Dominguez moves into the clinch.
Dominguez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hazuki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dominguez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dominguez pushes Hazuki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hazuki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dominguez after a bit of a struggle.
Hazuki wants to take the fight to the mat but Dominguez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dominguez misses with an elbow strike.
Hazuki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dominguez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dominguez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dominguez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hazuki blocks it with crossed arms.
Dominguez gets through Hazuki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dominguez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dominguez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hazuki looking for a takedown.
Dominguez stops a takedown attempt from Hazuki.
Hazuki looks winded!
Hazuki wants a takedown but no success here.
I was talking to Dominguez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dominguez presses Hazuki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hazuki wants to take the fight to the mat but Dominguez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Dominguez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A body shot lands from Dominguez.
Dominguez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dominguez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hazuki wants to take the fight to the mat but Dominguez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Dominguez.
Hazuki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dominguez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dominguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Hazuki is just out of range.
Hazuki wants to counter the offense by Dominguez and move into the clinch position.
Hazuki shoots in for a double leg but Dominguez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dominguez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice cross by Dominguez.
Dominguez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hazuki has a takedown stuffed.
Dominguez misses with a body kick.
Montesh Dominguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dominguez throws a right hand that Hazuki ducks under and follows up with a left that Hazuki also avoids with ease.
Dominguez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hazuki.#T3#
Dominguez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hazuki shoots in but no luck this time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dominguez.
Dominguez misses with a head kick.
Dominguez sizes up Hazuki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hazuki has a takedown stuffed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dominguez. Hazuki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dominguez connects with a high kick.
Dominguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Dominguez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hazuki, pushing him back against the cage.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hazuki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dominguez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A knee to the head by Dominguez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazuki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dominguez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dominguez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dominguez obliges.#T4#
Hazuki wants a takedown.
A short left from Dominguez.
A right hand to the body from Dominguez.
Dominguez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dominguez lands a body punch.
Dominguez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hazuki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dominguez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hazuki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dominguez prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Dominguez.
Dominguez lands with a short shot to the head.
Dominguez misses with a knee strike.
Dominguez scores with a knee to the head.
Dominguez is struggling to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hazuki avoiding damage as Dominguez throws knees to the body.
Dominguez stops a takedown attempt from Hazuki.
Hazuki wants a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Montesh Dominguez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hazuki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dominguez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#Hazuki is rocked!
Hazuki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dominguez thuds his right hand into Hazuki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hazuki is still on wobbly legs! Can Dominguez finish him?
Horrible takedown attempt by Hazuki or perhaps it was just good defense by Dominguez, which made it look bad.
Hazuki wants to stay close but Dominguez steps back to make room for something. Hazuki seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Dominguez and Hazuki drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Montesh Dominguez!
A relieved looking Montesh Dominguez 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 123
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Brunswick Jr tries to land a leg kick but Hazuki saw it coming and moves away.
Brunswick Jr catches Hazuki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brunswick Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Hazuki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brunswick Jr's guard.
Hazuki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brunswick Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hazuki.
Hazuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brunswick Jr is keeping the position for now. #ES#
Brunswick Jr has his feet on Hazuki's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Hazuki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brunswick Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Hazuki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hazuki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brunswick Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hazuki checks the leg kick.
Hazuki wants to clinch.#T1#
Hazuki checks a low kick from Brunswick Jr.
We've been hearing reports that Brunswick Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brunswick Jr but Brunswick Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Good exchange - Brunswick Jr coming out on top.
Hazuki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brunswick Jr is fending him off so far but Hazuki persists. Nope, Brunswick Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Bradley Brunswick Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hazuki.
Brunswick Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brunswick Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hazuki manages to avoid it.
Brunswick Jr throws out a loose jab but Hazuki uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Hazuki tries to counter it with a takedown but Brunswick Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brunswick Jr lands with a nice combination. Hazuki backs away looking to recover.
Ryo Hazuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunswick Jr lands the left hand.#TD2#
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brunswick Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SU2#
Hazuki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hazuki tries to clinch but Brunswick Jr moves out of range.
Brunswick Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brunswick Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hazuki has time to react.
Hazuki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brunswick Jr swivels and escapes.
Brunswick Jr is looking to counter punch.
Brunswick Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hazuki has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hazuki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hazuki defending well as Brunswick Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Brunswick Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hazuki shoots for a double leg takedown but Brunswick Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Hazuki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hazuki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brunswick Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hazuki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brunswick Jr throws out the jab.
Good work by Hazuki as he checks the leg kick.
Hazuki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brunswick Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bradley Brunswick Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brunswick Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Brunswick Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Brunswick Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brunswick Jr throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Hazuki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brunswick Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from Brunswick Jr.
Hazuki wants a takedown but no success here.
Hazuki blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2#
Hazuki has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Brunswick Jr regains guard immediately.
Hazuki looks winded!
Brunswick Jr has Hazuki pulled in close to control his posture. #SU2#
Hazuki decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brunswick Jr, up you get!
Hazuki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Brunswick Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hazuki staying out of range there.
Hazuki goes for a double leg but Brunswick Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brunswick Jr continues to drive forward.#T4#
Good work by Hazuki as he checks the leg kick.
Brunswick Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hazuki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brunswick Jr is fending him off so far but Hazuki persists. Nope, Brunswick Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Brunswick Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hazuki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazuki slips a jab and a cross from Brunswick Jr.
Nice takedown defense from Brunswick Jr. No joy for Hazuki on that attempt.
A left lands for Brunswick Jr.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brunswick Jr.
A slow jab from Brunswick Jr misses its intended target.
Brunswick Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hazuki.
Brunswick Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Brunswick Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Hazuki. Hazuki gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck for Hazuki with that takedown attempt.
Brunswick Jr misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bradley Brunswick Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Brunswick Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hazuki. Hazuki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Hazuki has Brunswick Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Brunswick Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Brunswick Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brunswick Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hazuki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brunswick Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hazuki walks into a left hand.
Brunswick Jr scores with the left hand. Hazuki knows he should have avoided that one.
Brunswick Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hazuki shoots for a double leg takedown but Brunswick Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Hazuki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brunswick Jr throwing a counter right hand but Hazuki manages to avoid it.
Brunswick Jr swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Hazuki counters with a shoot takedown. Brunswick Jr fights it but they end up in guard.

Brunswick Jr is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazuki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bradley Brunswick Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hazuki.
Brunswick Jr is trying to stall. #BC#
Brunswick Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Hazuki misses with a takedown
and Hazuki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hazuki is breathing heavily.
Hazuki fails to land the takedown.
Hazuki dives in for a single leg takedown but Brunswick Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bradley Brunswick Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Hazuki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fighters circling - Brunswick Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hazuki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brunswick Jr.
Hazuki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brunswick Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hazuki wants to clinch.
Brunswick Jr throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hazuki avoids it.
Brunswick Jr misses with a looping left.
Nice body kick from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr leaves Hazuki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
No joy there for Brunswick Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brunswick Jr stuffs the takedown.
Brunswick Jr lunges at Hazuki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hazuki's hand.
Brunswick Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hazuki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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!
Brunswick Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Hazuki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hazuki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ryo Hazuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brunswick Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Brunswick Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hazuki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC#Hazuki is rocked!
Brunswick Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Brunswick Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Hazuki. Hazuki gets slowly back to his feet.
Brunswick Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hazuki is still on wobbly legs! Can Brunswick Jr finish him?#T3#
Hazuki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brunswick Jr circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hazuki.
Brunswick Jr 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.
BOOM! Brunswick Jr lands a beautiful left hook that drops Hazuki. Hazuki tries to recover but Brunswick Jr is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Hazuki lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bradley Brunswick Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Bradley Brunswick Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 115
Date: Feb 02, 2022

#R1#
Paetmar takes a swing at Hazuki's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Paetmar's head coaches at Advanced Fitness Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paetmar throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Hazuki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Paetmar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Paetmar has Hazuki pulled in close to control his posture.
Paetmar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Hazuki working for a triangle but Paetmar defends it easily.
Paetmar wants to pass the guard but Hazuki is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paetmar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Paetmar wants to control from the top but Hazuki keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hazuki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Hazuki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paetmar is one step ahead there.
Paetmar controlling from the top position.
Paetmar trying to control but Hazuki is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hazuki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paetmar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hazuki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paetmar trying to control but Hazuki is working from the bottom.
Paetmar is really struggling to control Hazuki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hazuki has momentary wrist control but Paetmar slips an elbow through the middle.
Paetmar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Paetmar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hazuki is keeping the position for now.
Paetmar trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paetmar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hazuki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hazuki 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.#T3#
Hazuki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hazuki is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Hazuki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paetmar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Paetmar tries to free his leg and advance position but Hazuki is retaining full guard.
Hazuki wants to sweep here but Paetmar controlling him for the moment.
Paetmar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hazuki keeping full guard, as Paetmar tries to pass.
Paetmar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paetmar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hazuki's head.
Paetmar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Iron Wolf Private Gym inform us that Hazuki has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB#
Paetmar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hazuki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Paetmar has Hazuki in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Paetmar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hazuki wants to get up but he can't break Paetmar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Paetmar has his foot on Hazuki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hazuki works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Paetmar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hazuki defends well.#SUB2#
Hazuki drops back looking for a leg! Paetmar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paetmar manages to kick Hazuki off! Hazuki jumps back into Paetmar's guard.
Paetmar is looking to stand up but Hazuki isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Venali Paetmar will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Paetmar throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Hazuki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paetmar, pushing him back against the cage.
Hazuki tries to throw a body punch but Paetmar avoids it by throwing Hazuki back against the cage.
Hazuki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paetmar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Paetmar keeps control of Hazuki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Paetmar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hazuki blocks a jab.
And Hazuki tries to counter it with a takedown but Paetmar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hazuki darts in looking for a takedown but Paetmar gets double underhooks and turns Hazuki into the cage.
Paetmar throws a hook to the side of Hazuki's head but Hazuki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Hazuki shoots in and bounces Paetmar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Paetmar pulls Hazuki in close to his closed guard and prevents Hazuki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ryo Hazuki has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paetmar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#ES#
Paetmar has his feet on Hazuki's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hazuki moves out of range of the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hazuki or perhaps it was just good defense by Paetmar, which made it look bad.
Venali Paetmar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hazuki.#T1#
Paetmar stuffs the takedown.
Paetmar looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Paetmar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paetmar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Paetmar takes a swing at Hazuki's ribcage but misses.
Paetmar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hazuki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Paetmar lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Hazuki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Paetmar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Paetmar bucks up and manages to escape 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!
Paetmar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hazuki.
Paetmar misses with a looping right.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paetmar misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Hazuki manages to break the clinch.
Hazuki tries to clinch but Paetmar moves out of range.
Paetmar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hazuki on the side of the head. #TD2#
Hazuki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Paetmar on his heels. He'll look to pass Paetmar's guard now, I'm sure.
Hazuki won't allow Paetmar to sweep him here. #T2#
Hazuki passes Paetmar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hazuki is looking to advance position but Paetmar won't allow it.
Hazuki wants to stand up but Paetmar has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Paetmar is looking for a sweep. Hazuki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paetmar is refusing to be controlled, as Hazuki sits in half guard.
Paetmar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hazuki is working away from the top position though.
Paetmar wants to get back to full guard.
Paetmar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hazuki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hazuki's back!
Paetmar throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Hazuki is taking damage to the body and head. #SUB#
Paetmar looking for the choke from the back. #T3#
Paetmar keeps control of the position as Hazuki tries to break free.
Paetmar lands an elbow to the side of the head. #SUB#
Hazuki showing good submission defense here.
Hazuki covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Paetmar thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB#
Paetmar is persistently looking for the submission but Hazuki is defending it well. #SUB#
Paetmar looking for the choke from the back.
Hazuki breaks Paetmar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Paetmar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazuki can do to turn this around?
Paetmar is trying to control the position but Hazuki postures up. #T4#
Hazuki pushes down on Paetmar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hazuki is thwarting Paetmar's attempts to control the position.
Paetmar wants to get back to his feet.
Paetmar is in trouble now - Hazuki has advanced to mount!
Paetmar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hazuki is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Paetmar is desperately trying to improve his position but Hazuki has a good base and remains in mount.
Paetmar tries to hold on but Hazuki postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazuki content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Venali Paetmar dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hazuki tries to close the distance and clinch but Paetmar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paetmar misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hazuki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hazuki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Paetmar enables Hazuki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Paetmar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Paetmar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hazuki wants to pass the guard but Paetmar is keeping the position.
Paetmar wants to sweep but no luck. #ES#
Paetmar has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hazuki is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Paetmar misses with a punch to the body.
Paetmar is trying to maintain a safe position but Hazuki gets an underhook and turns Paetmar into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki looking to stall. #BC#
Paetmar breaks from the clinch.
Hazuki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paetmar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hazuki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Paetmar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hazuki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paetmar looks to score with a jab to the body but Hazuki is just out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Hazuki.
Hazuki wants to clinch up but Paetmar keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Paetmar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hazuki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Paetmar connects with an inside leg kick.
Hazuki 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.
Hazuki wants to clinch.
Hazuki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paetmar scores with a sloppy right hand. Hazuki should have avoided that one.
Paetmar leaves Hazuki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazuki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paetmar.
Hazuki staying out of range there.
Hazuki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Paetmar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hazuki momentarily.
Paetmar misses with a straight right.
A shot to the liver by Hazuki. Beautiful body shot.
Paetmar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hazuki moves away.#TD2#
Paetmar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Hazuki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hazuki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hazuki preventing the sweep.
Hazuki trying to control but Paetmar is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hazuki drops back looking for a leg! Paetmar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paetmar manages to kick Hazuki off! Hazuki jumps back into Paetmar's guard.
Hazuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Paetmar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Paetmar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Hazuki forces his way into half guard.
Hazuki prevents Paetmar from standing back up.
Paetmar trying to control here.
Hazuki frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Paetmar wants to control but Hazuki is having none of it.#SUB2#
Hazuki working for a submission but Paetmar is keeping him at bay.
Paetmar wants to control but Hazuki is having none of it.
Paetmar tries to reverse the position but Hazuki maintains control.#T4#
Paetmar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Paetmar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Hazuki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paetmar defends it easily.
Paetmar controlling from the top position.
Venali Paetmar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paetmar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paetmar trying to control but Hazuki is working from the bottom.
Ryo Hazuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Hazuki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paetmar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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 Venali Paetmar.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paetmar, 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 Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venali Paetmar!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 105
Date: Dec 24, 2021

#R1#
Hazuki closes the distance and clinches up with Atkins, looking for a takedown. Hazuki pushes Atkins against the cage but Atkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Atkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atkins throws out a loose jab but Hazuki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hazuki's head.
Hazuki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hazuki misses with a leg kick
letting Atkins counter with a right hand.
Hazuki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Atkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hazuki dives in and grabs Atkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Atkins pushes down on Hazuki's head and hops out.
Atkins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Atkins misses with a looping left.
Hazuki ducks under a wild hook from Atkins.
Hazuki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Atkins lands with an overhand left.
Good shot there by Atkins.
Atkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hazuki has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazuki misses with a head kick.
Hazuki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Atkins pinned against the cage. Atkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adrian Atkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hazuki.
Hazuki shoots in and drives through. Atkins sprawls well.
Atkins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Atkins lands the left hand.#T1#
Atkins cracks Hazuki with an open hand slap.
Hazuki dives in for a single leg takedown but Atkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Atkins cracks Hazuki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Atkins is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hazuki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Atkins tries to bum rush Hazuki with a series of wild strikes but Hazuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Atkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hazuki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Atkins scrambles back to his feet.
Hazuki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hazuki swings widly with a right hand
and Atkins counters with a left to the body.
Hazuki shoots for a double leg takedown but Atkins sprawls well. He's pushed Hazuki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Hazuki gets tackled into the cage by Atkins. Atkins maintains the clinch.
Atkins lands with a left to the head.
Atkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Atkins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Atkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hazuki tries to pull guard but Atkins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hazuki is looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Atkins.
Hazuki takes a shot to the head. #T2##BC2#
Hazuki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Atkins throws a hook but Hazuki avoids it easily.#TD2#
Hazuki gets the takedown into side control.
Atkins manages to get back to half guard.
Atkins gets full guard.
Atkins pulls Hazuki in close to prevent any damage.
Atkins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hazuki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hazuki stands and throws Atkins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hazuki working away.#T3##SUB2#
Hazuki has hold of Atkins's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Atkins tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hazuki cranks the arm and Atkins screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Atkins, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ryo Hazuki!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 97
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1##CL#
Hazuki tries to keep at a distance but Collins has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Hazuki manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Collins enables Hazuki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Collins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Hazuki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Collins is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hazuki, into his guard. #REVR#
Collins trying to move into half guard but instead Hazuki has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Hazuki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Collins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hazuki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hazuki 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.
Hazuki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Collins swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Collins keeping moving, preventing Hazuki from controlling successfully.
Hazuki would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hazuki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Collins 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.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hazuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hazuki works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Hazuki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Collins sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hazuki moves into full mount! Collins won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Hazuki jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Collins manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hazuki tries to stand but Collins is controlling his head. #T3##SUB2#
Hazuki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hazuki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Collins can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Hazuki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hazuki is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Hazuki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Hazuki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Hazuki tries for a kimura but Collins is defending well.
Collins is not content to let Hazuki control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Hazuki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Collins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Collins gets caught napping as Hazuki dives in and scores a takedown. Collins manages to retain guard.
Collins keeping full guard, as Hazuki tries to pass.
Collins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Collins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Hazuki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
Hazuki trying to control from Collins's half guard. Collins has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Collins is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hazuki frees his head nicely. Oh but Collins has switched to an armbar! Hazuki is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Michael Collins!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 87
Date: Sep 29, 2021

#R1#
Flowers throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Flowers shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Flowers with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Flowers wants to free his trapped foot but Hazuki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hazuki regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've been hearing that Flowers has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flowers looking to pass the guard.
Hazuki is trying to control the position but Flowers postures up.
Flowers trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Iron Wolf Private Gym inform us that Hazuki has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Flowers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hazuki is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hazuki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flowers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flowers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flowers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hazuki is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hazuki working for a triangle but Flowers defends it easily.
Flowers passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Flowers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Flowers trying to control the action but Hazuki is working from the bottom.
Flowers tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hazuki gets back to half guard.#T3#
Hazuki is not content to let Flowers control the position.
Flowers works his way into side control.
Flowers trying to control the action but Hazuki is working from the bottom.
Hazuki is trying to escape the position but Flowers is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Hazuki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Flowers is trying to get an arm triangle but Hazuki is defending well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hazuki is being controlled here.
Flowers tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hazuki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hazuki seems a little lost for a moment, as Flowers dominates the positioning.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flowers advances to full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timmy Flowers dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Flowers closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Flowers taking a breather here.
Hazuki is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Flowers is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hazuki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flowers controlling from mount.
Flowers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazuki can do to turn this around?#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hazuki is working to get back to half guard.
Flowers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hazuki is looking to improve his position but Flowers isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hazuki is still trying to improve position.
Flowers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Flowers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Flowers controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Flowers tries to control but Hazuki wriggling away. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Flowers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Flowers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Flowers controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timmy Flowers dominated that second round.
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##TD#
Flowers closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hazuki's guard.
Hazuki wants to sweep here but Flowers controlling him for the moment.
Flowers passes into half guard.
Flowers trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Flowers's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hazuki misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hazuki won't allow Flowers to pass to mount.
Flowers trying to control the action but Hazuki is working from the bottom.
Timmy Flowers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hazuki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Flowers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hazuki is keeping the position for now.
Flowers passes Hazuki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Timmy Flowers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Flowers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hazuki tries to get to full guard but Flowers has control of the leg.
Flowers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Flowers sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Flowers changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hazuki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3#
Flowers has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hazuki!
Hazuki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Flowers controlling the position easily from mount.
Hazuki can't escape the position.
Flowers controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hazuki can't escape the position. #T4#
Flowers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hazuki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flowers controlling from mount.
Ryo Hazuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Timmy Flowers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Flowers 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 81
Date: Aug 25, 2021

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Dominguez. No joy for Hazuki on that attempt.
We've been told by Dominguez's head coaches at MY YARD Resurrect that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dominguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Hazuki with the counter takedown but Dominguez avoids it easily.#CL#
Dominguez clinches.
Dominguez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Ryo Hazuki has been cut.
Hazuki tries to break the clinch but Dominguez is controlling the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Hazuki drags the fight down to the ground.
Dominguez content to stall in guard here. #SU#
Dominguez gets to his feet. Hazuki looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki goes for a double leg but Dominguez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dominguez continues to drive forward.
Hazuki shoots for a takedown but Dominguez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Montesh Dominguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hazuki.#CL#
Dominguez closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Hazuki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dominguez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Dominguez clinches up with Hazuki and pushes him back against the cage.
Hazuki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dominguez has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Dominguez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dominguez struggles to land a body shot inside as Hazuki controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hazuki is working Dominguez over against the cage.
Dominguez is stalling here. #BC2#
Hazuki manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Dominguez closes the distance and pushes Hazuki back into the cage.
Hazuki lands a body shot.
Hazuki wants a takedown.
Hazuki tries to pull guard but Dominguez won't allow it.
Hazuki tries for a takedown but Dominguez manages to get underhooks.
Dominguez lands an elbow that stopped Hazuki in his tracks for a moment.
Good body shot from Dominguez.
Dominguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dominguez as Hazuki tries to tie him up.
Hazuki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dominguez smiles and moves away.
Dominguez lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Nice uppercut there from Dominguez.#CL#
Hazuki gets tackled into the cage by Dominguez. Dominguez maintains the clinch.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee calls for Dominguez to work.
Dominguez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hazuki is defending well for now.
Dominguez lands an uppercut.
Dominguez is trying to stall.
Dominguez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dominguez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hazuki tries to pull guard but Dominguez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dominguez is pushing Hazuki up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hazuki is trying to pull guard but Dominguez has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Hazuki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Dominguez rushes Hazuki and presses him up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Dominguez. #T3#
Dominguez lands an elbow that stopped Hazuki in his tracks for a moment.
Dominguez stops a takedown attempt from Hazuki.
Dominguez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dominguez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hazuki backwards. #BC2#
Hazuki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Dominguez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hazuki avoiding damage as Dominguez throws knees to the body.
Hazuki lands with a short shot to the head.
Dominguez is struggling to control the position.
Hazuki has Dominguez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dominguez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Hazuki has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dominguez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Hazuki has his opponent's back but Dominguez is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Hazuki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dominguez misses with a body shot.
Montesh Dominguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dominguez stuffs the takedown attempt from Hazuki. Hazuki gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Dominguez moves into range and clinches up with Hazuki.#T4#
Hazuki can't break the clinch.
Dominguez lands with a short shot to the head.
Dominguez taking a breather.
Hazuki is trying to break free.
Dominguez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hazuki scores a nice knee to the body.
Dominguez stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Hazuki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hazuki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Dominguez has closed the distance and engaged Hazuki in a clinch.
Dominguez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hazuki is trying to break the clinch but Dominguez is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dominguez throws an elbow that misses.
Dominguez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hazuki is defending well for now.
Hazuki jumps guard but Dominguez stands there with Hazuki around his waist. Hazuki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dominguez stalls.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Montesh Dominguez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryo Hazuki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Dominguez moves into range and clinches up with Hazuki.
Montesh Dominguez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dominguez trying to control the position but instead, Hazuki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dominguez into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maybe Dominguez would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Dominguez works on Hazuki's body with a couple of short punches.
Dominguez prevents Hazuki from breaking the clinch.
Hazuki stalling in the clinch but Dominguez improves position.
Dominguez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hazuki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dominguez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hazuki is trying to pull guard but Dominguez has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dominguez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dominguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Hazuki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hazuki jumps guard but Dominguez stands there with Hazuki around his waist. Hazuki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Montesh Dominguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hazuki.
Dominguez lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Dominguez.
Nice elbow from Dominguez.
Hazuki tries to break free but Dominguez pushes him back against the cage.
Dominguez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hazuki blocks an elbow strike from Dominguez.
Dominguez lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Hazuki gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Dominguez pushes Hazuki off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dominguez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dominguez wants it to stay on the feet.
Hazuki shoots for a double leg takedown but Dominguez sprawls well. He's pushed Hazuki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Dominguez pushes Hazuki up against the cage in a clinch.
Dominguez has Hazuki pressed against the cage.
Hazuki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dominguez.
Dominguez lands an elbow inside.
Hazuki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dominguez after a bit of a struggle.
Dominguez prevents a body shot from Hazuki.
Dominguez lands with a right to the head.
Dominguez landing knees to the head. #T2#
Dominguez lands an elbow just above Hazuki 's eye.
Hazuki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hazuki is trying to pull guard but Dominguez has him pressed against the cage.
Dominguez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dominguez stalling in the clinch.
Dominguez lands an elbow just above Hazuki 's eye.
Dominguez trying to land knees to the body.
Dominguez stalling in the clinch but Hazuki improves position.
Hazuki tries to pull guard but Dominguez won't allow it.
The referee calls for Dominguez to work.
Dominguez digs a right hand into Hazuki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hazuki's gas tank.
Dominguez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hazuki up against the cage.
Hazuki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dominguez backwards.
Hazuki tries to score a body lock takedown but Dominguez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hazuki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dominguez is defending well.#T3##BC2#
Hazuki manages to break the clinch.
Hazuki fails with a takedown attempt.
Dominguez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hazuki is breathing heavily.
Dominguez thuds a left hand into Hazuki's body.
Dominguez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hazuki's head.#CL#
Dominguez instigates a clinch.
Hazuki tries to pull guard but Dominguez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dominguez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dominguez scores with a shoulder strike.
Dominguez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dominguez avoiding damage.
Dominguez pushes Hazuki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dominguez has Hazuki pressed against the cage.
Dominguez misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Dominguez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hazuki.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hazuki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dominguez has him pressed against the cage.
Dominguez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dominguez missing with knees to the body.
Dominguez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hazuki tries to score a body lock takedown but Dominguez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hazuki is trying to push Dominguez away but Dominguez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hazuki tries to pull guard but Dominguez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dominguez obliges.
Dominguez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hazuki's defenses.
Hazuki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Come on Dominguez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hazuki looking to slow down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Montesh Dominguez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryo Hazuki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Hazuki gets tackled into the cage by Dominguez. Dominguez maintains the clinch.
Dominguez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dominguez stalling the fight. #TD2#
Hazuki pulls Dominguez into guard. #SU#
Dominguez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dominguez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A low kick lands for Dominguez.
Nice takedown defense from Dominguez. No joy for Hazuki on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Dominguez instigates a clinch.
Hazuki tries to break the clinch but Dominguez is controlling the position.
Dominguez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hazuki backwards.
Come on Dominguez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dominguez is trying to stall. #T1#
Hazuki is trying to push Dominguez away but Dominguez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dominguez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dominguez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hazuki is defending well for now.
Dominguez trying to stall but Hazuki improves his position.
Dominguez missing with knees to the body.
Dominguez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hazuki's face.
Hazuki can't break the clinch.
Hazuki goes for a takedown attempt but Dominguez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Dominguez closes the distance and clinches.
Dominguez stalls.
Dominguez digs a right hand into Hazuki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hazuki's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dominguez.
Dominguez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hazuki managing to block the knees to the body from Dominguez. #T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on Dominguez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A frustrated look appears on Hazuki's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Hazuki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hazuki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Montesh Dominguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hazuki.
Hazuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hazuki looks for a takedown but Dominguez sprawls well.
Hazuki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dominguez swivels and escapes.
Ryo Hazuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dominguez throws a head kick that misses.
Dominguez cracks Hazuki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy body kick from Dominguez #TD2#
and Hazuki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dominguez's guard.

Dominguez kicks Hazuki off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Hazuki gets tackled into the cage by Dominguez. Dominguez maintains the clinch.
Dominguez trying to stall but Hazuki improves his position. #TD2#
Hazuki drags the fight down to the ground.
Dominguez advances position into side control!#T3#
Dominguez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dominguez continues to stall.
Dominguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazuki can do to turn this around?#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dominguez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU#
Dominguez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hazuki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dominguez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dominguez misses with a head kick.
Hazuki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hazuki misses with a takedown attempt - Dominguez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown but Dominguez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryo Hazuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Dominguez gets a clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 68
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Barnes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been told by Barnes's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Trevor Barnes has been cut.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.
Hazuki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but Hazuki persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing.
Barnes tried to counter with a leg kick but Hazuki avoided it.
Trevor Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hazuki.
Hazuki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hazuki shoots in looking for a takedown but Barnes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hazuki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barnes throws a leg kick that misses.
Barnes leaves Hazuki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Barnes thumps Hazuki with a low kick.
Barnes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hazuki's head.
Hazuki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hazuki fails to land the takedown.
Ryo Hazuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Hazuki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barnes throws a head kick but Hazuki moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hazuki.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Hazuki moves out of range easily.
Hazuki with the counter takedown but Barnes avoids it easily.#T2#
Hazuki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barnes circles away.
Barnes throws a big counter combination but Hazuki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barnes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barnes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from Barnes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hazuki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hazuki has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Barnes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hazuki looks winded!
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!
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Hazuki fails to land the takedown.
Hazuki shoots in looking for a takedown but Barnes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hazuki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3#
A jab lands there for Barnes.
A left and a right from Barnes both land. Nice combination.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hazuki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnes misses with a body kick.
And Hazuki tries to counter it with a takedown but Barnes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hazuki is looking to clinch.
Hazuki has his takedown stuffed
and Barnes counters with a nice body kick.
Barnes misses with a kick to the body.
Hazuki shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl out of it but Hazuki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barnes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Hazuki fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Hazuki shoots in but Barnes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Barnes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trevor Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hazuki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hazuki has his takedown stuffed
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings Hazuki.
Hazuki avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Barnes throws a head kick that half lands. #ROC#Hazuki is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trevor Barnes'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#
Hazuki shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed Hazuki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hazuki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Hazuki ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hazuki tries for a takedown but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Trevor Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hazuki.#TD2#
Hazuki gets a takedown into half guard.

Barnes kicks off Hazuki and gets to his feet.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazuki can do to turn this around?
Barnes stuffs the takedown attempt from Hazuki. Hazuki gets slowly back to his feet.
Barnes throwing a counter right hand but Hazuki manages to avoid it.
Hazuki fails to land the takedown.
Hazuki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barnes circles away.
Barnes throws a body punch but Hazuki moves out of range.
Hazuki is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hazuki fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Hazuki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barnes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hazuki has a takedown stuffed.
Hazuki lands with a cross.
Hazuki wants to clinch.
Hazuki avoids a kick to the body.
Hazuki is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Barnes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hazuki was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hazuki with the counter takedown but Barnes avoids it easily.
Hazuki with a poor takedown
and Barnes counters with a left to the body.
A cross from Hazuki lands.
Hazuki moves out of range as Barnes throws a body kick.
Hazuki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hazuki with a poor takedown
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Hazuki fails with the takedown.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
A clash of legs there as Hazuki blocks the low kick.
Hazuki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barnes's waist but Barnes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hazuki off to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hazuki was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.#T3#
Barnes digs a good body shot into Hazuki's ribs.
Trevor Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes throws a head kick that Hazuki semi-blocks.
Trevor Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Hazuki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barnes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hazuki.
Barnes throws a hook but Hazuki blocks it.
Hazuki shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl out of it but Hazuki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barnes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
And Barnes counters with a quick kick to the body but Hazuki blocks it.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Hazuki moves out of range.
Hazuki dives in for a single leg takedown but Barnes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hazuki 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.
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hazuki gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A bone on bone clash there as Hazuki blocks the leg kick.
Jab from Barnes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Hazuki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barnes sprawls well initially but Hazuki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Barnes makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hazuki fails with a takedown attempt.
Hazuki checks a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Barnes as Hazuki shoots in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor Barnes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Trevor Barnes'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. 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#
Hazuki darts in looking for a takedown but Barnes gets double underhooks and turns Hazuki into the cage.
Hazuki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Barnes stuffs the takedown attempt from Hazuki. Hazuki gets slowly back to his feet.
Barnes is looking to counter punch.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hazuki throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Barnes thinks about countering with a body kick.
Barnes dips to his left and cracks Hazuki with an uppercut!
Hazuki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hazuki is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hazuki on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hazuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hazuki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hazuki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hazuki seems to have recovered his senses.
Trevor Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hazuki.#T1#
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barnes - that will leave a mark!
Hazuki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hazuki throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Good work by Hazuki as he checks the leg kick.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Hazuki feints the counter takedown.
Hazuki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Hazuki ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barnes throws a leg kick which misses Hazuki's front leg but catches the back leg as Hazuki tries to avoid it.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Barnes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hazuki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Hazuki's body.
Barnes throws a body punch but Hazuki moves out of range.
Hazuki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Barnes swings for the body but Hazuki moves out of range.
Hazuki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hazuki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barnes counters with a solid body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnes is looking to counter punch.
A shot to the liver by Barnes. Beautiful body shot.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Hazuki ducks down to avoid it.
Hazuki shoots in but Barnes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barnes connects with a body shot that sends Hazuki's belly button to the back.
Barnes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnes scores with a nice head shot.
Hazuki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but Hazuki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hazuki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Hazuki ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hazuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Hazuki with the counter takedown but Barnes avoids it easily.
Hazuki shoots and misses
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Hazuki dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Hazuki's head and hops out.
Barnes lunges at Hazuki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hazuki's hand.
Hazuki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Hazuki ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Hazuki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Hazuki shoots in and bounces Barnes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Barnes has his feet on Hazuki's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Barnes throws a right hand that Hazuki ducks under and follows up with a left that Hazuki also avoids with ease.
Ryo Hazuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hazuki stuns Barnes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barnes 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Barnes!
A victorious Trevor Barnes 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 61
Date: May 26, 2021

#R1#
Hazuki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Graves sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hazuki somewhat.
Hazuki shoots in but no luck this time.
Hazuki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Graves defends well and Hazuki ends up having to push Graves into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tua Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hazuki.#CL2#
Hazuki has Graves up against the cage in a clinch.
Graves is pressed up against the cage. Hazuki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Graves down to the mat. Graves avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Graves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU2#
Hazuki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hazuki misses with a takedown attempt - Graves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Hazuki shoots in and drives through. Graves sprawls well.#TD2#
Hazuki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Graves to the ground. Hazuki is now in Graves's guard.
Graves wants to stand and escape but Hazuki is having none of it.
Hazuki wants to pass the guard but Graves is keeping the position.
Graves is looking to stand up but Hazuki isn't so interested in that idea.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Hazuki from controlling successfully.
Graves is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2##SU2#
Graves is working an open guard so Hazuki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Hazuki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Graves was covering up waiting for the punch and Hazuki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hazuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graves is keeping the position for now.
Hazuki won't allow Graves to get back to his feet.
Hazuki looking to sit in guard and control but Graves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Graves is looking to stand up but Hazuki won't let him.
Graves is looking to work some ground and pound but Hazuki has wrist control.
Graves connects with a couple of short punches.
Graves wants to stand but Hazuki is controlling his posture from full guard.
Graves trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T3#
Hazuki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hazuki keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Graves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Hazuki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Graves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Graves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hazuki looking for a sweep. Not yet Hazuki, not yet.
Graves wants to stand and escape but instead Hazuki has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Graves wants to stand and escape but Hazuki is having none of it.
Hazuki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Graves 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hazuki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Graves is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hazuki is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Hazuki has managed to clinch.
Hazuki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Graves just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hazuki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Hazuki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Graves gets tackled into the cage by Hazuki. Hazuki maintains the clinch.
Hazuki stalling in the clinch.
Hazuki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Graves smiles and moves away. #TD2#
Graves tries to sprawl but Hazuki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Graves is trying to stand up here but Hazuki is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Hazuki is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Graves still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Graves has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Hazuki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Graves's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hazuki.#SUB2#
Hazuki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Graves tries to free his leg and advance position but Hazuki is retaining full guard.
Graves looking to sit in guard and control but Hazuki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB2#
Hazuki has gone for a leg lock! Graves slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hazuki's guard.#REVR#
Graves postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Graves is looking to stand up but Hazuki won't let him.
Graves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Graves has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hazuki is proving hard to escape from.
Graves wants to stand and escape but instead Hazuki has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Graves is wriggling around but Hazuki manages to pass to half guard.
Graves is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Hazuki seems to be looking for submissions.
Graves wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Hazuki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SU2#
Hazuki stands up and beckons Graves to join him on the feet. #T3##CL2#
Hazuki has Graves up against the cage in a clinch.
Hazuki is working Graves over against the cage.
Hazuki tries to pull guard but Graves won't allow it.
Hazuki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Graves avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tua Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hazuki.
Hazuki is trying to drag Graves to the mat but Graves just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hazuki is trying to pull guard but Graves has him pressed against the cage.
Graves is pressed up against the cage. Hazuki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Graves down to the mat. Graves avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hazuki shoots in for a double leg but Graves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Graves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tua Graves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graves looks to land a combination. Hazuki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hazuki dives in and grabs Graves's left leg, looking for a takedown. Graves pushes down on Hazuki's head and hops out.
Graves seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Graves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ryo Hazuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hazuki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Hazuki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hazuki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hazuki is breathing heavily.
Graves tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
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 Tua Graves will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Danga de danga de dang - Graves scores with a four punch combination!#TD2#
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Graves pushes Hazuki off looking to stand but Hazuki dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hazuki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Hazuki seems to be working for a kimura but Graves defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Hazuki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Graves has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB2#
Hazuki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hazuki prevents Graves from standing back up.
Hazuki works his way into full mount!
Hazuki controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Graves's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Hazuki goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Graves is on top in guard.
Graves slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Graves seems to be working for a kimura but Hazuki defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Graves is trying to work for a kimura but Hazuki is defending well.
Ryo Hazuki has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Graves trying to control the action but Hazuki is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hazuki actively working from the bottom here.
Graves is nestled in close to Hazuki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Graves wants to pass to mount but Hazuki is defending the position.
Hazuki manages to get to full guard.
Graves postures up in Hazuki's guard and throws a big left but Hazuki blocks it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Graves would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Graves trying to control but Hazuki is working from the bottom.
Graves wants to stand but Hazuki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Graves wants to stand and escape but instead Hazuki has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Hazuki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hazuki trying to pass the guard but Graves defending well.
Graves is trying to stand up here but Hazuki is controlling him well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryo Hazuki.
I think Hazuki 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ryo Hazuki!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 55
Date: Apr 21, 2021

#R1#
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Barnes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Barnes has Hazuki up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Barnes.
Hazuki wants a takedown.
Barnes misses with some punches. #BC2#
Hazuki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hazuki shoots in but Barnes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Trevor Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hazuki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes swinging wildly here. #TD2#
Hazuki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barnes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
Barnes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hazuki's best efforts.#SUB2#
Hazuki is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hazuki is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Barnes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barnes tries to get out of the position.
Barnes trying to hold on to Hazuki's head to control him but Hazuki postures up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barnes won't allow Hazuki to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Hazuki is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Hazuki 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.
Barnes is trying to stand back up but Hazuki is controlling him
Barnes tries to roll over but Hazuki keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Hazuki is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Hazuki passes to full mount!
Barnes wants to hold on but Hazuki pushes him away.
Hazuki wants to get back to his feet but Barnes is holding on tight.
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Hazuki has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes holds on, trying desperately to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnes working to try and regain half guard.
Hazuki trying to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Hazuki trying to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Hazuki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Hazuki with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Barnes is squirming around, avoiding Hazuki's attempts to control the action.
Hazuki is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hazuki prevents Barnes from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Hazuki is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Barnes is surviving well by controlling Hazuki's body position as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Hazuki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hazuki dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Hazuki's head and hops out.
Hazuki darts in looking for a takedown but Barnes gets double underhooks and turns Hazuki into the cage.
Hazuki tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes connects with a jab.
Barnes misses with a looping right.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hazuki moves away.
Hazuki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki with a poor takedown
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Trevor Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hazuki.#CL#
Hazuki tries to keep at a distance but Barnes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1##BC2#
Hazuki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hazuki checks a leg kick.
Hazuki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barnes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hazuki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hazuki has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Barnes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hazuki shoots in but no luck this time.
Hazuki needs to keep his hands up - Barnes had a free shot at his head there.
Hazuki with a poor takedown
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Barnes misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Barnes rushes Hazuki and presses him up against the cage.
Hazuki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hazuki blocking some punches.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazuki can do to turn this around?
A nice left hand lands by Barnes. #TD2#
Hazuki gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hazuki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Hazuki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU2#
Hazuki decides to stand back up. Hazuki steps back and let's Barnes get back to his feet.#T3#
A nice combination there by Barnes.
Hazuki darts in looking for a takedown but Barnes gets double underhooks and turns Hazuki into the cage. #CL#
Barnes rushes Hazuki and presses him up against the cage.
Barnes stalling.
Hazuki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barnes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barnes has Hazuki pressed against the cage, preventing Hazuki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Hazuki pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Hazuki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
Hazuki keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hazuki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB2#
Barnes stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Hazuki throws up his legs and catches Barnes in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Barnes tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Hazuki! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ryo Hazuki!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 49
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1##TD#
Jameson 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.
Hazuki keeping moving, preventing Jameson from controlling successfully.
Jameson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hazuki's guard.
Jameson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hazuki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jameson slips a nice elbow through Hazuki's hands, connecting with Hazuki's forehead.
Hazuki has hold of Jameson's hands but Jameson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jameson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hazuki is trying to get back to full guard.
Hazuki taking some punishment here, with Jameson in his half guard.
Jameson prevents Hazuki from improving his position.
Jameson working over Hazuki with some ground and pound. Hazuki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Jameson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jameson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jameson 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 fighters are battling for position here. Hazuki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jameson scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Hazuki has his foot on Jameson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jameson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jameson is in close to Hazuki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jameson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hazuki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jameson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jameson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jameson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hazuki's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jameson postures up and lands a big shot to Hazuki's brow. #ROC#Hazuki is rocked!
Jameson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hazuki's head.
Hazuki is still in real trouble! Can Jameson finish him?#SUB2#
Hazuki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jameson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Jameson looking to pass the guard.
Jameson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jameson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jameson stopping the sweep attempt from Hazuki.
Jameson slips nicely into half guard.
Hazuki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hazuki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jameson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jameson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jameson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Jameson there.
Hazuki taking some punishment here, with Jameson in his half guard.
Jameson working the head and body with strikes.
Jameson scores with a big shot! Hazuki's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Hazuki! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamal Jameson!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 43
Date: Feb 24, 2021

#R1#
Wallace displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hazuki.
Brendan Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Wallace moves into range and clinches up with Hazuki.#TD#
Wallace successfully pulls guard.
Wallace has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hazuki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wallace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wallace on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wallace tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Hazuki has gone for a leg lock! Wallace slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hazuki's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hazuki is looking for a triangle but Wallace pushes his legs off easily.
Hazuki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wallace controls the pace.#T1#
Hazuki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wallace 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. #SUB#
Wallace 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.
Hazuki keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully. #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.
Hazuki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wallace is one step ahead there.
Hazuki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wallace controls the pace.
Hazuki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wallace seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hazuki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wallace is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Hazuki looking for a guillotine here but Wallace defends easily.
Wallace controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hazuki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wallace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wallace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Hazuki keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Hazuki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wallace can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Wallace drops back looking for a leg! Hazuki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hazuki manages to kick Wallace off! Wallace jumps back into Hazuki's guard.
Wallace is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Wallace moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Wallace dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hazuki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wallace avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hazuki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wallace prevents it.
Hazuki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Wallace gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wallace looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hazuki tries to roll over but Wallace keeps him under control.
Well, if Wallace 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hazuki gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Hazuki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wallace 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.
Wallace throws a big elbow that misses.
Wallace really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wallace is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hazuki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Brendan Wallace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Hazuki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hazuki keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Wallace slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Hazuki tries to keep at a distance but Wallace has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Wallace ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wallace no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3#
Hazuki won't allow Wallace to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Hazuki drops back looking for a leg! Wallace is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wallace manages to kick Hazuki off! Hazuki jumps back into Wallace's guard. #SUB2#
Hazuki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wallace is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hazuki, into his guard. #REVR#
Hazuki keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Wallace is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wallace has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wallace accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hazuki is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hazuki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wallace defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Wallace dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Wallace clinches.
Hazuki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hazuki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wallace prevents it. #TD#
Wallace pulls guard successfully.
Wallace 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.#SUB2#
Hazuki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hazuki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hazuki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace 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.
Wallace seems keen to control Hazuki's posture.
Hazuki tries to free his leg and advance position but Wallace is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Hazuki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hazuki looking to pass the guard.
Wallace has Hazuki pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Hazuki drops back looking for a leg! Wallace is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wallace manages to kick Hazuki off! Hazuki jumps back into Wallace's guard.
Wallace has control of Hazuki's left arm, preventing Hazuki from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brendan Wallace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Wallace gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hazuki tries to pull guard but Wallace forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brendan Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hazuki.#TD2#
Hazuki pulls guard.
Hazuki being controlled here, momentarily.
Wallace working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wallace sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Hazuki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wallace 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. #T3#
Wallace wants to control from the top but Hazuki keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hazuki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hazuki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wallace controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Wallace darts in and clinches Hazuki up against the cage.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Hazuki has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wallace is trying to keep an underhook but Hazuki manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Hazuki is trying to work for a kimura but Wallace is defending well.
Wallace is looking to control Hazuki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wallace avoid being mounted?
Wallace has his hands clasped together around Hazuki's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Hazuki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wallace wants to get back to full guard.
Ryo Hazuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wallace slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryo Hazuki.
Well Wallace 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brendan Wallace!
Our winner, Brendan Wallace, 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 37
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Man Iii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hazuki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Man Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Man Iii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hazuki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man Iii.
Nice takedown defense from Man Iii. No joy for Hazuki on that attempt.
Hazuki misses with a takedown attempt
and Man Iii counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Hazuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hazuki drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Man Iii scrambles and gets 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!
Man Iii's corner calls for a 1-2. Man Iii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1##TD#
Man Iii gets caught napping as Hazuki dives in and scores a takedown. Man Iii manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Hazuki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Man Iii looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Man Iii looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Man Iii! #REVB##SU2#
Man Iii decides to stand back up. Man Iii steps back and let's Hazuki get back to his feet.
Hazuki shoots in looking for a takedown but Man Iii manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hazuki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Man Iii scores with a decent looking hook.
Man Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Hazuki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hazuki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man Iii.
Hazuki feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Man Iii, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man Iii tests Hazuki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Man Iii drops Hazuki with a huge uppercut! Hazuki drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Man Iii is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yip Man Iii!
Our winner, Yip Man Iii, 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.

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