Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 244 Kruth vs Greene
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Lacplesis misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Lacplesis moves into the clinch.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacplesis's elbow.
Lacplesis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Ralph Hall has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall.
Hall tries a body shot but Lacplesis blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hall.
Hall jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lacplesis walks away with a smile on his face. Hall gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lacplesis throws the left hand but Hall avoids the punch easily.
Lacplesis jabs Hall right on the nose. Hall blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis feints and then cracks Hall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hall down.
Lacplesis feints and then cracks Hall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hall down.
Lacplesis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacplesis. #T1#
Hall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot.
Lacplesis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hall swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lacplesis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hall.
Lacplesis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Lacplesis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hall counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Hall clinches with his opponent.
Hall lands a right hand.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
Lacplesis is pushing Hall up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
A short right from Hall on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
Hall misses with some punches.
Hall tries a body shot but Lacplesis blocks it.
Hall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lacplesis.
Lacplesis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis blocking some punches. #TD#
Hall jumps guard and drags Lacplesis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lacplesis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lacplesis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lacplesis is looking to stand up but Hall won't let him. #SUB#
Hall working for a triangle but Lacplesis defends it easily.
Lacplesis controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Lacplesis passes Hall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lacplesis wants to stand but Hall has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Lacplesis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It looks like Lacplesis is going to stand back up. #SU2#
Lacplesis stands up out of the half guard.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacplesis. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacplesis misses with a low kick.
Hall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Lacplesis as he connects with a hook.
That kick from Lacplesis tenderised Hall's leg. Hall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lacplesis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lacplesis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacplesis.#CL#
Hall moves into the clinch.
Hall lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Hall.
Hall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lacplesis 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.

A close round but Humors Lacplesis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lacplesis misses with a lunging right hand
and Hall counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Lacplesis misses its intended target.
Lacplesis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lacplesis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hall defending well as Lacplesis loads up on a big left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hall checks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Hall misses its target.
Lacplesis throws a head kick that misses
letting Hall counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Lacplesis instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Lacplesis.
Hall tries to work over Lacplesis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Lacplesis.
Hall blocks the elbow strike. #T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lacplesis lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Lacplesis.
Ralph Hall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hall.
Lacplesis lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Lacplesis.
Hall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hall lands with a right to the head.
Lacplesis works on Hall's body with a couple of short punches.
Lacplesis slowing the pace effectively.
Hall lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Hall.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall avoids the elbow strike from Lacplesis, against the cage.
A short right from Hall on the inside.
A short uppercut from Hall.
Lacplesis throws an elbow but it misses.
A shot in the inside from Lacplesis.
Hall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hall jumps guard but Lacplesis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Lacplesis misses with an elbow strike.
Hall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
Lacplesis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hall jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lacplesis walks away with a smile on his face. Hall gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lacplesis tests Hall's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#Ralph Hall's cut is getting worse.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses the jab.
Lacplesis misses with a wild combination.
Lacplesis throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Hall to counter with a crisp jab.
Lacplesis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall slips a jab from Lacplesis.
Hall is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Lacplesis lands with a slapping head kick.
Hall defending well as Lacplesis loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Hall closes the distance and clinches.
Hall scores with a shoulder strike.
Hall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lacplesis just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis. #TD#
Hall drags the fight down to the ground.
Lacplesis trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lacplesis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hall is proving hard to escape from.
Lacplesis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Lacplesis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Lacplesis from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lacplesis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lacplesis has managed to get both his arms back between Hall's legs - danger averted.
Lacplesis is looking to stand up but Hall won't let him.
Lacplesis stays in close to Hall's body and controls the position.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Lacplesis from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Lacplesis closes the distance and pushes Hall back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Humors Lacplesis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall'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#
A good leg kick by Lacplesis.
Ralph Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Humors Lacplesis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lacplesis missing with a left hand there. Hall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lacplesis throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lacplesis. That's going to slow Hall down.
Lacplesis wants to clinch.
It looked like Hall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Hall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lacplesis takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot. #T1#
Lacplesis just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacplesis misses with a left hand
and Hall counters with a stiff right hand.
Hall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lacplesis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lacplesis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lacplesis connects with a solid leg kick.
Hall is looking to clinch but Lacplesis is avoiding it.
A nice side step and Lacplesis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lacplesis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall throwing a counter right hand but Lacplesis manages to avoid it.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hall is looking to clinch but Lacplesis is avoiding it. #T2#
Hall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body kick there by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lacplesis lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall doesn't manage to clinch there - Lacplesis circles away. #CL#
Hall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lacplesis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hall tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lacplesis smiles and moves away. #T3#
Hall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hall there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lacplesis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hall blocks a head kick by Lacplesis.
It looks like Hall has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hall moves out of range as Lacplesis strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Hall misses the target.#CL#
Hall clinches up against the cage.
Hall lands a nice shot to the body.
Hall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall. #T4#
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hall tries to pull guard but Lacplesis won't allow it.
A short left from Lacplesis.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hall.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Lacplesis controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
Hall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hall wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Hall.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humors Lacplesis!
After the big win, Humors Lacplesis made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: DMMA 233 Okongwu vs Lovanov
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Hall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Graves seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Graves smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Ralph Hall has been cut.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Hall tries to counter it with a takedown but Graves pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hall scores with a jab to the body.
Hall scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall throws a nice looking combination but Graves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Hall lands with a right hand. #T1#
Hall cracks a nice hook into Graves's ribs.
Graves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Graves takes one to the side of the head.
A low kick from Graves misses #TD2#
and Hall counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hall trying to control the position but Graves is working away.
Hall laying and praying for a moment but Graves takes advantage and regains half guard. #T2#
Hall performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Hall 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.
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Graves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Graves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hall is working away from the top position though.
Graves is staying active underneath Hall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hall controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Hall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hall trying to control the action but Graves is working from the bottom.
Graves tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Graves preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hall wants to pass to mount but Graves is defending the position. #SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura but Graves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hall to get the leverage.
Hall trying to control the action but Graves is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Hall seems to be working for a kimura but Graves defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves is holding on to half guard well.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Graves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Graves scrambles back to his feet.
Graves tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hall is able to avoid easily.
Hall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hall moves out of range as Graves strikes.
Hall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Graves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves ducks right into an uppercut from Hall.
Graves throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Hall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Graves's guard.#T1#
Hall trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
Graves can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Graves keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hall wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Terrance Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall has his takedown stuffed
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Graves misses.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Graves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
A jab from Hall does it's job there.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Graves works Hall's body with a nice hook.
Graves scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Graves throws a head kick that misses.
Graves throws a head kick but Hall moves out of range. #KD#
Graves lands a big head kick that sends Hall tumbling to the mat! Graves takes a step backwards and waves Hall back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Hall is rocked!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Graves! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terrance Graves!
After winning the bout, Terrance Graves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 224 Thorn vs Khan
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Hall lands a jab.
Some wild striking there from Hall.
Winks feints a counter leg kick.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Winks.
Hall throws a good cross that connects.
A swing and a miss from Winks.
Hall drops down looking for a counter takedown but Winks sprawls and moves away.
Winks doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Hall counters with a shoot takedown. Winks fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall 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.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Winks is retaining full guard. #T1#
Winks has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hall wants to control from the top but Winks keeps moving.
Winks wants to sweep but no luck.
Winks keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Hall trying to control but Winks is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hall trying to control but Winks is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Winks lands with a nice body kick.
Hall shoots for a takedown but Winks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hall takes one to the chin there.
Winks tries a head kick but it misses.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Winks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hall checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice uppercut lands for Hall. That snapped Winks's head back.
Winks walks into a straight right hand from Hall.#T3#
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winks.
Winks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hall checks it well.
Hall drops down looking for a counter takedown but Winks sprawls and moves away.
Winks throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Hall avoids the body shot from Winks.
Hall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Winks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but Winks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Winks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winks.
Winks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
Winks throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
Winks throws a looping overhand right but Hall ducks down to avoid it.
Hall gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#It looks like Ralph Hall has been cut.
Winks throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall. #TD#
Hall dives in and scores a takedown into Winks's guard.
Winks keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall being controlled here momentarily.
Winks looking for a sweep. Not yet Winks, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Winks gets caught flat footed, as Hall shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winks can do to turn this around?
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winks has his hands on Hall's head, controlling the position.
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Hall drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Winks dives on top into guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ralph Hall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Winks preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB#
Winks is posturing up here but Hall has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Winks tries to roll out but it's too tight and Winks has to tap! Slick submission there by Hall!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ralph Hall!
After the fight, Ralph Hall 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: DMMA 213 Roos vs Distefano
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Maitonaama changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hall looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hall struggling a bit here.
Hall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maitonaama wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Maitonaama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hall has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maitonaama working the ground and pound from side control.
Hall wants to control but Maitonaama postures up.
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Hall tries to buck Maitonaama off but Maitonaama is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is trying to control Maitonaama's posture but Maitonaama avoids it. #SUB2#
Maitonaama tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maitonaama has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Maitonaama is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hall looks calm but he's in trouble here. Maitonaama gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hall is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Maitonaama lets go of the hold and Hall can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aslak Maitonaama!
Aslak Maitonaama was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DMMA 204 Klimenko vs Johnson
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Hall blocks the leg kick.
Hall tries to counter with a takedown but Nakamura is quick to defend against it.
Nakamura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakamura misses with a straight right.
Nakamura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nakamura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hall in his tracks. #CUT2#It looks like Ralph Hall has been cut.#CL2#
Nakamura rushes Hall and presses him up against the cage.
Nakamura throws a head punch that misses.
Nakamura can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Hall tries to pull guard but Nakamura won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hall jumps guard. #SUB#
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakamura defends well.
Nakamura postures up. #T1##SUB#
Hall looking for subs off his back but Nakamura has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Nakamura wants to free his trapped foot but Hall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Nakamura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Nakamura wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.
Hall trying to hold on to Nakamura's head to control him but Nakamura postures up. #SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nakamura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Nakamura has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hall is staying active underneath Nakamura, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Nakamura is trying to control. Hall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Nakamura 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nakamura throws a leg kick #TD#
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Nakamura manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hideki Nakamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakamura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nakamura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nakamura defends it nicely.#T4#
Nakamura thuds his shin into the meat of Hall's side.#CL2#
Nakamura instigates a clinch.
Nakamura pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nakamura.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall is trying to pull guard but Nakamura has him pressed against the cage.
Nakamura works on Hall's body with a couple of short punches.
Hall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nakamura is struggling to control the position.
Hall fails to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hideki Nakamura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Nakamura darts in and clinches Hall up against the cage.
Hall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nakamura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nakamura scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Nakamura.
Hall fails to pull guard.
Nakamura comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hall blocks an elbow strike.
Come on Nakamura - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Nakamura fails to land. #TD#
Hall jumps guard and drags Nakamura to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakamura advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Nakamura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nakamura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Nakamura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nakamura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nakamura wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.
Hall is looking for a sweep.
Hall regains half guard there - taking advantage of Nakamura's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Nakamura tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hall is not content to let Nakamura control the position.#SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Nakamura trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
Nakamura wants to pass to mount but Hall is defending the position.
Hall is pressing down on Nakamura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Hall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Hall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakamura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hall has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nakamura is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hall.
Hall wants to control but Nakamura postures up.
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hall is not content to let Nakamura control the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nakamura might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hall haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hall tries to bench press Nakamura off him but Nakamura keeps the position.
Hideki Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hall sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hall is staying active underneath Nakamura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nakamura not doing much here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hideki Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall'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##CL2#
Nakamura gets a clinch.
Nakamura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Nakamura scores with a shot to the side of Hall's head.
A short right from Nakamura on the inside.
Hall blocking some punches.
Nakamura cracks Hall with a nice body shot.
Hall tries to pull guard but Nakamura forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nakamura lands a nice knee to the body.
Hall fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hall manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Hall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nakamura is aware though and is defending well.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Nakamura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nakamura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nakamura trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Nakamura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nakamura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nakamura pushing down on Hall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hall has a hand on Nakamura's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nakamura takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ralph Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hall wants to hold on but Nakamura pushes him away.
Nakamura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nakamura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hall is looking to escape.
Hall is looking to get to half guard.
Nakamura lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nakamura avoids the attempt from Hall to control.
Nakamura fails to move to back control. #T3#
Hall is working to get back to half guard.
Nakamura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nakamura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hall is looking to escape.
Hall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nakamura trying to control but Hall is having none of it.
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hideki Nakamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hall swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hall sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hall is in trouble now - Nakamura has advanced to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hall throwing hammer fists to the chest of Nakamura. What's that going to do exactly?

And that's the end of the fight!
Hideki Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nakamura 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hideki Nakamura!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hideki Nakamura made sure he mentioned Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: DMMA 192 Don Vs Costeau
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Valentine throws a wild body kick that Hall sees coming a mile off.
Valentine misses with a body shot. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Valentine.
Valentine working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Valentine is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hall has escaped the position, nice work there.
Valentine moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Valentine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hall can't do much from the bottom here.
Hall sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Valentine throwing shots but Hall is blocking nicely.
Hall tries to get to full guard but Valentine has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Valentine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Valentine wants to work for an arm triangle but Hall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hall is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hall trying to control from the bottom.
Valentine controlling the action here.
Hall has hold of Valentine's hands but Valentine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Valentine seems to be working for a kimura but Hall defends the submission attempt.
Valentine trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Valentine is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Valentine working Hall over with strikes. #SUB#
Valentine is trying to work for a kimura but Hall is defending well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Valentine stalling. #SUB2#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Valentine wants to pass to mount but Hall is defending the position.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valentine pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Valentine is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Valentine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
No luck for Hall with that takedown attempt.
Hall wants to clinch up but Valentine keeps it at a distance.
Hall lands a jab.
Valentine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Valentine shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hall eats them both and turns towards Valentine to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Ralph Hall has been cut.
Valentine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hall circles away quickly and effectively.
Hall with the counter takedown but Valentine avoids it easily.#T1#
Valentine throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hall's head.
Lou Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Valentine is predictable there #TD2#
and Hall counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Valentine! #SUB2#
Hall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Valentine is trying to get back to half guard.
Valentine manages to get back to half guard.
Valentine wants to get back to his feet.
Valentine wants to sweep but Hall has passed to side control!#T2#
Valentine seems a little lost for a moment, as Hall dominates the positioning.
Hall trying to control the action but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Hall passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Valentine!
Lou Valentine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Hall looking to secure an arm triangle but Valentine defends it well.
Valentine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
Valentine really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine stops Hall from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hall tries to control but Valentine wriggling away. #T3#
Valentine is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Hall is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Valentine can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hall trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Hall jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Valentine manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Valentine struggling a bit here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Hall goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Valentine rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hall's guard! Nice work there by Valentine! #SUB2#
Valentine stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Hall throws up his legs and catches Valentine in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Valentine tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Hall! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ralph Hall!
After the fight, Ralph Hall 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: DMMA 185 Klimenko vs Mukunzi
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Magrath.
Magrath keeps the fight on the outside.
A chopping leg kick lands by Magrath.
Hall keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Magrath motions for Hall to come forward. Magrath throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magrath.
Decent striking displayed by Hall there.
Magrath scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Magrath avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magrath fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hall is out of range.
Hall throws a right hand that misses
and Magrath counters with a stiff right hand.
Magrath circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Magrath with a hook.
Hall has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Magrath misses.
Hall slips under a jab.#T1#
Hall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from Magrath misses.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magrath moves away.
Magrath looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Magrath takes a jab right on the kisser.
Some bone on bone action there as Hall checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Magrath to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hall blocking some punches.
Hall tries to pull guard but Magrath forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Magrath fails to land.
Hall is trying to pull guard but Magrath turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Magrath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hall jumps guard but Magrath stands there with Hall around his waist. Hall gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hall tries to pull guard but Magrath won't allow it.
Magrath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hall is trying to pull guard but Magrath has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Hall gets control of Magrath's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hall will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magrath looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Hall working for a triangle but Magrath defends it easily. #T3#
Magrath 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#
Hall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magrath defends well.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Hall working for a triangle but Magrath defends it easily. #SUB#
Hall working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Magrath has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magrath performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaxon Magrath dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Magrath misses with a low kick.
Magrath throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hall defending well as Magrath loads up on a big left hand.
Magrath throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magrath paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magrath was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Magrath has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Magrath misses with a straight left.
Magrath throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magrath.
Magrath getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magrath tries to avoid it but Hall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magrath to the ground. Magrath escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magrath! But no joy.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch but Magrath swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall slips a straight right by Magrath.
Hall throws a right and a left that Magrath avoids nicely.
Magrath tries a quick counter leg kick but Hall is wise to it.
Magrath moves away from the strike by Hall.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hall checks a leg kick.
Hall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Magrath cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Magrath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magrath.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magrath throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Magrath dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hall. That did some damage!
A punch lands to the side of Hall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Magrath throws the left hand but Hall avoids the punch easily.
Hall lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magrath misses with a low kick. #TD#
Hall drives through with a takedown into Magrath's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hall trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Magrath manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Hall isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Magrath stacks Hall on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Magrath!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall tries to bench press Magrath off him but Magrath keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Hall is looking to reverse the position.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Hall tries to roll over but Magrath keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magrath pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hall has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Magrath escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Magrath!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magrath slows the pace down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaxon Magrath 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#
Magrath lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hall's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Magrath.
Magrath waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hall.
Hall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magrath manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magrath motions for Hall to come forward. Magrath throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magrath connects with an inside leg kick.
Magrath scores with a decent looking hook.
Hall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jaxon Magrath seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hall blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Magrath.
Magrath throws a body shot but no joy.
Magrath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Hall closes the distance looking to clinch
and Magrath counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Hall tries for a takedown but Magrath sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Hall looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Magrath!#SUB#
Hall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magrath, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Hall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magrath, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Hall goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Magrath has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hall but great work by Magrath.
Hall is being controlled here. #T2#
Hall tries to improve position but can't.
Magrath is staying tight to Hall's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ralph Hall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magrath is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hall's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hall is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Magrath remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magrath pulls his head out easily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magrath pulls his head out easily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in half guard, Magrath seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magrath lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hall shoots in but Magrath avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Magrath looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hall drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hall swings around for an armbar but Magrath sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hall's guard.
Ralph Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Hall looking for subs off his back but Magrath has passed one foot through into half guard.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxon Magrath!
Our winner, Jaxon Magrath, 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: DMMA 172 Harakka vs Ledoux
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kwong was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
A shot to the liver by Hall. Beautiful body shot.
Hall scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Hall takes the fight into the clinch.
Hall fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Hall pulls guard. #SUB#
Hall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kwong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kwong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kwong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kwong has managed to get both his arms back between Hall's legs - danger averted.
Hall has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SU2#
Hall is working an open guard so Kwong takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kwong at a distance.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kwong.
Hall misses with a body punch
and Kwong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Ralph Hall has been cut.
Kwong looks to throw the jab but Hall is out of range. #TD#
Hall shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kwong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1#
Hall stops Kwong from standing up.
Kwong keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass. #SUB#
Hall drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kwong dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Kwong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Hall has his foot on Kwong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kwong works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kwong sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2##SUB#
Hall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kwong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kwong wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kwong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Kwong has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3##SUB#
Hall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kwong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kwong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kwong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hall being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Hall has his foot on Kwong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kwong works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Hall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU2#
Kwong stands and steps away. Hall gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hall slips under a jab from Kwong.
Hall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Hall pushes Kwong up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kwong. #BC2#
Kwong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Kwong.#TD#
Hall dives in and scores a takedown into Kwong's guard.
Kwong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hall is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kwong is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kwong has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Hall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kwong controls the pace.
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 Ralph Hall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kwong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hall closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kwong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kwong lands a nice hook to Hall's body. Hall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kwong.
Hall is looking to wear down Kwong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kwong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but Kwong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwong. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kwong as he avoids it easily.
Hall tries to clinch but Kwong moves out of range. #CL#
Hall takes the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Kwong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Hall on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Kwong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kwong misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kwong.
Kwong throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Kwong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall blocks an uppercut.
Hall is trying to pull guard but Kwong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall tries to pull guard but Kwong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hall takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kwong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Kwong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Kwong as Hall shoots in.
Kwong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kwasi Kwong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall shoots and misses
and Kwong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Hall is rocked!
Kwong has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kwong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oh Hall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kwong connects with a right hand. Hall shakes it off.
Hall avoids the body shot from Kwong.
Hall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kwong fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Hall gets the takedown into side control.
Hall seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Kwong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Hall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kwong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kwong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Hall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kwong has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kwong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Hall is working for a submission of some sort.
Kwong preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kwong is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hall is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Hall is trying to work for a kimura but Kwong is defending well. #SUB#
Hall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kwong sees it coming and defends easily.
Kwong trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up. #SUB#
Kwong is defending against the submission attempts here by Hall.
Kwong regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwasi Kwong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall'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#
Hall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kwong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hall jabs Kwong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Kwong as Hall shoots in.
Hall shoots in looking for a takedown but Kwong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kwong misses with a looping right.
Hall feinted with a counter takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kwong.
Kwasi Kwong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall defending well as Kwong loads up on a big left hand.
Hall lands a jab.#CL2#
Kwong moves into the clinch successfully.
Kwong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kwong has a couple of punches blocked by Hall.
Hall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kwong just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Hall manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Hall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kwong defends it easily.
Hall has momentary wrist control but Kwong slips an elbow through the middle.
Kwong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kwong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ralph Hall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kwong passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU2#
Kwong stands up and we're back to a striking position. #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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Kwong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kwong throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Kwong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Kwong.
Kwong scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hall looks for a takedown but Kwong sprawls well.
Hall wants to clinch.#TD#
Kwong gets caught napping as Hall dives in and scores a takedown. Kwong manages to retain guard.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Kwong controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Hall has gone for a leg lock! Kwong slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hall's guard.#REVB#
Hall being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Hall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kwong is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Hall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kwong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kwong wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.#T4#
Hall being controlled here, momentarily.
Kwong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kwong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kwong is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kwong throwing strikes from guard but Hall blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwasi Kwong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kwong 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwasi Kwong!
A very excited looking Kwasi Kwong 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: DMMA 166 Harakka vs Hall 2
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Harakka is just out of range.
Hall dives in for a single leg takedown but Harakka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Harakka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Harakka throws a lazy right hand but Hall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hall tries to move into range but Harakka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Ralph Hall has been cut.
Harakka loads up on a big right hand but Hall slips the punch.
Harakka has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Harakka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harakka misses with a straight right.
Harakka throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Harakka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hall tries for a takedown but Harakka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gustav Harakka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Hall.#KD#
Harakka drops Hall with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hall looks back up at him and smiles so Harakka waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Hall is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Hall is still on wobbly legs! Can Harakka finish him?#T1#
Harakka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Harakka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harakka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gustav Harakka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall avoids the body shot from Harakka.
Hall seems to have recovered his senses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harakka.
Harakka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harakka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall throws a jab when Harakka was well out of range.
Harakka throws a hook but Hall blocks it.
Harakka misses the shot to the body.
Harakka throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD#
Harakka lands a big uppercut and Hall crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hall looks OK. Harakka waves Hall back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harakka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Harakka just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall is aggressively charging in as Harakka backs up avoiding any damage. Harakka tosses out a jab and Hall runs right into it face first! Hall is out cold! Harakka dropped down on all fours and is barking in Hall's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gustav Harakka!
Gustav Harakka retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Gustav Harakka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 163 Puno vs Panda
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Hall throws a shot to the body.
Hall misses with a straight left.
Garcia only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A jab from Hall misses.
Garcia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hall misses with a series of wild punches.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Hall.
Garcia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hall lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Garcia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ralph Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Hall.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Garcia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Hall blocks a jab.
Hall looks to throw the jab but Garcia is out of range.
Garcia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hall has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hall tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Garcia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall cracks a nice hook into Garcia's ribs.#TD#
Garcia gets caught flat footed, as Hall shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Hall drops back looking for a leg! Garcia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Garcia manages to kick Hall off! Hall jumps back into Garcia's guard. #SUB#
Hall drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hall jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Hall drops back looking for a leg! Garcia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Garcia manages to kick Hall off! Hall jumps back into Garcia's guard.
Hall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2##SUB#
Hall tries for a kimura but Garcia is defending well. #SUB#
Hall tries for a kimura but Garcia is defending well. #SUB#
Hall goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Garcia rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hall's guard! Nice work there by Garcia!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Hall has an active guard here but Garcia has managed to pass into half guard. #T3#
Still in half guard, Garcia seems content to control.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garcia performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hall works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Hall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.#SUB#
Hall working for a triangle but Garcia defends it easily.
Garcia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Hall dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Hall shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hall showed some decent athleticism there.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hall is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Hall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Hall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Garcia defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garcia manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Hall wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Garcia is pulling down on Hall's head to control his posture.
Garcia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Hall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garcia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2##SUB#
Garcia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garcia has managed to get both his arms back between Hall's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hall has his foot on Garcia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garcia works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Hall has his foot on Garcia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garcia works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Hall looking for subs off his back but Garcia has passed one foot through into half guard.
Segundo Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia wants to stand up but Hall has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Hall wants to improve his position but Garcia is controlling well. #T3#
Garcia is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Garcia in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Garcia moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hall.
Hall tries to bench press Garcia off him but Garcia keeps the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hall manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.
Garcia trying to control here. #SUB#
Hall wants to work for an arm triangle but Garcia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Hall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garcia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hall.
Garcia controlling the position well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Hall dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Hall tries to counter with a takedown but Garcia is quick to defend against it.
Hall is looking to wear down Garcia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD2#
Garcia lands a left and a right that send Hall crashing to the mat, dazed. Garcia thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Hall is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ralph Hall has been cut.
Hall wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
Oh Hall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Hall ducks down to avoid it.
Hall shoots in but no luck this time.
Hall seems to have got his legs back now.
Hall lands with a hook. Garcia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Garcia sends Hall crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Garcia is motioning to the referee to let Hall up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Some wild striking there from Garcia. #TD#
Hall shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hall was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T1##SUB#
Hall goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Garcia has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hall but great work by Garcia.
Ralph Hall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hall is looking to reverse the position.
Garcia takes a little break here. Hall wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hall is looking for a sweep.
Garcia in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
Hall tries to bench press Garcia off him but Garcia keeps the position.
Hall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily.
Garcia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Garcia works his way into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Garcia off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Hall is persistently looking for the submission but Garcia is defending it well. #SUB#
Hall is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Garcia is defending well though. Hall let's go of the attempt for now.
Garcia trying to control the hands but Hall won't let him. #T4##SUB#
Hall is looking for a choke. Garcia gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Garcia manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Hall has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Garcia is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Segundo Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hall has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph Hall!
In his post fight interview, Ralph Hall started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DMMA 156 Outback vs Kaupens 2
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Hall wants to clinch but Harakka slips to the side
and Harakka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harakka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Hall scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Hall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Harakka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hall.
Harakka wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hall wants to work for an arm triangle but Harakka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Harakka is concentrating on defense, preventing Hall from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Hall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harakka is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Hall seems to be working for a kimura but Harakka defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Hall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harakka is just riding it out for now. Hall eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Hall is working for a kimura but Harakka is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Hall is trying to work for a kimura but Harakka is defending well. #SUB2#
Hall seems to be working for a kimura but Harakka defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Hall seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Harakka tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Hall is working for a kimura but Harakka is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Hall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Hall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Harakka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hall.
Harakka is controlling Hall's trapped leg to prevent Hall from advancing to side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Harakka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hall is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hall fails to land the takedown.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harakka.
Harakka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Ralph Hall has been cut.#TD2#
Hall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harakka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hall is controlling him.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Harakka is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Harakka lands a jab to the head.
Harakka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
It looked like Harakka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hall tries to clinch but Harakka is having none of it.
Hall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harakka defends it nicely.
Harakka fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Hall to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Hall looks to clinch but Harakka throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Hall taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gustav Harakka!
Gustav Harakka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XIV
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1#
Hall tries to clinch but Alexander is having none of it.
Hall connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheers as Hall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alexander doesn't seem phased though.
Ralph Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alexander counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hall slips under a jab.
Hall on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hall throws a right and a left that Alexander avoids nicely.
Alexander jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hall fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hall's head.
Alexander walks into a stiff left hand from Hall.
Hall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Ralph Hall has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander misses with a looping right.
Alexander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Alexander misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alexander will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hall scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A jab from Alexander misses.
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alexander counters with a nice leg kick.
Hall scores with a sloppy right hand. Alexander should have avoided that one.
Hall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alexander counters with a low kick, right behind Hall 's knee.
Alexander misses with a body kick.
Alexander takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alexander.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Alexander's shoulder, as Alexander tries to avoid the shot.
Alexander quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alexander's head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Hall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hall moves away from the strike by Alexander.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Hall moves into the clinch.
Alexander is trying to break the clinch but Hall has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Alexander breaks from the clinch.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall blocks a head kick by Alexander.
Hall feints the counter takedown.
Hall throws a right and a left that Alexander avoids nicely.
Hall wants to clinch.
As Hall looks to move away, Alexander throws a big counter combo but Hall just gets out of the way.
Alexander attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Hall misses with a two punch combination.
Hall tries to clinch but Alexander moves out of range.
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alexander counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Alexander tries to land a leg kick but Hall saw it coming and moves away.
Hall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marcus Alexander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alexander as he jumps to the side.
Marcus Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Hall.
Hall shoots for a double leg takedown but Alexander sprawls well. He's pushed Hall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hall tries to clinch up
and Alexander counters with a body kick that stops Hall in his tracks momentarily.
Alexander slips under a jab.
Hall misses with a body punch
and Alexander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Hall misses with a body shot
and Alexander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alexander's waist but Alexander gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hall off to one side.
Alexander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Alexander throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Alexander looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAlexander.
Alexander throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Alexander dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall'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#
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alexander is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
Hall misses with a looping right.
Alexander throws out a leg kick but Hall moves out of range and Alexander only half commits.
Hall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hall tries to move into range but Alexander moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alexander throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Hall. Beautiful body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Hall is looking to clinch but Alexander is avoiding it.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Alexander listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexander throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Alexander moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hall blocks the body kick.
Hall takes a swing at Alexander's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexander misses the target.
Hall cracks a nice hook into Alexander's ribs.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alexander.
Alexander rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexander moves away.
Hall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hall lands a jab to Alexander's midsection.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Alexander 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hall has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hall looks to throw the jab but Alexander is out of range.
Alexander misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Hall rushes Alexander and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alexander wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hall tries to pull guard but Alexander won't allow it.
Alexander is looking to break free of the clinch but Hall has double underhooks.
Alexander is trying to push Hall away but Hall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hall tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alexander smiles and moves away.
Marcus Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Hall.
Hall scores with a jab to the body.
Hall avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
That kick from Alexander tenderised Hall's leg. Hall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hall tries to clinch but Alexander is having none of it.
Alexander is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Hall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alexander, pushing him back against the cage.
Alexander has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Alexander breaks from the clinch.
Hall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alexander circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheers as Hall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alexander doesn't seem phased though.
Hall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alexander looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Hall jabs at Alexander's body.
Hall looks to land a combination but Alexander avoids it well. #T4#
Alexander with the inside leg kick.
Alexander scores with a jab.
Alexander misses with a straight right.
Hall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alexander defends it well.
Hall tries to clinch up but Alexander circles away and keeps his distance.
As Hall backs away, Alexander returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Alexander takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#That has opened up Ralph Hall's cut even more.
Alexander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexander looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alexander slips a straight right by Hall.
Alexander throws a shot to the body.
Alexander throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Alexander tried to score with a low kick but Hall checks it.
Hall takes a swing at Alexander's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ralph Hall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Alexander is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hall cracks a nice hook into Alexander's ribs.
Alexander misses with a hook.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall digs a good body shot into Alexander's ribs.
Hall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alexander scores with a punch to the head.
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Alexander.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Hall scores with a nice head shot.
Alexander misses with a straight left. #T1#
Hall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Alexander wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alexander throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hall blocks a leg kick.
Alexander missing with a left hand there. Hall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alexander avoids the body shot from Hall.
Hall is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alexander rather than just go for the knockout.
Alexander moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hall jabs Alexander to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alexander moves away from the strike by Hall.
It looked like Alexander wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Marcus Alexander is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hall tries a body shot but Alexander blocks it. #T2#
Alexander wants to get back to striking at distance but Hall won't allow it. #BC#
Alexander manages to break the clinch.
Hall wants to clinch but Alexander slips to the side
and Alexander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hall jabs at Alexander's body.
Hall takes a swing at Alexander's ribcage but misses.
Alexander is looking for a counter combo.
Hall wants to clinch.
Hall cracks Alexander with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alexander attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Alexander thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alexander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alexander avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alexander takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alexander misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
Hall instigates a clinch. #BC#
Alexander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Alexander connects with a right hand. Hall shakes it off.
Alexander circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alexander takes one to the chin there.
Alexander misses with a low kick as Hall jumps back.#T4#
Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.#CL2#
Hall has managed to clinch. #BC#
Alexander breaks the clinch.
Alexander tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander lands a high kick! #ROC#Hall is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hall is still on wobbly legs! Can Alexander finish him?
Hall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alexander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hall seems to have recovered his senses.
Alexander has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hall tries to clinch up but Alexander circles away and keeps his distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ralph Hall.
I think Hall 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ralph Hall!
In his post fight interview, Ralph Hall started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DMMA 148 Dall Jr vs Grant
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Hall clinches with his opponent.
Hall tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Badges smiles and moves away.
Badges pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall avoids the body shot from Badges.
Badges ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall scores with a jab to the body.
Hall lands with a good body shot.
Hall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Badges connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hall scrambles back to his feet.
Badges is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hall.
Hall takes one to the side of the head.
Badges tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hall fails with a takedown attempt.
Badges takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Hall misses with a hook. Badges ducked under it nicely.
Badges waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hall.
Hall moves away from the strike by Badges.
Badges keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Needno Badges is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall takes a swing at Badges's ribcage but misses.
Hall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Badges throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Badges ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall throws out a powerful jab.
Badges scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Badges uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Badges avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Badges takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Badges wants to clinch#TD2#
so Hall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Hall drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Badges dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Hall looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Badges is defending well. Hall quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Badges has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hall celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ralph Hall!
A very excited looking Ralph Hall rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights IX
Date: Sep 16, 2022

#R1#
Hall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Hall with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hall's knee momentarily.
Hall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steve sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steve works Hall's body with a nice hook.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Hall scores with a hook to the body. Steve takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hall misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Steve misses.
Hall has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steve.
Hall slips a jab from Steve.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but Steve shows good takedown defense.
Steve feints a counter leg kick.
Steve takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steve throws the left hand but Hall avoids the punch easily.
Hall checks a leg kick.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall attempts a counter takedown but Steve avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steve throws a counter combo.
Hall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hall misses with a shot to the body
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ralph Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve thuds his right hand into Hall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Hall scores with a jab to the body.
Steve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steve moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Steve.
Steve looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hall connects with a right hand. Steve shakes it off.
Hall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steve throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Steve won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Hall has an Americana. Steve didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hall is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hall hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ralph Hall!
Ralph Hall was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DMMA 131 Johnson Vs Luciano
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
Hall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#It looks like Ralph Hall has been cut.
Hall has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Hall closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kersikov tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hall easily slips into full mount! #SUB#
Hall is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Kersikov is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Kersikov flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Hall anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Kersikov and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Hall slips an arm under Kersikov chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Hall has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Hall is squeezing on Kersikov like an anaconda would it's prey. Kersikov fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ralph Hall!
Ralph Hall was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights 2
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Hall throws a poor cross that misses
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
Graves lands a front kick.
Hall connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Graves's hands.
Hall moves out of range as Graves strikes.
Hall darts in looking for a takedown but Graves gets double underhooks and turns Hall into the cage.
A lazy left from Hall finds it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hall crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Graves - the referee stops the clock and Hall gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Graves. Hall manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Graves misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves trying to control here. #SUB2#
Hall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Graves doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hall. #SUB2#
Graves is defending against the submission attempts here by Hall. #T1##SUB2#
Hall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Graves doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hall. #SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura but Graves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hall to get the leverage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Hall 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. #SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura but Graves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hall to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura but Graves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hall to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Hall is trying to work for a kimura but Graves is defending well. #SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Graves defends it well. #T3##SUB2#
Hall is working for a kimura but Graves is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Hall seems to be working for a kimura but Graves defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Hall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Graves is just riding it out for now. Hall eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Graves defends it well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Hall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Hall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Graves is just riding it out for now. Hall eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Hall 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Hall dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Graves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall checks a leg kick.
Hall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Graves seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A bone on bone clash there as Hall blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Hall. Those never looked like landing.
Hall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Ralph Hall has been cut.
Graves lands with a nice body punch.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Graves thuds his right hand into Hall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but Graves shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Terrance Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Hall.
Graves connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hall's hands.
Hall misses the jab.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves throws a chopping leg kick but Hall manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Graves misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Graves looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Graves gets caught napping as Hall dives in and scores a takedown. Graves manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Graves.
Graves is pulling down on Hall's head. It's preventing any offense from Hall, at least for the moment.#T3##SUB2#
Hall drops back, looking for a kneebar! Graves looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Graves looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Graves! #REVR#
Graves lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hall is not content to let Graves control the position.
Hall is looking to regain half guard here but Graves keeps moving and retains side control.
Graves tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Ground and pound from Graves. #SUB2#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Graves wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Graves is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graves pulls his head out easily.
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 Terrance Graves will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Graves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graves paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Graves circles away from the clinch attempt
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hall throws a lazy uppercut
and Graves counters with a slapping leg kick.
Graves scores with a jab. Hall acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#Hall is rocked!
Graves misses with a low kick.
Hall is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Hall moves out of range of the body kick.
Hall lands a body shot.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Graves as he avoids it easily.
Hall seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Hall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Graves has time to react.
Graves lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Graves! Hall is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrance Graves!
An out of breath Terrance Graves thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 112 Barboza vs Panda
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Malone feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malone was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Malone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hall swings for the body but Malone moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Malone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hall lands with a right hand.
Malone misses the shot to the body.
Malone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Malone wants to slow Hall down by chopping away at his legs.
Hall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall slips a straight right by Malone.
Malone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malone walks into a left hand.
A jab from Hall misses. #T1#
Malone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malone's waist but Malone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hall off to one side.
Malone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.
A little feinted left hand from Malone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hall moves out of range of the leg kick from Malone.
Hall lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hall lands a really nice looking cross but Malone seems unphased.
Hall connects with a nice looking jab.
Hall has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Malone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Malone blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Hall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hall.
Hall's corner calls for a 1-2. Hall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Malone.
Malone throws a solid leg kick but Hall takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malone.
Malone looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Malone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Malone is just out of range.
Malone takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Malone.
Ralph Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall works the jab nicely.
Sylvester Malone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall throws a good cross that connects.
Hall misses with a few strikes there.
Malone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hall slips under a jab.
Hall with the counter takedown but Malone avoids it easily.#T3#
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Good work by Hall as he checks the leg kick.
Hall blocks the body kick.
We've been told by Malone's head coaches at Westside Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Malone throws a hook but Hall blocks it.
Hall jabs Malone right on the nose. Malone blinks but takes it well.
Hall cracks a nice hook into Malone's ribs.
Hall digs a good body shot into Malone's ribs.
Hall misses the body punch
and Malone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hall lands a nice hook to Malone's body. Malone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab from Hall.
Malone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hall.
Malone is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Malone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Hall. Beautiful body shot.
Malone misses with a hook. Hall ducked under it nicely.
Hall misses with a left hand
and Malone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Malone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Hall.
A jab from Hall finds it's way through Malone's defenses.
Hall swings for the body but Malone moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Malone misses the target.#CL2#
Hall clinches up with Malone and pushes him back against the cage.
Malone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hall is keeping busy.
Hall is trying to pull guard but Malone has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Hall dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Malone throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Malone throws a leg kick that misses.
Hall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Malone.
Hall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malone. #CL2#
Hall clinches.
Hall tries to work over Malone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall tries to pull guard but Malone holds him up against the cage and eventually Hall drops back down to his feet.
Hall jumps guard but Malone stands there with Hall around his waist. Hall gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone blocks a body shot from Hall.
Hall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sylvester Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Hall.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Hall manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Malone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1##SUB2#
Hall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Malone content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Malone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Malone has managed to get both his arms back between Hall's legs - danger averted.
Malone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Hall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Malone defends it easily.#SUB2#
Hall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Malone 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#
Hall throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Malone escapes and throws Hall's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3#
Hall is trying to improve his position.
Malone controlling the position.
Hall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Malone off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Hall is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Malone won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Hall off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ralph Hall!
Ralph Hall bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: DMMA 104 Van Asch vs Abarai II
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Hall misses the body punch
and Fungas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but Fungas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fungas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hall looks to land a combination. Fungas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hall takes a swing at Fungas's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Hall clinches up against the cage.
Hall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fungas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fungas tries to break the clinch but Hall is controlling the position.
Hall tries to pull guard but Fungas holds him up against the cage and eventually Hall drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fungas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall keeps control of Fungas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hall tries to pull guard but Fungas won't allow it.
Toe Fungas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Hall.#T1##BC#
Fungas manages to break the clinch.
Toe Fungas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall misses with a hook to the body
and Fungas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been told by Fungas's head coaches at Pure Progress Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fungas misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Fungas misses its intended target.
Fungas misses with a two punch combination.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fungas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Hall blocks the leg kick. #CL2#
Hall gets a clinch.
Hall fails to pull guard.
Hall is trying to pull guard but Fungas has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Fungas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fungas staying out of range there.#T2#
Fungas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Hall connects with a body shot that sends Fungas's belly button to the back.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fungas.
Hall throws a shot to the body.
Fungas misses with a low kick.
Ralph Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch but Fungas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fungas moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall lands a nice hook to Fungas's body. Fungas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fungas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Hall looks for a takedown but Fungas sprawls well.
Fungas tried to counter with a leg kick but Hall avoided it.
Fungas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
Fungas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Fungas is just out of range.
Hall darts in looking for a takedown but Fungas gets double underhooks and turns Hall into the cage.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Fungas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Fungas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fungas moves out of range as Hall strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Fungas misses the target.
Hall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Hall closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
Hall tries to pull guard but Fungas holds him up against the cage and eventually Hall drops back down to his feet.
Hall is trying to pull guard but Fungas has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Hall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fungas just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Hall jumps guard.
Fungas wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Fungas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Hall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fungas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fungas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hall has a closed guard, preventing Fungas from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hall working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fungas has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Hall 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#
Fungas clinches with his opponent.
Hall is trying to pull guard but Fungas has him pressed against the cage.
Hall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fungas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hall tries to pull guard but Fungas won't allow it.
Toe Fungas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Hall.
Hall tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fungas smiles and moves away.
Hall throws a jab when Fungas was well out of range.#CL#
Fungas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is trying to pull guard but Fungas has him pressed against the cage.
Hall jumps guard but Fungas stands there with Hall around his waist. Hall gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hall tries to pull guard but Fungas won't allow it. #T1#
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
Hall jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fungas walks away with a smile on his face. Hall gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fungas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fungas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fungas leaves Hall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fungas avoids the body shot from Hall.
An attempted straight right counter from Fungas misses the target.
Hall with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fungas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fungas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fungas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Toe Fungas is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Fungas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fungas manages to avoid it.
Fungas is looking to counter punch.
Fungas digs a good body shot into Hall's ribs.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Fungas saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Hall.
Hall is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fungas rather than just go for the knockout.
Hall misses with a straight right.
Fungas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch but Fungas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Fungas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fungas misses with a few strikes there.
Hall throws a big shot that misses.
Hall with a poor takedown
and Fungas counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Fungas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Hall lands with a right hand. #CL#
Fungas darts in and clinches Hall up against the cage.
Hall tries to pull guard but Fungas holds him up against the cage and eventually Hall drops back down to his feet.
Hall jumps guard but Fungas stands there with Hall around his waist. Hall gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hall jumps guard but Fungas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hall jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fungas walks away with a smile on his face. Hall gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fungas ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Hall connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fungas's hands.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fungas as he avoids it easily. #T4#
Hall lands a slapping body shot.
Hall falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fungas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fungas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hall tries to clinch but Fungas is having none of it.
Fungas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hall is defended easily by Fungas.
Fungas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toe Fungas dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Fungas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Fungas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall misses with a hook to the body
and Fungas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fungas lands a jab-cross combination.
Hall drops his hands momentarily and Fungas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hall throws a body punch but Fungas moves out of range.
Hall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fungas's waist but Fungas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hall off to one side.
Fungas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall throws a body punch but Fungas moves out of range.
Fungas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.#TD2#
Hall fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fungas sprawls well initially but Hall persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fungas manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fungas swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Hall drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hall jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fungas working a defensive guard here.
Fungas wants to stand and escape but Hall is having none of it. #SUB2#
Hall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #ES#
Fungas manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hall is trying to pull guard but Fungas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Hall jumps guard but Fungas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Toe Fungas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Hall.
Fungas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hall is trying to pull guard but Fungas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hall tries to pull guard but Fungas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Fungas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donk. Fungas catches Hall right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Fungas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fungas was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Hall shoots in for a double leg but Fungas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fungas tries to bum rush Hall with a series of wild strikes but Hall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hall connects with a body shot.
Hall tries to clinch up but Fungas circles away and keeps his distance.
A quick step to the side and Fungas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fungas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fungas.#CL2#
Hall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fungas, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Hall ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hall no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fungas wants to get up but he can't break Hall's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4##SUB2#
Hall isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fungas stacks Hall on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fungas!
Hall manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fungas's best efforts.#SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fungas pulls his head out easily.
Fungas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toe Fungas!

Event: DMMA 99: Barboza vs Tyler
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
A jab from Hall does it's job there.
Hall scores with a nice right hand.
Hall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Voss's head backwards.#CL#
Hall closes the distance and clinches.
Hall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Voss to keep the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short left from Voss.
Voss holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hall tries a body shot but Voss blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voss lands a right hand.
Hall has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A short right from Voss.
Hall jumps guard but Voss turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hall tries to pull guard but Voss forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall is trying to pull guard but Voss turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Voss.
Hall is trying to pull guard but Voss turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Voss has a couple of punches blocked by Hall.
Voss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Voss has a couple of punches blocked by Hall.
Voss makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Voss working aggressively here. #TD#
Hall pulls guard. #SUB#
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Voss is posturing up here but Hall has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Voss tries to roll out but it's too tight and Voss has to tap! Slick submission there by Hall!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ralph Hall!
Ralph Hall decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: DMMA 92: Kaupens v Andrianakis
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Sisko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hall.
Hall walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Hall rushes Sisko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sisko working aggressively here.
Hall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sisko misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Hall jumps guard and drags Sisko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Sisko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Sisko's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sisko lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sisko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sisko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sisko sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SUB2#
Hall looking for a guillotine here but Sisko defends easily. #SUB2#
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sisko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hall's head.
Sisko trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sisko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sisko wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving. #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.#SUB2#
Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sisko defends well.
Sisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sisko is stalling in the full guard.
Sisko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hall's guard. #SUB2#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Hall is staying active underneath Sisko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sisko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Sisko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hall is just riding it out for now. Sisko eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Sisko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sisko.
Sisko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sisko trying to control the pace.
Sisko wants to pass the guard but Hall is defending well. #SUB2#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Sisko works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sisko scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sisko prevents Hall from getting the reversal.
Sisko lands a big shot there that rocks Hall but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Sisko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sisko scores with a punch to the head.
Sisko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
Sisko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sisko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hall.
Hall slips a straight right by Sisko.
Sisko misses with a wild body shot.
Sisko misses the shot to the body.
Sisko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sisko cracks Hall with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Hall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sisko's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sisko trying to keep a closed guard but Hall is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Sisko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hall defends it easily.#SUB2#
Hall has gone for a leg lock! Sisko slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hall's guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Sisko from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sisko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sisko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sisko scoring with punches and elbows.
Sisko trying to control the position but Hall is working away. #SUB#
Sisko is trying to get an arm triangle but Hall is defending well. #T2#
Hall tries to improve position but can't.
Hall is letting Sisko control him for a moment. #SUB#
Sisko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hall has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sisko but great work by Hall.#SUB2#
Hall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sisko is looking for a sweep.
Sisko can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Hall tries for a kimura but Sisko is defending well.
Sisko is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Hall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sisko struggling a bit here.
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Sisko wants to control but Hall postures up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sisko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hall is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sisko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sisko is trying to control. Hall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sisko is keen to just control but Hall is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sisko connects with a nice short shot to Hall's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Sisko dominated that second round.
That's time! Sisko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Hall clinches up with Sisko and pushes him back against the cage.
Sisko misses with some punches.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sisko misses with a punch to the body.
Hall tries to work over Sisko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sisko pushes Hall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Hall drags the fight down to the ground.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Sisko from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sisko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sisko controls the pace.#T1##SUB2#
Hall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sisko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sisko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Benjamin Sisko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Hall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sisko defends it easily.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Sisko from controlling successfully.
Sisko pushing down on Hall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sisko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Sisko working Hall over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Sisko.
Sisko working over Hall with some ground and pound. Hall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sisko is taking a breather. Hall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sisko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sisko drops an elbow to the side of Hall's head. #SUB2#
Hall looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sisko pushes past his half guard into mount!
Hall is trying desperately to improve position.
Sisko cracks Hall with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Benjamin Sisko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Hall is looking to get to half guard.
Sisko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sisko wants to control the pace but Hall is squirming around nicely.
Sisko controlling his opponent.
Hall is trying desperately to improve position.
Sisko wants to control the pace but Hall is squirming around nicely.
Hall is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sisko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sisko scoring with strikes but Hall is staying in there.
Hall can't escape the position.
Sisko lands a big elbow.
Hall is looking to get to half guard.
Hall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sisko working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ralph Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sisko raining down shots from the mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Sisko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sisko 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Sisko!

Event: DMMA 84: Magrath vs Harakka 3
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Hall is looking to clinch but Wayne is avoiding it.
Wayne definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wayne missing with a left hand there. Hall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Hall moves into range and clinches up with Wayne.
Hall tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wayne smiles and moves away.
Wayne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Hall.
Hall throws a sloppy body shot
and Wayne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Ralph Hall has been cut.
Hall lands a nice shot to the body.
Hall avoids the body shot from Wayne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hall misses with a takedown attempt - Wayne sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wayne was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hall defending well as Wayne loads up on a big left hand.
Ralph Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wayne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hall with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Wayne does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Wayne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hall doesn't manage to clinch there - Wayne circles away.
Hall works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hall shoots in for a double leg but Wayne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Damian Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Hall.
Wayne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hall.
It looked like Wayne was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hall.
Hall connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Wayne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hall is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Wayne misses the target.
Damian Wayne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall blocks a jab.
Hall connects with a nice looking jab.
Hall lands a body shot.
Wayne needs to keep his hands up - Hall had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Hall clinches up against the cage.
Wayne misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Wayne on the inside. #BC#
Wayne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Wayne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hall has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hall cracks Wayne with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Hall rushes Wayne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Hall fails to pull guard.
Hall is trying to pull guard but Wayne has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wayne.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wayne. #TD2#
Hall pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Hall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wayne defends it easily.#SU#
Wayne decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wayne stuffs the takedown.
Wayne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall scores with a jab.#T4#
Wayne throws a looping overhand right but Hall ducks down to avoid it.
Hall closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wayne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall misses with a takedown attempt
and Wayne makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wayne throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Hall finds it's way through Wayne's defenses.
Hall swings for the body but Wayne moves out of range.
Hall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Wayne misses its target.
Wayne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ralph Hall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hall looks to land a right hand but Wayne moved out of range.
Wayne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hall.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but Wayne shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hall blocks a leg kick.
Wayne wants to slow Hall down by chopping away at his legs.
Hall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wayne doesn't seem bothered though.
Wayne throws a hook but Hall blocks it.
Hall with the counter takedown but Wayne avoids it easily.
Hall scores with a sloppy right hand. Wayne should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wayne.
Hall wants to clinch up but Wayne keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Hall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wayne doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Hall rushes Wayne and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Wayne gets through Hall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wayne pushes Hall back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wayne has a couple of punches blocked by Hall.
Wayne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall is trying to pull guard but Wayne turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wayne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hall is trying to pull guard but Wayne has him pressed against the cage.
Damian Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Hall.
Hall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wayne lands a left hand.
Wayne lands a hook that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Hall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wayne pushes Hall back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Hall pulls guard.
Wayne has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hall is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Wayne stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Hall throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wayne was covering up waiting for the punch and Hall finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall preventing the sweep. #T2#
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Wayne looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Hall drops back looking for a leg! Wayne is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wayne manages to kick Hall off! Hall jumps back into Wayne's guard.
Hall won't allow Wayne to get back to his feet.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wayne is keeping the position for now.
Hall advances to half guard.
Wayne tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hall manages to move to mount!
Wayne wants to control but Hall is having none of it.#SUB2#
Hall is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wayne can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB2#
Hall is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wayne can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T3#
Wayne has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Wayne turns into Hall and is now in his guard. #SUB2#
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU#
Hall is working an open guard so Wayne takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hall fails with a takedown attempt.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hall moves to clinch but Wayne breaks away
and Wayne counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Hall throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut there from Wayne.
Hall misses with a straight right.
Hall slips a straight right by Wayne.
Hall misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall wants to clinch
and Wayne counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wayne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but Wayne shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wayne thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hall if he has to take too many more of those.
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 Damian Wayne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Hall darts in looking for a takedown but Wayne gets double underhooks and turns Hall into the cage.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wayne misses with a straight right.
Wayne throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Wayne slips a jab from Hall.
Wayne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Wayne does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Wayne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wayne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hall's sensitive parts.
Damian Wayne is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wayne but Wayne pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wayne missing with a left hand there. Hall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hall cracks Wayne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Hall lands a nice hook to Wayne's body. Wayne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wayne throws the left hand but Hall avoids the punch easily.
Hall slips under a jab from Wayne.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but Wayne shows good takedown defense.
Damian Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Hall.
Wayne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall misses with a hook
and Wayne counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Hall is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Ralph Hall's cut even more.
Wayne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hall is still on wobbly legs! Can Wayne finish him?
Hall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hall seems to have recovered his senses.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wayne was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Hall throws a hook but Wayne avoids it easily.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Wayne is just out of range.#T2#
Wayne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Wayne drops his hands momentarily and Hall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hall misses the body punch
and Wayne counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damian Wayne!
An out of breath Damian Wayne thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 74: Magrath vs Lee 3
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Scappy Do tries to clinch up.
Hall blocks a head kick by Scappy Do.
Hall throws the left hand but Scappy Do avoids the punch easily.
Just Fight Scappy Do seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scappy Do uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Scappy Do throws a head kick that misses.
Hall drops down looking for a counter takedown but Scappy Do sprawls and moves away.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall cracks Scappy Do with a good jab.
Hall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hall misses with a hook.
Scappy Do throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Scappy Do as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Hall.
Hall connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scappy Do. Scappy Do circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A lazy left from Hall finds it's target.
A lazy body kick from Scappy Do #TD#
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Scappy Do won't be happy with that. #T1#
Scappy Do is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Scappy Do felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Scappy Do is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB#
Hall goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Scappy Do has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hall but great work by Scappy Do.
Hall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Scappy Do off and has taken his back!
Scappy Do tries to break free. #SUB#
Hall is looking for a rear naked choke here but Scappy Do reverses the position brilliantly into Hall's guard! #SUB#
Hall looking for a triangle here. Scappy Do is fighting it but it looks tight! Hall pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Scappy Do is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ralph Hall!
Ralph Hall spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: DMMA 64: Abarai vs Otori
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1#
Hall slips a jab and a cross from Jimenez.
Jimenez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jimenez misses with a straight right.
Jimenez shoots in but Hall avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hall misses with a hook
and Jimenez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ralph Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall feints a jab promting Jimenez to slip. Hall then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jimenez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jimenez circles away.
As Hall looks to move away, Jimenez throws a big counter combo but Hall just gets out of the way.
Jimenez cracks Hall with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hall lands a jab to the nose.
Jimenez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall throws out a powerful jab.
Jimenez walks into a jab.
Jimenez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big left from Jimenez misses. #T1#
Jimenez throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Hall counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jimenez is trying to control the position but Hall postures up.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jimenez is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hall drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hall jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jimenez's guard. #SUB#
Jimenez looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Jimenez looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jimenez sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Jimenez tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Hall is working for a submission of some sort.
Jimenez tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Hall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3#
Hall uses his free foot to push down on Jimenez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jimenez. #SUB2#
Hall is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jimenez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jimenez shrugs it off.
Jimenez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB2#
Hall is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Hall working for a choke but Jimenez is defending well. #T4##SUB2#
Jimenez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hall. #SUB2#
Hall is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jimenez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jimenez for a finish.
Jimenez turns into Hall and is now in his guard.
Jimenez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jimenez slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jimenez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Hall dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from Jimenez misses.
Jimenez scores with a decent looking hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hall, as that shot connected.
Hall throws a body punch but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez misses the shot to the body.
Jimenez throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jimenez defends it well.
Jimenez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hall as he avoids it easily.
And Hall tries to counter it with a takedown but Jimenez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hall scores with a jab to the body.
Ralph Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez looks for a takedown but Hall sprawls well.
Jimenez slips under a jab from Hall.
Hall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jimenez's head.#T1#
Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimenez cracks Hall with an open hand slap.
Hall misses with an uppercut
and Jimenez counters with a right hand to the body.
Jimenez swinging wildly here.
Hall leaves Jimenez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Jimenez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jimenez as he avoids it easily.
Hall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jimenez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jimenez misses with a right hand #TD2#
so Hall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall postures up.
Hall looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Hall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Hall trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jimenez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Jimenez drops back looking for a leg! Hall is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hall manages to kick Jimenez off! Jimenez jumps back into Hall's guard. #SUB2#
Hall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jimenez tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Hall is looking for a triangle but Jimenez pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Jimenez is posturing up here but Hall has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jimenez tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jimenez has to tap! Slick submission there by Hall!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ralph Hall!
After the fight, Ralph Hall 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: DMMA 43: Thermometer v Luciano
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
Hall doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Navarro counters with a straight right hand.
No luck for Hall with that takedown attempt.
Navarro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Navarro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hall.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Navarro! But no joy.
Navarro has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Navarro stuffs the takedown.
Ralph Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Navarro cracks Hall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#It looks like Ralph Hall has been cut.
Hall has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
Navarro cracks Hall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Navarro stuffs the takedown attempt from Hall. Hall gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro works the jab nicely.#ROC2#Hall is rocked!
Hall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Navarro sprawls well. Navarro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hall gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Hall goes for a double leg but Navarro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Navarro continues to drive forward.
Navarro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halls head.
Hall drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Navarro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hall jumps guard but Navarro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Navarro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Navarro working aggressively here.
Navarro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Hall decides to pull guard.
Navarro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Navarro lands a couple of elbows.
Navarro won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Navarro showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Hall wants to sweep here but Navarro controlling him for the moment.
Navarro trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hall has his foot on Navarro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Navarro works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Navarro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Navarro has managed to get both his arms back between Hall's legs - danger averted.
Navarro connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Hall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall wants to control but Navarro is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hall seems to be looking for submissions.
Navarro looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3##SUB#
Hall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Navarro pushes Hall off looking to stand but Hall dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Hall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Navarro defends it.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Navarro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Navarro trying to control here.
Navarro is trying to stand back up but Hall is controlling him #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Navarro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hall is looking for a kimura here.
Navarro tries to kick Hall off but Hall keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Navarro is trying to get back to full guard.
Navarro is concentrating on defense, preventing Hall from advancing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hall is looking for a kimura but Navarro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hall to get the leverage.
Hall trying to pass the guard but Navarro defending well. #SUB#
Hall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Navarro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall'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#
Nice takedown defense from Navarro. No joy for Hall on that attempt.
Navarro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Navarro stuffs the takedown.
Navarro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall has a takedown stuffed.
Navarro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hall at a distance.
Navarro lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro misses with a hook.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Navarro sprawls well. Navarro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hall gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hall misses with a takedown attempt
and Navarro counters with a left to the body.
Jimmy Navarro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Good shot there by Navarro.
Nice uppercut there from Navarro.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Navarro as he jumps to the side.
It seemed like Navarro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jimmy Navarro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Navarro sprawls well. Navarro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hall gets slowly back to his feet.
Ralph Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Navarro with a jab.
Navarro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Hall or perhaps it was just good defense by Navarro, which made it look bad.
Navarro's corner calls for a 1-2. Navarro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Hall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Navarro lands a big shot that drops Hall! Can he finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Navarro wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navarro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Navarro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Navarro wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Navarro postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Hall seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Navarro postures up and lands a big shot to Hall's brow.
Hall is trying to control the position but Navarro postures up.
Navarro is working Hall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hall trying to control the position.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully.
Navarro won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Navarro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Navarro looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Hall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Navarro defends it easily.
Navarro controlling from the top position.
Navarro lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Hall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hall is really struggling to control Navarro but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Navarro stands up over Hall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Navarro landing with the ground and pound.
Hall trying to keep a closed guard but Navarro is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Hall is looking for a triangle but Navarro pushes his legs off easily.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully.
Hall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Navarro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall'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#
A jab from Navarro does it's job there.
Hall doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Navarro counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2#
Navarro lands a big shot that drops Hall! Can he finish him?
Navarro lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Navarro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Navarro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Hall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Navarro is trying to stand. #SUB#
Hall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Navarro sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Navarro is trying to get back to full guard.
Navarro is looking to escape.
Hall prevents Navarro from improving his position.
Navarro pushes Hall off looking to stand but Hall dives back in and keeps control.
Navarro is not content to let Hall control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Navarro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hall passes Navarro's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Navarro is looking to escape.
Navarro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hall's back!#T2#
Hall can't escape the position.
Hall just trying to survive but Navarro is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Navarro controlling well, preventing Hall from escaping the position.
Navarro has good solid back control here.
Hall covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Navarro is punishing Hall with strikes - can he finish him?!
Navarro is punishing Hall with some ground and pound.
Hall trying to control but not successfully.
Navarro has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Hall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Navarro trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T3#
Navarro really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hall.
Hall tries to roll but Navarro sticks to his back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Navarro.
Hall trying to get back to his feet but Navarro is in full control for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Navarro's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Navarro keeps control of the position as Hall tries to break free.
Navarro lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go. #T4#
Navarro wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.
Navarro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hall haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
What can Hall do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Navarro is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Hall. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Jimmy Navarro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
I really don't envy Hall right now.
Navarro lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Navarro lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
I really don't envy Hall right now.
Navarro tries to get the hooks in deep but Hall pushed the leg off.
Ralph Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Navarro controlling the position well here. Hall rolled but Navarro kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Navarro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Navarro 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Navarro!

Event: DMMA 32: Murphy vs Lauzon
Date: Aug 04, 2021

#R1##TD#
Hall dives in and scores a takedown into Torres's guard.#SUB#
Hall drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hall jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hall is fighting to break Torres's control of his arms but Torres is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hall content to stall in guard here.
Hall wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Hall looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Hall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall pushes down on Torres's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hall wants to take a breather but Torres is having none of it. #T1##SUB#
Hall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Torres defends it well.
Hall stalling.
Torres tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hall is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Hall is working for a submission of some sort.
Hall trying to control from Torres's half guard. Torres has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hall works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Hall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Torres has managed to free his arm - good work.
Torres is trying to control but can't.
Hall tries to pass to full mount but Torres defends it.
Hall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Torres is looking to improve his position. #T3##SUB#
Hall seems to be working for a kimura but Torres defends the submission attempt.
Torres is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hall is looking for a kimura here.
Torres is looking to control Hall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Torres avoid being mounted?
Hall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Torres does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Hall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Torres defends it well. #SUB#
Hall is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Torres wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Torres defends it. #SUB#
Hall is working for a kimura but Torres is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Hall is working for a kimura but Torres is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Hall dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Torres misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as Torres lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hall doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Ralph Hall has been cut.
Hall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Torres looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Torres! But no joy.
Torres misses with a hook.
Torres scores with a hook.
Ralph Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Torres lands a big uppercut and Hall crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hall looks OK. Torres waves Hall back to his feet!#ROC2#Hall is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall drops his hands momentarily. Torres doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Hall staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Hall doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benji Torres!

Event: BLAZE 28 - BERNARD VS HALL 2
Date: May 20, 2021

#R1#
Bernard leaves Hall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bernard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bernard works the jab nicely.#CL#
Bernard has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Hall pulls Bernard into guard.
Bernard is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gotham City Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Hall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bernard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bernard is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bernard has passed into side control.
Hall is looking to regain half guard here but Bernard keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Hall looks to move to half guard but instead Bernard has passed into mount! Damn!
Hall is trying desperately to improve position.
Bernard controlling the pace for now.
Hall is looking to get to half guard.
Hall regains half guard.
Hall tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bernard has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hall tries to reverse the position but Bernard maintains control.#T2#
Hall tries to lock up and control but Bernard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hall gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall wants to improve his position but Bernard is controlling well.
Hall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hall wants to get back to full guard but Bernard has mounted him!#T3#
Hall is trying to escape the mount.
Hall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bernard controlling the pace for now.
Hall is working to get back to half guard.
Hall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Bernard stalling.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Bernard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bernard throws a hook but Hall avoids it easily.
Hall closes the distance and clinches up with Bernard, looking for a takedown. Hall pushes Bernard against the cage but Bernard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#It looks like Ralph Hall has been cut.
Bernard lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Bernard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bernard connects with a jab.
Bernard misses with an uppercut. Hall saw that one coming.
Ralph Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hall has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD2#
Hall shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hall was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bernard has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Hall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Hall has knee on belly momentarily but Bernard bucks him off and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Hall seems to be working for a kimura but Bernard defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Hall wants to work for an arm triangle but Bernard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #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.
Hall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura but Bernard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hall to get the leverage.
Hall wants to control but Bernard is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Bernard is defending well.
Hall wants to control but Bernard is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hall wants to work for an arm triangle but Bernard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bernard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
Bernard is in trouble now - Hall has advanced to mount! #T3##SUB2#
Hall goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bernard is on top in guard. #SUB2#
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hall wants to sweep here but Bernard controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Hall is looking for a triangle here but Bernard uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Hall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Hall is looking to reverse the position.
Bernard moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hall is trying to control Bernard's posture but Bernard avoids it.
The referee asks Bernard politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bernard prefers to stall for the moment though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall wants to control but Bernard postures up.
Hall is looking to regain half guard here but Bernard keeps moving and retains side control.
Bernard working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Bernard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Bernard lands a nice shot to the body.
Hall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bernard tries to avoid it but Hall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bernard to the ground. Bernard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bernard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bernard but Bernard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bernard throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
Rob Bernard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Hall.#TD2#
Hall shoots in and gets a takedown into Bernard's guard.
Bernard 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hall drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bernard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hall has Bernard in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Hall is looking for a triangle but Bernard pushes his legs off easily.
Hall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Bernard stays in close to Hall's body and controls the position.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Hall has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bernard is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hall.
Hall is looking for a sweep.
Hall is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bernard's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bernard pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bernard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bernard's back!
Bernard tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Hall jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bernard is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bernard and Hall has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB2#
Hall is trying to get an arm triangle but Bernard is defending well. #SUB2#
Hall tries for a kimura but Bernard is defending well. #T3#
Hall has knee on belly momentarily but Bernard bucks him off and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Hall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bernard sees it coming and defends easily.
Bernard is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall trying to control the action but Bernard is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bernard wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bernard is refusing to be controlled, as Hall sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bernard is concentrating on defense, preventing Hall from advancing position. #SUB2#
Hall is trying to work for a kimura but Bernard is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Rob Bernard did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Bernard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hall. #TD2#
Hall scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bernard keeps working. #SUB2#
Hall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bernard sees it coming and defends easily.
Hall is trying to control the action in half guard but Bernard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Hall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bernard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hall is trying to work for a kimura but Bernard is defending well. #T1#
Hall is pressing down on Bernard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bernard is holding on for now.
Bernard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Hall is trying to work for a kimura but Bernard is defending well.
Bernard tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Hall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bernard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hall. #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.
Hall is stalling here. Bernard is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hall seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bernard has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hall is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bernard is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bernard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hall is desperately trying to improve his position but Bernard has a good base and remains in mount.
Hall tries to lock up and control but Bernard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bernard controlling his opponent. #T3#
Hall is desperately trying to improve his position but Bernard has a good base and remains in mount.
Hall is still trying to improve position.
Hall wants to hold on but Bernard pushes him away.
Hall really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Hall manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bernard slows the pace down in half guard.
Hall trying to control but Bernard postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Bernard had his way with Ralph Hall in that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hall is defended easily by Bernard.
An attempted straight right counter from Bernard misses the target.
Hall with a poor takedown
and Bernard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bernard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hall darts in looking for a takedown but Bernard gets double underhooks and turns Hall into the cage.
Rob Bernard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Hall.
Bernard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hall. Hall circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Bernard misses.
Bernard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice takedown defense from Bernard. No joy for Hall on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bernard misses with a body shot.
Hall with a poor takedown
and Bernard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hall is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bernard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Hall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rob Bernard is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hall has a takedown stuffed.
Bernard tests Hall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bernard looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Bernard.#ROC#Hall is rocked!
Bernard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hall is still on wobbly legs! Can Bernard finish him?
Hall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hall is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T2#
Hall with a poor takedown
and Bernard counters with a crisp right that sends Hall to the canvas! Bernard follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Bernard!
Rob Bernard retains his welterweight title!
A less than humble Rob Bernard misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: BLAZE 21 -ROCKSTEADY VS VOLKOV
Date: Apr 01, 2021

#R1##TD#
Hall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hall pushes down on Sparxx's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Hall is trying to work for a kimura but Sparxx is defending well. #SUB#
Hall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sparxx is staying active underneath Hall, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Hall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Sparxx is defending against the submission attempts here by Hall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Sparxx is looking to improve his position.
Sparxx is trying to stand back up but Hall is controlling him #SUB2#
Sparxx looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sparxx defends it well. #SUB#
Sparxx is defending against the submission attempts here by Hall. #SUB#
Hall seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hall is working for a kimura but Sparxx is defending it quite comfortably.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Sparxx actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hall is working for a kimura but Sparxx is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Sparxx looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall wants to take a breather but Sparxx is having none of it. #SUB#
Hall seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Hall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB#
Hall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sparxx sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Hall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Hall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sparxx is just riding it out for now. Hall eventually gives up the hold.
Sparxx is trying to control but can't.
Sparxx looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sparxx flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T4#
Sparxx wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.
Hall frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sparxx is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hall looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Hall looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sparxx tries to hold on but Hall postures up.#SUB#
Hall has hold of Sparxx's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sparxx manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hall quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Hall but it's paid off an Sparxx is forced to tap! Nice work by Hall.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ralph Hall!
In his post fight interview, Ralph Hall started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BLAZE 15 - HALL VS BERNARD
Date: Feb 18, 2021

#R1#
Bernard misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Hall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bernard's guard.
Bernard keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Hall wants to control from the top but Bernard keeps moving.
Hall advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Hall working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bernard, who protects the arm well.
Hall has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bernard!
Bernard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hall prevents Bernard from getting the reversal.
Hall pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hall looking to control but Bernard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Bernard defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hall.
Hall wants to control the pace but Bernard is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Hall with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Hall is working for a guillotine from mount but Bernard frees his head quite easily.
Bernard looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Bernard showing good submission defense here.
Good control from Hall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall is hanging on to Bernard's back as he tries to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Hall dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bernard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hall punishes Bernard's body with a nice straight punch.
Bernard throws the left hand but Hall avoids the punch easily.
Bernard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bernard takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Hall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hall.
Hall tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hall attempts a counter takedown but Bernard avoids it well and moves away.
Bernard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Bernard misses. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Bernard misses the target.
Hall seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Hall moves into range and clinches up with Bernard.
Hall blocking some punches.
Bernard is trying to force a seperation but Hall has the dominant position.
Hall will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bernard up against the cage.
Bernard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bernard fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Hall pulls guard. #SUB#
Hall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bernard defends it easily.
Bernard postures up. #T2#
Hall working a defensive guard but Bernard passes into half guard.
Hall wants to improve his position but Bernard is controlling well.
Hall trying to control but Bernard postures up.
Bernard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hall wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Bernard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Bernard.
Bernard thuds his right hand into Hall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bernard throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Hall moves into range and clinches up with Bernard.
Hall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bernard to keep the fight standing.
Hall is trying to pull guard but Bernard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Bernard breaks from the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Hall tries to pull guard but Bernard holds him up against the cage and eventually Hall drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall dodges an elbow strike from Bernard.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bernard.
Bernard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hall tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bernard smiles and moves away.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bernard can do to turn this around?
Bernard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bernard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Hall instigates a clinch.
Bernard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
I was talking to Hall's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bernard to keep the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Bernard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Bernard throws the left hand but Hall avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Bernard gets caught flat footed, as Hall shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hall wants to control from the top but Bernard keeps moving.
Bernard managing to control the position.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bernard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hall drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bernard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bernard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bernard! #REVB##T1#
Hall looking for a sweep but Bernard has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hall is looking to improve his position but Bernard isn't that keen on the idea.
Bernard looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hall sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hall tries to get to full guard but Bernard has control of the leg.
Hall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bernard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bernard's back!#T3##SUB#
Hall working for a choke but Bernard is defending well. #SUB#
Hall working for a choke but Bernard is defending well.
Will Hall go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hall controls the action.
Bernard trying to control the position but Hall manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Hall has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bernard has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hall has got his arm under Bernard's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Bernard has spun round into Hall's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Hall clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Hall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bernard is able to avoid easily.
The fighters circling - Bernard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hall tries to counter by clinching up but Bernard breaks away and moves out of range.
Bernard lands with a hook. Hall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hall fails with the takedown.
Bernard throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Hall moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernard pushes Hall back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hall fails to pull guard.
Bernard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hall just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bernard's brow. #T1#
Bernard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hall blocks it with crossed arms.
Hall tries to land knees in the clinch but Bernard avoids the damage to the body.
Hall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hall displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bernard up against the cage.
Bernard misses with some punches.
Bernard misses with some punches. #BC2#
Bernard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bernard might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bernard throws a looping overhand right but Hall ducks down to avoid it.
Hall doesn't manage to clinch there - Bernard circles away.
Rob Bernard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bernard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bernard throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Bernard misses with a right hand #CL#
and Hall counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bernard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hall's defenses.
Bernard looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Bernard throws a head punch that misses.
Bernard throws an elbow but it's blocked. #TD#
Hall pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall working a defensive guard but Bernard manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Hall gets back to half guard.
Hall wants to get back to full guard.
Hall wants to control but Bernard is keeping busy.
Hall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bernard advances position into side control!
The referee asks Bernard politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bernard prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Bernard dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Hall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bernard but Bernard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hall slips a straight right by Bernard.
Hall tries to counter by clinching up but Bernard breaks away and moves out of range.
Bernard throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Hall counters by clinching up.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ralph Hall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bernard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bernard to keep the fight standing.
Hall stalling in the clinch but Bernard improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bernard.
Hall lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bernard is keeping busy.
Bernard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hall blocks an elbow strike.
Bernard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Ralph Hall has been cut.
Bernard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bernard lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Bernard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bernard misses with a punch to the body.
Bernard working aggressively here.
Bernard pushes off an throws an elbow but Hall leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Bernard breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Bernard rushes Hall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Hall pulls guard successfully.
Bernard wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall is pulling down on Bernard's head. It's preventing any offense from Bernard, at least for the moment.
Bernard wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.#T2#
Bernard wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Bernard stays in close to Hall's body and controls the position.
Hall is trying to hold Bernard in close to prevent damage but Bernard has managed to pass into half guard. #T3#
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bernard throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch but Bernard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bernard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
Hall shoots in and gets a takedown into Bernard's guard.
Bernard working a defensive guard here.
Bernard keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Hall looking to sit in guard and control but Bernard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Rob Bernard!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Rob Bernard!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Rob Bernard!

Rob Bernard wins by unanimous decision!
Rob Bernard is the new welterweight champion!
Rob Bernard was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: ROCK FC 12
Date: Dec 25, 2020

#R1#
Mustonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mustonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Hall blocks the low kick.
Mustonen misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mustonen won't be happy with that.
Mustonen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Mustonen's face as Hall controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mustonen, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Hall tries for a kimura but Mustonen is defending well.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Mustonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mustonen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Hall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mustonen, who protects the arm well.
Mustonen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mustonen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hall wants to control but Mustonen is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mustonen, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Hall tries for a kimura but Mustonen is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Hall is trying to get an arm triangle but Mustonen is defending well. #SUB#
Hall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Hall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Hall advances to full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mustonen tries to hold on but Hall pushes him away. #SUB#
Hall looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Hall 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#
Mustonen ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Mustonen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mustonen scores with a nice body kick.
Patrik Mustonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall tries for a takedown but Mustonen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hall on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Mustonen.
Hall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mustonen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
A low kick from Mustonen misses #TD#
and Hall counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mustonen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mustonen wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall postures up. #SUB#
Hall 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. #T1##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hall 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.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mustonen can do to turn this around?
Hall passes Mustonen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mustonen tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Hall wants to work for an arm triangle but Mustonen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Hall is working for a kimura but Mustonen is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Hall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Hall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Hall is working for a submission of some sort.
Mustonen tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hall trying to control the action but Mustonen is working from the bottom.
Mustonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mustonen sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hall in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mustonen tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hall!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ralph Hall!
Ralph Hall retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Ralph Hall started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ROCK FC 8
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#It looks like Ralph Hall has been cut.
Hall 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
John looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hall blocks a jab.
Hall attempts a counter takedown but John avoids it well and moves away.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
John misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Hall counters with a single leg into guard. John didn't expect that.
John wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
John wants to reverse the position here. Hall has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but John is forced to tap! John looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ralph Hall!
Ralph Hall retains his welterweight title!
Ralph Hall bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: ROCK FC 6
Date: Oct 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavlovic misses with an uppercut.
Pavlovic misses with an uppercut.
Hall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Ralph Hall has been cut.
Hall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pavlovic misses with a straight right.
Pavlovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ante Pavlovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall is looking to land body kicks.
Hall defending well as Pavlovic loads up on a big left hand.
Hall tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pavlovic manages to circle out of the way.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pavlovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hall has Pavlovic up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Hall jumps guard. #SUB#
Pavlovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pavlovic has managed to get both his arms back between Hall's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB#
Pavlovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pavlovic has managed to get both his arms back between Hall's legs - danger averted.
Hall seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pavlovic's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Hall looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Pavlovic is defending well. Hall quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Pavlovic has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hall celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ralph Hall!
Ralph Hall is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Ralph Hall started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ROCK FC 1
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopoldo shoots in looking for a takedown. Hall tries to sprawl out of it but Leopoldo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Hall has managed to clinch. #TD#
Hall jumps guard and drags Leopoldo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Leopoldo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leopoldo has managed to get both his arms back between Hall's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Leopoldo wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.#T1#
Hall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leopoldo wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leopoldo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #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.
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Hall is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Leopoldo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Leopoldo wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Hall closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Hall.
Leopoldo jumps guard but Hall turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Hall jumps guard and drags Leopoldo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T3#
Hall trying to control the position. #SUB#
Hall has his foot on Leopoldo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leopoldo works his way back into a safe position though.
Leopoldo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall seems keen to control Leopoldo's posture.
Leopoldo slips nicely into half guard.
Leopoldo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hall wants to control but Leopoldo is keeping busy.
Hall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leopoldo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leopoldo's back!
Good control from Hall.
Leopoldo wants to control his opponent's hands but Hall gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leopoldo tries to roll but Hall sticks to his back. #SUB#
Leopoldo showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Hall has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Hall dominated that round.
That's time! Hall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Hall clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Hall ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hall no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Leopoldo advances position into side control!
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall prevents Leopoldo from improving position. #T1#
Leopoldo is still trying to improve position.
Leopoldo advances nicely into full mount.
Hall looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Hall is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Leopoldo looking for the choke but no joy.
Hall can't escape the position. #T2#
Hall manages to reverse the position and now he's in Leopoldo's guard. Nice work there by Hall. #SUB2#
Leopoldo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Leopoldo is trying to control the position but Hall postures up.
Hall trying to control but Leopoldo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hall forces his way into half guard.
Hall is trying to control the action in half guard but Leopoldo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hall prevents Leopoldo from improving his position.
Hall is looking to advance position but Leopoldo won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Hall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leopoldo sees it coming and defends easily.
Leopoldo is looking to improve his position.
Hall is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Hall has closed the distance and engaged Leopoldo in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Hall dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Hall gets a clinch.
Hall stalling against the cage. #TD2#
Leopoldo decides to pull guard.
Leopoldo trying to control the position.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Leopoldo is retaining full guard.
Hall sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leopoldo working a defensive guard but Hall manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hall advances to full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Leopoldo is trying desperately to improve position.
Leopoldo tries to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leopoldo can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Hall goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Leopoldo turns into him and now he's in Hall's guard.
Leopoldo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Blake Leopoldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Leopoldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leopoldo advances to half guard.
Leopoldo trying to control from Hall's half guard. Hall has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Leopoldo lying in Hall's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Hall decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Leopoldo taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ralph Hall!
A very excited looking Ralph Hall rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: DFN 5: High Roller GP Q-Finals
Date: Aug 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
John gets tackled into the ropes by Hall. Hall maintains the clinch.
John lands a body punch.
John tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
John scores with a shoulder strike.
Hall is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but John is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from John.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hall takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hall tries to land knees in the clinch but John avoids the damage to the body.
Hall throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hall jumps guard and drags John to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hall has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Arcalimon Top Team. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hall keeping moving, preventing John from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
John is sitting in close to Hall's body. Hall has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! John is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, John is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hall.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ralph Hall!
Ralph Hall is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Ralph Hall started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DFN 2: Leopoldo vs. Malayon
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Kavanagh dives in and scores a takedown into Hall's guard.
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kavanagh manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hall content to stall in guard here.
Kavanagh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Hall trying to control but Kavanagh is working from the bottom.
Kavanagh wants to control the position but Hall says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kavanagh is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hall is working for a kimura but Kavanagh is defending it quite comfortably.
Kavanagh trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kavanagh is controlling Hall's trapped leg to prevent Hall from advancing to side control.
Kavanagh wants to control but Hall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kavanagh is refusing to be controlled, as Hall sits in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##CL#
Hall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Hall.
Hall trying to control the position but instead, Kavanagh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hall into the ropes.
Kavanagh fails to pull guard. #TD#
Hall successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kavanagh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hall is trying to keep Kavanagh in close.
Kavanagh is pushing down on Hall's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hall is fighting to maintain full guard but Kavanagh has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Hall wants to get back to full guard.
Kavanagh controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Kavanagh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Kavanagh is working for a submission of some sort.
Hall is in trouble now - Kavanagh has advanced to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kavanagh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ralph Hall will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hall fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Hall forces Kavanagh back against the ropes and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Hall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD#
Hall jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kavanagh trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Kavanagh trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Kavanagh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kavanagh sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kavanagh trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kavanagh trying to move into half guard but instead Hall has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Kavanagh looking to control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hall trying to control but Kavanagh is working from the bottom.
Ralph Hall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kavanagh wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall postures up.
Kavanagh tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kavanagh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hall seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kavanagh tries to clinch but Hall moves out of range.
Hall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3##CL#
Hall clinches with his opponent.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kavanagh can do to turn this around?
Hall stalls.
Hall digs a right hand into Kavanagh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kavanagh's gas tank.
Hall stalling. #TD#
Hall ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hall no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Kavanagh content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hall has locked up a guillotine! Hall's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Kavanagh is holding on here and Hall must be using up a lot of energy. Kavanagh has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hall gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ralph Hall!
Ralph Hall spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hall slows down the pace here.
Hall stalling against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from Hall. #TD#
Johnson jumps guard and drags Hall to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Hall looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily. #SUB2#
Hall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Hall pulls Johnson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Hall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there. #T3#
Hall seems keen to control Johnson's posture.
Hall trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hall has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Johnson is looking to defend but Hall has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Johnson! Hall pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Johnson taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ralph Hall!
Ralph Hall thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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